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Movie: 'Hair Love'

The new animated short, follows the story of an African-American father trying to do his daughter's hair. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with creator Matthew A. Cherry about the story.

Sharon Litton of Shreveport, La., is baptized by immersion in the Jordan River, where Jesus is said to have been baptized. Such baptisms are a staple of evangelical tours of Israel.

As U.S. Jews Cool To Israel, Evangelicals Flock There As Tourists

Evangelicals are emerging as the most reliable U.S. supporters of the Israeli government and as the fastest-growing segment of the Israeli tourism market.

The Instrument of Hope is lacquered in black except for the shiny brass parts, which are clear lacquered. They include the lead pipe, which is made from bullets set end to end and drilled out so that air can flow through to make it a playable instrument. The tops of the three buttons are made of the sawn-off casing end caps or rims.

A Trumpet Made Of Bullets And The Kids Who Inspired It Take Hope Around The Country

The Instrument of Hope, a trumpet made partly of bullets and inspired by the survivors of the 2018 Parkland, Fla., mass shooting, is touring the country to promote healing.

"The filibuster has been used as a weapon to just have the Senate do nothing," former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., told NPR.

To Forward Progressive Agenda, Harry Reid Says The Filibuster Must Go

Even in retirement, the former Senate majority leader is calling to change the rules. Reid tells NPR the filibuster is obstructing the Senate from tackling big issues like climate change and gun laws.

Colts Star Andrew Luck Stuns NFL Fans With Retirement Announcement

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with The Nation's Dave Zirin about Andrew Luck's surprise retirement from the NFL.

Moacir Cordeiro, who works in a local cattle farm, looks on after digging grooves with a tractor in an attempt to stave off fires in the Alvorada da Amazonia region in Novo Progresso, Para state, Brazil, on Sunday.

G-7 Leaders Pledge Money To Help Fight Amazon Rainforest Blazes, Macron Says

As the summit in France wrapped up, Brazil's far-right president tweeted that the international alliance treats his country "as if we were a colony or no man's land."

Canadian Police Hope Photocopy Will Help Them Nab Suspect

Police showed the public a photocopy of a man's face who's accused of breaking into a business, the Toronto Sun reports. The image is clear. Less clear is whether he meant to help police find him.

Philadelphia's Naked Bike Ride Celebrates Its 11th Year

About 3,000 people took part in the annual bike ride. Melanie and James O'Connor, who were riding nude for the seventh year in a row, told The Associated Press, "we run around naked a lot."

Struggling With Injuries, Indianapolis QB Andrew Luck Calls It Quits

NPR's David Greene talks to Stephen Holder of The Athletic about Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, who stunned the NFL when he announced he's retiring just weeks before the regular season starts.

Death row inmate Marcus Robinson listens in 2012 as a judge concludes that racial bias played a role when he was sentenced to death. Robinson was resentenced to life, but he was sent back to death row years later after the state's Racial Justice Act was repealed.

N.C. Supreme Court Hears Arguments On Racial Bias In Death Penalty Cases

In 2009, the state passed a law allowing inmates to challenge their sentence if race was a "significant factor." Nearly all inmates filed claims, but the law was later repealed and the cases voided.

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