Ex-Georgia prosecutor on trial for hindering Ahmaud Arbery's murder investigation
Former district attorney Jackie Johnson is accused of interfering with the police investigation into the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, nearly five years after he was murdered while jogging.
Get ready: America's big 250th birthday celebrations are just 2 years away
As America celebrates its 248th birthday, planning is already underway for the celebration of its 250th. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rosie Rios, of the planning commission, America250.
Francis Barry's 'Back Roads and Better Angels' details his Lincoln Highway trip
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Bloomberg reporter and author Francis Barry about his travels along a route once known as the Lincoln Highway, and the people he met.
Why drone light shows are replacing traditional July 4th fireworks
Citing environmental and health concerns, several cities across the U.S. are replacing the traditional Fourth of July fireworks displays with a light show made with drones.
U.S. Border officials attribute increased migrant deaths to extreme heat
In New Mexico, a group of firefighters is assisting the Border Patrol in rescuing migrants in the Southern New Mexico desert.
'One Small Step America' aims to bridge divides during a contentious election year
The former Republican party chair in Columbus, Ga., chats with the former head of the local NAACP chapter for “One Small Step” -- a StoryCorps effort to bring together people with different political beliefs.
'One Small Step America' aims to bridge divides during a contentious election year
The former Republican party chair in Columbus, Ga., chats with the former head of the local NAACP chapter for “One Small Step” -- a StoryCorps effort to bring together people with different political beliefs.
'Morning Edition' listeners weigh in on their favorite passages from the Declaration of Independence
NPR listeners talk about the passages in the Declaration of Independence that are most meaningful to them.
After being scammed, one woman tries to get her money back
There were a record number of cybercrimes reported to the FBI last. The Planet Money team follows one woman who was scammed out of over $800,000 on her quest to get her money back.
Morning news brief
How the Supreme Court's immunity ruling may re-shape the presidency. A proposed federal rule could offer protection from extreme heat to millions of workers. Ransomware is becoming a global crisis.
The action at Wimbledon is in the early stages but already there's much to talk about
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sports Illustrated journalist Jon Wertheim about the opening days of Wimbledon.
Taliban attend U.N. talks meant to normalize Afghan ties but women are excluded
The United Nations held a new round of talks on bringing Afghanistan into the international fold. For the first time, the Taliban participated -- but women's rights advocates were not invited.