Celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: 'I have always longed to be known'
Celebrated Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about her new book, "Dream Count."
Huge Weekend Of Pro-Democracy Protests In Hong Kong Appear To Be Peaceful
Protests in Hong Kong continued for the 11th weekend in a row as thousands of people gathered for a nonviolent rally against an extradition bill.
Why It Was Important For Sunday's Protests To Remain Peaceful
After another weekend of protests, David Greene talks to Wong Yik-Mo of the Civil Human Rights Front about what's next for the anti-extradition bill movement in Hong Kong.
Russian Sailor's Message In A Bottle Washes Up In Alaska
Tyler Ivanoff was gathering firewood in Alaska when he found a Russian sailor's letter written more than 50 years ago during the Cold War, KTUU-TV reports. Russian state media tracked down the writer.
103-Year-Old Woman Breaks Skydiving Record
Kathryn Hodges went skydiving in Snohomish County, Wash. Before her leap, King-5 News reports she asked her son if it was going to be a record. The previous Guinness World Record holder was 100.
Spate Of Lynchings Target Minorities, Especially Muslims, In India
Mobs in India are lynching minorities. Many accuse the Hindu nationalist government of failing to forcefully condemn the violence. Activists have launched a hate crimes hotline in 100 Indian cities.
News Brief: Afghan Bombing, Deadly Force, Title X Changes
A suicide bomber killed 63 people at an Afghan wedding. California's governor is expected to sign a bill regarding when police can use deadly force. Title X changes take effect Monday.
Researchers Examine Altitude's Role In Depression And Suicide
The Mountain West has some of the highest rates of depression and suicide. Researchers think the mountains, with a lack of oxygen at high altitude, could be interfering with people's mental health.
Asylum Officers Are Being Used As An Immigration Deterrent, Tjersland says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to USCIS asylum officer Charles Tjersland, speaking as a Union Steward for AFGE Local 1924, who says new immigration policy is harming migrants and his job's mission.
Francis And Rosemary Klontz's Colorful 68-Year Marriage
Rosemary Klontz told KOVR-TV in Sacramento, Calif., that her mother bought T-shirts for the young couple back in high school, and they've been matching outfits every day since.