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?
Financial Markets Respond To Signs Of Global Economic Slowing
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic adviser at Allianz, about what's behind recent domestic and international market instability, and how that could affect U.S. consumers.
U.S. Wants Custody Of Iranian Tanker, Gibraltar Government Says
Officials in Gibraltar say the U.S. asked to be allowed to seize an Iranian oil tanker in British custody. It was seized by British Royal Marines on July 4 for violating U.N. sanctions against Syria.
Changes To The 'Public Charge' Rule Likely To Impact Immigration
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Cheasty Anderson of the Children's Defense Fund about the impact a new Trump administration immigration rule will have on the immigrant community.
After Hours-Long Standoff, Philadelphia Police Arrest Gunman
Six officers were shot in an incident in North Philadelphia that started with a narcotics unit serving a warrant and went on for hours. The officers have been released from the hospital.
Fiona, A Bernese Mountain Dog, Earns Special Distinction
Fiona is the millionth "canine good citizen" named by the American Kennel Club. Fiona comforts mourners at her owner's family funeral home in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Old-Style Televisions Show Up On Porches In Virginia County
Over the weekend in Henrico County, Va., TVs were left on the porches of more than 50 homes. Security footage shows a guy with a TV over his head making a delivery. The ID of the TV Santa is unknown.
Trump Camp Thinks New Hampshire Is Winnable In 2020
President Trump campaigns in New Hampshire Thursday night. It's a state he lost just barely in 2016, and one his campaign hopes to claim victory in next year.
'Throughline': Boer War Gave Rise To Some Of The First Concentration Camps
Detention centers at the U.S.-Mexico border have been likened to concentration camps. What is a concentration camp? NPR's history podcast Throughline examines one of the first modern examples.
Wet Weather In Minnesota Erodes Shorelines And Limits Recreation
After heavy snowfall and an extremely wet spring, some of Minnesota's more than 10,000 lakes remain historically high — causing property damage, eroding shorelines and restricting boat speeds.
News Brief: Recession Fears, Philly Standoff, Hong Kong Protests
The Dow tumbled 800 points on recession worries. Philadelphia police arrest gunman who shot 6 officers. Hong Kong protesters are pushing for more freedoms from China but there are signs of division.