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.
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.
British Parliament Member Jo Cox Killed In Birstall, England
A gunman shot and killed British Parliament member Jo Cox Thursday in the town of Birstall in northern England. Both sides suspended campaigning for next week's European Union referendum.
President Obama Speaks In Orlando After Meeting With Victims' Families
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with NPR White House correspondent Scott Horsley and Corey Ealons, former communications aide for President Obama, about their analysis of Obama's speech from Orlando.
E3 Conference Showcases New Kind Of Video Game Celebrity
Millions of video game fans have created a new kind of celebrity — gamers who play live while others watch online. NPR looks at the biggest video game trade conference, known as E3, through the eyes of two of these celebrities.
In Viacom Shakeup, Sumner Redstone Replaces 5 Board Members
On Thursday, Sumner Redstone's National Amusements Inc., moved to seize control of Viacom from its chairman and CEO Philippe Dauman. Dauman and four other directors were removed from Viacom's board and replaced with prominent corporate figures.
Southern Baptist Convention Urges Churches To Welcome Refugees
The Southern Baptist Convention is not known for its progressivism. But this year's annual meeting of Southern Baptist churches passed resolutions calling for the end of the display of the Confederate battle flag and urged churches to welcome refugees.
Russia Deploys World's Largest, Most Powerful Icebreaker
In St. Petersburg on Thursday morning, Russia will float the world's biggest and most powerful icebreaker. The Arktika is the length of two football fields, can break through ice 13 feet deep, features not one but two nuclear reactors, and is an unmistakable signal of Russia's intent to challenge America's global military dominance.
British Labour Party Politician Remembers Jo Cox
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Caroline Flint, who served in British Parliament alongside Jo Cox. Cox was killed on Thursday.