John Leguizamo's parents knew the 'American dream hustle.' That informed his new play
In his new play The Other Americans, John Leguizamo stars as a Colombian American laundromat owner whose son is released from a mental wellness facility after suffering a trauma. The play's world premiere is at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.
Biden Tries To Balance Calls To Reform The Police Amid More Mass Shootings
President Biden is trying to walk a thin line between trying to tackle a surge in violent crime while also getting a police overhaul bill across the finish line.
The Container Ship That Blocked Suez Canal Is Set To Sail On Wednesday
The owners and insurers of the giant container ship Ever Given have announced a settlement with the Suez Canal Authority, which has held the ship since it got stuck in the canal in March.
U.S. Pandemic Restrictions Remain In Place On International Travelers
Many things are getting back to normal this summer. But so far, foreign tourists are not being allowed into the U.S., and that's hurting communities and businesses dependent on them.
Residents Of Champlain Towers South Lose Their Homes In Demolition
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Charles Burkett, the mayor of Surfside, Fla., about developments in the Champlain Towers South condominium collapse as Tropical Storm Elsa heads for the region.
People Are Walking Away From Jobs That They Say Aren't Cutting It Anymore
Americans are leaving their jobs in record numbers. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to three people who have reimagined their working lives — and their lives away from work.
Dozens Of People Are Killed After A Military Plane Crashes In The Philippines
A Philippines Air Force C-130 troop transport plane carrying more than 90 people crashed, killing at least 47 soldiers plus three civilians on the ground. Forty-nine troops were reported injured.
As U.S. Forces Leave Afghanistan, The Country's Future Hangs In The Balance
With little fanfare, the last major U.S. military base in Afghanistan has been handed over to the Afghans. With the departure from Bagram Air Field, a tiny U.S. force remains in the country.
For Floki The Cat, There Really Ain't No Mountain High Enough
The New Hampshire feline has been scaling the state's mountains — usually from the safety of her owner's backpack. They set out to climb all 48 of the state's 4,000-foot mountains. Mission complete.
After Recent Blows To The Voting Rights Act, Biden Is Pressured To Step In
President Biden and the White House have said they want to make a big push on voting rights — now that legislation has failed. But how much can the administration really do without Congress?
Thousands Of Homing Pigeons Go Missing During British Race
The racing pigeons went missing last month in Cambridgeshire, England, and watchers were stumped. Race officials think they might have been confused by wind or solar activity.