Remembering some of those lost in the deadly central Texas flash floods
There have been more than 100 deaths following the flash floods in Texas, and dozens more are still unaccounted for. We remember some of those lost in the floods.
Homeless vets in LA hope that Trump order will create housing for them
LA has the highest number of homeless veterans in the U.S. For decades, advocates have fought for housing for them. Now, they're hoping a Trump administration executive order will change everything.
Above-normal fire potential forecast for much of the West, some southeastern states
The federal government forecasts above-normal wildfire potential in much of the West and some southeastern states. And there's heightened concern this year because of cuts to the U.S. Forest Service.
Why the Colorado Rockies are having a historically bad MLB season
The Colorado Rockies are having a historically bad baseball season, with just 9 wins and 44 losses. NPR speaks with Rockies reporter Patrick Saunders from The Denver Post about why they're so bad.
Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.
Jewish Museum fatal shooting raises concerns about domestic extremism
The man charged with shooting and killing a couple outside the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. was once a member of a far-left political group. That is raising concerns about domestic extremism.
Suspect charged with murder in killing of 2 Israeli Embassy employees
The man suspected of killing two Israeli embassy employees in Washington, D.C. has been charged with murder. Officials say they're continuing to investigate the attack as a possible hate crime.
Morning news brief
Suspect charged with murder in killing of 2 Israeli Embassy employees, Trump administration revokes Harvard's ability to enroll international students, Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies.
James Comey is back with a new book, and a new controversy
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with author and former Director of the FBI, James Comey, about his latest crime novel, "FDR Drive." Comey also speaks about a recent probe into one of his Instagram posts.
What witnesses in the trial of Sean Combs have testified this week
The witnesses who have testified over the second week of the criminal trial of Sean Combs have offered context around the narrative that Cassie Ventura shared during its opening week. Isabella Gomez Sarmiento has spent the week in the courthouse in New York and reports on what the jury has heard.
A new theory on gun violence
People blame gun violence on different things depending on their political leanings. But Jens Ludwig, an economist at the University of Chicago, has found a different reason behind it. Today, we bring you a story on solutions to gun violence.