France struggles to deal with the heatwave hitting much of Europe
Much of Europe, including France, is dealing with a brutal heatwave. Some people are better prepared than others in a country where most people do not have air conditioning.
Ferguson Protesters Anxiously Await Grand Jury Decision
The weekend passed without a grand jury decision in the investigation of the fatal shooting of 18-year old Michael Brown. As the waiting continues, so does the frustration in the community.
Nazi-Era Art Cache Brings Provenance Issues To Swiss Museum
Audie Cornish talks to Jonathan Petropolous, professor of European History at Claremont McKenna College, about the acceptance of Nazi-era art by the Museum of Fine Arts Bern in Switzerland.
Half The Battle Over Net Neutrality Is Defining What It Means
President Obama's call for stronger net neutrality rules touched off a round of heated debate. Broadband companies and their allies say the plan is tantamount to "regulating the Internet" and would hurt innovation. But net neutrality advocates say otherwise.
Iran Nuclear Negotiators Miss Deadline, Ask For More Time
Negotiators extended a temporary deal limiting Iran's nuclear program, which was set to expire. Secretary of State John Kerry said Iran has been living up to the deal and talks should continue.
Book Review: 'Lunch Poems' Reissue
In honor of the 50th anniversary of "Lunch Poems" by Frank O'Hara, City Lights Books has reissued an expanded version of the collection.
Islamist Al Shabab Militants Kill 28 In Kenya Bus Attack
Kenya says its forces have killed more than 100 suspected Islamist militants following the weekend's deadly attack on a Kenyan bus. The Al Shabab militants, however, say that whomever the Kenyans got, it wasn't them. In the weekend attack, gunmen pulled people off a bus and killed 28 of them.
'Let's Touch Base' On The Americanisms Brits Love To Hate
American words and phrases such as "step up to the plate, and "24/7" are now common in British English — which has some English purists' knickers in a twist. Ari Shapiro, an ex-pat who lives in London, speaks with Audie Cornish about some of the Americanisms that Brits love to hate.
Missouri Gov. To Address Grand Jury Decision In Ferguson Case
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is expected to hold a press conference about the grand jury decision in the investigation of the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown.
Long-Lost Letter That Inspired 'On The Road' Style Has Been Found
Known as the "Joan Anderson Letter," the 18-page, single-spaced, stream of consciousness note from Neal Cassady to Jack Kerouac was found amid the dusty papers of a now-closed publishing house.
'Queen Of Carbon' Among Medal Of Freedom Honorees
Audie Cornish speaks with Mildred Dresselhaus about receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her work in physics. The 84-year-old is a professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering at MIT.
Newly Released Tape Captures Reagan Apology To Margaret Thatcher
Robert Siegel talks with presidential historian James Mann about the recently released tape of President Reagan apologizing to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.