As Asia Transforms, Abe Looks To Clarify U.S.-Japan Alliance In Trump Meetings
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sheila A. Smith of the Council on Foreign Relations about the goals of the U.S.-Japan summit, including clarity on North Korea and economic deals.
Prelude To A Rumble: In Visit Including Wrestling Match, U.S.-Japan Rifts Exposed
President Trump’s ceremony-laden Japan visit featured a sumo match and an audience with the new emperor. Despite talk of an ironclad alliance, rifts over trade, Iran and North Korea stood out.
Need A Child Care Subsidy? This Mom Would Tell You Not To Hold Your Breath
Nationwide, the demand for subsidized child care exceeds the supply: Only 1 in 6 eligible kids actually get subsidies. In Sacramento, mom Jacquelyne Gettone has been on the waiting list for a decade.
As Floodwaters Threaten To Wash Away WWII Sub, Crews Race To Sink It
A World War II-era submarine is again in the water after flooding in Oklahoma inundated the park where the submarine was housed. It’s part of extensive flooding in the Missouri River basin.
Disasters Pile Up As Storms Continue Plowing Through Oklahoma
Severe weather has walloped Oklahoma this month. First major flooding hit much of the state, then a tornado shredded a small town, killing two people. More floods are forecast for later this week.
As Silence Looms For Rolling Thunder, A Vet Explains What It’s Meant To Him
Thousands of motorcyclists ride to Washington, D.C., every Memorial Day. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Staff Sgt. Tim Chambers, who spends hours each year saluting Rolling Thunder bikers.
‘American Soil’ Is Increasingly Foreign Owned
The number of acres of U.S. farmland held by foreign-owned investors has doubled in the past two decades, raising alarm bells in farming communities.
Saving Charlie: A Rush to Rescue Stranded Cats and Dogs from Oklahoma Floods
Firefighters and animal rescuers made their way into a flooded town in eastern Oklahoma, seeking the pets that fleeing residents had left behind.
Trump Administration Hardens Its Attack on Climate Science
In a significant escalation, policymakers are seeking to undermine or discard research showing the most dire risks of inaction on climate change.
Bill Buckner, a batting champion infamous for World Series gaffe, dies at 69
Buckner played 22 seasons, won the NL batting title in 1980 and finished his career with 2,715 hits.
4 Takeaways From The European Parliament Election Results
Europe’s traditional centrist coalition lost its majority, with far-right populist parties and liberal, pro-European Union parties gaining ground. The results suggest a complicated future for the EU.
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