After 41 years, a missing woman has been identified. Police want to know how she died The mom whose remains were discovered in 1983 in what’s now Lake Forest, Calif., was positively identified Friday by authorities as Maritza Glean Grimmett, says the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Read more on NPR
Month: June 2024
NPR News: Heat wave safety tips from the world’s first chief heat officer
Heat wave safety tips from the world’s first chief heat officer NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Miami Chief Heat Officer Jane Gilbert about the measures she is taking to help residents during this week’s heat wave. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Some say Maryland’s mass marijuana pardons don’t go far enough
Some say Maryland’s mass marijuana pardons don’t go far enough This week Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardoned 175,000 people with marijuana convictions. But some advocates say pardons might not be enough to remove the barriers faced by people with a criminal record. Read more on NPR
NPR News: The ‘Morning Edition’ series ‘The Summer of Love’ begins with a look at marriage
The ‘Morning Edition’ series ‘The Summer of Love’ begins with a look at marriage NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Jake Dunagan from the Institute for the Future, on the future of marriage in America. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Cyclists from 2 Cherokee tribes are retracing the Trail of Tears
Cyclists from 2 Cherokee tribes are retracing the Trail of Tears This summer bike riders from two Cherokee tribes are retracing the Trail of Tears. Along the way they’ll learn about the forced removal of their ancestors. Read more on NPR
NPR News: The ‘Morning Edition’ series ‘The Sumer of Love’ begins with a look at marriage
The ‘Morning Edition’ series ‘The Sumer of Love’ begins with a look at marriage NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Jake Dunagan from the Institute for the Future, on the future of marriage in America. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Morning news brief
Morning news brief Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun testifies on Capitol Hill. Two growing wildfires upend life in New Mexico. Ascension, one of the nation’s largest health systems, deals with the effects of a ransomware attack. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Observing Juneteenth with the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation
Observing Juneteenth with the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation For Juneteenth on Morning Edition, professor Nathan Connolly reflects on the promise of the Emancipation Proclamation, and NPR staff voice the document in its entirety. Read more on NPR
NPR News: How a board game can help vulnerable communities prepare for catastrophic wildfires
How a board game can help vulnerable communities prepare for catastrophic wildfires As climate change increases the intensity of wildfires, experts are struggling to prepare vulnerable communities for potential catastrophes. One new approach is a community-wide board game that tests resilience. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Doctor urges U.S. to use its influence with Israel and Egypt to reopen Rafah crossing
Doctor urges U.S. to use its influence with Israel and Egypt to reopen Rafah crossing A Palestinian American doctor says it’s now much harder to enter Gaza with medical supplies. He places blame on Israel, Egypt and the U.S. for failing to improve the humanitarian situation . Read more on NPR