Yahoo Reveals Massive Data Breach; Internet Fixates On Fantasy Football
Yahoo says 500 million user accounts may have been breached. Social media erupt in jokes.
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Charlotte, N.C., Police Prepare For Third Night Of Unrest
Law enforcement in Charlotte, N.C., is preparing for a third night of violence following Tuesday's fatal shooting of a man by police. The National Guard has been called in to help.
Stanford Biologist Invents Ultra Low Cost Scientific Tools
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Manu Prakash, a physical biologist and inventor at Stanford University, about being awarded a MacArthur fellowship this year. He talks about his work using bioengineering, not just for basic research, but to invent ultra low cost scientific tools, such as microscopes kids can use anywhere in the world.
'Fresh Air' Host Terry Gross Awarded National Humanities Medal
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Fresh Air host and executive producer, Terry Gross. President Obama awarded her with the National Humanities Medal on Thursday. Gross has hosted Fresh Air since 1975 and was selected "for her artful probing of the human experience."
Yahoo Confirms Massive Data Breach By 'State-Sponsored Actor'
Yahoo confirmed Thursday that information connected to at least 500 million accounts was stolen from the company in 2014 by what it believes is a state-sponsored actor.
Charlotte, N.C., Police Shooting Echoes 2013 Death Of Jonathan Ferrell
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Roll Call columnist and Charlotte, N.C., resident Mary C. Curtis about the 2013 police shooting of Jonathan Ferrell, and how it has since affected the community.
Public Defender Points To 'Growing Frustration' Over 'Unjust System'
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Kevin Tully, the Mecklenburg County public defender, about the recent unrest in Charlotte, N.C., and police-community relations in the city.
Obama Awards 2015 National Arts And Humanities Medals
President Obama awarded the 2015 National Arts and National Humanities Medals at the White House Thursday. Mel Brooks, Morgan Freeman, Berry Gordy and Philip Glass are among the many honorees.
Theater Artist Anne Basting Named MacArthur Fellow
NPR's Kelly McEvers interviews Anne Basting, a theater artist and educator at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, about being awarded the MacArthur fellowship this year. She describes her work with people with cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer's and dementia, using improv theater and storytelling techniques to improve their lives.
'He Will Be Our Brother': Boy, 6, Asks Obama To Bring Syrian Boy To Live With Him
The breathtaking sadness of seeing a young boy suffering amid Syria's civil war has prompted a breathtaking offer of hospitality and friendship.