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?
What Would Demilitarizing Gaza Entail?
Aaron David Miller of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars talks with Steve Inskeep about Israel's call to demilitarize Gaza and whether such a proposal is realistic.
Jenny Lewis Stands Out With 'Voyager'
All Songs Considered features "The Voyager," the new album from Jenny Lewis, a singer known for complicated, emotional lyrics and vivid storytelling. It's part of NPR Music's "First Listen" series.
U.S. Intelligence Tracking What Happened To Flight MH17
Senior U.S. intelligence officials say they have proof that a surface-to-air missile was launched when the airliner went down and have ID'd people in a recorded conversation implicating the culprits.
Don't Make Me Come Back There: Toyota's New Parent-Friendly Options
The new Sienna minivan has an optional pull-down mirror to allow better surveillance of the backseat, and a "Driver Easy Speak" feature that lets you speak to the kids without shouting.
$500,000 Gets You A 170-Foot-Tall Ketchup Bottle In Illinois
The condiment container towers above the former Brooks Old Original and Tangy Ketchup factory. The company moved out decades ago; now the space is for sale. It doesn't come with a giant side of fries.
Rubio Interview Sparks Heated Comments On Immigration, Economy
Steve Inskeep talks to Amy Walter of Cook Political Report about the social media response to his two-part interview with Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.
Federal Court Throws Out Health Care Subsidies In 36 States
Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News explains a federal appeals court ruling Tuesday that overturns subsidies provided to low- and middle-income people in states that use the federal health exchanges.
Sheriff Puts Inmates Back In Stripes As Orange Jumpsuits Gain Fame
The Michigan sheriff worried that the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black has turned orange jumpsuits into a fashion statement. So, they're out. And black and white stripes are back in.
Woman Will Officiate Big 12 Football Game For The First Time
Catherine Conti will be part of the crew when Kansas plays Southeast Missouri State. The officiating supervisor says Conti got the job because she's "darned good."
Telecommuting Didn't Work Out For One Transplanted Worker
All summer, we're talking with out-of-work young adults about how they're making ends meet. Chrystina Gastlelum, 32, moved to Maine from New York City and tried to keep doing her job remotely.
Kerry's Aim In Egypt: First, Get Israel And Hamas To Cease Fire
Secretary of State John Kerry is in Cairo trying to help forge a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.