Featuring news from Joplin as they honored the anniversary of 2011 tornado yesterday and reporting on the chances for disaster declaration relief for St. Louis and parts of the Ozarks that have suffered recent storm damage, and a special feature from Michele Skalicky looks at a unique event that distributed plants and seeds to fight food insecurity this week.
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Scott HarveyThursday May 22 was the 14th anniversary of the E-5 tornado that devastated Joplin, Missouri and claimed the lives of 158 people. Michael Weaver was a resident in Joplin at the time and a prospective medical student. Rachel Schnelle spoke with him about how the tornado impacted his personal and professional life. -
Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesTrump said on social media that he had recommended 50% tariffs on European Union products starting June 1 — and warned Apple's CEO to move manufacturing of iPhones to the United States.
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Aurelien Morissard/APA verdict is expected in the Paris trial of 10 people accused of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in 2016. French media nicknamed them "the Grandpa Robbers" — most were in their 60s when the heist took place. -
Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images North AmericaIn her order, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said the president may not initiate large-scale executive branch reorganization without approval from Congress.
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NPR asked researchers, advocates, tax experts, a parent and a public school leader for their thoughts on this first-of-its-kind national voucher plan. Here's what they said. -
Grilling usually involves burning fossil fuel. But some manufacturers are offering electric grills and citing climate change and convenience as reasons to switch. -
Tush pushes, prison breaks, luxury jets and orange cats: This week's quiz is the usual potpourri of the silly and sublime. Actually, not the latter. -
The U.S. has officially accepted a luxury jetliner from Qatar as a gift, and slated it to become a new Air Force One. Experts say that overhaul could take years and cost hundreds of millions. -
Nina Badzin, host of a friendship podcast, explains why staying friends with people from our past matters — and how to nurture relationships with old friends across time and distance. -
Loving Day, the landmark case that overturned U.S. state laws against interracial marriage, is on June 12. NPR wants to hear from people who celebrate this day. -
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
