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.
U.S. Shifts Focus To Refugee Crisis At U.N. General Assembly
The Obama administration is trying to put the focus on refugees this week during the United Nations General Assembly. The efforts began with a senior official filming an interview with Grover from Sesame Street.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel Suffers Setback In Regional Elections
Chancellor Angela Merkel suffered another setback in regional elections in Germany with the worst showing ever by her Christian Democratic party in Berlin.
Encore: Courtney B. Vance Brings Intensity Of Johnnie Cochran Back To Life
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with actor Courtney B. Vance about his role as defense attorney Johnnie Cochran in the FX series, American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson.
Planet Money Explores The Value Of Crude Oil
NPR's Planet Money team embarked on a quest to buy, transport and refine crude oil, and met all the people who make gasoline possible.
Police Continue Investigation Into Bombings In New York, New Jersey
A man is in custody, but the investigation continues into the bombings over the weekend in New Jersey and New York City. So far, Ahmad Khan Rahami is tied to explosives in two locations, including the bomb that injured 29 in Manhattan Saturday.
Suspect's Motive Unclear In New York, New Jersey Bombings
NPR has the latest on what we know about Ahmad Kahn Rahami, the suspect arrested in connection with the bombings over the weekend in New York and New Jersey.
Bombing Suspect Captured In Linden, N.J. After Police Shoot Out
The man suspected of placing bombs in Manhattan and New Jersey is in custody after a shoot out with police in Linden, N.J.
ISIS Claims A Link To Mass Stabbing In Minnesota
Nine people were injured in a stabbing attack in a Minnesota shopping mall late Saturday. An ISIS-run news agency claimed a "soldier of the Islamic State" was responsible.
Investigators Looking For Leads In New York City Explosion
New York police, the FBI and other agencies are investigating a bombing in Manhattan Saturday that injured 29 people.
U.S. Airstrike In Syria Throws Wrench In Cease-Fire Plans
A U.S. airstrike on Syrian military forces aligned with Bashar Assad has challenged the already tenuous cease-fire in Syria.
Blogger Luvvie Ajayi Is Judging You With Her New Book
Blogger Luvvie Ajayi discusses her new book I'm Judging You: The Do-Better Manual, which has her takes on pop culture and more.