One Of Chicago’s Deadliest Fires Claims Eight Lives; Most Of Them Children
Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire that killed six children. Smoke detectors were not found at the scene.
Pioneering NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson Celebrates 100th Birthday
NASA pioneer mathematician Katherine Johnson celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday. The black West Virginia native helped calculate the trajectory of space missions and was portrayed in the movie Hidden Figures.
Both Of Arizona’s Senate Seats Are Now In Question
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Arizona Republic columnist Laurie Roberts as Arizona voters head to the polls Tuesday — setting up the race to replace departing Republican Sen. Jeff Flake.
Gaming Industry Shocked After Deadly Shooting At Jacksonville Tournament
Three people died and nine more were injured at a shooting in Jacksonville, Fla., during an elite video game tournament on Sunday. The deaths have shocked players in the industry.
How Recent Shootings In Florida Are Affecting Politics And Policy In The State
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Steve Bousquet, Tallahassee bureau chief for the Tampa Bay Times about the shooting at a video-game event on Sunday and the ways in which gun violence is impacting politics in the state.
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth On Her First Meeting With Sen. John McCain
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth tells NPR’s Ailsa Chang about meeting Sen. John McCain for the first time when she was a wounded veteran in Walter Reed Medical Center. McCain died Saturday at 81.
Sen. Chuck Schumer Introduces Resolution To Rename Senate Office Building For McCain
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is introducing a resolution to rename the Russell Senate Office Building after the late Sen. John McCain. Russell has been criticized for his anti-civil rights record.
How Sen. John McCain And Sarah Palin Changed The Republican Party
The late Sen. John McCain pulled Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin out of obscurity as his running mate in 2008. She helped usher in a revolution inside the Republican Party that left McCain’s approach behind.
Hawaii Residents Make The Most Of Hurricane Lane’s Rain
Hurricane Lane dumped more than four feet of rain on Hawaii’s Big Island, but some residents made the most of it.
How Some Texas Educators Are Training To Make Tough Calls In The Classroom
The state of Texas is increasing its training of school employees who want to carry guns on campus. They get real-life training and instruction but also tough discussions about when to shoot.
3 Ways Education Is Influencing Arizona’s Midterms
With two ed-related ballot initiatives and teachers seeking every level of office, up to the governor, support for education seems to be lingering well past the Arizona teacher walkouts in April.
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