Barry Crimmins, A Mainstay Of Boston’s Comedy Scene, Dies At 64
A month after announcing he was diagnosed with cancer, comedian Barry Crimmins has died. A mainstay of Boston’s comedy scene, Crimmins was one of its early champions who founded two clubs in the ’80s where new talent could try their acts.
Legal Expert Judge Steve Leifman Offers Insights On Gun Violence And Mental Health
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks to Miami-Dade County Judge Steve Leifman, who chairs the Florida Supreme Court Task Force on Mental Health, about gun violence and mental health. Leifman offers a look at what role courts can play in preventing something that h…
Dolly Parton Gives The Gift Of Literacy: A Library Of 100 Million Books
In 1995, the entertainer and philanthropist started the Imagination Library, inspired by her father, who couldn’t read and write. Now, it mails free books to more than a million kids each month.
FACT CHECK: Trump’s Meeting With Lawmakers About Gun Policy
The president hosted members of Congress from both parties to discuss legislation on school safety and guns on Wednesday. NPR journalists have annotated a transcript of their remarks.
White House Gives Status Update On Opioid Emergency
First lady Melania Trump said Thursday she is proud of what the administration has done to help fight the opioid epidemic but “we all know there is much work still to be done.”
3 Ways To Elevate The Debate About Guns
Understanding the authority of science means, when it comes to factual claims, intuitions and gut feelings won’t cut it — whichever side of the political aisle they come from, says Tania Lombrozo.
Norfolk Requires Developers To Do More Against Flooding
New zoning rules in Norfolk, Virginia, require developers to include flood prevention measures. Some builders opposed the move, and warn it will raise costs for home buyers.
Computer Teacher With No Computers Chalks Up Clever Classroom Plan
Owura Kwadwo Hottish, a middle school teacher in Ghana, has found a way around the problem. He literally draws the computer screen on the blackboard.
A Clearer Picture Of Parkland Shooting Suspect Comes Into Focus
Friends, family and neighbors were aware of the man now accused of killing 17 people. So were two sheriff’s departments and the FBI. Despite all the red flags, nothing was done to intervene.
Jury Selection Begins For Orlando Shooter’s Widow
In 2016, Noor Salman’s husband opened fire at Pulse nightclub, killing 49 people and wounding dozens more. Salman is accused of aiding terrorism and obstructing justice.
Journalists Argue Russian Interference Has Been Exaggerated
The New Yorker’s Masha Gessen and Adrian Chen have covered Russia extensively. They tell NPR’s David Greene why they think the impact of Russian election interference efforts is largely overblown.
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