Bishop Mariann Budde talks about confronting President Trump in sermon
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Bishop Mariann Budde about her homily Tuesday, where she made a plea directly to President Donald Trump.
Making the American flag at the oldest and largest flag manufacturer in the U.S.
Most Star Spangled Banners you'll see on July 4 were made in the USA. Annin Flagmakers, the U.S.'s oldest and largest flag manufacturer, produces more than 3 million full-size American flags yearly.
Older teens in foster care can now choose their own families in Kansas
In what could be a model for other states, Kansas has created a new option for older teenagers in foster care---allowing them to choose their own families.
Biden meets with Democratic governors amid debate fallout
President Biden huddled with Democratic governors at the White House amid concerns about the fallout from his debate performance.
How the current heat wave is impacting different parts of California
A heat wave is gripping much of the U.S. with over 110 million people under heat-related warnings, watches and advisories. In parts of California, temperatures may reach well into the triple digits.
A New Mexico city faces drinking water crisis following torrential rains and mudslides
Federal officials are hopeful a temporary drinking water system will be in place this week for the city of Las Vegas, N.M. The 13,000 people there have been rationing water for two weeks now.
70 years ago, some Texan families joined an experiment that ushered in life with AC
Air conditioning wasn't common in middle class homes until some Texas families decided to become study subjects in the 1950s.
Brits are poised to punish ruling Conservatives in tomorrow's vote, polls show
After 14 years in power, the Tories — once dubbed the "natural party of government" — face a drubbing in elections July 4. Rishi Sunak could be the first U.K. prime minister ever to lose his own seat.
Gazans held in Israeli jails allege abuse
After Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7, the military incarcerated thousands of Palestinians in Gaza. Some are being released and recounting their ordeal and what they describe as torture.
Oscar-winning screenwriter Robert Towne dies at 89
Robert Towne, whose Oscar-winning work established him as one of the leading screenwriters of the so-called "new Hollywood," died Monday. He was 89.
