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.
Rep. Davis On Committee Hearing Testimony About IG's Report On Capitol Riot
NPR's Noel King talks to GOP Rep. Rodney Davis of Illinois, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, about reforms needed for U.S. Capitol Police following the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Trees From The Forest Of Villefermoy Will Help Rebuild Notre Dame
In France, the search is on for a thousand massive oak trees to provide beams needed to restore Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, which was badly damaged by fire two years ago.
Ex-Fraternity Members At LSU Pay Off Cook's Mortgage
For 14 years, Jessie Hamilton cooked at the Phi Gamma Delta house. When a former member heard she was working two jobs to try to pay her mortgage, a collection was started. The house is now paid off.
VA Faces Complications As It Opens Vaccinations To All Veterans
When it comes to getting shots into arms, the VA's health care system is ahead of many civilian providers. But the VA faces a challenge: vaccine outreach for all vets, their families and caregivers.
Indirect Talks Over Nuclear Deal To Begin Between U.S., Iran
NPR's Noel King talks to Corey Hinderstein of the Nuclear Threat Initiative about the resumption of discussions with Iran and other parties to the nuclear deal, including the United States.
Biden To Meet Japanese Counterpart Yoshihide Suga At The White House
In a sign of U.S. intent to put Asian allies at the core of its foreign policy, Japan's prime minister will be the first foreign head of state to meet face-to-face with President Biden.
In Indonesia, Bridegroom Shows Up At Wrong Wedding
Thinking the GPS led him to the correct address, the groom-to-be and some of his wedding party settled in. When the mix up was realized, he quickly left to find his actual fiancee.
Infrastructure Plan May Not Help Lift Economic Burden On Women
A political debate has become a debate over word choice: the question of what "infrastructure" even means. The answer could mean a lot for women in the economy.
Civics Secures Democracy Act Proposes Grants To Support Civics Education
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to GOP Sen. John Cornyn of Texas and Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about a bipartisan initiative to invest $1 billion in civics and history education.
Bernie Madoff, Whose Ponzi Scheme Bilked Thousands, Dies In Prison
Bernie Madoff, who carried out one of the most notorious Ponzi schemes in history, has died while serving his prison sentence in North Carolina. He bilked thousands of investors out of their savings.
