Opinion: Automatic Pay Raises Haven't Stopped Chicago's Corruption
Scott Simon questions the automatic aldermanic pay raises in Chicago even as three aldermen face criminal charges in federal court.
Politics
France Recalls Ambassadors To The U.S. And Australia In Objection To Security Pact
France has recalled its ambassadors to the U.S. and Australia as it registers its objection to a pact announced this week to build nuclear-powered submarines — a pact France wasn't included in.
France Recalls Ambassadors To The U.S. And Australia Over Snubbed Sub Deal
France said it was "unacceptable behavior" for Australia to abruptly drop a $40 billion submarine purchasing agreement with France in favor of a new deal with the U.S. and U.K.
Biden Will Try To Rally The World To Boost COVID-19 Vaccinations As The U.N. Meets
With efforts to vaccinate the world's poorest countries lagging, President Biden plans a virtual summit alongside the United Nations General Assembly to set new goals in the pandemic fight.
Gioconda Belli Reflects On Nicaragua
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Nicaraguan poet and political activist Gioconda Belli about the increasing tension in Nicaragua, as the country moves towards a presidential election.
Housing Regulator Nominee Will Have The Power To Reshape Homeownership In America
The Biden Administration may announce the nomination of a key regulator who could direct billions of dollars for down-payment assistance and make more affordable homes available.
El Salvador Protest Reflected Concerns Over Democracy And Bitcoin
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with El Faro journalist Valeria Guzman in El Salvador about this week's protest against President Nayib Bukele.
Capitol Police Are Bracing Themselves Ahead Of Far-Right 'Justice For J6' Rally
Law enforcement is bracing, again, for possible extremist violence on Capitol grounds. The "Justice for J-6" rally — a nod to Jan. 6 when Trump supporters mobbed the Capitol — is set for Saturday.
City Infrastructure Must Evolve To Protect Residents From Extreme Heat
Heat is the number on weather-related killer in the U.S., yet our infrastructure was not built with it in mind. As that heat gets more extreme, cities are rethinking how to adapt.
Justice Clarence Thomas Says The Supreme Court Is Flawed But Still Works
Justice Thomas defended the Supreme Court's independence, arguing that despite disagreements about the court's role, "it works. It may work sort of like a car with three wheels, but it still works."