Trump wants to clear homeless camps in D.C.; Mayor says his policies hurt the city
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser about the capital city under President Trump and the planned renaming of Black Lives Matter Plaza.
Boat Trip Between Bodrum And Kos Is Markedly Different For Tourists, Refugees
It's only a few miles between the Turkish resort town of Bodrum and the Greek island of Kos. For thousands of refugees from the Middle East and Africa, that crossing is a life-defining event.
How Dorothy Parker's Ashes Ended Up In Baltimore
Dorothy Parker considered New York City her beloved hometown, but Parker's ashes can be found in Baltimore. Where were they before that? (This piece initially aired June 7, 2012 on Morning Edition.)
China's Government Tries To Stabilize Its Financial Markets
David Greene talks to Simon Rabinovitch, the Asia economics editor, for The Economist about China's slowing economy, the global impact and what the government is trying to do.
For The First Time, Female Soldiers To Graduate From Army's Ranger School
The Army says two female lieutenants in their 20s will graduate from Ranger School this week. Ranger training is some of the toughest in the Army, physically and mentally.
Chinese-Made 'Monster Hunt' Dominates Theaters During Hollywood Blackout
Monster Hunt, a life-action, CGI fantasy, has brought in more than $330 in China this summer. The Chinese-made film has now made more money than any other movie except for Furious 7.
Deadly Bomb Attack Rips Through Popular Bangkok Shrine
A bomb in Bangkok on Monday killed an estimated 20 people with scores more injured. Thailand's prime minister is describing it as the country's worst attack ever.
Walter Mosley Remembers The Watts Riots: You Could Feel The Rage
Fifty years ago this week, race riots broke out in Watts, a Los Angeles neighborhood. Renee Montagne talks to author Walter Mosley about his memories of that time.