‘He Had A Very Sad Heart’: This Memorial Day, Remembering The Overlooked Heroes
A mother’s once “happy-go-lucky” son took own life in 2012, after serving in Iraq. Because of this, she feels he’s not seen as a “hero,” like his fellow soldiers — which makes her loss more painful.
USC President C.L. Max Nikias Stepping Down Amid Gynecologist Scandal
A prolific fundraiser who had held the confidence of the Board of Trustees, Nikias faced mounting opposition from faculty who demanded his resignation.
President Trump Takes a Hands On Approach to Pardons
President Trump’s pardon this week of boxer Jack Johnson is his latest grant of clemency to a prominent figure. It’s an example of his hands-on approach to pardons.
‘Boston Globe’ Sues Former Employee Who Accused Top Editor Of Sexual Harassment
The Boston Globe is suing a former employee who has accused a top editor of sexual harassment. The paper wants more details about her accusation and is requesting unspecified damages.
From Oprah To Rex Tillerson: Commencement Speeches For The Class Of 2018
It’s graduation season and a time of transition for college seniors, and commencement speakers across the country offer advice on a common theme — how to survive outside the bubble of school.
‘Reveal’ Report Finds Drug Rehab Program Forcing Addicts To Work As Indentured Employees
In North Carolina a rehab program uses drug offenders as care-givers for elderly and disabled patients. The participants work more than 100 hours a week without pay taking care of patients and dispensing the same drugs that they were addicted to. NPR’s…
Journalist Ronan Farrow Discusses Arrest Of Harvey Weinstein
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with journalist Ronan Farrow following Friday’s arrest of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. Farrow’s reporting for The New Yorker last fall brought to light the decades of allegations against Weinstein and helped spark the #MeToo…
Week In Politics: U.S. Talks With North Korea And Trump’s FBI Narrative
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Kimberly Atkins of the Boston Herald and Reihan Salam of the National Review to discuss the stalled talks between the U.S. and North Korea, President Trump’s insistence that there was a spy on his campaign, and whether his…
Harvey Weinstein Arrested And Charged With Rape, Posts $1M Bail
Harvey Weinstein turned himself into the New York Police Department Friday after spending months attempting to deflect multiple investigations into sexual abuse. But how does this surrender mark real change, legally and culturally?
Gunman Who Fired Into An Oklahoma City Restaurant Was Shot Dead By 2 Bystanders
Police say a man fired a handgun into Louie’s Grill & Bar in Oklahoma City and turned to flee. But he was confronted by two men who saw what was happening and then got their guns.
Do You Trust Your Child’s Sports Coaching Staff?
After recent stories of athlete abuse, NPR’s All Things Considered wants to have a discussion about the dynamic of trust between families and sports staff.
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