Historic World War II ship found in the Pacific Ocean Researchers and scientists found a part of an 80-year-old damaged World War II warship more than 600 meters deep in the Pacific Ocean. Hosts
Lots of people love tennis. But do you know where it comes from? Recent years have seen an upswing in people playing tennis (or at least dressing like it). But it's not just a phase. The sport — at least some version of it — has been around since medieval times. Rachel Treisman
Three high school friends share their experiences serving in the military together As part of our StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative, we hear from three childhood friends from the small town of Webster, Florida, who all joined the military after graduating from high school. Scott Simon
Pope Leo's scandal-plagued hometown sees a bright future in buying his childhood home Pope Leo grew up in a small brick house in the Chicago suburb of Dolton which is now up for auction. The village's board of trustees voted to buy it, in the hopes of creating a historic attraction. Rachel Treisman
Mississippi reflects on Civil Rights leader Medgar Evers on his 100th birthday People in Mississippi remember and reflect on the contributions of the slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers on what would have been his 100th birthday.
America has a major birthday coming up — here's what to expect for the big 2-5-0 It's the nation's semiquincentennial! July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here's how the United States of America is planning to party. Chloe Veltman
A rare German Bible found in Texas is now digitized A 1983 routine cleaning at Boerne High School in Texas yielded a rare and precious find: a thick, ornate Bible wrapped in cloth and written in low German. Now it will soon be seen online. Jack Morgan
Asked to flag 'negative' National Park content, visitors gave their own 2 cents instead Signs installed earlier in National Parks earlier in June asked for feedback on signs "that are negative about past or living Americans." Comments viewed by NPR didn't provide the requested feedback. Chloe Veltman
Want to own Napoleon's hat? Some of his belongings are being auctioned Sotheby's in Paris is actioning off a collection of relics from Napoleon's private world, including rings, a travel throne and one of his iconic bicorn hats. Eleanor Beardsley
The ghost fleet of the Potomac Sometimes history lies hidden just around the corner. Just south of Washington, D.C., is a graveyard with more than 100 wooden ships that date to World War I -- the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay. Frank Langfitt