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"Sadly, our work will be ongoing for many, many weeks," the Metropolitan Police commander said of efforts to inspect the burned-out tower. "I also have to consider the sad reality that this may rise."

The Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. Smith has been named the newest poet laureate by the Library of Congress. She talks about the challenges of the job ahead.

University of North Carolina law school professor Joseph Kennedy and former Maryland state attorney Glenn Ivey discuss developments in the Philando Castile verdict and Bill Cosby's mistrial.

The judge in the high profile sexual assault case of comedian Bill Cosby has declared a mistrial. What happens next?

For many fathers, the birth of a child is a hugely emotional moment. But not that long ago, few fathers were allowed to participate in the process.

Data clearly show how many fatherless children there are and how their lives are affected, but one best-selling author says he rarely sees interventions happening in schools.

Donkeys, unfairly, get a bum rap. And global demand for their hides is growing. But a foremost donkey defender, who adopts abused and unwanted donkeys, says the smart, playful animals make great pets.

More than 60 people died as the blaze swept through central Portugal. The prime minister called the fire, which was one of several Saturday, "the biggest tragedy of human life we have known in years."

About three years ago, the Islamic State was proclaimed at the Grand Mosque in Mosul's Old City. Now, Iraqi troops have opened what they hope will be a final assault to reclaim the populous area.

Here's a quick roundup of some of the mini-moments you may have missed on this week's Morning Edition.