Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case
At issue is a case testing the reach of federal laws that promise special help for children with disabilities in public schools. Specifically: What do parents have to prove in order to get that specialized help?
Lockdowns Ordered As COVID-19 Cluster Found Near Beijing Food Market
A cluster of COVID-19 cases, linked to a produce market in Beijing, sparked fears of a second wave. Officials are resurrecting some lockdown measures and testing tens of thousands of nearby residents.
English Woman Hatches Ducks From Store-Bought Eggs
When Charli Lello was furloughed from her job, she decided to pass the time by incubating duck eggs. A month after putting eggs in the incubator, ducklings began to emerge from their shells.
Philippine Journalist's Conviction Called A Blow To Press Freedom
Maria Ressa, who co-founded the Philippines' Rappler news site, has been found guilty of libel in a Manila trial that's been closely watched by press freedom advocates. She's been sentenced to jail.
Spike Lee's 'Da 5 Bloods' Is Timely Amid Anti-Racism Protests
NPR's Noel King talks to director Spike Lee about his new film, Da 5 Bloods, in which four black veterans go back to present day Vietnam to bring home the remains of their beloved former squad leader.
Robert Gates Discusses His New Book: 'Exercise Of Power'
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to former Defense Secretary Robert Gates about U.S. leadership on the world stage. He talks about the impact of President Trump's foreign policy decisions.
News Brief: Atlanta Shooting Sparks Protests, Cornavirus Cases Surge
Atlanta's police chief resigns after a black man is killed by police. As COVID-19 cases surge, the CDC has advice for staying safe. And, Arizona proceeds with reopening despite a rise in its cases.
$1 Can Buy You A House In A Small Town In Italy
The catch? You must promise to fix it up. The mayor of the town of Cinquefrondi says too many residents have left over the years. As a selling point, he says there are zero cases of COVID-19.
Atlanta Man's Killing Sparks Outrage Over Police Using Deadly Force
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Cedric Alexander, former police chief of Georgia's DeKalb County, about an incident over the weekend in Atlanta, where a black man was shot and killed by police.
Dow Dives 1,800 Points On Worries Of 2nd Coronavirus Wave
In one of the worst one-day point drops in history, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell close to 7% Thursday. The plunge comes amid reports of a second wave of coronavirus cases in Sunbelt states.