College Campus Tries Out Robot Delivery
At George Mason University in Northern Virginia, a fleet of autonomous robots roam the sidewalks delivering pizza, doughnuts and coffee to students.
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The Man Who Keeps Fenway Park Running
Who has the toughest job in baseball? Maybe Donnie Gardiner, the facilities superintendent at Fenway Park. He's responsible for getting the 107-year-old ballpark ready for the Red Sox home opener.
Economic Ripples: Hospital Closure Hurts A Town's Ability To Attract Retirees
Celina, Tenn., has long lured retirees, with its scenic hills and affordability. These newcomers help fuel the local economy. But a recent hospital closure makes the town a harder sell.
Tension And Anxiety In Border Cities After Trump Threatens Closure
President Trump has since backed off his threat, but as border officials scramble to deal with an unprecedented flow of migrants, there are disruptions at the border and increasingly long wait times.
'There Is Clearly Something Happening': Fires Destroy 3 Black Churches In Louisiana
Officials have not determined the cause of the fires, but have said they are unable to rule out the possibility of arson or that the three incidents were all related.
1st Living HIV-Positive Organ Donor Wants To Lift 'The Shroud Of HIV Related Stigma'
Last month, surgeons at Johns Hopkins Hospital made a medical breakthrough when they transplanted a kidney from Nina Martinez, who has HIV, to an HIV-positive person.
New Parents: Tell Us Your Stories About Getting Contradictory Advice
There are, thankfully, tons of places to get parenting advice: relatives, co-workers, books and the Internet. The problem is that sometimes that advice is totally contradictory.
Trump Picks Partisan Nominees For Apolitical Federal Reserve
Donald Kohn, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, talks to NPR's Michel Martin about President Trump's proposed appointments to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
Barbershop: Politician Accountability In #MeToo Era
In the #MeToo era, what does accountability look like for politicians accused of misconduct? NPR's Michel Martin takes that up in the Barbershop with Emma Coleman Jordan, Monica Hesse and Paul Butler.
How Do Illegal Drugs Cross The U.S.-Mexico Border?
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Gil Kerlikowske, former commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, about how illicit drugs end up in the United States.