World Cup Final: It’s The Juggernaut Vs. The New Kid As U.S. Takes On The Netherlands
For two soccer-crazed nations, just one question remains: Will the U.S. continue its march of greatness undaunted, or can the Dutch pull off an upset for the ages?
This Isn’t The First Time Americans Have Debated What To Call Detention Centers
The fight over what to call the detention centers at the Southern border evokes a similar debate over what to call Japanese American incarceration during World War II.
Military Families Deal With Unintended Consequence Of 2017 Tax Law
Congress has promised, and failed, to fix a quirk of U.S. tax law that penalizes surviving family members of veterans who died while on active duty.
Puerto Rico Harnesses The Power Of The Sun For A Renewable Energy Future
Puerto Rico has a plan to rebuild its energy grid and move to 100% renewable power by 2050. Many communities are working toward that themselves, without help from the government.
It Was A Balmy 90 Degrees Yesterday In Anchorage — For The First Time On Record
The Alaskan city just had its hottest and driest June ever, with average daily temperatures 5 degrees above normal. Crews are also battling wildfires across the state.
Iranian American Small Businesses Struggle Under Rising Tensions
In Southern California’s Tehrangeles, business owners feel the effects of the travel ban, sanctions and increasing White House threats of war against Iran.
Criminal Justice Overhaul Sparks Backlash In Seattle
Seattle’s progressive approach to prosecuting homeless people who commit serious crimes is creating a backlash. Many want have more aggressive prosecutions of violent mentally ill people.
Military Involvement In July 4 Events
July 4 in Washington, D.C., was marked by an increased military presence. NPR’s Noel King speaks with retired Lt. Gen. David Barno about the military’s involvement in the event.
Centenarians Wed In Ohio
John and Phyllis Cook recently married. He is 100 and she is 102.
‘We Are Americans’: Somali Refugee Family Reflects On Making A Life In The U.S.
Aden Batar directs a refugee resettlement program in Utah. It is the same organization that helped resettle his family 25 years ago, when they fled a harrowing civil war in Somalia.
News Brief: Fourth Of July Recap, Sudan, Canada-Saudi Arms Deal
We recap the Fourth of July in Washington, D.C., have an update on Sudan and look at controversy over an arms deal between Canada and Saudi Arabia.
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