Scientists are raising the alarm about Trump's deep sea mining executive order
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmentalists worry it could harm an ecosystem we don't know much about.
Bounding From Boat To Mailbox, Young Letter Carrier Delivers
The latest this series profiles a unique job in a Wisconsin resort town. About 60 homes on a big lake get their mail delivered by a boat that never stops moving.
Congress In Recess After A Notably Unproductive Session
Congress adjourned Friday for a five week recess. Senior Washington correspondent Ron Elving joins NPR's Eric Westervelt to talk about what they did and didn't get done.
Better Late Than Never: Soul Singer Hits National Spotlight
Soul singer Naomi Shelton had to wait until her 60s to see the release of her debut album. NPR's Eric Westervelt speaks with her about her latest release with her band The Gospel Queens, Cold World.
3 Grads Of Historically Black Schools Enter Football Hall Of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame inducts seven new members Saturday, and three of them attended historically black colleges or universities — which haven't always gotten recognition from the NFL.
Viewer Beware: Watching Reality TV Can Impact Real-Life Behavior
A new study finds that reality television shows like Jersey Shore and Real Housewives can make some viewers more aggressive in real life.
Powerful Earthquake Rattles Northern California
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Bay Area of California early Sunday morning. The quake caused some injuries and heavy damage to buildings, particularly in Napa.
