This former history teacher turned lessons in rap songs
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An unlikely hero is saving a telescope from falling to earth
An unprecedented rescue mission is underway to save a valuable space observatory before it burns up in Earth's atmosphere.
Spain and Argentina face off in the World Cup final
It's down to two. It started six weeks ago with 48 countries, and now, after 103 matches, the World Cup final will be decided later Sunday when Spain takes on Argentina.
Georgia official discusses Trump's claims about election security
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Gabriel Sterling, of the Georgia Secretary of State's Office, about President Trump's claims about election security.
Old-school digicams are everywhere. What's behind the return of retro tech?
People who weren't yet alive in the 1990s and early 2000s are buying up old-school point-and-shoot cameras. For some, it's a trendy retro vibe; for other, a rebellion against the smartphone era.
Cuban dance organization Treinta Y Tres receives $50 thousand grant
Treinta Y Tres Delaware Rueda was one of 56 organizations in the nation to receive a $50 thousand grant.
Delaware’s unemployment rate drops for the second straight month
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 0:49 Delaware’s unemployment rate fell again in June.
We love you, Don Gonyea: Veteran NPR correspondent hangs up his mic after 4 decades
NPR's Don Gonyea's has retired after over 40 years. His friends and colleagues remember their favorite moments from his storied career.
ProPublica's revelations on the FCC and Paramount-Warner Bros. deal
Reporting from ProPublica show that some FCC officials in charge of overseeing the multi-billion dollar deal for Paramount Skydance to acquire Warner Brothers Discover may have a conflict of interest.
Former U.S. soccer phenom Jozy Altidore finds broadcast stardom on Telemundo
NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with Telemundo's Jozy Altidore about the Spanish language broadcaster's ability to reach wide audiences with their World Cup coverage, even across language barriers.
What we can learn from the unique smell of wildfire smoke
NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with Derek Mallia, professor University of Utah's Department of Atmospheric Sciences, about why wildfire smoke in the northeast has a distinctive smell.
Legislators reckon with released body cam footage, "something that all of us are going to be contending with"
Members of Delaware’s House Democratic Caucus, Black Legislative Caucus, and Senate Majority all issued statements seeking a thorough investigation of the officer-involved shooting of 19-year-old Kadir Ski...
As competitive Senate map emerges, both Democrats and Republicans see a path to win
More than halfway through the primary elections, the map of competitive Senate races is becoming clearer, though there are still outstanding races to watch.
After public outcry, body cam footage from police shooting death of 19-year-old Kadir Skinner released
Body cam footage showing the police officer-involved shooting death of 19-year-old Kadir Skinner was made public Thursday.
Wilmington City Council members want change after a police-involved shooting death
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 1:07 Quinn Kirkpatrick / Delaware Public Media The Wilmington Police Department released body cam footage Thursday from the police-involved shooting of 19-year-old...
Houston community holds vigil for man killed by ICE agents
A mix of grief and outrage was on display over the weekend at a vigil for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was fatally shot in Houston by ICE agents.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal talks about Lindsey Graham's legacy
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., about Sen. Lindsey Graham's legacy.
Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina dies at 71
Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday at the age of 71. The South Carolina Republican was a committed advocate of U.S. military intervention abroad and a close ally of President Trump.
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire grows more distant. And, Congress faces a consequential week
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire over the weekend amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. And, Congress returns from recess facing tight deadlines.
Georgia's unique in the American Revolution told through its historical markers
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Andrew Iden, Executive Producer of Marked!: The Podcast, which examines Georgia's role in America's revolutionary period through the 2,000 roadside historical marker.
Got a long summer reading list? NPR's Life Kit helps you keep pages turning
Many people dream of extended summer reading time, but to really dig into books, you need steal any moment possible.
Why do baseball movies make for some of the most enduring sports movies?
Baseball isn't just America's pastime, it's also the backdrop for many of our greatest sports movies.
What would it mean for Ukraine if it actually starts producing Patriot missiles?
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Seth Jones from the Center for Strategic and International Studies about President Trump granting Ukraine permission to produce Patriot missiles.
Former Senator Jeff Flake remembers his colleague and friend Lindsay Graham
Former Republican Senator Jeff Flake served in congress alongside Lindsay Graham from 2013-2019. Despite moments of tension and disagreement, he says he and Sen. Graham were "friends to the end."