These students protested the Gaza war. Trump's deportation threat didn't silence them
NPR spoke with two international students about their decision to continue speaking out despite the government's aggressive effort to deport pro-Palestinian activists.
Google Reports On Common Misspelled Words; Spelling Bee Queen Crowned
Google reports the most commonly misspelled words are beautiful and pneumonia. Ananya Vinay of Fresno, Calif., mostly likely can spell them. She is the winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
A View From Canada On The U.S. Decision To Pull Out Of The Climate Pact
Rachel Martin talks to Canadian Environment Minister Catherine McKenna about the U.S. decision to pull out of the Paris climate accord. U.S. allies failed to persuade President Trump to stay in.
After 40 Years, DJ Rodney Bingenheimer Will Say Goodbye To KROQ
DJ Rodney Bingenheimer is leaving the long-running Los Angeles rock station KROQ. His show helped make numerous bands become successful, including Van Halen.
Australia's Loyalties Are Shifting From The U.S. To China
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visits Australia next week. For decades, Australia has been one of America's strongest allies, but the country is in the midst of a pivot toward China.
White House Asks Supreme Court To Revive Travel Ban
The Trump administration late Thursday filed two petitions with the U.S. Supreme Court asking it to reinstate its ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries.
Why Recycling Options Lead People To Waste More
People used more cups and paper when recycling was an option versus when they had to put them in the trash. Researchers say people's guilt for wasting is overridden by the good feelings for recycling.
Conservatives Say Industry Should Lead The Way To Reduce Climate Change
Many Republicans say regulation is not the most efficient way to curtail climate change. David Greene talks to Matthew Continetti, editor of The Washington Free Beacon.
Pregnant Student Barred From Graduation At Md. Christian School
Pro-life groups say the decision by the Heritage Academy, a private Christian school in Maryland, could mean other pregnant girls may choose abortion over public humiliation.
Richard Branson Says U.S. Should Do The Right Thing For The Planet
Rachel Martin talks to Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, who signed a letter along with 30 CEOs urging President Trump to stay in the Paris Climate Agreement.
The Paris Agreement Will Continue Without The U.S., John Kerry Says
Steve Inskeep talks former Secretary of State John Kerry about President Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord — a plan that would reduce greenhouse emissions.
Calif. Gov. Brown Wants To Join Forces With China To Ease Climate Change
Ahead of a trip to China, Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown talks to David Greene about President Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the global climate deal. Brown says the decision is a mistake.
