78th Tony Awards preview: What to expect on Broadway's biggest night
78th Tony Awards preview: What to expect on Broadway's biggest night
In Battleground North Carolina, Trump Supporters Critique His Performance
Nash County, N.C. voted 48.7 percent for Hillary Clinton and 48.9 percent for Donald Trump. This is a battleground county in a battleground state and we wanted to know how republicans there think the president is doing.
Bees Travel Cross Country For The California Almond Harvest
Each year, millions upon millions of honey bees go on a cross country road trip to make the California almond harvest possible.
In California, 'Pay To Stay' Option Offers Upgraded City Jail Cells
Alysia Santo of the Marshall Project talks about its joint investigation with the Los Angeles Times into "pay to stay" programs, where defendants can serve time in more comfortable jails for a fee.
Anthology TV Series Undergo Renaissance With 'American Crime,' 'Feud'
The third season of American Crime debuts this week on ABC. It's one of a number of interesting anthology series on TV now. NPR takes a look at the pros and cons of anthology series.
Top Democrat Provides Update On Trump-Russia Investigation
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia and ranking member on the Senate Intelligence Committee, about the Congressional investigation into Russia's influence on the U.S. election.
Baltimore Declares End To Plainclothes Policing After Officer Indictments
Following federal indictments of seven officers last week, Baltimore's police commissioner said the city is ending plainclothes policing. The officers are accused of racketeering, robbing and extorting citizens, and filing false police reports. This all comes just two months after the Baltimore Police Department and the U.S. Department of Justice signed a consent decree that will result in major police reforms. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Justin Fenton, a Baltimore Sun reporter who has covered the police department for nine years.
Charlotte Police Shooting Underlines Divide Over Video Evidence
In North Carolina in 2015, police officer Randall Kerrick went on trial for voluntary manslaughter in the shooting of an unarmed black man named Jonathan Ferrell. The case hinged on a dashcam video, which depicted the moments leading up to the shooting. But jurors who watched that video came to very different conclusions.
Barcelona Defeats Paris-St. Germain In Stunning Champions League Comeback
Over the course of two matches, the Barcelona soccer team pulled off a win for the ages as they climbed back from a 4-0 hole in the Champions League tournament to beat Paris-St. Germain 6-5 in aggregate.
Hollywood's Favorite Giant Ape Returns In 'Kong: Skull Island'
In Kong: Skull Island, Hollywood's favorite giant ape returns to theaters, this time befriending Brie Larson and annoying John Goodman.
EPA Head Scott Pruitt Doubts Basic Consensus On Climate Change
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency says he does not agree that carbon dioxide is the main driver of climate change.
The Winners And Losers In The Republican Health Care Plan
NPR takes a look at who stands to benefit and who could be hurt if the House GOP plan to repeal and replace Obamacare becomes law.