With Philadelphia Arrests, Starbucks Again Becomes Focus Of Cultural Debate
Starbucks faces protests after the arrests of two black men last week in one of its locations. From #BlackLivesMatter to refugee resettlement, the coffee chain is no stranger to social causes.
As Climate Costs Grow, Some See A Moneymaking Opportunity
Extreme weather cost Americans over $300 billion last year. Scientists say climate change will bring more of that. Entrepreneurs and businesses see a new market in gauging risk.
Conservative Talk Show Host Sean Hannity Defends Connection To Trump’s Lawyer
The revelation that Fox News host Sean Hannity is the mystery third client of President Trump’s lawyer, Michael Cohen is raising big questions about Hannity’s judgment. Hannity defended Cohen on the air and railed against the raid of his home and offic…
Starbucks To Close 8,000 Stores For Employee Racial-Bias Training
This follows the arrest of two African American men in one of Starbucks’ Philadelphia stores after an employee called police. The two men hadn’t bought anything and were waiting on a friend to arrive.
Should U.S. Strikes On Syria Be Referred To As ‘Acts Of War?’
The U.S. has launched two rounds of strikes against the Syrian government in a year. But does that mean the countries are at war? NPR’s Ari Shapiro asks retired Army officer John Nagl for his take.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer Discusses Far-Right Rally At Charlottesville
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Ryan Kelly, whose photograph from a far-right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia won the Pulitzer Prize Monday.
Former FBI Director James Comey Says Holding The Job In 2016 Felt Like A 500-Year Flood
Former FBI director James Comey sat down for an interview with NPR to talk about the drama of the 2016 election in which he played a central role and defended the decisions that he made.
Starbucks Closing 8,000 Stores For An Afternoon, For Racial Bias Education
Last week, two black men were arrested at a Starbucks in Philadelphia, where they were quietly waiting to meet someone. Starbucks has apologized and has now announced a training on May 29.
A Decade After The Bubble Burst, House Flipping Is On The Rise
House flipping is at an 11-year high in the U.S. New research shows borrowers with good credit like flippers, and not subprime borrowers, were mainly responsible for the crash. Is another bust coming?
1 Person Dies After Southwest Jet With Engine Trouble Makes Emergency Landing
Seven people were treated for minor injuries on board the flight from New York that was bound for Dallas but forced to land in Philadelphia. Photos showed a mangled engine and a broken window.
Federal Appeals Court Finds State’s Drug Price-Gouging Law Unconstitutional
Legal analysts say the decision to overturn Maryland’s law could slow momentum for other states that are attempting to take action to curb high drug costs.
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