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  • The mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket was streamed live online. In about two minutes, it was taken down. But then it began reappearing on the Internet.
  • Polls show most traditional farmers don't believe they contribute to climate change. Two farmers in Illinois started a soil protection program that has myriad climate benefits.
  • On the 25th anniversary of the release of U.S. hostages in Iran and as abducted aid workers, contractors and journalists languish in Iraq, NPR's Libby Lewis looks at how many Americans are being held hostage around the world.
  • Gun control advocates say that legislation before Congress could make it difficult to shut down gun dealers who violate federal gun laws. Gun owners and gun makers say the issue is a red herring, raised by those who want to use a wave of lawsuits to bankrupt the gun industry.
  • People in London woke up Friday morning after the worst terrorist attack on British soil, returned to public transportation, and tried to get on with normal life. Londoners seem determined not to be derailed by Thursday's events, and many chalk it up to the city's history.
  • More than 10 million illegal immigrants now live in the United States, according to a new report. Most are from Mexico; many live in families of mixed status. The Pew Hispanic Center report details where and how undocumented immigrants live and work.
  • President Bush chooses Ben Bernanke to succeed Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve. Bernanke is thought to be more than qualified on his intellectual merits. In terms of his role as a political player, analysts agree he has some big shoes to fill.
  • House Republicans, led by Rep. Henry Hyde (R-IL) act on their longstanding dissatisfaction with the United Nations. Following their lead, the House votes cut in half the U.S. contribution that sustains the international organization and its worldwide activities. There is no companion bill in the Senate.
  • On Sunday, churchgoers will celebrate Juneteenth during their worship services. Members of the clergy reflect on the role of the church and the holiday marking the notification of the end of slavery.
  • As many Americans continue to struggle financially because of inflation, we set out to clear the air on some common claims about what's going on.
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