How to be a cricket fan when you're new to the sport
The U.S. men's team plays India in the T20 World Cup in suburban New York City. India advancing in the tournament is normal, but for the U.S. team it's unexpected. It has already beat Pakistan.
Anne Applebaum's Latest Book: 'Twilight Of Democracy'
Anne Applebaum considers ways the world has changed over the last 20 years. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to the author about her book: Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism.
Cities Hard Hit By Coronavirus Crisis Consider Rolling Back Reopenings
COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the country, and that's prompting city leaders in some of the hardest hit places — Seattle, Chicago and Atlanta — to consider closing down again.
Maryland Man's Perseverance Pays Off. He Will Attend Harvard Law School
Rehan Staton's job as a sanitation worker helped to support his family and his college studies. He says his colleagues at the trash removal company gave him the inspiration he needed to keep going.
Social Change Leads To Healthy Debate In U.S. Military, Gen. Hyten Says
In a frank phone call with NPR's Steve Inskeep, Gen. John Hyten, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, answers questions about tensions in the military over sexual misconduct and racism.
Behind The Scenes: 1 Man Creates Crowd Noise For Sporting Events
With soccer stadiums empty of fans because of COVID-19, broadcasters are juicing up their feeds with prerecorded sound of crowds. Major League Baseball will take a similar approach.
Customs And Border Protection Officers Criticized For Being In Portland
The Trump administration is defending its use of federal law enforcement officers in Portland, Ore. But the state is suing, saying the feds have overreached.
That's A Lot Of Cake: Record Set For World's Largest Lamington
A lamington is a spongy cake with chocolate and coconut. A New Zealand charity set a Guinness World Record after baking a roughly 6,000 pound cake. Beating the previous winner by nearly 1,000 pounds.
Trump Warns Coronavirus Crisis Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better
Returning to the White House briefing room, President Trump took a more serious tone in talking about the coronavirus pandemic. He urged people to wear masks and practice social distancing.
Novice Witches Hexed The Moon, Upsetting Others On WitchTok
WitchTok is a niche corner of the Internet for self described witches who lean into astrology and worship different kinds of deities. There was concern the hex would hurt the world's cosmic energy.