Law
August 5, 2020
Being a Police Chief in 2020 is precarious. Carmen Best, Seattle's first Black female chief, has some tactics for keeping her job and protecting her department from the "defund the police" movement.
World
August 5, 2020
NPR's Noel King speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Dion Nissenbaum about the explosion in Beirut that killed more than 100 people and injured thousands others, including Nissenbaum's daughter.
Law
August 5, 2020
Jill Karofsky celebrated two major milestones recently. She was sworn in to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in mile 35 out of a 100 mile marathon. The Justice says she'll celebrate with a Wisconsin beer.
World
August 5, 2020
Thousands in Beirut are reeling from a massive explosion. A longtime incumbent loses in Missouri's Democratic Primary. And, some U.S COVID-19 relief checks were sent to non-American workers overseas.
World
August 5, 2020
More than 100 people are dead after a massive explosion in Beirut. NPR's Noel King speaks with France 24 Correspondent Leila Molana-Allen.
Asia
August 5, 2020
India's Narendra Modi lays the cornerstone for a Hindu temple built on the ruins of a 16th century mosque destroyed by Hindu extremists, where hundreds of Indian Muslims died.
WPLN | Politics
August 5, 2020
Tennessee's senators have long had a reputation of being independent-minded. But in the state's upcoming GOP primary, both main candidates have vowed to stick close to President Trump.
WNYC | Health
August 5, 2020
The replacement of New York City's health commissioner, Dr. Oxiris Barbot, comes as the city braces for a possible resurgence of the coronavirus.
Latin America
August 5, 2020
Former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe is to be held under house arrest while he is investigated for allegedly bribing witnesses in a case against him.
Race
August 5, 2020
Before 2020, the Karen was known by other names. NPR's Code Switch looks at the evolution of the entitled white woman, how her name has changed, but her behavior – and its consequences – not so much.
