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 […]

Former Rep. Joe Walsh, R-Ill., says he’ll challenge President Trump for the Republican nomination in 2020. The Tea Party favorite argues that Trump is unfit for the White House. Carolyn Kaster/AP hide caption toggle caption Carolyn Kaster/AP Former Rep. Joe Walsh, R-Ill., says he’ll challenge President Trump for the Republican nomination in 2020. The Tea

French President Emmanuel Macron (left) and President Trump participate in a G-7 working session. Trump is in Biarritz, France, for the G-7 summit of the world’s biggest economic powers. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP French President Emmanuel Macron (left) and President Trump participate in a G-7 working session. Trump is in Biarritz,

U.S. President Trump has lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron in Biarritz, France. Leaders of some of the world’s major economies have arrived in the country for the Group of Seven summit. Ludovic Marin/AP hide caption toggle caption Ludovic Marin/AP U.S. President Trump has lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron in Biarritz, France. Leaders of

Police and pro-democracy demonstrators clashed during a protest in Hong Kong on Saturday. Protests began in June over an unpopular bill that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China. Vincent Yu/AP hide caption toggle caption Vincent Yu/AP Police and pro-democracy demonstrators clashed during a protest in Hong Kong on Saturday. Protests began in June over

Cancer patients receive chemotherapy treatment at Roshana Cancer Center, a private clinic in western Tehran. Marjan Yazdi for NPR hide caption toggle caption Marjan Yazdi for NPR Cancer patients receive chemotherapy treatment at Roshana Cancer Center, a private clinic in western Tehran. Marjan Yazdi for NPR At a cancer treatment center in Iran’s capital of

U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted and seized 52,601 illegal firearms parts from China in recent months. U.S. Customs and Border Protection hide caption toggle caption U.S. Customs and Border Protection U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted and seized 52,601 illegal firearms parts from China in recent months. U.S. Customs and Border Protection U.S. Customs

A weather-worn sign protesting the Keystone XL pipeline stands in Fullerton, Neb. On Friday the state’s Supreme Court dealt the pipeline’s protesters a significant defeat, approving an alternate route that runs through Nebraska. Nati Harnik/AP hide caption toggle caption Nati Harnik/AP A weather-worn sign protesting the Keystone XL pipeline stands in Fullerton, Neb. On Friday

California says revenue from marijuana sales has risen — but analysts say the illegal market is still thriving. Here, an employee puts down an eighth of marijuana after letting a customer smell it at the Magnolia cannabis lounge in Oakland. Elijah Nouvelage/Reuters hide caption toggle caption Elijah Nouvelage/Reuters California says revenue from marijuana sales has

Researchers in Nigeria are participating in an African effort to develop a biobank that reflects the rich genetic diversity of the continent. Yann Arthus-Bertrand/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Yann Arthus-Bertrand/Getty Images Researchers in Nigeria are participating in an African effort to develop a biobank that reflects the rich genetic diversity of the continent. Yann

An FDA contract worker collects food and supplies from a food pantry in Baltimore. In the face of a Trump administration proposal that could cause 3 million people to lose federal food assistance, mayors from 70 cities are pushing back. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP An FDA contract worker collects food and

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that most new heroin addicts first became hooked on prescription painkillers, such as oxycodone, before graduating to heroin, which is cheaper. John Moore/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption John Moore/Getty Images The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that most new heroin addicts first became hooked