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75th High School Reunion

NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Jules Silk about attending the 75th consecutive reunion of the graduating class of 1944 from Philadelphia’s Central High School.

Virginia Beach Residents Attend Vigil To Mourn 12 People Killed

People in Virginia Beach are mourning the loss of 12 people killed by a gunman Friday afternoon.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam: Shooting Tragedy ‘Will Not Define’ Community

A day after a mass shooting in Virginia Beach, NPR’s Don Gonyea speaks with Virginia Governor Ralph Northam about how the community is responding and whether action on gun control is likely.

As Trump Tariffs Threat Looms, Mexico Trade City Prepares For Importer Influx

Laredo, Texas, is the top trade city in the U.S. With the latest threat of tariffs on Mexican imports, the city is preparing for a rush of importers trying to get in before the June 10 deadline.

Latest On Virginia Beach Shooting

A fuller picture is starting to emerge about what happened Friday afternoon when a gunman walked into a municipal office complex in Virginia Beach, Va., and killed 12 people.

At California Democratic Convention, 2020 Candidates Seek To Woo Prized Voters

More than a dozen Democratic presidential candidates are in San Francisco for the California Democratic Party State Convention. The state has an early primary and more pull in the 2020 race.

What We Know About The Virginia Beach Mass Shooting Victims

Most of the victims were city employees, and many worked as engineers, account clerks or administrative assistants. Suspected gunman DeWayne Craddock was also a longtime municipal employee.

Virginia Beach Shooting Update

NPR’s Bobby Allyn reports from the scene on the latest in the mass shooting, which claimed the lives of 12 people.

Officials Name 12 People Killed In Virginia Beach

City officials have named the 12 people killed in a shooting in Virginia Beach, Va., Friday.

Why Are Gray Whales Dying? Researchers Cut Through The Blubber For Answers

More than 60 dead gray whales have washed up on Pacific coasts this year, the most in two decades. Researchers are trying to determine whether their food source is a problem, or climate change.

No Move To Tighten Building Codes As Hurricane Season Starts In Florida

Last year, Hurricane Michael shredded thousands of houses in Panama City, Fla., and surrounding areas that have long had some of Florida’s weakest building codes.

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