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.
Russian Track And Field Athletes Banned From Rio Olympics
The IAAF upheld the ban on Russia's track and field team ahead of the Summer Olympics in Rio. Russian athletes were barred from competition in the wake of a wide-ranging doping scandal.
Brexit Vote Reignites Debate Over Scottish Independence
Scots are expected to vote to stay in the United Kingdom in next week's referendum, but some nationalists see Brexit as a way to hasten Scottish independence.
Music Review: 'Johannesburg,' Mumford & Sons
NPR reviews a musical collaboration between Mumford and Sons and musicians from far flung countries called Johannesburg.
Judge Weighs Newtown Families' Lawsuit Against AR-15 Maker
A judge is considering whether a suit filed by family members of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims can proceed. The plaintiffs argue that the rifle should not have been sold to civilians.
Syrian Refugee Meets Ambassador Samantha Power In Germany
When we first met Monzer Omar, the Syrian teacher was waiting for smugglers in western Turkey to arrange passage for him to Greece. He is now a refugee in Germany, and he recently met U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power in Berlin during a fact finding trip on refugees. NPR's Ari Shapiro brings us up to date on Omar's story and talks to Ambassador Power about the U.S. and international response to the migration crisis.
Week In Politics: Aftermath Of Mass Shooting In Orlando
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with our regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss the mass shooting in Orlando, public reactions from around the country and the political response from Washington, D.C.
51 State Department Employees Sign Memo Objecting To U.S. Policy In Syria
State department employees have signed a memo objecting to the U.S. policy in Syria, calling for tougher action against the Syrian regime.
One Year On, Charleston, S.C., Church Honors Shooting Victims
Friday marks the first anniversary of when nine black parishioners were murdered during Bible study at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C. Dylann Roof, a white 21-year-old, spent an hour with worshippers before allegedly opening fire.