The U.S. Influence On Cuba's Rapid Cultural Change
As big-name celebrities flock to the territory, Cuban culture is undergoing rapid change. But do Cubans want Chanel stores and Rolling Stones concerts?
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Publicizing Use-Of-Force Videos Included In Chicago-Area Sherriff's Reforms
NPR's Scott Simon asks Cook County's Sheriff Tom Dart about his new reforms, including publicly posting videos in cases where officers have been convicted of using excessive force against detainees.
France Confirms Smoke Onboard Before EgyptAir Flight Crash
The investigation into the crash of EgyptAir flight 804 continues. Searchers have found wreckage and officials are seeking a cause.
The Week In Sports
Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and NPR's Scott Simon talk through the week in sports.
Harley-Davidson Rebrands Itself To Reach Millennial Generation
Iconic brand Harley-Davidson is stepping up marketing and introducing new designs in hopes of gaining younger riders and more women.
Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Near White House
After ignoring orders to drop his gun, the man was shot by a Secret Service agent outside a White House checkpoint on Friday afternoon. No other people were injured, according to the Secret Service.
Making Democrats' Primaries More Open Could Be Harder Than You Think
Bernie Sanders has made it clear he doesn't like closed presidential primaries. Making big changes to the system may be tough to do, though.
The Sacred Glacier Is Melting But The Festival Goes On
That's the sad situation facing thousands of Peruvians who climb a mountain for the 'Snow Star' festival, which starts on Sunday.
Cue The Political Commentary: Grad Speeches In An Election Year
Grad speeches are underway. And since it's an election year, it's hard for speakers to resist stepping onto the soapbox.
Today's Tools For Combating Zika Mosquitoes Hark Back To 1945
The message about reducing the risk from the Aedes aegypti mosquito is the same today as it was 70 years ago. This time there's just a new virus involved.