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Addressing Veteran Suicides In Song And Prose

Dan Johnson is a Texas singer and songwriter who’s launched a non-profit called Operation Hemingway to educate the public, and especially veterans, about the warning signs of suicide.

Why The California Wildfires Are So Hard To Contain

NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Brian Rice, president of California Professional Firefighters, about the struggle to contain the deadly Camp Fire in Butte County, Calif.

Mayor Of Paradise, Calif., Says Her Town Is Determined To Rebuild After Wildfire

NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Jody Jones, mayor of Paradise, Calif., about the damage wildfires have had to her town, and about the people who are still missing.

Do You Know Someone Missing As The Camp Fire Burns?

Authorities estimate hundreds could still be missing in Northern California’s Camp Fire. ​Are you searching for a friend or loved one, or do you know someone who is?

How Big Is Amazon? Its Many Businesses In One Chart

Amazon means shopping. But it also makes movies and smart locks, publishes books, operates stores, helps other companies deliver packages and run websites. How many Amazon brands will you recognize?

California’s Camp Fire Becomes The Deadliest In State History

At least 42 people have died in a wildfire in Northern California that burned through the town of Paradise with shocking speed.

Photo Of Students Giving Nazi Salute Being Investigated By Wisc. School District

The Baraboo School District is looking into a photo that went viral of what appears to be a group of mostly white male high-school students posing with outstretched right arms.

Firearms And Dementia: How Do You Convince A Loved One To Give Up Their Guns?

It’s estimated that nearly half of all Americans over 65 own a gun or live with someone who does. And 7 million in the U.S. have dementia, a number that’s expected to double within two decades.

Camp Fire Becomes Deadliest Wildfire In California’s History

The remains of at least 42 people have been located in charred areas of the wildfire still burning in northern California outside of the city of Chico. More than 200 people are reported missing.

Amazon’s Grand Search For 2nd Headquarters Ends With Split: NYC And D.C. Suburb

Amazon is expected to divide its second headquarters between the Long Island City neighborhood in Queens and the Crystal City area in Northern Virginia, according to a person familiar with the plan.

News Brief: Calif. Wildfires, Arizona Senate Race, Amazon’s HQ2

California wildfires’ death toll climbs to 44. Arizona elected a Democratic U.S. senator for the first time in 30 years. Amazon is on the verge of announcing its second headquarters location.

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