Testifying at his trial, Jussie Smollett says he did not stage a hoax attack
NPR’s Debbie Elliott talks to Chicago Tribune reporter Megan Crepeau about actor Jussie Smollett’s courtroom testimony — denying allegations he masterminded a phony hate-crime attack.
How online markets may be contributing to organized retail crime
Brazen shoplifting is caught on video, but hard numbers for shoplifting don’t really exist. Nonetheless, merchants say it’s growing fast and online retailers are partly to blame.
Texas officials order power plant operators to prepare for winter hazards
Nearly a year since the worst blackout in Texas history, the state has ordered power plants to better prepare for winter. But the changes so far won’t be enough if there’s another record freeze.
My dad witnessed the horror of Pearl Harbor firsthand. But his letters never let on
This is the story of a young sailor, his best friend, and the girl he fell in love with just days before the Pearl Harbor attack that changed everything.
After the deadly school shooting, a Michigan prosecutor criticizes school officials
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said the investigation’s findings will determine whether school officials will be charged in last Tuesday’s attack at Oxford High School.
Adult portable bed rails have been recalled after 2 people died
In both incidents, officials say the bed rails were not securely attached to the bed. The two victims became entrapped between the product and their mattresses.
Jussie Smollett testifies at his trial, saying he did not stage a hoax attack
Two brothers have already told the court that Smollett orchestrated a hoax to get publicity, instructing them to place a noose around his neck and yell homophobic slurs.
Encore: Bette Midler discusses her children’s book, ‘The Tale Of The Mandarin Duck’
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Bette Midler about her children’s book, The Tale of the Mandarin Duck.
Des Moines, Iowa, is in a stinky situation
Ayesha Rascoe asks Des Moines city official SuAnn Donovan about an ongoing battle against bad odors in the city’s downtown.
Communities of color face disproportionate exposure to pollution
Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Michael S. Regan, the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, about the Biden administration’s approach to environmental justice.
These moms overcame homelessness. But the fight for a better life is far from over
After battling homelessness as single mothers, these four women strive to become advocates for other struggling families and create a better life for their children.
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