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.
Tennessee Prepares For White Nationalist Rallies
Many businesses are closing, a university is locking down and weekend festivities have come to a halt in two Tennessee towns preparing for white nationalist rallies.
Astros Bring Cheer To Flood-Damaged Houstonians
The World Series moves to Houston for Game 3 between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers. For Houstonians still dealing with flood damage from Hurricane Harvey, it's a welcome distraction.
News Brief: Mattis In Asia, Trump's Week, White Nationalists In Tennessee
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is talking with his counterparts in South Korea about how to counter the nuclear threat posed by North Korea. Also, we look at Republican criticism of President Trump.
Astros Tie World Series, Beat Dodgers 7-6 In Game 2
The Houston Astros won one of the wildest World Series games ever Wednesday night — to even the series against the LA Dodgers. The game went into extra innings with both teams slugging home runs.
What Opioid Decision Means To Hard-Hit States Like West Virginia
The White House will declare a public health emergency, not a national one, to address the crisis. Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Rahul Gupta, West Virginia's public health commissioner.
Opioid Crisis: Does A 'Public Health Emergency' Go Far Enough?
The White House says it will declare a public health emergency in response to the opioid crisis, as opposed to a national emergency. Many are disappointed with a plan that does not allocate new funds.
In Opioid Crisis, Public Health Emergency Vs. National Emergency
The White House has briefed reporters on its plan to address the national opioid crisis. It plans to announce a public health emergency. This falls short of declaring a national emergency.
President Trump To Make An Announcement About Opioid Crisis
The announcement, scheduled for Thursday afternoon, is about the state of the country's fight against opioid addiction and abuse. David Greene talks to Noam Levey of the Los Angeles Times.
Pa. Gov. Wolf Wants Help From Washington To Handle Opioid Crisis
Steve Inskeep talks to Gov. Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania, who shares his state's struggle with heroin and opioid abuse. More than a dozen people a day in Pennsylvania die from overdoses.
How Important Is It Politically To Keep 401(k) Breaks Unchanged?
Steve Inskeep talks to Stephen Moore, a Heritage Foundation fellow, about the way forward on the GOP's tax overhaul plan. He's also a former senior economic adviser to the Trump presidential campaign.