Space Force officer reacts after Supreme Court allows transgender military ban
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Bree Fram, a U.S. Space Force officer, about the Supreme Court decision to allow the Trump administration's ban on trans troops to continue being enacted.
'The Projects' Explores The Evolution Of Chicago's Public Housing System
The face of public housing is changing in the U.S. In one of the biggest experiments, Chicago's Housing Authority has torn down most of its high-rise public housing units. For decades, they were home to thousands of residents who persevered even when the developments became overrun with crime and poverty. Now the American Theater Company is presenting The Projects, a documentary play about the hope, danger and changes that have occurred in public housing as told by current and former residents, gang members and scholars.
Red Crabs Invade Southern California Beaches In Search Of Warm Water
Due to warm ocean temperatures, tens of thousands of red crabs are invading beaches in Southern California.
Legendary High School Football Coach On Career: 'Athletics Is Just Like Life'
NPR's Melissa Block talks to Summerville, S.C., high school football coach John McKissick, who announced his retirement Tuesday after 63 years. He won 621 games and 10 state championships.
James Holmes Psychiatrist Knew About Violent Thoughts, But Not Plan
The psychiatrist who treated accused Colorado movie theater shooter James Holmes has finished her testimony, and state prosecutors are due to rest their case this week.
Nigerians Express Outrage Over Parliament's 'Wardrobe Allowance'
Nigerians are outraged over the clothing allowance given to lawmakers. In a country where the average person lives on dollars a day, the nation's 469 lawmakers will share a $43 million allowance.
U.S. Military Officials Say Iraq Needs More Fighters To Battle Islamic State
The nation's top military officials said the U.S. needs a greater commitment from Iraq in the fight against the self-declared Islamic State but argued against sending any U.S. combat troops there.
FBI Investigates St. Louis Cardinals For Alleged Hack Of Astros System
The FBI is investigating an alleged hack by members of the St. Louis Cardinals organization against a rival now working for the Houston Astros. The teams say they're cooperating with federal officials.
Kirk Kerkorian, Las Vegas Casino Mogul, Dies At 98
Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian, who built Las Vegas hotels, died Monday at 98.
To Keep Going During The Finals, LeBron James Can't Take A Day Off
As LeBron James carries the Cleveland Cavaliers through the NBA Finals, he sticks to a strict regimen on his days off to keep himself upright through the grueling playoff stretch.