Mother Of Parkland Victim Wins School Board Seat: ‘I Won’t Stop’ Until Kids Are Safe
Lori Alhadeff’s mission is to make all U.S. schools safe, starting with Broward County, Fla. After her daughter was killed in February’s mass shooting, politics has become her vehicle for change.
Say ‘I Do’ Without The Sweat: Wedding Pros Share How They Beat The Heat
As the planet loses mild weather days because of climate change, wedding professionals are devising creative ways to keep cakes fresh and guests cool.
Centuries-Old Plant Collection Now Online — A Treasure Trove For Researchers
Close to 800,000 records from about a dozen plant collections or “herbaria” are being digitized, allowing researchers broad access to data on plant species collected and preserved in past centuries.
McCain’s National Memorial Service
Sen. John McCain was eulogized by two former presidents, George W. Bush and Barack Obama, who were his political rivals. The speakers at his memorial service symbolized his career of reaching across the aisle.
Discontinued Training Materials For Spanish-Speaking Firefighters Ignites Outcry
Many wildfire fighting crews are Spanish speaking. That’s why, a decade ago, the government created training materials in Spanish for native speakers — but those manuals are no longer available.
New York Police Takes Vacuumed-Up Bees Into Their Own Backyard
Earlier this week, thousands of bees swarmed a hot dog stand in Times Square, New York. NPR’s Michel Martin talks to NYPD Officer Darren Mays, whose beekeeper colleague was dispatched to the scene.
The US Open Accused Of Double Standards For Tennis Players
The US Open is happening despite high temperatures in New York City. WTA Insider reporter Courtney Nguyen tells NPR’s Michel Martin about code violations that have come up for female players this year.
Transgender Killings Spur Calls For Police Reform
Three transgender women have been murdered in Jacksonville, Fla., so far this year. Activists want more police training and better relationship between police and the LGBTQ community.
The Wait To Become A U.S. Citizen Lengthens
Immigrant advocates claim the Trump administration is building a “second wall” to keep immigrants out of this country. That wall is the lengthy and time-consuming process to become a U.S. citizen.
The Defunding Of Grand Canyon Science
The federal government is defunding scientific research programs in the Grand Canyon/Colorado River region, leaving longstanding projects and lots of jobs in limbo.
The Legal Challenges In Investigating Church Abuse
NPR’s Scott Simon talks to David Soares, district attorney of Albany County, about the legal hurdles to investigating the Catholic Church and child sex abuse in New York state.
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