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 Warnings, South Africans Are Using An Animal Medication To Treat COVID-19
The South African government is trying to discourage the use of Ivermectin, an anti-parasitic animal medication, as an anti-COVID-19 therapeutic. But some doctors are prescribing it anyway.
News Brief: Breakthrough Infections, $3.5 Trillion Spending Plan, Flood-Prone Homes
Can vaccinated people get long-COVID symptoms? U.S. senators return from summer recess with a long to-do list. A new NPR probe finds HUD often sells flood-prone homes without disclosing it to buyers.
In 'Harlem Shuffle,' Colson Whitehead Departs From Heavy Themes
NPR's Noel King speaks with Colson Whitehead about his new novel Harlem Shuffle. His last two books — The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys — won Pulitzer Prizes.
A Stray Cat Survives A Fall Inside A Miami Football Stadium
The cat made its way to the top level of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. As it clung by one paw to the upper deck, fans below grabbed an American flag — which they used to catch the falling feline.
Museum Of Pinball To Auction Off More Than 1,700 Machines
The museum, which closed due to the pandemic, is auctioning off machines including classics like Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean — which might fetch up to 35-thousand dollars.
Scenes From The Afghanistan-Pakistan Border
NPR host Steve Inskeep visits Torkham, a major border crossing wedged between Pakistan and Afghanistan, to explore who is and isn't able to pass through now that the Taliban are back in power.
Former French Models Come Forward With Abuse Allegations Against Gerald Marie
A group of former models are in France giving testimony against a former prominent figure in the fashion industry, who they say raped and abused them.
A Twin Remembers How 9/11 Changed His Relationship With His Brother Forever
Identical twins Richie and Ronnie Palazzolo were both working in the North Tower of the World Trade Center on the morning of 9/11. Ronnie came to Storycorps to reflect.
How 9/11 Changed The Way We Fly
Perhaps nothing changed more quickly and dramatically in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks than commercial airline travel. We look at how air travel security has improved and evolved in 20 years.
President Biden Announces New Actions To Fight COVID-19
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with NIH director Francis Collins about President Biden's new plans to get the latest coronavirus surge under control and increase vaccinations across the country.