In Syria, U.S.-backed Kurdish forces reach agreement with new government
In Syria, there's been a major development as U.S.-backed Kurdish forces who have controlled part of the country for more than a decade have agreed to be incorporated into the Syrian state.
Farm Workers In Wildfire Areas Aren't Always Aware Of Evacuation Plans
Emergency announcements in Spanish don't get broadcast as much as ones in English. Efforts to use social media to inform people about evacuations aren't helpful to those without Internet access.
Serena Williams Effect: U.S. Open Women's Final Sells Out Early
Tennis fans anticipate Williams will win the U.S. Open and tie Steffi Graf's record for winning all major tennis titles in a single year. Steve Inskeep talks to sports commentator Tandaleya Wilder.
We All Scream For Slower Melting Ice Cream
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh are developing an ice cream that takes longer to melt. It's based on a protein that binds fat droplets and air bubbles.
Naked Bike Riders Photo-Bomb Wedding Photos
In Philadelphia, Ross Cohen and Blair Delson were having their wedding photos taken. It turns out their photo shoot was on the route of the city's annual Naked Bike Ride.
Music Release: Gin Wigmore's 'Blood To Bone'
Singer-songwriter Gin Wigmore's soul-infused rock songs are deeply personal. The New Zealand-born musician has been baring her emotions and personal life in her songs since she was a teenager.
Canada Enforces Pleasure Boat Reporting Requirements
U.S. boaters are frustrated by new rules meant to tighten security along the border. Residents along the St. Lawrence River say the rules are complicating their lives and interfering with water fun.
Turkey Calls For New Elections Amid Fighting With Kurds, ISIS
Turkey's president told voters to be ready for a re-run of parliamentary elections on Nov. 1. The hope is the ruling party regains its majority as conflicts flare with the Kurdish minority and ISIS.
For Brazil's 1 Percenters, The Land Stays In The Family Forever
Under a centuries-old law, a small group of families has rights over swaths of land — including some of the country's most valuable areas — collecting taxes and taking a cut of property sales.
