A Wall of Poppies Honors Fallen Soldiers On The National Mall
In Washington, D.C., a dramatic memorial of bright red flowers pays tribute to men and women who died in uniform.
Alan Bean, Apollo Astronaut Who Walked On The Moon, Has Died At 86
Bean was the lunar module pilot of Apollo 12, which made the second lunar landing in 1969. But he really made his mark in what he did after NASA.
Rose McGowan: Put Me On The Stand Against Weinstein
The actress was one of the first women to publicly accuse Weinstein of sexual assault. She says she had not believed the movie mogul would face charges, but now hopes he will be convicted.
Why People Chose To Live Near A Volcano
The evacuated housing development at Leilani Estates was built on the flank of the volcano. Some people wonder why anyone would ever live there. The answer? The homes are affordable.
What Does Patriotism Mean To You?
This Memorial Day weekend, NPR’s Scott Simon looks at what patriotism means for longtime civil rights leader the Rev. William J. Barber II and for visitors to the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
New Jersey Attorney General On Investigating For-Profit Colleges
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal says if Betsy DeVos won’t investigate fraud at for-profit colleges, he will. NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to the man taking on the secretary of education.
Starbucks Kicks Decisions Back To Their Store Employees
After Starbucks announced that everyone is welcome to use their bathrooms, critics said shops would be overrun by the homeless. Who decides who is welcome and who is not goes back to store employees.
One Woman Helps Others Make Sure End-Of-Life Planning Is ‘Good To Go’
After dealing with the sudden death of her mother, a Los Angeles woman has taken it upon herself to prepare others to grapple with getting their affairs in order.
The Russia Investigations: What Just Happened?
The original reports were about the FBI sending a confidential human source to interview Trump campaign aides about their foreign contacts — which President Trump turned into “SPYGATE.”
5 Reasons It Could Feel Like You’re Traveling Without Moving This Summer
Memorial Day weekend kicks off the start of the summer vacation season, and this year gas is up and plane tickets are slightly cheaper. Here’s what else you need to know if you’re planning a getaway.
Teachers Win At The Polls; DeVos Fields Questions On The Hill
Democrats weren’t satisfied with DeVos’s answers at a Congressional hearing. That and more, in our weekly roundup of education news.
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