Military colonel reacts to SCOTUS allowing transgender military ban
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Col. Bree Fram, an openly transgender member of the U.S. Space Force, about the Supreme Court upholding Trump's ban on transgender military service members.
Six Weeks In World War I Transformed How Wars Are Fought
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with historian Diana Preston about her book A Higher Form of Killing: Six Weeks in World War I That Forever Changed the Nature of Warfare.
At Long Last, Taxidermied Hyenas In Chicago Get Their Own Diorama
After years tucked away in the Reptile Hall at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, four striped taxidermied hyenas are finally getting their own diorama.
Greece's Aegean Islands Struggle To Handle Influx Of Migrants
The number of migrants and refugees crossing the Aegean Sea from Turkey to Greece has tripled since last year. The coast guard and police are overwhelmed trying to document and house migrants.
Al Jazeera America Replaces CEO Amid Lawsuit
Al Jazeera America is a network in crisis. It recently forced out its CEO after three top female executives left, and a lawsuit raised a slew of allegations of discrimination against women, favoritism and management by retaliation.
Jericho Scott, Promising Young Pitcher, Killed In Drive-By Shooting
Back in 2008, NPR reported about a 10-year-old fireball pitcher from Connecticut. His 40 mile an hour pitches were so good that one youth league decided he shouldn't be allowed to pitch.
California Prepares For Difficult Fire Season Amid Drought
Firefighters in California depend on water from lakes and reservoirs to help fight wildfires. But water levels have fallen because of the ongoing drought, and some water sources may be too low to use.
Polls Close In Tight British Election, Show Lead For Conservative Party
Most analysts are predicting a lead for the Conservatives in Thursday's U.K. general election. But the closeness of the election might leave Britain facing a period of coalition building.
Oil Prices Are Rising Again, But Will They Keep Going Up?
Oil hit a new high for the year — closing at just under $61 a barrel. But some analysts say the global economic slowdown and the rise of alternative energy will mean less demand and lower prices.
South Sudan's Rival Leaders Agree To Cease-Fire
Rival leaders sign an agreement to immediately end their deadly power battle. The conflict erupted a little more than a year ago, devastating the young nation. Previous agreements have failed to hold.
In Puerto Rico's Debt Crisis, There Are No Easy Solutions
After years of recession and rampant tax evasion, the U.S. territory is desperate to renegotiate its $73 billion debt. But it can't declare bankruptcy, and plans to raise taxes face strong resistance.