A top Huawei executive accused the U.S. of inappropriate conduct, while also striking a conciliatory tone — a response that reflected the level of exasperation being felt by the Chinese tech giant.
After Virginia Beach Shooting, Gov. Ralph Northam Calls Session On Gun Violence
“We must do more than give our thoughts and prayers; we must give Virginians the action they deserve,” Northam said of the shooting at a municipal complex in which 12 victims and the suspect died.
‘Bearing Witness Is Really All We Have’: Memories Of Covering The Tiananmen Aftermath
NPR’s Deborah Amos arrived in Beijing days after authorities cracked down on Tiananmen protesters. She stayed for six weeks and shares her memories of covering a critical time in China’s history.
Do Extended Magazines Facilitate Mass Shootings?
Virginia Beach is the latest mass shooting involving a weapon equipped with a high-capacity ammunition magazine, which some gun safety groups would like to restrict.
Democrats Want to Give All Teachers a Raise; Show Your Work, Economists Insist
The evidence supports the idea that many teachers are underpaid. But what’s the best way to increase their pay?
‘Well’ Explores The Social And Political Underpinnings Of Health
In a new book, physician Sandro Galea calls for a change in how we talk about health in America. The real drivers of wellness, he argues, are not personal choice, but our history, policies and values.
The Marines’ Top General Talks About A Changing Corps
Gen. Robert Neller will step down as Marine Corps commandant this fall. In a wide-ranging interview, he talks about Russia and China, cyberwarfare, female Marines and sexual assault in the Corps.
When Politics, Prosecution Collide: Veteran Lawyer Calls Current State ‘Disturbing’
Reid Weingarten, a former public corruption prosecutor, was called a conservative toady and a “lefty” the same day in separate cases. But the system resists the will of any individual, he says.
2020 Census Could Lead To Worst Undercount Of Black, Latinx People In 30 Years
Public debate over a potential citizenship question and immigration enforcement, combined with the census going online, threatens an accurate head count, according to research by the Urban Institute.
Boxing’s ‘Little Fat Boy’ Continues To Wow The World
Andy Ruiz Jr. surprised the boxing world by beating Anthony Joshua to become the heavyweight champion.
Spoiler Alert: There’s A New ‘Jeopardy’ Champion In Town
Champion James Holzhauer’s winning streak ends at 32 games in Monday’s viewing. He won more than $2.4 million, the second highest winner in regular-season play.
House Passes $19.1 Billion Disaster Bill Despite Earlier GOP Efforts To Stall It
For months the Senate negotiated the bipartisan legislation, which provides money for states dealing with natural disasters. The bill now goes to President Trump, who had said he would sign it.
Mexican Government Privately Warns Trump Administration Of Countertariffs
President Trump has threatened tariffs as punishment for migration flows. Behind the scenes of public negotiations, sources familiar with the talks say that Mexican officials are prepared to respond.
Virginia Beach Gunman Cited ‘Personal Reasons’ For Quitting Just Before Mass Shooting
His resignation letter does not shed new light on the shooter’s possible motive. Officials say it suggests the gunman provided no sign of the violence to come.
iTunes’ Death Is All About How We Listen To Music Today
After 18 years, Apple is killing iTunes — sort of. The software is being broken into separate pieces for separate uses on Mac computers: Music, podcasts and TV will soon have their own apps.
In His U.K. Visit, Trump Navigates A Strained Trans-Atlantic Relationship
The U.S. president kicked off a trip to London this week in a test of the countries’ “special relationship.”
Astronomers Worry That Elon Musk’s New Satellites Will Ruin The View
The billionaire wants to deploy thousands of satellites in order to provide global Internet, but astronomers say they could create unsightly glare.
Sudanese Security Forces Open Fire On Protesters In Capital
Local media are reporting dozens of protesters have been killed. Demonstrators are demanding a quick transition to civilian rule following the ouster of Sudan’s president in April.
