Russia marks 80 years since World War II victory over Nazi Germany
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of China and Brazil to commemorate the anniversary.
Despite ALS Challenges, Ex-NFL Player Tim Green Releases Another Book
Former NFL player and NPR commentator Tim Green has been battling ALS since 2018. While his physical condition deteriorates, his mind remains sharp. He's written a new novel called: Final Season.
All The Hospitals In Idaho Are Rationing Care Because Of COVID-19 Surge
Idaho's public health leaders are expanding health care rationing across the state. The move follows a decision by a large health care system there to implement crisis standards of care.
Jessica Chastain Finds Out Tammy Faye Bakker Was More Than A Punchline
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with actor Jessica Chastain, who plays televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker in the new movie: The Eyes of Tammy Faye.
3,000 French Health Care Workers Are Suspended For Not Getting Vaccinated
France enacted tough vaccine mandates in July, in anticipation of a fourth wave of COVID-19. Some people took to the streets in protest, but most complied.
Alt.Latino And Tiny Desk Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Alt.Latino, NPR's show about Latin Alternative music and Latino arts and culture, is taking over NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concerts during National Hispanic Heritage Month.
News Brief: Grim COVID Data, Nuclear Sub Technology, Gymnasts Blast FBI
A staggering number of people are still getting COVID-19. The U.S. will share nuclear submarine technology with Australia. Gymnasts criticized the FBI's mishandling of their sexual abuse allegations.
Capitol Hill Hearing Blasts The FBI For Mishandling Nassar Investigation
NPR's A Martinez talks to Marisa Kwiatkowski, investigative reporter for USA Today, about USA gymnastics and the FBI mishandling gymnasts sexual abuse allegations against team doctor Larry Nassar.
4 Gymnasts Testify In Senate Panel Hearing On Bungled Sexual Abuse Probe
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and three other elite gymnasts testified during a Capitol Hill hearing into how the FBI and USA Gymnastics mishandled the sexual abuse claims against Larry Nassar.
U.S. Officials Will Share Nuclear Sub Technology With Australia
President Biden is taking the rare step of sharing U.S. nuclear-powered submarine technology with Australia. He has been working to focus his foreign policy on the threat posed by China.
ICU Beds In Alabama Have Been Filled With Adults And Children
NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. David Kimberlin, a pediatric infectious disease physician at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Children's of Alabama, about lack of ICU space.
COVID-19 Stats: Deaths Are Up, Delta Variant May Be Starting To Wane
As the delta surge continues, there are signs it may be slowing in hard-hit states like Florida and Texas. But with fall coming, experts worry another surge could hit northern states.