U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Looks To Defend 2015 World Cup Title
The U.S. women’s national soccer team begins its defense of the 2015 World Cup title in June. The U.S. women’s team is ranked first in the world while the U.S. men’s team struggles internationally.
Multiple People Injured In Colorado School Shooting
Officials believe at least seven people have been injured in a shooting at a STEM school in Highlands Ranch, Colo., a suburb of Denver. Two suspects are in custody.
Camp: The Meaning Behind 2019’s Met Gala Theme
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Scarlett Newman, freelance writer for Teen Vogue, and Glen Weldon of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast, about camp and its popularization in pop culture.
Minor League Ballpark In Hartford, Conn., Goes Peanut-Free
People with peanut allergies often can’t go to major sporting events. But a minor league baseball stadium in Connecticut has gone peanut free, becoming the first in the nation to do so.
Boeing’s Troubles With 737 MAX Jets Could Disrupt Its Business Model
Boeing is struggling with its commercial airline business, but how will that impact its defense work? Some analysts say Boeing always depended on commercial work to help bid for long-term defense work.
City Dwellers Don’t Like The Idea Of Congestion Pricing — But They Get Over It
Most New York City residents oppose a plan to charge a fee to drivers who enter the crowded city center. But studies show that once such charges are in place, public opinion shifts in favor.
Philando Castile’s Mother Wipes Out School Lunch Debt, Continuing Son’s Legacy
Valerie Castile’s $8,000 gift to a Minnesota high school wiped out lunch debts for about 100 students. Her son, a cafeteria worker who often bought lunch for needy kids, was killed by police in 2016.
Sandra Bland’s Phone Video Of Her Own Arrest Surfaces, Reviving Calls For New Inquiry
“Open up the case, period,” Bland’s sister, Shante Needham, said after seeing a video that Bland made with her cellphone, recording the traffic stop that put her in jail.
Georgia’s Governor Signs ‘Fetal Heartbeat’ Abortion Law
The legislation bans abortions as soon as a heartbeat can be detected, which typically occurs about six weeks into a pregnancy. The controversial law is expected to trigger a lengthy legal battle.
Trump Pardons Michael Behenna, Former Soldier Convicted Of Killing Iraqi Prisoner
Behenna was convicted of unpremeditated murder in a combat zone. But his claim of self-defense and a request for clemency drew support from high-profile corners in Oklahoma.
H&R Block, TurboTax Accused Of Obstructing Access To Free Tax Filing
The IRS says it is reviewing concerns about its Free File program after ProPublica reporting found that tax-prep companies made it difficult to find services intended to help people file for free.
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