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.
Psychologist Urges Caution In Speculation About Orlando Gunman's Sexuality
Investigators in Orlando are pursuing reports the shooter at Pulse nightclub used gay dating apps and was seen at the club several times before. There's speculation that the shooter could have been motivated by self-hatred as a closeted gay man. But Gregory Herek, a professor of psychology at the University of California, Davis, urges caution.
Tig Notaro On Her Terrible Year In 'I'm Just A Person'
Comedian Tig Notaro shot to fame in 2012, talking candidly onstage about having cancer. Now she's in remission, recently married and the author of a new memoir called I'm Just A Person.
Gun Control Advocate Recalls Motivation For 1994 Assault Weapons Ban
Following each successive mass shooting, President Obama's tone has grown more frustrated with Congress' inability to take action to curb gun violence. The last major piece of federal legislation to regulate guns was the 1994 assault weapons ban. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Tom Diaz, who worked on that legislation more than 20 years ago.
Ex-Wife Reveals Orlando Gunman's History Of Domestic Violence
The ex-wife of Omar Mateen — who attacked an Orlando, Fla., nightclub killing at least 49 people — has described suffering physical and psychological abuse from Mateen during their marriage. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks to Deborah Epstein of Georgetown University about the possible connections between domestic violence and mass shootings.
Chips Moman, Grammy-Winning Songwriter And Producer, Dies
Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Chips Moman has died at age 79. As a producer he brought out albums from Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette and the Highwaymen.
'My Heart Has Changed': Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox Apologizes To LGBT Community
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox about his remarks at a vigil for victims of the shooting in Orlando. In his remarks, he said his "heart has changed," and he urged kindness and understanding for people who are different from us.
Donald Trump Pivots On Guns In Wake Of Orlando Mass Shooting
Donald Trump announced Wednesday via Twitter that he wants the NRA to support legislation barring gun sales to people on the government's terrorist watch list.
Older Generation Of Gay Men Reflect On Orlando Massacre
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to three gay men who lived through the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the U.S. and how losing friends and family during that time draws some parallels to Sunday's mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla.
Grand Jury Considers Whether To Charge Orlando Gunman's Wife
Police in Orlando have released new details on Sunday's deadly shootings at a nightclub. Forty nine people died and more than 50 others were injured.
Music Review: 'American Tunes,' Allen Toussaint
NPR reviews the posthumous release from New Orleans pianist Allen Toussaint, American Tunes.