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Special forces protect people at the scene of an explosion at a hotel complex in Nairobi on on Tuesday. The attack has been claimed by Al-Shabab, a Somalia-based terrorist group.

American Among Those Killed As Explosions, Gunfire Rock Nairobi Hotel

The attacks took place at an upscale complex in Kenya's capital. An explosion tore through a bank, then a suicide bomb detonated in a hotel lobby before attackers entered the building, shooting.

Masai Ujiri's Remarkable Journey To The NBA

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with The Undefeated's William C. Rhoden about Toronto Raptors' General Manager Masai Ujiri's unlikely path to the NBA and his charity work in Africa.

Houses damaged by the collapse of the perimeter netting of a golf training field because of strong winds from Typhoon Faxai are seen in Ichihara, east of Tokyo, on Monday.

Typhoon Faxai Rips Through Tokyo Area: At Least 2 Dead And 700,000 Without Power

Strong wind gusts toppled two large steel electrical towers, and part of a solar power plant burst into flames. The storm also knocked a golfing range's safety net onto nearby houses.

Lawrence, Mass., has struggled to find its economic base since the decline of manufacturing. While the city is witnessing pockets of investment, as of August 2019, one-third of Lawrence's children lived in poverty, 36 percent of residents received aid under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and just over 24 percent of residents lived in poverty.

U.S. Census Bureau Reports Poverty Rate Down, But Millions Still Poor

While the poverty rate finally fell to prerecession levels in 2018, the number of people without health insurance increased, and about one in eight Americans still lived below the poverty line.

Meteorologist Tracks Hurricane Dorian's Expected Path

Meteorologist Ray Hawthorne of WUFT in Gainesville, Fla., says Hurricane Dorian could go over the Outerbanks Thursday or Friday and that the Delmarva Peninsula could have tropical storm force winds.

In a photo taken on July 24, ELF bike owner Mark Stewart discusses the unusual vehicle during his trip from North Carolina to Massachusetts.

Unique Bike Treks Up East Coast, Powered By Solar And Pedals

Built by a former automobile engineer, the ELF bike is a pedal-driven, solar electric-assisted bicycle that offers its riders some protection from the elements. One customer picked up his new bike in North Carolina — and is riding it home to Massachusetts.

After 11 Years Behind The Host Mic, Neal Conan Signs Off

NPR's Neal Conan reflects on his 11 years of hosting Talk of the Nation and thanks some of the influential contributors to the show along the way. After 36 years at NPR, Conan signs off.

The Nourishmat, which is inspired by <a href="http://www.squarefootgardening.org/?page_id=1607">Square Foot Gardening</a>, makes it easy to grow 15 to 20 pounds of food in a small space with a plastic mat that serves as a garden planting guide.

Why Micro-Gardening Could Go Big

Micro-gardens are small spaces, such as balconies, patios and rooftops, cultivated with planting containers like wooden boxes and trash cans. Now, creative reuse of old materials and some new tools for sale are making it easier for urban dwellers to stretch their green thumbs.

Ben Youcef leads the call to prayer for an interfaith service at The Guibord Center in Los Angeles.

In Hollywood, The Actor Who Gives The Call To Prayer

The adhan is not music, per se — music is not allowed in the mosque — but the five-times-daily call to prayer can be musical, and quite beautiful. For Ben Youcef, it's a matter of harmonizing his life as a devout Muslim, a muezzin and an actor who sometimes plays Islamic extremists.

Miami Wins Back-To-Back NBA Championships, James MVP

The Miami Heat beat the San Antonio Spurs 95-to-88 in Game 7 of the series Thursday night in Miami. LeBron James, who was chosen MVP, had 37 points and 12 rebounds.

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