A fire has destroyed Memphis' historic Clayborn Temple
The historic Clayborn Temple was destroyed in a Monday morning fire in Memphis. It was a landmark of the Civil Rights movement and was a gathering place of striking sanitation workers in 1968.
Sundance Hit 'CODA' Is A Warm Coming-Of-Age Romance About The Child Of Deaf Parents
A heartwarming family drama, CODA — which stands for "Child of Deaf Adults" — won four awards at this year's Sundance Film Festival, including both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award.
The Anger Toward Unvaccinated People Is Personal For Some Who Got Breakthrough COVID
A small number of vaccinated people have become infected with breakthrough cases of COVID-19. Many of these people are angry at those who did not get vaccinated and likely infected them.
U.S. State Department Is Still Hoping For Diplomatic Talks To Work With The Taliban
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with State Department spokesman Ned Price about the Taliban's rapid resurgence in Afghanistan. Nearly 3,000 U.S. troops are being sent there to provide the embassy security.
With Most Kids Unvaccinated And Class Starting, Schools Come Up With Safety Protocols
As students head back to classrooms, school leaders are making real-time decisions about how to keep everyone safe from the coronavirus.
The Hallway, Not Courtroom, Is Where Things Really Get Done At This Eviction Court
At eviction court in Columbus, Ohio, much of the work happens in the hallway just outside the courtroom. That's where tenants find lawyers to represent them, cases are mediated, and deals are struck.
For Migrants Headed Towards The Darien Gap, A Glimmer Of Hope
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with journalist Nadja Drost about her reporting on the dangerous crossing between Colombia and Panama and the announcement of an agreement to organize the flow of migrants.
Aretha Franklin's Multitudes Come To Life In Director Liesl Tommy's 'Respect'
South-African born director Liesl Tommy says all of her art is political. That includes her new movie Respect starring Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin, focusing on the women in the singer's life.
Britney Spears' Father Agrees To Step Down As Her Conservator
James Spears, the father of pop star Britney Spears, has agreed to step down as the conservator of his daughter's estate. For 13 years, the singer has had no control over her finances.
Former Secretary Of Defense On The Taliban's Resurgence In Afghanistan
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta about the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan as the the deadline approaches.
What It Was Like For One Former Correspondent To Report On Trump For Irish Readers
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Suzanne Lynch, former Washington Correspondent for The Irish Times, about covering everything from the Trump administration to the Black Lives Matter protests.