The Mueller Report Finally Lands; Notre Dame Fire; A WWII Spy Gets Her Due

Plus, the ins and outs of buying a home.

The Week's Best Stories And Podcasts  Alyson Hurt and Thomas Wilburn/NPR Special Counsel Robert Mueller's long-awaited report finally landed on Thursday (read it all here). NPR's reporters fact-checked and annotated the 448-page document — or the visible parts of it, anyway. Notre Dame was, and will continue to be, a wonder in many ways — a work of art, a place of worship, a wellspring of classical music and the locus of 850 years of French history. Last week's devastating fire prompted many NPR fans to share its importance in their lives.  The Islamic State's caliphate has been swept away, leaving behind thousands of women and children who are crowding refugee camps in the region. Despite the collapse, many remain true believers in ISIS and few programs have been organized to deradicalize them. Doctors at Yale have found a new method for addressing extreme anxiety in children: treating their parents. Getting moms and dads to change hoe they respond to their kids's worries proved remarkably effective.  What does it mean to be brain dead? Scientists announced they've been able to restore some cellular function in the brains of pigs that had been slaughtered hours earlier.  You've probably never heard of Virginia Hall, the one-legged American woman who was among the first British spies sent into Nazi-occupied France in 1941.  Far From Home And Close To The Heart. Nothing tells us more about the rules we follow than the stories of people who break them. The Rough Translation podcast returns with a third season about people challenging what's "normal."  Subscribe to Rough Translation Podcasts You May Have Missed Film Frame/Marvel Studios The Pop Culture Happy Hour crew is here to guide you through the films coming to theaters this summer, including John Wick: Chapter 3 and Avengers: Endgame. Buying a home can be one of the most monumental, daunting endeavors many families undertake. Life Kit tries to take a little of the terror out of the experience, by breaking down the process and offering advice on finding the right mortgage — or whether you should even be looking at all. How I Built This often talks with the leaders of growing brands about how they launched their companies. Host Guy Raz chats with Men's Wearhouse's George Zimmer to get the details of the retailer's story. Video Of The Week YouTube The entries for this year's Tiny Desk Contest are finally in, and from the looks of the excellent artists who've applied, NPR's judges certainly have their work cut out for them. Hopefully you'll find some new favorites of your own by clicking here.  What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: bestofnpr@npr.org Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can sign up here. Looking for more great content? Check out all of our newsletter offerings — including Daily News, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to our Best of NPR emails. |  Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy | NPR 1111 N. CAPITOL ST. NE WASHINGTON DC 20002