Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
After A Trek Across 5 Nations, Building A Home In Germany
Syrian refugee Mohammed Eh'tai has lived in Germany for three and a half months. The government provides him with money as he learns German so he can find a job and build his own future.
Latino Chicago Parishioners Hold High Hopes For The Pope's Visit
Father Manuel Dorantes of the Church of the Immaculate Heart in Chicago tells NPR's Linda Wertheimer what his mainly poor, Latino parishioners hope to hear from Pope Francis on his U.S. visit.
Jeb Bush Tries To Stay Neutral At Georgia-South Carolina Game
Republican Jeb Bush was the first presidential candidate to campaign at a big SEC football game this season — Georgia vs. South Carolina. But mixing football and politics in the South can be fraught.
Citizen Adventurers Sample Seawater To Count Tiny Pieces Of Plastic
Plastic pollution in the sea doesn't just mean bottles and bags. Citizen scientists around the world are helping researchers assess the impact of tiny, often invisible particles called microplastics.
Sleepless Fruit Flies Could Hold The Secret To Curing Insomnia
Research on fruit flies with insomnia is revealing the pathways in the brain that can cause people to have trouble sleeping. This story originally aired on Sept. 18 on Morning Edition.
Novelist Jackie Collins Dies Of Breast Cancer At 77
Jackie Collins was author of best-selling pulpy fiction. Last year, NPR's Scott Simon spoke with Collins about her books, her career and the years she spent acting before she became writer.
Guest Workers Still Find Germany Less Than Welcoming
Imran Ayata was born in Germany, but his parents came from Turkey decades ago as guest workers. Though he's a German citizen, he tells NPR's Rachel Martin he's always been made to feel like an outsider.
So Tourists Can Indulge: Denver May Allow Pot In Bars And Restaurants
It's already legal to smoke pot at home in Colorado. Now the Denver City Council is considering allowing use in public places. This story originally aired Sept. 18 on All Things Considered.
Author Jackie Collins Remembered For Impact On Steamy Fiction
Jackie Collins, best-selling author of pulpy fiction, has died of breast cancer at the age of 77. Freelance journalist Annalisa Quinn tells NPR's Linda Wertheimer about Collins' influence.