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?
A Brief History Of Violence Before Elections In The U.S.
The Pittsburgh synagogue massacre and the series of pipe bombs mailed to prominent Trump critics have many Americans on edge before midterms. Commentator Cokie Roberts talks with David Greene.
Democrats Promise Investigations If They Win The House
If Democrats win control of the House in the midterm elections, the White House will likely face aggressive congressional investigations.
What's Driving Voters In Minnesota's 8th
Liberal political blogger Aaron Brown talks with NPR's Noel King about Minnesota's 8th Congressional District and how the historically Democratic district could flip to Republican.
Rami Malek On Being Freddie Mercury
In the new film Bohemian Rhapsody, Rami Malek plays Freddie Mercury, Queen's frontman who shattered convention. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Malek about his role.
A Timeout Retirement Announcement
Head coach Denny Douds retired from coaching East Stroudsburg University's football team after more than 40 years. He called an illegal fourth timeout, told his team and walked off the field.
10 Years Since 'The Hunger Games' Began
It's been 10 years since the The Hunger Games, the first book in the popular trilogy that became a blockbuster film series, published. We look at how the current political climate is reflected.
Opposing City Council Candidates Stay Friends
Derik Mundt and Mary Sikes, two candidates running for city council in Coronado, Calif., have remained friends despite campaigning against each other. When Mundt was hospitalized, Sikes visited him.
News Brief: Candidates Make Closing Arguments, Harvard Admissions Trial
Candidates are making their closing arguments to voters this weekend. Also, a trial about race-based admissions at Harvard ends today and liberal blogger Aaron Brown discusses Minnesota's race.
Squirrel Hill, Where Synagogue Shooting Happened, Is Hub Of Jewish Life In Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh neighborhood where the synagogue massacre took place is called Squirrel Hill. It's been the heart of the city's Jewish neighborhood for generations.
Google Employees Plan A Walkout Over The Handling Of Sexual Harassment Claims
Employees at several Google offices around the world have begun a series walkouts today, protesting the company's handling of sexual harassment claims.