Comedian Michelle Wolf Is Standing Her Ground After Controversial Routine At D.C. Gala
Comedian Michelle Wolf’s controversial routine at the White House Correspondents’ dinner on Saturday has prompted backlash from both sides of the aisle. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly and Audie Cornish preview an interview with Wolf airing tomorrow on WHYY’s …
Even Before Hurricane Maria Hit, Puerto Rico Was In Financial Ruin
NPR and PBS’s FRONTLINE have investigated the devastating toll of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico and how the federal response, Wall Street and a century of colonial neglect left 3.5 million Americans struggling to survive.
How Saguaro National Park Hopes To Catch Prickly Cacti Thieves
Microchip IDs — similar to those in pets — have been embedded in hundreds of cacti at Saguaro National Park near Tucson to guard against theft.
Central Americans From Migrant Caravan Arrive At U.S. Border To Find Crossing At Capacity
Migrants who traveled in a caravan through Central America to the U.S.-Mexico border near San Diego face slow processing by U.S. immigration officials.
Closing Arguments Heard In DOJ’s Lawsuit To Block Potential AT&T, Time Warner Deal
Closing arguments in the Department of Justice’s lawsuit to block AT&T from buying Time Warner were heard Monday. The trial marks the first time in 40 years the Justice Department has sued to block a merger between companies in different lines of busin…
Kids, Meet Alexa, Your AI Mary Poppins
Amazon has announced new kid-friendly features and parental controls for the Echo home assistant. What do AI experts think about encouraging kids to spend more time with Alexa?
Macron’s Gift Tree Gone From White House Lawn. Ambassador Says It’s In Quarantine
The gift was symbolic, honoring U.S. troops’ sacrifice during a World War I battle and the ongoing alliance with France. What to make of it, then, when the young oak went missing?
In Retirement, America’s Spies Are Getting Downright Chatty
Spies used to retire and fade away as quietly as when they were on duty. Now they go on cable TV. They write op-eds. They take to Twitter and criticize the president.
Arkansas Requires Training For Enhanced Concealed Carry Permit
A state law allows concealed carry in more sensitive places like churches, bars and public universities. To get the permit, applicants have to take a course on what to do in an active shooting.
Municipalities Team Up To Sue The Pharmaceutical Industry
NPR’s Rachel Martin talks to Mark Chalos who represents the city of Nashville, Tenn., among other plaintiffs, in a consolidated lawsuit against the opioid industry.
‘True Conviction’: Chris Scott Served Time For A Crime He Didn’t Commit
This is a story about a very unusual meeting between two men: Chris Scott spent 12 years in a Texas prison for a murder he didn’t commit; Alonzo Hardy actually committed the crime.
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