MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound in pitching debut for the Dodgers
Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani made his pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday and returned to the mound for the first time since 2023 after elbow surgery.
Russia Lifts Soviet-Era Rules On What Jobs Women Can Do
Rules have been changed in Russia to allow women to do about 350 types of jobs that were previously forbidden. The move is being celebrated as a step forward for gender equality.
Andrew Cuomo Clings To Power Amid Growing Calls To Resign As Governor
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces multiple allegations, investigations and calls to resign. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic strategist Rebecca Katz about Cuomo's political resilience.
News Brief: Boulder Shooting, Gun Bills, Pandemic Survey Of Schools
Colorado gunman faces ten murder charges. After that shooting, Biden urged immediate action from the Senate on gun bills. Education Department releases data on remote learning and school reopenings.
'Last Soul Company' Details The Story Of Malaco Records
A new book chronicles the history of Malaco Records, one of the oldest continuously run independent record labels in America and one of the biggest gospel labels in the world.
Suspect In Colorado Shooting Charged With 10 Counts Of First-Degree Murder
The suspect in the Boulder, Colo., shooting Monday night has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder. The age of the 10 victims ranged from 20 to 65 years old.
Examining Results Of The Stockton Income Experiment
As part of a two-year experiment, 125 people in Stockton, Calif., were given $500 each month — no strings attached. A quarter of the city's residents live in poverty. What did researchers learn?
Need A Reason To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine? How About A Free Doughnut?
In case ending a global pandemic is not enough motivation to get a shot: Krispy Kreme says if you get the vaccine, they will give you a free glazed doughnut per day for the rest of the year.
Gunman In Colorado Kills 10 People At Boulder Grocery Store
The first police officer to respond to the scene, 51-year-old Eric Talley, was among the victims killed. Authorities say one male suspect is in custody.
South Africa's Port Elizabeth Will Now Be Called Gqeberha
The second-oldest colonial city in South Africa, Port Elizabeth, has a new name. It mixes some of the unique linguistics of the Xhosa language, yet many South Africans are struggling to pronounce it.
South Carolinians Disagree Over Extending Protections To LGBTQ Community
South Carolina is one of about two dozen states that have few or no state-wide LGBTQ protections. The federal Equality Act would change that, but some in the state say the bill goes too far.