World News British Oil Tanker Seized By Iran Will Be Released Soon, Iranian Official SaysNPR - Aubri JuhaszA British oil tanker detained by Iran will soon be released, according to an Iranian maritime official. The tanker, the Stena Impero, was seized along with its crew by Iran's Revolutionary Guards in the
Climate What To Expect From The U.N. Climate Action SummitNPR - Rebecca Hersher World leaders are meeting in New York on Monday amid growing fear that promises countries have made to reduce emissions are insufficient to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change.
Climate Florida Teen Is Suspended Over Climate Change FlierNPR A senior from South Broward High School was suspended for passing out flyers at school advertising Friday's Global Youth Climate Strike and is speaking out about his experience.
Ukraine Hunter Biden In UkraineNPR Michel Martin speaks with the New Yorker's Adam Entous to learn more about why the son of former Vice President Joe Biden has drawn attention from President Trump for his past work in Ukraine.
Chuck Lorre There Was 'No Chance Of Me Going Into The Arts,' Says Comedian Gina YashereNPR - Elizabeth BlairWhen Gina Yashere was growing up, she loved to entertain other kids. "At school I had a drama teacher who was like 'You should be an actor or an entertainer,'" she recalls. Her mom didn't agree. "My mom
Emancipation Proclamation Lincoln, And The Path To The Emancipation ProclamationNPR Michel Martin speaks with Christopher Bonner, a historian at the University of Maryland, about the significance of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, which was issued on Sept. 22, 1862.
Hispanic Or Latino?NPRMichel Martin speaks with freelance writer Isabelia Herrera about rebranding "Hispanic Heritage Month." We're a week into what the federal government officially recognizes as National Hispanic Heritage
NPR The Definition Of 'They'NPR Merriam-Webster has added over 500 words, phrases and abbreviations to the dictionary, but one new definition for the word 'they' is causing a stir.
Music Texas Country Rocker Paul Cauthen Preaches The Good, The Bad And The PricklyNPR - Michel Martin , Dustin DeSoto, Emma BowmanFor better and worse, Paul Cauthen has spent his life breaking the rules. Parting from his conservative Christian upbringing in East Texas, the "Cocaine Country Dancing" singer served a brief stint in
Science VIDEO: Tree Scientist Inspires Next Generation ... Through BarbieNPR - Madeline K. Sofia , Maia Stern , Becky HarlanWhen Nalini Nadkarni was a young scientist in the 1980s, she wanted to study the canopy – the part of the trees just above the forest floor to the very top branches. But back then, people hadn't figured
Hillary Clinton Democrats Intensify Calls For Potential Impeachment Over Whistleblower ComplaintNPR - Jenny GathrightAhead of a week when President Trump will have his first face-to-face meeting with the Ukrainian president, Democratic calls for investigation of Trump's communications with Ukraine have intensified. Director
Pittsburgh Police 3 Are Dead And 4 Hospitalized From Drug Overdoses, Pittsburgh Police SayNPR - Gabriela SaldiviaWhat Pittsburgh police first called a medical situation that left three people dead and four hospitalized is now believed to be an isolated drug overdose incident. "We do not believe this particular incident
Dallas Police Department Trial Begins For Former Dallas Cop Who Killed Unarmed Black NeighborNPR - Aubri JuhaszA white former Dallas police officer who shot and killed her unarmed black neighbor in his apartment goes on trial in Dallas on Monday. The former officer, Amber Guyger said she entered the wrong apartment
Culture 'Hope Is Our Only Wing' Tackles Tough Issues With Straightforward StyleNPR - Caitlyn PaxsonRutendo Tavengerwei offers us a glimpse into the lives of two struggling teens in her young adult debut, Hope Is Our Only Wing. We begin with a new student arriving at a boarding school in Zimbabwe. Shamiso
Music 10 Years After Haiti's Earthquake, 'This Music School Will Never Stop'NPR - Melissa BlockThe other day, I went down to the National Mall here in Washington, D.C., and heard the sound of hope in sweet, strong, young voices. A youth choir and chamber ensemble from Haiti are on a U.S. tour that's
