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?
Korean Pop Superstar Boy Band Takes A Break From Performing
Some bittersweet news from the world of K-pop: The seven-member boy band BTS announced that the band is taking a break from releasing music and performing.
How Racism Has Evolved Over The Last 2 U.S. Presidencies
In the second of a two-part conversation, NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with author Ibram X. Kendi about his latest book, How to Be an Antiracist.
In A $30 Billion Deal, Viacom And CBS Are Joining Forces
Viacom and CBS are merging to make an entertainment giant, but it will still be smaller than its competitors.
Ohio State University Wants To Trademark The Word 'The'
The school's official name is The Ohio State University. Ohio State wants to trademark the word "the" so they can put it on apparel. OSU is offering a brand of "THE" clothing.
Amazon Insists It Has 'Very High Standards' For Its Deliveries
The BBC reports a woman in England got a box of light bulbs delivered through a window — an open second-floor window. She says the delivery driver must have a good arm. No bulbs were broken.
U.S. Experts Want Details On Blast At Russian Missile Test Site
At least five Russians were killed last week in an explosion at a missile test site. It may have involved an experimental nuclear powered missile that Russian President Putin had boasted about.
News Brief: Hong Kong Protests, China Tariffs, Placido Domingo
Mainland China seems to be ramping up efforts against Hong Kong protesters. The U.S. is delaying some new tariffs against China. One of opera's most popular stars faces sexual misconduct allegations.
Stars Are Aligning For New Military Service Focused On Space
President Trump has made creating a Space Force a key line in his campaign rallies. Congress is now on board due to concerns about security threats to satellites and the chance to land more jobs.
Are Afghans Ready To Compromise With The Taliban To Maintain Peace?
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Alex Thier, who served as a legal adviser to Afghanistan's Constitutional and Judicial Reform Commissions, about attempts to reach a peace deal with the Taliban.
Alleged Co-Conspirators In Epstein Case Shouldn't Rest Easy, DOJ Says
The Justice Department says the case will go on against anyone who was complicit with Jeffrey Epstein. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to ex-federal prosecutor Jessica Roth about where this case goes next.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Pursues His Brexit Plan
In Britain, new Prime Minister Boris Johnson thinks he has a plan to force the United Kingdom to leave the European Union at the end of October — whether Parliament likes it or not.