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Burglars Lift $2 Million Worth Of Body-Shaping ‘Faja’ Undergarments

In 2018, burglars looted 34,000 pairs of fajas from a Miami undergarment seller. The criminals cut a hole through the roof and disabled the alarms in a movie-style heist.

Mueller Hearing Lookahead

NPR’s Sarah McCammon speaks with former prosecutor Harry Litman about the upcoming Mueller hearings — and how to effectively ask questions to get answers out of a tight-lipped investigator.

Calls Grow Louder For Puerto Rico Governor’s Resignation

Protesters took to the streets today, calling for the governor of Puerto Rico to resign after offensive chats leaked to the public.

What’s Happening With New Abortion Regulations Under Title X

Clare Coleman, CEO of the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association, talks with NPR’s Sarah McCammon about recent changes to Title X regulations.

Trump Administration Delays New Abortion Regulations For Title X Recipients

The new rules prohibit recipients of federal grants from referring patients for abortion. Organizations must submit written assurance by Aug. 19 that they will adhere to this guideline.

Constituent In Rep. Ilhan Omar’s District Reacts To Trump’s Recent Attacks

NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Somali immigrant Saciido Shaie about the chants of “send her back” that President Trump’s supporters said about her member of Congress.

Female Protesters In Puerto Rico Say Governor Has Ignored Their Concerns

Private chats among Gov. Ricardo Rosselló and his inner circle included content that were sexist and homophobic. Protesters in Puerto Rico are calling for the governor’s resignation.

The Great South Florida Faja Heist: Thieves Made Off With $2M Worth Of Shapewear

NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Miami Herald reporter David Ovalle about a huge heist of shapewear in Florida.

Storms, Rising Seas Threaten Louisiana’s Unique Mix Of Cultures

Hurricane Barry last weekend was just the latest to batter Louisiana’s coast. The state is trying to preserve some traditions before they disappear.

As Heat Wave Hits U.S., Air Conditioning Units Struggle To Keep People Cool

Millions of Americans are suffering through a heat wave, and HVAC workers are trying to keep up with calls for help.

Mueller Hearings: The Questioning Strategies That Lawmakers Could Implement

Ahead of Robert Mueller’s Wednesday testimony, NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks former Nixon White House counsel John Dean about the congressional hearing process.

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