After a chaotic vote count in 2020, here's what Detroit will do differently this year
Four years ago, Trump supporters, motivated in part by false election fraud claims, loudly protested at a Detroit counting facility. Election officials are determined to avoid a repeat of the chaos.
News Brief: Surfside Condo Collapse, Facebook's Reprieve, Delta Variant
Rescue efforts continue at a collapsed condominium building in Florida. A judge dismisses two antitrust complaints against Facebook. COVID-19 cases surge in many, poorly vaccinated parts of the world.
Stonewall Survives The Pandemic And Celebrates Another Pride Month
Fifty-two years ago, police raided the Stonewall Inn in New York which catered to LGBTQ customers. COVID-19 almost closed the bar, but during Pride Month, people have been celebrating there.
College Student And Her Mom Fight An $18,000 Bill For An ER Visit
The pair in Colorado were outraged when they got billed $722 each time a nurse pushed a syringe into an IV. What should you do when you believe you have gotten an unreasonable bill?
In Texas, Democrats And Voting Groups Aim For Federal Voting Protections
Texas Democrats blocked Republicans from passing restrictive voting legislation. With GOP state lawmakers set to take up an election bill in a special session, Democrats are hoping Congress steps in.
President Walks Back Threat To Block Infrastructure Deal Over Democratic Priorities
A bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal is back on track after President Biden walked back an apparent veto threat.
Rescue Crew Are Still Searching For Survivors From Collapsed Condominium
There are 152 people still missing from a Florida residential building that collapsed last week. Residents are demanding answers to why the section fell, and are coping with the loss of loved ones.
Patrick Doherty Inherited A Devastating Disease. A Breakthrough Stopped It
Scientists, for the first time, have used the revolutionary gene-editing technique CRISPR inside the body to treat a disease, potentially opening a new era in genetic medicine.
News Brief: Condo Collapse, Infrastructure Plan, Gene-Editing Breakthrough
Rescuers remain on the site of a collapsed Florida building. An infrastructure deal is on track after the president walked back an apparent veto threat. Scientists report a gene editing advancement.
Residents Demand Accountability In The Collapse Of Champlain Towers South
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Brad Sohn, a lawyer representing victims of the collapse. The suit alleges the disaster could have been prevented through ordinary care, safety measures and oversight.
Road Deal With China Is Blamed For Catapulting Montenegro Into Historic Debt
In Southeastern Europe, Montenegro needed a good road and China offered to build it. Montenegro is not sure now if it can pay for it, and it owes China the equivalent of a quarter of its economy.
Astronauts Can't Do Laundry In Space — But That Could Change Soon
Astronauts just throw out dirty clothes. NASA and Procter & Gamble are creating experimental cleaning products for astronauts to try. The first shipment of detergent will be sent in December.