Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.
Man Banned From Ordering Pizza; Texas Cowboy Bypasses Drive-Thru
A Florida judge ordered a man to never call for pizza again — he'd been pranking restaurants. In Texas, a professional cowboy rode his horse into a Taco Bell. He said his horse Hollywood was hungry.
Louisiana's Lieutenant Governor Is Familiar With Disaster Responses
Renee Montagne talks to Billy Nungesser about the devastating floods in his state. When he was president of Plaquemines Parish, his community faced five hurricanes and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Host Of 2020 Summer Olympic Games Has Plans To Beat The Heat
Tokyo is super hot and humid in the summer, and the government is installing heat detectors and a heatstroke warning system for athletes and spectators. Plus, they're considering installing misters.
Blue Cut Fire Claims An Unknown Number Of Structures
Firefighters in Southern California are struggling to battle the Blue Cut wildfire near San Bernardino. It's now burnt more than 25,000 acres. Tens of thousands of homes remain threatened.
Louisiana Flood Victims Worry They Won't Have The Funds To Rebuild
Baton Rouge residents are starting to cleanup from historic floods that devastated parts of southern Louisiana. They are also starting to try to figure out how to pay for rebuilding.
'68 Olympian: If You're Famous And You're Black, You Have To Be An Activist
John Carlos won the bronze for the 200 meter run in the 1968 Olympics. He's remembered for a political gesture he made. Renee Montagne talks to him about whether athletes can influence public opinion.
Rival Mexican Cartel Kidnaps 'El Chapo' Guzman's Son, Authorities Say
Imprison drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's son was confirmed as one of the six men kidnapped by rival cartel members. The move by cartel rivals could unleash a wave of violence in the state.
Russia Begins Using An Air Base In Iran To Strike Syrian Targets
The Syrian war has drawn in Russia and Iran — countries fighting to keep Syria's president in power. David Greene talks to retired Admiral James Stavridis about Russia's use of an air base in Iran.
U.S. Women's Basketball Team Dominates Olympic Competition
The U.S. women haven't lost a game at the Olympics since 1992. They have medaled in all nine of the Olympics they've competed in, and they're hoping their next medal is another gold one.
