How The Trump Administration’s Family Separation Policy Is Playing Out
In recent days, there’s been an uproar over children being separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Jennifer Nagda, policy director at the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights.
How Federal Authorities Track Undocumented Minors
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Bob Carey, former director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement, about how federal authorities track undocumented minors once they’re released to families, and why stories about 1,474 “missing” children may be mislea…
Washington Capitals Make It To Stanley Cup Final For First Time In 20 Years
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with radio play-by-play announcer John Walton as the Washington Capitals prepare for the start of the Stanley Cup.
In Maryland, Ellicott City Gets Hit By Devastating Flash Floods, Again
People in Ellicott City, Md., are surveying the damage to their homes and businesses after a historic flash flood raged through the city — the second in as many years. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mark Hemmis, whose restaurant Phoenix Emporium wa…
On Memorial Day, Trump Honors Fallen Soldiers And Himself
“They fought and bled and died so that America would forever remain safe and strong and free,” Trump said at Arlington National Cemetery. Earlier, he had congratulated himself on a job well done.
Subtropical Storm Alberto Closes In On Florida; Warnings Of Floods, Tornadoes
“There is a high risk of flash flooding across the Florida Panhandle, much of Alabama and western Georgia through tonight,” the National Hurricane Center said.
Human Ashes Left At The Vietnam Memorial Find A Not-Final Resting Place
To some, the Vietnam memorial is a sacred space and a fitting place for deceased veterans. But the National Park Service says it’s not equipped to care for the remains that are being left there.
How Mini-Golf Played A Big Role In Desegregating Public Rec Spaces
Washington, D.C., is home to one of the oldest continuously running mini-golf courses in the U.S. The sport became popular in the early 1900s, when there were more than 25,000 courses nationwide.
New York Woman Officiates Hospital Wedding While In Labor
A woman in labor and her fiancé wanted to get married before the baby arrived. A woman ordained with the Universal Life Church was in the hospital at the same time — she was also in labor.
A Degree With Zero Student Debt. Does It Work?
The four-year results are in on Tennessee’s free college initiative. Is this new data significant enough to sway the future of these free college programs?
Chicago Debates If Civilian Groups Should Oversee Police
Overhauling police has been a critical issue for more than two years after the release of a video which showed a white Chicago police officer shooting and killing a black teenager.
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