As Bombs Fall, A Neurosurgeon Tells How He Keeps Calm In Syria
Dr. Omar Ibrahim spoke to NPR via Skype from the only working hospital in south Idlib province. The staff, he says, has “just moved into the basement [because of] the attacks.”
Caster Semenya Hopes to ‘Run Free’ Again After Swiss Supreme Court Offers A Reprieve
“I hope that following my appeal I will once again be able to run free,” the Olympic champion athlete said Monday.
The Ramadan Podcast Where Muslims Take It Up A Notch From ‘Islam 101’
In the KPCC podcast “Tell Them, I Am,” host and producer Misha Euceph aims to give Muslims a space to define their identities outside of stereotypes and broad generalizations.
Lawrence Leathers, Grammy-Winning Jazz Drummer, Victim Of Suspected Murder
The 37-year-old drummer was found dead on Sunday in New York following an alleged altercation with his girlfriend and another individual.
2 Chinese Babies With Edited Genes May Face Higher Risk Of Premature Death
Analysis of DNA from more than 400,000 people in the U.K. suggests a genetic modification that protects against HIV may actually increase the overall risk of premature death.
Swedish Court Refuses Prosecutors’ Request To Detain Julian Assange
But Swedish prosecutor Eva-Marie Persson says the court agrees with her on key points, including that there is “still probable cause for the suspicions regarding rape.”
As The Line Into America Slows, Communities Form, And Wait, On The Mexican Side
U.S. border officials strictly limit the number of asylum seekers they allow to legally cross ports of entry every day, creating an enormous backlog of migrants in places like Matamoros.
‘Underland’ Connects Us To Dazzling Worlds Beneath Our Feet
The beauty of Robert Macfarlane’s writing, and of the natural world it describes, is immense. His words also act as a warning, ensuring a recognition of human harms to the environment.
Kelp Has Been Touted As The New Kale, But It Has Been Slow To Catch On
While the seaweed has a lot of things going for it in terms of nutrition and climate friendliness, the lack of infrastructure to process it and people’s tastes have not been quick to adopt it.
Trump Lands In U.K. For State Visit, And Insults London’s Mayor
The state visit may be more officious and formal than Trump’s tour of the U.K. last summer, but that didn’t stop the president from hurling insults at London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Democrats’ Dilemma: Would Pushing For Mueller To Testify Hurt Or Help?
Outgoing special counsel Robert Mueller says there is no more for him to say about the Russia investigation. House Democrats disagree, but the politics of pressing the matter are delicate.
Johnson & Johnson, Under Fire, Has Track Record Of Weathering Trouble
The health care giant faces multiple lawsuits, including one over opioids. A reputation for corporate responsibility, dating back to the Tylenol scandal, offers some protection but no guarantee.
Some Boeing 737s May Have Faulty Wing Parts, FAA Warns
More than 300 of the planes, including some of the grounded Max versions, may have flawed parts on their wings. The problem is not considered something that could lead to a crash.
Michael Wolff Defends His Reporting Of New Trump Tell-All
The author of the forthcoming book Siege: Trump Under Fire, defended an explosive claim that had already been called into doubt before the book’s publication.
Stinking Rich? Malaysia Aims To Cash In On China’s Durian Craze
A single durian could fetch $100 in China, where appetite for the spiky, pungent fruit is booming. Now Malaysia wants to make durian a leading export, and the rush to plant and invest is on.
Leah Chase, The ‘Queen Of Creole Cuisine,’ Dies At 96
As executive chef and co-owner of Dooky Chase’s restaurant, Chase made the eatery a hub for the African American community of New Orleans and a meeting place for pioneers of the civil rights movement.
Virginia Beach Gunman Shot 2 Department Bosses In His Workplace Rampage
Officials are still exploring how the shooter’s employment status factored into his decision to commit a stunningly violent act at his workplace.
Massive Cruise Ship Crashes Into Port In Venice, Injuring At Least 5
It lost control after engine failure and slammed into a tourist boat and dock. The crash adds to growing criticism of cruise ships in the historic Italian city, risking harm to its infrastructure.