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Luke Aikins Becomes First Person To Jump From A Plane Without A Parachute
July 30, 2016 at 10:29PM
The 42-year-old daredevil skydiver and made a perfect landing into a net 25,000 feet below to set world record on Saturday.Read more on NPR
Austin Police: Two Shooting Incidents Leaves ‘Multiple Victims’
July 31, 2016 at 04:28AM
The Austin Police Department tweeted that there were “multiple victims” after an “active shooter incident” in two separate locations in the downtown area that are both now secure.Read more on NPR
Study: Why Pedestrians In India Need To Be Very, Very Cautious
July 31, 2016 at 06:13AM
A new study finds that the government count of pedestrian deaths may be far too low. Our writer shares a very personal perspective.Read more on NPR
For Post-Brexit British Vacationers, Staying Home Now Seems Appealing
July 31, 2016 at 07:44AM
In the weeks since British voters chose to leave the EU, the value of the pound has dropped steeply. That’s made European vacations more expensive — and staying in the U.K. more attractive.Read more on NPR
Crow Immersion Camp Hopes To Revive A Threatened Native American Language
July 31, 2016 at 07:59AM
Native American languages are struggling to stay alive. But with the help of summer language institutes, they are on their way back.Read more on NPR
Oyster Farming Takes Off With Farm-To-Table Movement
July 31, 2016 at 07:59AM
Oyster farming on the East Coast has doubled in the past six years and shows no sign of slowing. Not only is this good for consumers and fishermen. Apparently it’s good for our waterways.Read more on NPR
Midnight Release Party Summons Muggles For Eighth Harry Potter Installment
July 31, 2016 at 07:59AM
The latest book in J.K. Rowling’s series, really a script for a play, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” went on sale at midnight. We check in with fans who lined up, wands in hand, to get a copy.Read more on NPR
U.S. Olympian Kim Rhode Takes Her Shot At History To Dispel Stigma
July 31, 2016 at 07:59AM
If Rio goes well for her, Olympic shooter Kim Rhode could become the first person to medal in six consecutive Summer Games. But Rhode is looking beyond the personal accolades.Read more on NPR
New Concealed Carry Law Coincides With Grim Anniversary Of Austin Massacre
July 31, 2016 at 08:14AM
Starting tomorrow, concealed weapons will be allowed on Texas campuses. NPR’s Elise Hu talks with University of Texas vice chancellor David Daniel, 50 years to the day since the UT tower shooting.Read more on NPR
After The Convention, We Check In With Independent Voters
July 31, 2016 at 08:14AM
Gina Worthen, Travis Rechenbach and Alicia Jessop have not made up their minds about who they are voting for. NPR’s Elise Hu asks them whether the conventions have helped them come to a decision.Read more on NPR
Megan Abbott’s Latest Novel: ‘You Will Know Me’
July 31, 2016 at 08:14AM
Do we really know those we’re closest to? The riveting book “You Will Know Me,” set in the world of competitive gymnastics, suggests not. NPR’s Elise Hu speaks with author Megan Abbott.Read more on NPR
It Runs In The Family: Stella Santana Releases Debut Album
July 31, 2016 at 08:14AM
Stella Santana, the daughter of Carlos Santana, has played music for years but is only now coming out with her own debut album. NPR’s Elise Hu speaks with her about the album, “Selfish.”Read more on NPR
Donald Trump Campaign To Focus On Black Voter Outreach
July 31, 2016 at 08:14AM
Donald Trump is unpopular with black voters, but Omarosa Manigault is trying to change that. NPR’s Elise Hu speaks with Manigault, Trump’s director of African-American outreach.Read more on NPR
Meet Your Aquatic Swimming Mates: Invertebrates
July 31, 2016 at 08:14AM
In the latest installment of the summer’s What’s Bugging You series, Page Howarth, curator of invertebrates at the San Diego Zoo, takes us on a tour of the aquatic bug world.Read more on NPR
Musician Rob Townsend Changes Tune With Gay Advocasy
July 31, 2016 at 08:14AM
Rob Townsend went from a successful Americana band in Texas to New York City, where he came out and is now writing music for the LGBT community. NPR’s Elise Hu talks to him about his journey.Read more on NPR
The Week In Politics
July 31, 2016 at 08:14AM
With three months left to election day, NPR’s Elise Hu speaks to NPR’s national political correspondent Mara Liasson about where the candidates go now, the Trump backlash and worries about an October surprise.Read more on NPR
Retired Gen. John Allen Weighs In On Campaign With Hillary Clinton Endorsement
July 31, 2016 at 08:14AM
