As Charlotte’s leaders consider when, if, and how to release video of a police shooting of Keith Scott earlier this week, an eyewitness video that was apparently taken by Scott’s wife has surfaced. Published by NBC, The New York Times, and other news outlets, the footage filmed by Rakeyia Scott includes her pleas with her
Enlarge this image Dr. Harry Selker, a cardiologist, works on collaborations to improve delivery of medical care. M. Scott Brauer for NPR hide caption toggle caption M. Scott Brauer for NPR Dr. Harry Selker, a cardiologist, works on collaborations to improve delivery of medical care. M. Scott Brauer for NPR When Harry Selker was working
The breathtaking sadness of seeing a boy suffering amid Syria’s civil war has prompted a breathtaking offer of hospitality and kindness. The sight of shell-shocked 5-year-old Omran Daqneesh, who was wounded in an airstrike in Aleppo, left many people speechless last month. It also prompted a New York boy named Alex to write to President
Enlarge this image A photo from November 2013 shows a man playing with his child at a park in Yichang, in central China’s Hubei province. City leaders are encouraging couples to have two children. STR/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption STR/AFP/Getty Images A photo from November 2013 shows a man playing with his child at
Enlarge this image The First American Fried Chicken restaurant in Elizabeth, N.J. The restaurant saw its Yelp reviews plummet after the owner’s son, Ahmad Khan Rahami, was arrested as a suspect in this month’s bombings in New York and New Jersey. Mel Evans/AP hide caption toggle caption Mel Evans/AP The First American Fried Chicken restaurant
These two guys may have accidentally disabled a pressure cooker bomb that was left on a sidewalk in Manhattan: Enlarge this image Authorities in New York are looking to talk to two unknown individuals who may have accidentally disabled a bomb on the streets of New York. FBI hide caption toggle caption FBI Authorities in
Enlarge this image Donald Trump campaigned alongside boxing promoter Don King in Ohio Wednesday. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Donald Trump campaigned alongside boxing promoter Don King in Ohio Wednesday. Evan Vucci/AP Attempting to court black voters over the last two months, Donald Trump has painted a pretty dire picture of their
Enlarge this image Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (left) and China’s Premier Li Keqiang wrap up a joint press conference in Beijing on Aug. 31. Canada and China have agreed to discuss the possibility of an extradition treaty. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (left) and China’s Premier
Enlarge this image They’re so cute. So colorful. But are they really making you fitter? Paul Marotta/Getty Images for Fitbit hide caption toggle caption Paul Marotta/Getty Images for Fitbit They’re so cute. So colorful. But are they really making you fitter? Paul Marotta/Getty Images for Fitbit Fitness trackers remain wildly popular, but do they make
Enlarge this image Health care providers have to have permission from the federal government to provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. The Washington Post/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption The Washington Post/Getty Images Health care providers have to have permission from the federal government to provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. The Washington Post/Getty Images
Enlarge this image Realtor Simon Rose stands in front of a home he’s working to sell in London’s Chelsea neighborhood. The home is on the market for a little over $7 million, but the asking price has been cut $700,000 since Britain voted in June to leave the European Union. Frank Langfitt/NPR hide caption toggle
Enlarge this image Ganshu province, where the family lived, is one of China’s poorest. Above, rural residents do their washing. Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images Ganshu province, where the family lived, is one of China’s poorest. Above, rural residents do their washing. Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images The story is as tragic