Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
The Local Goes Global, As Mayors Talk Climate Change In Paris
With nations struggling to agree on how to reduce greenhouse emissions, many cities have stepped in to fill the gap. Some 1,000 mayors from around the world pledged new measures in Paris this week.
At Heart Of Refugee-Resettlement Debate, A Rift Between Church And State
Indiana's governor has asked the Catholic Church to halt a plan to resettle Syrian refugees in the state. Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski explains why he expects the archdiocese to move forward anyway.
Barbershop: San Bernardino, Chicago And The Yellow Brick Road
In the Barbershop, Arsalan Iftikhar, Bridget Johnson and Jimi Izrael discuss the San Bernardino shootings, the shakeups in the Chicago Police Department, and NBC's live production of The Wiz.
The Lessons Of The Montgomery Bus Boycott, Set To A Modern-Day Beat
The city of Montgomery, Ala., marked the 60th anniversary of its historic bus boycott. How do local young people view the events of the past and their role in the future of civil rights?
A Marine On Gender Integration: 'This Is A Team Effort'
The Pentagon announced Thursday that combat roles in the American military will now be open to women. Marine Lt. Col. Kate Germano discusses how the Corps will work to integrate women into those jobs.
As San Bernardino Recovers, FBI Delves Into Digital Footprints Of Shooters
The FBI is now investigating the mass shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., that killed 14 people as an act of terrorism. At the site of the attack, workers were allowed to retrieve their cars Saturday.
'I Was In Denial,' Colleague Of San Bernardino, Calif., Shooter Says
Jenni Kosse worked in the Division of Environmental Health in San Bernardino for more than 20 years. She knew most of the people who were killed or injured by Syed Farook, and she knew Farook, too.
U.N. Delegates Confront The Cost Of Stopping Climate Change
Climate conferences over the past decade have foundered on finance, especially on who's going to pay for the huge cost of shifting away from fossil fuels. Most difficult is the disconnect between developing countries, who want money from the rich countries, and the reluctance by those rich countries to agree to open-ended commitments. Moreover, getting risk averse private investors into the new green energy market is turning into a big obstacle in Paris.