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Lulu Merle Johnson, a professor and historian, was the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in Iowa. Johnson County, Iowa is naming itself after her.

Johnson County, Iowa, Renames Itself After A Different Johnson

The county was first named after a slave-owning former vice president who had no connection to Iowa. Now it will be named for Lulu Merle Johnson: the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in the state.

A memorial near the Champlain Towers disaster site holds photos of missing persons in Surfside, Fla. Rescuers continue their search for survivors, but have confirmed that nine people are dead and more than 150 are still missing.

What We Know About The Victims Of The Champlain Towers Collapse

Authorities are using DNA samples to identify and account for those still missing. Here's what we know about the victims who have been identified so far.

Adam Serwer On New Book: 'The Cruelty Is The Point' In Trump's America

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Atlantic staff writer Adam Serwer about his new book, The Cruelty is the Point: The Past, Present and Future of Trump's America.

Vice Mayor Supports Investigation Into How Surfside Handled Condo Damage Warnings

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Tina Paul, vice mayor of Surfside, Fla., about the latest search and rescue efforts in the wake of a condominium that collapsed there last week. Dozens remain missing.

Albuquerque Fire Rescue crews work on victims of the fatal balloon crash at Unser and Central SW in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, June 26, 2021.

A Hot Air Balloon Crashed On A New Mexico Street After Hitting Power Line, Killing 5

The Saturday morning crash on a busy street in Albuquerque left all five people on board the balloon dead, including the parents of a prison transport officer with the city's police department.

Crews work near a open tunnel, center near the bottom, in the rubble at the Champlain Towers South Condo on Sunday in Surfside, Fla. More than 150 people were still unaccounted for two days after Thursday's collapse.

The Death Toll From The Surfside Building Collapse Now Stands At 9

Eight people were pulled out of the rubble, and one victim passed away at the hospital, officials said on Sunday. Another 150 people remain missing.

Brazil COVID-19 Crisis: Inquiry Uncovers Government Negligence

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with reporter Michael Fox about COVID-19 in Brazil. Earlier this month the country's death toll surpassed half a million, becoming the second highest in the world.

A Look At New Hormone-Free Contraceptive Option

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Dr. Meera Shah, Chief Medical Officer at Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic, about Phexxi, one of the newest non-hormonal contraceptives on the market.

California Proposes Extension Of Eviction Moratoriam

California has announced a plan to extend the state's COVID-related eviction moratorium through the end of September. The proposal includes a provision to pay all past-due rent for tenants.

Derek Chauvin Sentenced To 22 1/2 Years For Murder Of George Floyd

Derek Chauvin has been sentenced after being convicted of murdering George Floyd and has now begun serving his 22.5-year sentence.

New Legal Battle Over Voting Rights Begins In Georgia

The Department of Justice is suing Georgia over voting restrictions the state recently passed.

For Philadelphia Band Low Cut Connie, Music Became A Pandemic Support Group

Last year, cooped up at home, the band Low Cut Connie began to stream performances. Before long, they turned into a musical support group for fans coping with the pandemic.

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