National News

• If You Want Groundbreaking Noir, Try Looking 'In A Lonely Place'
  The 1950 film starring Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame was adapted from a lesser-known 1947 novel by Dorothy B. Hughes, who belongs in the crime-writing pantheon. The novel's just been re-released.
• The Mynabirds' Song Of Hope And Humor In An Age Of Sadness
  The Mynabirds' Laura Burhenn documents events of the day with what she calls "emotional journalism," in a new song called "Golden Age."
• Flatt Lonesome On Mountain Stage
  Hear the spirited bluegrass band make its Mountain Stage debut at the Augusta Heritage Festival in Elkins, W.Va.
• American Science And The Nazis
  By standing strong against the Nazis, America became a beacon of hope to some of the world's greatest scientists — whose positive effects on American science we still feel today, says Adam Frank.
• Rodrigo Gallardo's Andean Folk And Nicola Cruz's Lush Electronics Meet On 'El Origen'
  Innovative album from Chilean musicians Nicola Cruz and Rodrigo Gallardo features electronic interpretations of folk music.
• 'Smart' Pill Bottles Aren't Enough To Help The Medicine Go Down
  Lots of people forget to take their medicine on time. Now firms are selling "smart" pill bottles that send patients reminders through the internet. But maybe the real problem isn't forgetfulness.
• Elon Musk, Tech Leaders Ask U.N. To Ban Automated Weapons
  Musk, along with over 100 tech leaders, penned an open letter asking the international body to consider banning so-called "killer robots."
• Hospitals Could Do More For Survivors Of Opioid Overdoses, Study Suggests
  Researchers say hospitals are missing an opportunity to help people with opioid addiction get into treatment by not doing enough when they show up in emergency rooms after an overdose.
• Prominent Conservationist Killed In Tanzania
  The conservationist community is mourning and police are investigating the killing of Wayne Lotter, a South African animal activist.
• Updates On The NPR-Member Station Collaborative Journalism Network
  SVP of News Michael Oreskes shared updates on the collaborative journalism team and other newsroom posts.