Taco Truck Owner Racks Up Sales At Trump Event In Detroit
Straddling the worlds of political symbol and internet meme, an immigrant's taco truck did brisk business — even raising the price of a taco from $1.50 to $2.50.
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Earthquake Rattles Oklahoma; One Of Strongest Recorded In State
The quake struck at a depth of 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) and was felt in five states, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
After Loss In Afghanistan, Vivid Memories Of A Loving, 'Goofball' Father And Husband
In this installment of StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative, Jenna Henderson remembers her late husband, Army Sgt. First Class Chris Henderson, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2007.
After Almost 30 Years As Covering American Politics, Ron Fournier Heads Home
Longtime political correspondent Ron Fournier is leaving journalism and Washington, D.C., to return to his native Detroit. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to him about his career in political journalism.
Brock Turner's Sentencing Revives Mandatory Minimums Debate
The effectiveness of mandatory minimums is up for debate. NPR's Scott Simon talks to retired federal judge and Harvard Law professor Nancy Gertner about the topic.
Florida Man Defends His Homeland With 'Best. State. Ever.'
Dave Barry is defending his state with a new book. He talks to NPR's Scott Simon about his homeland as a place for oddballs, blockheads, and eccentrics
Charged With Spying On China, American Woman's Husband Insists She's Innocent
Sandy Phan-Gillis, was detained for spying for the U.S. some 20 years ago. Her husband, Jeff Gillis, tells NPR's Scott Simon she is innocent and has been fighting for her release.
G-20 Summit: A First For Host China, A Last For President Obama
The meeting kicks off tomorrow in Hangzhou, China, after this year's host country formally agreed with the U.S. to cut its greenhouse gas emissions according to the Paris agreement reached last year.
School Nurses Can Be Mental Health 'Detectives' But They Need Help
School nurses play a critical role in identifying students with mental health disorders, but there aren't enough of them and they often don't have enough training.
After Battering Florida and Georgia, Hermine Threatens Mid-Atlantic
The Category 1 hurricane hit Florida, then weakened to a tropical storm as it moved inland. Hermine is expected to drop heavy rain in Georgia and the Carolinas before tracking out over the Atlantic.