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?
U.S. Makes Another Move To Shut Out Huawei
On Tuesday, the government enacts a new ban on Huawei — preventing agencies from using federal money from buying services or equipment from the Chinese company.
Brad Ryan And His Grandma Joy Tour National Parks Together
Brad Ryan was talking to his grandmother when she said she'd never seen a mountain range. That led to their first trip to a national park: the Great Smoky Mountains. They've been to 29 parks so far.
Repentant Thief Regrets Swiping Heinz Ketchup
Someone in New Jersey confessed to stealing ketchup. But the thief wrote that bad luck followed — including a car crash. Heinz offered to pay for repairs if the thief comes forward.
Epstein Investigation Turns To Identifying Alleged Associates, Clients
NPR's David Greene talks to author Tom Bower about financier Jeffrey Epstein's longtime friend Ghislaine Maxwell, who is accused of helping him run his alleged sex trafficking ring.
News Brief: Immigration Rule, Jail Conditions, Hong Kong Protests
The U.S. issues a new rule that could dramatically reshape the country's immigration system. Examining the conditions at the Metropolitan Correctional Center. Protests resume at Hong Kong's airport.
Epstein's Accusers Plan To Pursue Legal Options
NPR's David Greene talks to Paul Cassell, an attorney for four of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged victims, about the legal options available to them after Epstein's death.
Questions Abound After Epstein Is Found Dead In His Jail Cell
Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy financier awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, was found dead inside a Manhattan jail cell Saturday by an apparent suicide.
Examining The Media Coverage Involving Jeffrey Epstein
We check on how the media has covered Jeffrey Epstein, and the accusations and investigations that ended with Epstein's death in federal custody.
Hong Kong Protestors Force Flight Cancellations
Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong have forced all flights to be grounded at the international airport. Rachel Martin speaks with NPR's Anthony Kuhn, who's reporting from the scene.
Kamala Harris Makes Her Pitch At Iowa State Fair
The Iowa State Fair has a lot of fun to offer, but for presidential candidates, it's serious business. California Sen. Kamala Harris came to the fair intent on proving she's a top-tier contender.
Smokey Bear Has Been Preventing Wildfires For 75 Years
There have been parties across the country for the fire prevention icon. Maybe that's what the black bear in Estes Park, Colo., was celebrating when it broke into a home Friday night.