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.
Law Enforcement Releases Partial 911 Transcripts From Orlando Shooter
Federal and local authorities released partial transcripts of phone calls Omar Mateen made to law enforcement from inside Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Officials also released a timeline of events more than a week after the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history unfolded. But there are still unanswered questions as the investigation continues.
Music Review: 'Woman At The End Of The World,' Elza Soares
Michelle Mercer reviews a new album about the darker side of Brazilian life by a samba legend — Woman at the End of the World by Elza Soares.
Some Parents Use Mobile Apps To Catch A Break From Kids
NPR talks to parents who use mobile apps to entertain or connect with their kids — or even to get a break from their kids.
In The Eyes Of Police, Brooklyn Resident Often Felt Like 'A Problem'
For 27-year-old Jared Marcelle, the death of Freddy Gray was a grim reminder of the ways he's often felt targeted by police in his Brooklyn, N.Y., neighborhood.
Cleveland Celebrates After First Major Sports Title In 52 Years
After more than a half century of getting close, a Cleveland major professional sports team does what none other has ever done. The Cleveland Cavaliers came back from a 3 to 1 deficit to win the NBA playoffs.
Golden State Warriors And Cleveland Cavaliers Face Off For NBA Championship
Kevin Blackistone of The Washington Post and ESPN explains what's at stake for Steph Curry and LeBron James as their teams face off for the NBA championship.
Nigeria Prepares For Drastic Economic Changes
Nigeria is Africa's largest economy. Reuters correspondent Alexis Akwagyiram explains why President Muhammadu Buhari wants to stop pegging the country's currency to the U.S. dollar.
Elizabeth Cook Says 'Exodus Of Venus' Is 'An Album Of Extremes'
Country singer Elizabeth Cook's new album Exodus of Venus took six years to make, after deaths in the family, divorce, rehab and a whirlwind romance. All that turmoil is reflected in her new songs.
U.S. And China Both Agree On 'Brexit': U.K. Should Stay In EU
As United Kingdom voters prepare to vote on whether to remain in the European Union, President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping both think leaving is a bad idea for the economy.
Latino LGBT Community Found Refuge On The Dancefloor
Dance clubs are a special place for the LGBT community — especially Latinos. Clubgoers in Queens, N.Y. say clubs have been safe spaces, making the Orlando massacre particularly devastating.