3-Year-Old Saves Her Ailing Father By FaceTiming Her Mother
The toddler recognized something strange was happening when she saw her father lying on the floor. So she picked up his smartphone and called her mom, who knew what to do next.
Paramount President Fired Amid Allegations of Racially Charged Comments
Amy Powell’s five-year run as head of Paramount’s television division has come to a halt. She is alleged to have made insensitive remarks regarding black women.
Denied Asylum, But Terrified To Return Home
Immigration lawyers say they’re seeing an alarming spike in the number of asylum claims that are being rejected at the earliest stage, known as the credible fear interview.
What The Interpreter’s Code Of Ethics Says About Conversations In Private Meetings
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Barry Slaughter Olsen, an interpreter who has worked with the State Department, about the interpreter’s code of ethics and not talking about what was said in private meetings.
‘Chicago Tribune’ Restaurant Critic Reveals His Identity After 30 Years
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Chicago Tribune restaurant critic Phil Vettel, who revealed his identity after 30 years of keeping it secret. He says he’s already noticed restaurants treating him differently.
Why Heat Waves Are More Challenging For Pregnant Women
Forecasters say Friday should be the hottest July 20 ever in North Texas with temperatures reaching at least 107 degrees. Think you’re hot? Think about if you were a pregnant mom.
17 People Dead After ‘Duck Boat’ Accident In Missouri
17 people died when a tourism Duck Boat sank in a sudden storm in a lake outside of Branson, Mo. Investigators are trying to ascertain why the boat didn’t heed storm warnings before launching on its cruise.
Critics Say Calls To Change ‘Duck Boat’ Designs Have Gone Unheeded
The deadly boating incident near Branson, Mo., is not the first involving a “duck boat.” They’ve been involved in several fatal incidents on both water and on land over the years.
Young People Adapt To A Changing Life At The Texas-Mexico Border
Growing up, young residents in the region didn’t sense much of a divide between the two countries. But crossing the border these days, says Kenia Guerrero, 23, of Mexico, “You are sometimes afraid.”
Capital Gazette Hasn’t Missed A Day Of Publication Since Deadly Shooting
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Andrew Green, editorial page editor at The Baltimore Sun, about the callout to journalists to help put out the Capital Gazette’s daily paper in the wake of the shooting that killed five staffers.
What Could Come Of The Indictments Of Russian Agents For Election Interference
The 24 Russians indicted for election interference in 2016 will probably never face trial in the U.S. So, other than to present the public with evidence of the Russian government’s campaign to undermine democratic institutions, what are other reasons t…
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