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Cleveland Browns Win A Game For First Time Since Obama Presidency
- Sept. 21
- Bill Chappell / NPR
"We WON!!!" the Cleveland Police Department tweeted of the comeback victory, before adding, "Wait....Oh God. The free beer thing...Ok Cleveland. Stay calm."
101 Ways To Thwart A Reporter In Pyongyang
- Sept. 21
- Mary Louise Kelly / NPR
Behind the scenes of NPR's recent reporting trip to North Korea, where a government-assigned minder stymied the team at nearly every turn.
At Least 100 Dead In Tanzania After Ferry Capsizes On Lake Victoria
- Sept. 21
- Scott Neuman / NPR
The search continues for survivors from the ferry, which reportedly was carrying several hundred passengers.
How To Talk To Young People About The Kavanaugh Story
- Sept. 21
- Anya Kamenetz / NPR
In the age of #MeToo, experts say parents are the primary educators about consent, and the current debate offers a teachable moment.
The Biggest Hurdle For Beto O'Rourke In Texas Is Turning Out Latino Voters
- Sept. 21
- Ashley Lopez / NPR
To win, Beto O'Rourke needs to change the Texas electorate. But voter registration data suggests Democrats aren't registering enough voters to offset Republicans' structural advantages in the state.
Russia's Pro-Gun Influence Accounts Copied The NRA — And Sometimes, Vice Versa
- Sept. 21
- Tim Mak / NPR
There was a lot of overlap between the messaging of the Internet Research Agency and the NRA on social media. What isn't clear is why.
Russia's 2016 Twitter Campaign Was Strongly Pro-Gun, With Echoes Of The NRA
- Sept. 21
- Tim Mak / NPR
An analysis of Twitter accounts associated with Russia's influence campaign shows how supportive they were of gun rights and how influential the messaging was of the National Rifle Association.
Hacks, Security Gaps And Oligarchs: The Business Of Voting Comes Under Scrutiny
- Sept. 21
- Miles Parks / NPR
Heading into midterm elections, pressure is on for governments and campaigns to secure elections. But what about the companies that make the machines and print the ballots?
Imagine: Previously Unseen Footage Of John Lennon And George Harrison
- Sept. 21
- Bob Boilen / NPR
The never-before-seen clip, of the two former Beatles recording Lennon's "How Do You Sleep?" in 1971, comes ahead of the Oct. 5 release of a 6-CD box set, Imagine - The Ultimate Collection.
Parents Are Leery Of Schools Requiring 'Mental Health' Disclosures By Students
- Sept. 21
- Julio Ochoa / NPR
Florida school districts now have to ask if a new student has ever been referred for mental health services. It's a legislative attempt to help troubled kids. Will it work, or increase stigma instead?