Trump wants to clear homeless camps in D.C.; Mayor says his policies hurt the city
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser about the capital city under President Trump and the planned renaming of Black Lives Matter Plaza.
Betting Shops Are Thriving In Venezuela As Hyperinflation Roils The Economy
Getting by in Venezuela gets harder by the day with deep shortages of food and medicine and a currency that's just about worthless. Perhaps it's no surprise that betting shops are thriving.
11-Year-Old Set Up Sidewalk Stand To Sell Beer. No, Not That Kind — Root Beer
An 11-year-old in Brigham City, Utah, set up a sidewalk stand with a sign reading, "Ice Cold Beer." Several concerned people called the cops, but they found a small "root" printed above the word beer.
Iowa Official Says His Love Of Tupac Isn't What Got Him Fired
Iowa's Human Services Chief Jerry Foxhoven is a big Tupac Shakur fan. After he told 4,300 employees to mark Tupac's birthday, the governor ousted him. Foxhoven says he was fired for unrelated reasons.
Michigan Voters React To Trump's Attack On Rep. Rashida Tlaib
Constituents in Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib's Michigan district respond to President Trump's tweets attacking her and three other members of Congress.
Families Impacted By Boeing 737 Max Crashes Give Emotional Testimony
Families of some of the 346 people killed in two crashes of Boeing 737 Max airplanes on Wednesday gave emotional testimony to a congressional committee investigating the now grounded planes.
A Look Back At 50 Years Of Comic-Con
Comic-Con in San Diego is celebrating its 50th anniversary. It has grown into one of the biggest pop culture events in the world, and doors opened Wednesday night to this year's event.
Mexican Drug Kingpin 'El Chapo' Is Sentenced To Life In Prison
The notorious Mexican drug kingpin known as El Chapo has been sentenced to life in prison. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Keegan Hamilton of Vice News about the power vacuum he leaves behind.
News Brief: Trump Rally, Puerto Rico Protests, Turkey Angers U.S. And NATO
Trump continues his attacks on four Democratic congresswomen of color. Protests continue in Puerto Rico over the governor's texts. And, Turkey is being pushed out of the F-35 fighter jet program.
California Is Divided Over Development Amid Severe Housing Shortage
The governor of California wants cities in his state to build more housing, but some of them don't appear to be moving fast enough. The state has taken Huntington Beach to court.
White House Says Turkey Can't Buy New F-35 Fighter Jets
Days after Turkey defied NATO and the U.S. by accepting the first components of an advanced Russian missile defense system, the White House says Turkey won't be able to buy 100 new F-35 fighter jets.
Huntsville Launches 5,000 Rockets To Commemorate Apollo 11 Anniversary
The U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala., celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch by inviting everyone to launch their own rocket. They're trying to beat the world record.
