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?
During Court Hearing, Details Emerge About Black Jogger's Death
A judge in Georgia says there's enough evidence for a murder trial to move forward in the death of black jogger Ahmaud Arbery. Three white men are accused of killing him in February.
Giant Stuffed Animals Fill In For People On Historic Roller Coaster
Belmont Park in San Diego Beach, Calif., is closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Despite that, the park still has to run its 95-year-old wooden roller coaster every day to keep it working.
Michigan Teenager Survives Coronavirus, Graduates High School
Alijah Cromartie spent more than two months in the hospital because of COVID-19, and was even put on ventilator. He was just discharged. To commemorate, hospital staff staged a graduation procession.
John Ridley Finds Inspiration From Young Protesters Demanding To Be Heard
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to screenwriter, show producer and novelist John Ridley about the unrest in America over the killing of George Floyd, a black man in police custody in Minneapolis.
News Brief: Black Men's Deaths Resonate, Trump's Response To Unrest
Two cases involving the deaths of young black men, in Georgia and Nebraska, continue to gain national attention. And, President Trump's response to nationwide unrest has so far not been one of unity.
How A Trump Diplomat Helped To Bring Down Kosovo's Government
Richard Grenell, a Trump administration diplomat, had an unorthodox approach to resolving a dispute in the Balkans, which helped to topple a friendly government in the middle of a pandemic.
There Are Some Signs The Job Market Is Slowly Starting To Recover
There are indications layoffs from the coronavirus pandemic may be easing. Initial claims for unemployment have been slowing, and as businesses start to reopen, some people are going back to work.