Remembering Sly Stone, the visionary funk frontman of the Family Stone
Sylvester Stewart, better known by his stage name Sly Stone, has died at 82. His band Sly and the Family Stone combined psychedelic rock, doo-wop, gospel and surf to create a new sound.
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.
You Can Get Paid To Watch Stephen King Movies
It's the perfect job for spooky season. Watch 13 Stephen King movies before Halloween and record your experience — down to your heart rate. In return you get paid $1,300.
How 9/11 Changed Wall Street
9/11 changed the commercial landscape of New York City's Finanical District. In the aftermath, many banks and brokerages moved. Today, Wall Street is a far cry from the financial capital it once was.
Morning News Brief
President Biden announced new vaccine mandates for employers. The Justice Department sues Texas over its abortion ban. And, a look at the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
This Year's NFL Season Is Going To Look A Little Different
Pro football is back and there are some interesting changes. It will be a 17-game season. Players can wear a different jersey number, which has ruffled feathers and there's a slew of rookie QBs.
Justice Department Sues Texas Over Six Week Abortion Ban
The Justice Department is suing Texas over its strict abortion ban, saying it conflicts with decades of Supreme Court precedent.
Afghan War Vet On What It Means To Serve
NPR's Rachel Martin and Tom Bowman talk to Darryl St. George, an Afghan War veteran reflecting on the end of the mission and the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in New York where he was living.
The White House Is Expected To Announce A 6-Prong Plan To Address The Pandemic
The Biden administration plans to unveil another strategy to fight the latest COVID-19 surge driven by the delta variant, after a series of setbacks and missteps in the battle against the pandemic.