Winners Of 2018 Pulitzer Prizes Announced
The 2018 Pulitzer Prizes were announced Monday. Kendrick Lamar joined the staffs of The New York Times and The Washington Post along with the rest of this year's winners.
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Builder Of World's Largest Titanic Replica In Lego Says His Autism Is A Gift
Brynjar Karl Birgisson, who lives in Iceland, built the ship using only Legos. The model is 26 feet long and 5 feet wide. It is on display at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
How Phoenix's Real Estate Market Is Faring 10 Years After Housing Crisis
Phoenix was among the cities hit hardest by the mortgage and foreclosure crisis. Ten years later, the city and its real estate market have rebounded, but no one has forgotten.
EPA Takes Toxic Site Flooded By Harvey Off Special Cleanup List
The EPA says the San Jacinto Waste Pits near Houston no longer needs Scott Pruitt's personal attention due to progress on a remediation plan. But the site is still years away from being cleaned up.
Boston Marathon Runners Faced Brutal Weather Conditions
Runners, fans, and volunteers in Boston braved 35 mph winds, pouring rain, and a below-freezing wind chill during Monday morning's marathon.
What The European Union's New Online Privacy Law Means For The U.S.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Estelle Massé, senior policy analyst for Access Now — a non-profit organization devoted to open and secure communications worldwide — about the new law adopted by the European Union to protect online privacy.
Is Comey Risking Anything By Speaking Out About Trump Administration?
Former FBI Director James Comey has been extremely candid in his criticism of the Trump administration, despite being a high-profile witness in Robert Mueller's federal investigation. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with John Dean, whose testimony in the Watergate hearings helped to bring down President Nixon, about the risks of witnesses speaking publicly.
Andrea Constand, Bill Cosby's Main Accuser, Continues Testimony In Second Trial
Bill Cosby accuser Andrea Constand took the stand again Monday in the comedian's sexual assault trial. She faced cross-examination from Cosby's attorney Tom Mesereau.
With Chants Of 'Starbucks Coffee Is Anti-Black' Protesters Take Over Philadelphia Store
The controversy continues over Starbucks, race and bias after a video went viral on social media this weekend. It shows an incident involving the police and two men at a location in downtown Philadelphia.
Desiree Linden Wins Boston Marathon — The First U.S. Woman To Win Since 1985
"It's supposed to be hard," Linden told reporters after the race, slowed down by rain and near-gale headwinds. U.S. women claimed seven of the top eight spots in the race.