Meet Philadelphia Flyers’ New Mascot
Orange, fuzzy, 7 feet tall — and possibly horrific. These are the things we know about “Gritty,” the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team’s new official mascot.
Can Schools Use Federal Funds To Arm Teachers?
Senators from the education committee aired their frustrations about a move to allow school districts to use federal money to pay for the arming of teachers.
Trump’s U.N. General Assembly Speech
President Trump pushed his “America First” doctrine before world leaders at the United Nations. Trump said sovereignty comes first, and he rejected globalism for patriotism.
7-Year-Old Stuns Crowd With National Anthem Performance
A 7-year-old belted out the national anthem at a major league soccer game Sunday and amazed the crowd. We hear a bit of the performance by Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja.
U.N. General Assembly: Day 1
President Trump told the U.N. that the U.S. won’t succumb to a global bureaucracy. But other leaders said that working together could solve crises and conflicts.
Tracking Down Fake Videos
The Defense Department is working with outside experts on detection and prevention efforts for fake videos. NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Dartmouth College computer science professor Hany Farid.
Anita Hill Says Kavanaugh Accuser Hearing ‘Cannot Be Fair’
As it stands now, Hill tells NPR, the hearing cannot provide senators “with enough information to reach a reasonable conclusion.” She testified in 1991 that Clarence Thomas sexually harassed her.
3D Gun Pioneer Cody Wilson Resigned As Head Of Defense Distributed
Paloma Heindorff assumed the role of director of the controversial company after Wilson stepped down on Friday. “I’m a different person. I’m not trying to replace him as a character,” she said.
7-Year-Old Girl Belts Out National Anthem, Steals Show At MLS Match
Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja stunned the crowd of 25,000 gathered to watch the LA Galaxy take on the Seattle Sounders. Her gut-busting performance has gone viral.
Bill Cosby Sentenced To At Least 3 Years In State Prison
Cosby, 81, is the first celebrity to be sent to prison in the #MeToo era. The sentence completes the TV dad’s stunning fall from groundbreaking cultural icon to convicted sex offender.
Building A Better Mosquito Trap — One Scientist Thinks He’s Done It
A researcher in Australia has invented a low-tech, insecticide-free trap that might be able to reduce bites from a particularly pesky mosquito in some neighborhoods.
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