Need help switching appliances from gas to electric? A 'coach' can help
Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate, and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them. So a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.
Trump Proposes 'Extreme Vetting' For Immigrants, But How Would It Work?
Donald Trump proposed "extreme vetting" for potential immigrants, saying the U.S. should only accept newcomers who share the country's values and respect its people. NPR looks at how that would work.
Olympics Coverage Highlights Sexist Language In TV Sports Commentary
There have been plenty of moments during the Olympics coverage in Rio when viewers have called out commentators for using sexist language to talk about female athletes. Language researcher Sarah Grieves of Cambridge University Press just worked on a new study that shows the problem is larger than live TV flubs.
Radical Cleric Anjem Choudary Convicted Of Inciting Support For ISIS
A United Kingdom court convicted radical preacher Anjem Choudary, accused of inviting support for ISIS. His followers reportedly included one of the men who beheaded a British soldier.
Louisiana Floods Leave At Least 11 People Dead
Details are emerging from the historic floods that devastated communities in southern Louisiana. At least 11 people have been reported dead, at least 40,000 homes were affected, and some 30,000 people were rescued.
Southern California Wildfire Forces Some 80,000 People To Evacuate
A wildfire in Southern California has forced the closure of a stretch of freeway and prompted officials to declare mandatory evacuation areas affecting an estimated 80,000 people.
Indian Accent Chef Breaks Culinary Boundaries With New York Location
Indian Accent is a Delhi restaurant that does creative fusion twists on Indian classics. Think blue cheese naan or a traditional Indian stuffed crepe filled with hoisin duck. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to the executive chef and creative mastermind Manish Mehrotra about opening his new location in New York.
Wind Blowing Over Bridges Produces Eerie Music
The wind passing over bridges creates an eerie music, which is captured by The World According to Sound podcast.
Manhattan Beach: The Spiritual Home Of American Beach Volleyball
Manhattan Beach in California is the home court of several Olympic beach volleyball players, including Kerri Walsh-Jennings who is playing for a bronze medal Wednesday night.
Donald Trump To Finally Go Live With Television Ads
Donald Trump's presidential campaign hasn't spent a single dollar on television advertising in the general election. Experts say this is an unprecedented decision to disregard the most effective way to communicate with voters.