Remembering baseball writer Scott Miller
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Tyler Kepner of the New York Times about the life and legacy of baseball writer Scott Miller.
Polish President Vetoes Two Proposed Laws To Change Judicial System
Polish President Andrzej Duda on Monday vetoes two proposed laws that sought to limit courts' independence. Kelly McEvers talks with Justyna Pawlak of Reuters about what this means for the country.
Scandal Threatens To End Career Of Daughter Of Pakistan Prime Minister
In Pakistan, a corruption scandal could bring down a rising political star, Maryam Sharif, the prime minister's daughter.
Parents Of Terminally Ill British Infant Drop Legal Battle
The parents of Charlie Gard say they have given up their legal battle to allow their critically ill infant to receive experimental treatment for the severe genetic disorder he suffers from.
Madagascar's Toko Telo Has A Synergy All Its Own
Three of the most recognized folk artists from the island of Madagascar came together to form a trio called Toko Telo. Music reviewer Banning Eyre says they've created perhaps the best introduction yet to Madagascar's utterly alluring folk music.
'Dunkirk' Battle Is A Point Of Pride In Britain Today
The Battle of Dunkirk was a spectacular defeat for the British, yet the retreat is a point of pride in Britain today. Robert Siegel speaks with historian Andrew Roberts, about the movie Dunkirk.
17 Journalists With One Of Turkey's Oldest Daily Papers Face Terrorism Charges
Turkey puts on trial journalists from one of the country's oldest newspapers. It's part of the country's ongoing crackdown on dissent in the wake of a failed coup attempt last year.
In Mexico, Comedian Breaks New Ground And Gender Barrier
Stand-up comedy is late coming to Mexico, but Sofia Nino de Rivera, with self-deprecating humor, sells out shows and has a one-woman hit on Netflix.
Billy Manes, Voice For Orlando's Gay Community After Pulse Shooting, Dies at 45
Billy Manes, a leader in Orlando's gay community, died suddenly last week at the age of 45. Ari Shapiro met Manes in the days after the Pulse night club shooting last year and has a remembrance.
Former CBO Head: Attacks On Scoring Agency Mission And Integrity 'Unacceptable'
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with former Congressional Budget Office director Douglas Holtz-Eakin, about the letter he signed with all seven former CBO directors, about the importance of the CBO in the legislative process.
Federal Gerrymandering Case Could Give Dems Congressional Seats — In Texas
A three-judge panel is expected to rule soon whether Texas violated Hispanics' voting rights when drawing its congressional and state House maps in 2011. If Texas loses, it could be placed back under federal supervision under the Voting Rights Act, throw some uncertainty into 2018 races and put other states like North Carolina on notice they may follow in Texas' footsteps.
10 People Die In San Antonio In Unventilated Tractor-Trailer
Ten people have died after they were trapped inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio. More than two dozen others were taken to hospitals. Robert Siegel talks to Texas Public Radio's Joey Palacios.