What It's Really Like To 'Walk' In Space
The International Space Station conducted a spacewalk this week to mark 15 years in space. Three people who've walked in space share their miraculous — and miserable — experiences.
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Hopping On Hashtag Bandwagon, Host Rachel Martin Recounts Her #FirstSevenJobs
Social media feeds have been peppered with the hashtag #firstsevenjobs for the past few weeks. NPR's Rachel Martin shares her list, from store window mannequin to English teacher in Japan.
In Drought-Stricken California, There's No Longer A Fire "Season"
The state now sees wildfires that are on average bigger than ever and that burn through more of the year. Cal Fire's Southern Region information officer Michael Mohler speaks to Rachel Martin.
Amid Heightened Tension Between Law Enforcement And Public, What Draws New Recruits?
When the risk and mistrust outweigh the financial gain, who becomes a police officer? William Noel in Annapolis, Md., tells Rachel Martin about joining the force.
The Week In Politics: Trump's Campaign Shake-up; Clinton Foundation's New Donor Rules
NPR's Mara Liasson looks back on a week of political upheaval: new leadership in Donald Trump's campaign, and changes to the Clinton Global Initiative and Clinton Foundation.
The Week In Politics: Trump's Campaign Shake-up; Clinton Foundation's New Donor Rules
NPR's Mara Liasson looks back on a week of political upheaval: new leadership in Donald Trump's campaign, and changes to the Clinton Global Initiative and Clinton Foundation.
Brazil Men's Soccer Redeem Loss To Germany For Olympic Gold In Penalty Kick Shootout
For two years, the humiliating loss to Germany at the 2014 World Cup semi-final haunted the men's soccer team of Brazil. Saturday night, they played Germany again, and this time, it went Brazil's way.
Ryan Lochte To NBC's Matt Lauer On Rio Incident: 'I Was Immature'
The U.S. swimmer seemed contrite as he took "full responsibility" for an exaggerated version of the events. He apologized for tarnishing the accomplishments of Olympians with his "immature behavior."
Matt Centrowitz Takes 1,500; First U.S. Winner Since 1908
In an action-packed night on the track, Allyson Felix anchored a winning U.S. relay team, giving her six career golds, the most by any woman in track at the Olympics.
Amid The Floods, A Dispatch From Baton Rouge
Nurse Trinice Rose lost her home in Hurricane Katrina 11 years ago. Now she's picking up the pieces after floods hit Baton Rouge.