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.
United Kingdom Faces Severe Housing Shortage Amid Immigrant Influx
The United Kingdom has a housing shortage. Add an influx of immigrants from other parts of European Union, and you have a market where escalating prices put home ownership out of the reach of many people.
Ohio's Duck Tape Festival Celebrates Creative Uses Of Adhesive Spools
For our series about off-kilter summer festivals, we go to Avon, Ohio, for their annual Duck Tape Festival to see all the creative uses of the product — from fashion to monuments.
Appeals Court Demands Changes To Texas Voter ID Law
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered changes to a Texas voter ID law on Wednesday finding a part of the law discriminates against minority voters.
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence To Make GOP Convention Debut
Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence will make his debut at the GOP convention on Wednesday night.
Twitter Bans 'Breitbart' Editor For Sending Offensive Tweets To Leslie Jones
In an unusual move, Twitter has decided to ban a troll. The company suspended the account of a technology editor at the conservative news site Breitbart after he tweeted offensive posts to Leslie Jones, the Ghostbusters actress.
Police Utilize Soft Force Tactics At Cleveland Convention Protests
The overwhelming use of soft force and quick reaction times are two tactics among many being used in Cleveland this week to keep protests peaceful.
When Police Come Near, BB Guns Look All Too Real
BB guns and other air pellet guns are often made to look like real guns. That's a problem for police, and it puts kids in danger.
Donald Trump Officially Wins GOP Nomination
Trump is now the Republican Party's nominee for president after the votes of the delegates were counted at the GOP Convention in Cleveland.
GOP Delegates Begin Roll Call Vote To Officially Nominate Donald Trump
A roll call vote of states is underway at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland to officially name the GOP nominee. After a dramatic primary season, the party will formally nominate Trump.
Nomination Process Underway At GOP Convention In Cleveland
Delegates to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland begin the nomination process to officially name Donald Trump as the GOP nominee for president.