This past week at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, NPR’s Rachel Martin spoke with retired Marine Corps General John Allen, who offered his passionate support of Hillary Clinton.Read more on NPR
The Latest In Sports
July 31, 2016 at 08:14AM
Baseball’s Ichiro Suzuki is a few hits away from batting 3000. And football’s Ezekiel Elliot is under investigation for domestic violence. Elise Hu talks with Mike Pesca of Slate’s The Gist podcast.Read more on NPR
Musician Rob Townsend Changes Tune With Gay Advocacy
July 31, 2016 at 08:43AM
Rob Townsend went from a successful Americana band in Texas to New York City, where he came out and is now writing music for the LGBT community. NPR’s Elise Hu talks to him about his journey.Read more on NPR
After Failed Coup, Turkey Brings Military Further Under Government Control
July 31, 2016 at 09:13AM
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has launched a shakeup of the country’s armed forces and dismissed nearly 1,400 more military personnel, in the wake of a failed coup attempt earlier this month.Read more on NPR
Life In The Park: Finding Meaning In Park Service Work
July 31, 2016 at 09:28AM
For many National Park Service employees, the pay is seasonal and not great. The hours can be long and tedious. But for many, there’s a big payoff in dedicating their days to nature.Read more on NPR
Tokyo Elects Its First Female Governor
July 31, 2016 at 10:28AM
Japanese voters have elected Yuriko Koike as the capital’s first female governor. She’s taking the helm amid high-pressure preparations for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.Read more on NPR
Muslims In France Attend Mass In Gesture of Solidarity After Church Attack
July 31, 2016 at 01:43PM
“Being united is a response to this act of horror and barbarism,” said one Muslim leader. Many Muslims across France were sending a message of unity after two extremist teens brutally killed a priest.Read more on NPR
Thousands Of Firefighters Battle Massive Big Sur Blaze
July 31, 2016 at 01:43PM
After more than a week, a 38,000-acre wildfire on the California coast is still growing, and authorities warn it could burn through August even after it is contained.Read more on NPR
As The Candidates Drop By Sunday Talk Shows, 2 Big Themes Emerge
July 31, 2016 at 02:28PM
Two issues dominated the Sunday political talk shows: how Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have responded to grieving families, and what role Russia is playing in the campaign.Read more on NPR
Between A Fire And Thefts, The Australian Olympic Team Is Having A Tough Week
July 31, 2016 at 03:43PM
First, the Australian team’s move-in was delayed. Then they had to evacuate because of a fire in their building. Now their delegation head says several items were stolen after they fled from the fire.Read more on NPR
Trump And Soldier’s Father Throw Punches In Media
July 31, 2016 at 04:14PM
Khizr Khan, a Muslim and father of a fallen American soldier, criticized Donald Trump at the Democratic National Convention. Trump responded by criticizing Khan’s wife’s silence.Read more on NPR
Barbershop: Evaluating The Media’s Role This Political Season
July 31, 2016 at 04:14PM
The Huffington Post’s Ryan Grim, Politico’s Susan Glasser, NPR’s Mike Oreskes and David Brody of the Christian Broadcasting Network talk about accusations of media bias and how media cover politics.Read more on NPR
What Went Wrong For Prosecutors In Freddie Gray Case?
July 31, 2016 at 04:14PM
None of the six officers facing charges in Freddie Gray’s death were convicted. Law professor David Jaros talks about what happened and why police officer convictions are uncommon.Read more on NPR
Clinton, Kaine Take Economic Message To Rust Belt
July 31, 2016 at 04:14PM
Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine are campaigning in Pennsylvania and Ohio, talking about the economy. But Donald Trump and the Khan family have dominated the media over the weekend.Read more on NPR
John’s Water Ice, A Philadelphia Institution
July 31, 2016 at 04:14PM
While in Philadelphia for the DNC, Michel Martin visited a South Philly institution to taste a Philly classic: water ice (also called Italian ice). John’s Water Ice has been open since 1945.Read more on NPR
‘Racially Discriminatory Intent’ And Voter ID Laws
July 31, 2016 at 04:14PM
A federal appeals court struck down North Carolina’s voter ID law. Law professor Rick Hasen explains why and what impact it will have.Read more on NPR
For Stopping A Pandemic Of Gun Violence, Let’s Look To The Flu
July 31, 2016 at 04:14PM
We take proactive measures to stop the spread of the flu — so, NPR’s Michel Martin asks, why can’t we combat gun violence the same way?Read more on NPR
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