Raccoon Vs. Skyscraper: The Summer Blockbuster You Never Knew You Needed
Not all heroes wear masks — but this one does. The little creature climbed about two dozen stories Tuesday, capturing a city’s imagination in the process. Will the tiny raccoon make it to safety?
Leery Of Russian Spies, Special Counsel Asks Judge To Limit Information Sharing
Lawyers for special counsel Robert Mueller are asking a judge to limit the amount of information they must share with a Russian company, warning it could wind up in the hands of Russian intelligence.
Gamblers In New Jersey Get Their First Opportunity To Place A Legal Bet On A Sports Game
After being debated in courts for years, sports betting will make its debut in New Jersey this week.
Harvard’s First Female President Reflects On Her Tenure
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with outgoing Harvard University President Drew Gilpin Faust about her tenure, the significance of being the first woman to lead the university and the role the university plays nationally.
Many Korean Americans Skeptical Of President Trump’s Meeting With Kim Jong Un
In Los Angeles, Korean Americans react to the results of the summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Initial enthusiasm has given way to questions and some skepticism, and a generational divide is apparent.
Trade Tensions And Threat Of Tariffs Has Led To Lots Of Uncertainty
The Trump administration’s mixed signals on implementing tariffs is causing uncertainty for many businesses whose costs could rise if tariffs are imposed. Delaying decisions about hiring and signing contracts could hurt not only the individual business…
Former Acting CIA Director Weighs In On U.S.-North Korea Summit
The summit between the U.S. and North Korea was historic, but was it a breakthrough? Mike Morell, a former deputy and acting director of the CIA tells NPR’s Audie Cornish he’s keeping an open — but wary — mind.
New Research On Sound Could Make Tornado Warnings More Accurate
Forecasters have gotten better giving advance notice of when tornadoes might strike. Now, there’s a new technology that may help researchers even more: listening for the sounds of a tornado that humans can’t hear.
Trump’s Redirection Of Family Planning Funds Could Undercut STD Fight
Some public health officials fear Trump’s move to change how the Title X family planning funding is handled may hurt the effort to cut the record number of sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S.
Washington Capitals Fans Fill The Streets With Red To Celebrate Stanley Cup Win
They’re showing up in commemorative Capitals t-shirts with commemorative SmartTrip cards, flags and, of course, Stanley Cup replicas.
Fires And Drought Close Forests In Colorado And New Mexico
In southwestern Colorado, residents of more than 2,000 homes have been ordered to evacuate, and the San Juan National Forest is closed to visitors due to extreme risks.
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