Donald Trump Political Roundup: The Whistleblower, The Democrats And The White HouseNPR - Mara Liasson , Melissa BlockPresident Trump's conversations with world leaders are echoing through Congress and the campaign trail. This much we know - last month, a whistleblower filed a complaint that was deemed a matter of urgent
Politics N.J. Democrat On Reported Whistleblower Complaint Against TrumpNPRNPR's Melissa Block speaks with Rep. Tom Malinowski, D-N.J, about the reports of a whistleblower's concerns surrounding the president's conversations with the Ukrainian president. He is in cahoots with
Michelle Dockery 'Downton Abbey' Actresses On Recapturing Their TV Roles In New FilmNPRNPR's Melissa Block speaks with Michelle Dockery and Elizabeth McGovern from the movie "Downton Abbey," based on the award-winning series about the owners and workers at a great English estate. Those insistent
Bahamas Update On Hurricane Dorian Recovery In The BahamasNPRNPR's Melissa Block asks Nassau Guardian reporter Rachel Knowles for an update on recovery efforts in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian. To the Bahamas now, where thousands of residents still have nowhere
World News Pakistan's Pink Himalayan Salt Has Become A Matter Of National PrideNPR - Diaa HadidMost pink Himalayan salt comes from one source: Pakistan. And that country now would like everybody to know. You may have spotted pink salt in your supermarket. Himalayan pink salt is used to season food
Confederate States of America Barred From Removing Confederate Monument, County Adds Context InsteadNPRDekalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson tells NPR's Melissa Block about a marker placed near a Confederate statue in Decatur, Ga., to provide historical context. If you stand outside the old
Politics Presidential Candidates Make An Entrance At Polk County Steak FryNPR - Clay MastersDemocratic presidential contenders showed up for Saturday's traditional Steak Fry in Des Moines where they flipped burgers and made their case to voters. It's called the Steak Fry, an annual tradition
Children's Books A Boy And A Pup Come To One Another's Rescue In 'The Dog Who Lost His Bark'NPR - Samantha BalabanAuthor Eoin Colfer knows the world has plenty of "boy-and-his-dog books." So if you want to write a book about a boy and his dog, he says, "you have to have something new." Colfer's The Dog Who Lost His
Culture In Patchett's 'The Dutch House,' Siblings Reckon With Profound LossNPRNPR's Melissa Block speaks to Ann Patchett about her new novel, "The Dutch House." The author talks about her fascination with family bonds and how she maps her intricate plots. What could have led a with
Sanctions After U.S. Announces Deployment, Iran's Military Says It Will Pursue AggressorsNPRNPR's Melissa Block asks analyst Hooman Majd about the Iranian perspective on the latest U.S.-Iran tensions. The head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard says his country will pursue aggressors who attack it.
Texas Texas Schoolteacher Recounts Imelda's Force: 'We Were Terrified'NPRNPR's Melissa Block speaks with Elissa Jordan of Winnie, Texas, about the flooding in her community. Tropical Storm Imelda dumped more than 40 inches of rain and caused widespread flooding in southeastern
Brad Pitt Brad Pitt On Making 'Ad Astra,' Processing Trauma And Channeling David BowieNPR - Lulu Garcia-NavarroIn the near future, resources on Earth are limited, space pirates fight for control of the moon, and travel into deep space is possible. At least that's the future in Ad Astra, directed by James Gray starring
Science (India) Ahead Of Climate Summit, 2 Views From Cities In Canada And IndiaNPRNPR's Melissa Block speaks with two U.N. Climate Change Summit attendees: Lisa Helps and Minal Pathak. The summit begins Monday. Come with concrete plans, not beautiful speeches. That's the mandate from
Animals Encore: Legal Marijuana Is A Danger To DogsNPR - Laura KlivansAs more states legalize marijuana, there's one group that's seen an increase in accidentally getting high: dogs. Discarded joints and THC edibles are just some of the ways dogs consume the drug. A story
Exercise Soul Line Dancing: Come For The Fitness. Stay For The FriendshipsNPR - Maria GodoyWe all know we should be exercising, but wanting to is a different story. But what if your exercise regime was the highlight of your week, a chance not just to get active but to see all of your friends?
