Human Interest
NPR’s Newsmakers: Insights From Prominent Figures
NPR’s Newsmakers brings influential personalities from various domains into engaging interviews. These conversations provide insights into the mark each guest is making on the world. Recent Episodes: UFC President Dana White discussed America’s immigrant roots
The Journey of Rex the Tortoise
Rex, the sulcata tortoise, gained attention in the Scottsdale, Arizona neighborhood when he was discovered wandering the streets. The residents, confused by his presence, quickly rallied together to uncover his origins and ensure his safety.
Community Volunteers Clean Up Local Parks
Volunteers gathered on Saturday morning to clean up areas around Montgomery Dam on the Fox River in Montgomery and Waubonsie Lake Park in Aurora. Originally planned for April 25 in celebration of Earth Day, the
Epic Journey Across Africa in a Reliant Robin
Ollie Jenks, an Englishman, took on an unconventional journey when a friend proposed an idea that seemed too absurd to reject. His Canadian friend, Seth Scott, shared a love for cars and wild adventures. They
Tennessee Officials Settle Lawsuit Over Facebook Post Arrest
Tennessee officials have agreed to pay $835,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by Larry Bushart, a man who was imprisoned for over a month due to a Facebook post concerning the assassination of conservative activist
U.S. Army Soldier Fights for Wife’s Immigration Status Amid Deportation Concerns
El Paso, Texas – Sgt. 1st Class Jose Serrano, a U.S. Army soldier and Afghanistan veteran, faces uncertainty about his wife’s immigration status. He fears she might be deported to a place where she has
Stephen Colbert’s Impact and Legacy as ‘The Late Show’ Ends
Stephen Colbert hosted “The Late Show” for the first time in 2015. During his debut, he humorously criticized Donald Trump while indulging in Oreos, comparing his inability to resist the cookies to his compulsion to
Zoë Reback’s Search for Her Roots
Zoë Reback, a 25-year-old from North Carolina, was adopted as a baby from Vietnam. Although she grew up in a loving household, questions about her origins persisted. As an adult, Zoë is starting to find
Barney Frank: A Pioneer in Politics and Advocacy
Barney Frank, the outspoken and sharp-witted former representative from Massachusetts, passed away on Tuesday at his home in Ogunquit, Maine, at the age of 86. Over his career, Frank became a key figure as the