NPR News: Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter of 9/11, agrees to plead guilty

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter of 9/11, agrees to plead guilty
Mohammed and two accomplices, Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi, are expected to enter the pleas at the military commission at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as soon as next week.

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NPR News: Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter of 9/11, agrees to plead guilty

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter of 9/11, agrees to plead guilty
Mohammed and two accomplices, Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi, are expected to enter the pleas at the military commission at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as soon as next week.

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NPR News: Thousands of Venezuelans Protest Presidential Election Results

Thousands of Venezuelans Protest Presidential Election Results
Venezuelans continue to protest Sunday's disputed election in which President Nicolas Maduro claimed victory. The opposition says it has evidence that their candidate won. And in China, an informal social media poll favors one candidate for the US presidency.

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NPR News: Defense Department reaches plea agreement with 3 of the men charged in 9/11 attacks

Defense Department reaches plea agreement with 3 of the men charged in 9/11 attacks
The U.S. Defense Department has reached a plea agreement with three of the five men charged in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, including alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammad.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Hamas says its top leader was killed in Iran. Presidential campaigns swing through the South. Arizona choses Kari Lake as the GOP nominee for Senate race that could determine chamber's control.

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NPR News: 'Not a badge of honor': how book bans affect Indigenous literature

'Not a badge of honor': how book bans affect Indigenous literature
For some authors, finding their book on a "banned" list can feel almost like an accolade, putting them right there with classics like The Bluest Eye and To Kill a Mockingbird. But the reality is, most banned books never get the kind of recognition or readership that the most famous ones do.

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NPR News: Hamas says its top leader was killed in Iran

Hamas says its top leader was killed in Iran
Hamas accused Israel of killing its top political leader Ismail Haniyeh.

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NPR News: Ethiopia's Drought Forces New Cultivation Methods

Ethiopia's Drought Forces New Cultivation Methods
People find new ways to grow food after severe drought in some regions of Ethiopia.

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NPR News: NY judge issues 10-year ban to former NRA head Wayne LaPierre

NY judge issues 10-year ban to former NRA head Wayne LaPierre
LaPierre had previously been found liable for mishandling millions of dollars on lavish trips and personal expenses.

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NPR News: 2 children killed and others injured in stabbing rampage at a dance class in England

2 children killed and others injured in stabbing rampage at a dance class in England
A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder in connection with the deadly stabbings in the English town of Southport.

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NPR News: Rocket Strike Brings Mourning and Questions of Identity to Druze Community

Rocket Strike Brings Mourning and Questions of Identity to Druze Community
The Druze community of the Golan Heights mourns after a weekend rocket strike on a soccer field kills 12 children. The attack raises questions about the Druze identity— an Arab minority group that can claim Israeli citizenship.

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NPR News: Venezuelans foresaw a new chapter. Then Maduro claimed victory

Venezuelans foresaw a new chapter. Then Maduro claimed victory
For a brief moment, people in the Venezuelan diaspora felt a surge of hope as reports indicated the opposition party was polling way ahead of Nicolas Maduro's party. Then, Venezuela's electoral authority declared Maduro the winner. Members of the opposition have cried foul. And the US and other international observers have questioned the integrity of the election. So where does Sunday's election leave Venezuelans, who are living in the midst of a humanitarian emergency? And where does it leave the nearly 8 million people who have left Venezuela during President Maduro's time in office? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: Missouri man remains in prison after the state's high court puts his release on hold

Missouri man remains in prison after the state's high court puts his release on hold
A Missouri man who has served more than three decades in prison remains incarcerated even though a judge ruled that he’s not guilty of murder and should be released.

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NPR News: 'The Boiling Moat' argues U.S. should prepare to help Taiwan defend against China

'The Boiling Moat' argues U.S. should prepare to help Taiwan defend against China
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Matt Pottinger, editor of "The Boiling Moat," about the U.S. protecting Taiwan from an ever-encroaching China. Pottinger is a former deputy national security adviser.

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NPR News: Venezuelans anxiously await results of an election that could end one-party rule

Venezuelans anxiously await results of an election that could end one-party rule
The results are not yet in. But if challenger Edmundo González beats president Nicolás Maduro, it could have ripple effects throughout the Americas.

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NPR News: Kevin Durant powered the U.S. men’s basketball team in Olympic opener against Serbia

Kevin Durant powered the U.S. men’s basketball team in Olympic opener against Serbia
For the U.S. to win its fifth straight Olympic gold medal, the men’s team has to advance out of its four-team group, and then win three consecutive games in the knockout round.

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NPR News: Apple reaches tentative contract agreement with unionized store employees in Maryland

Apple reaches tentative contract agreement with unionized store employees in Maryland
The Apple store in the Baltimore suburb of Towson was the first in the U.S. to unionize. The contract agreement must be approved by roughly 85 employees there. A vote is scheduled for Aug. 6.

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NPR News: Apple reaches tentative contract agreement with unionized store employees in Maryland

Apple reaches tentative contract agreement with unionized store employees in Maryland
The Apple store in the Baltimore suburb of Towson was the first in the U.S. to unionize. The contract agreement must be approved by roughly 85 employees there. A vote is scheduled for Aug. 6.

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NPR News: Harris calls herself an underdog with momentum during a fundraiser speech

Harris calls herself an underdog with momentum during a fundraiser speech
In her speech, Vice President Harris spoke boldly about the stakes of the presidential election, and brushed off Donald Trump's latest attacks against her.

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NPR News: A rocket hit Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, after Israel struck a Gaza school

A rocket hit Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, after Israel struck a Gaza school
A rocket has hit a sports complex filled with children playing soccer in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights region Saturday afternoon, on the same day that an Israeli strike in Gaza devastated a school building and killed dozens.

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NPR News: California's largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US West

California's largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US West
California's largest active fire exploded in size on Friday evening, growing rapidly amid bone-dry fuel and threatening thousands of homes as firefighters scrambled to meet the danger.

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NPR News: Justice Dept. claims TikTok collected views on issues like abortion and gun control

Justice Dept. claims TikTok collected views on issues like abortion and gun control
The US Justice Department late Friday accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion.

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NPR News: Exploring how a President Harris might handle criminal justice issues

Exploring how a President Harris might handle criminal justice issues
Republicans are attacking Kamala Harris for being soft on crime. But her record as a district attorney and California attorney general isn't so simple.

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NPR News: Election in Venezuela: A Presidential Challenger Who Isn't Even on the Ballot

Election in Venezuela: A Presidential Challenger Who Isn't Even on the Ballot
In Venezuela's presidential elections, incumbent Nicholas Maduro fights a movement against him lead by Maria Corina Machado, who's been barred from the race. In Russia, Russian American journalist, Alsu Kurmasheva, is sentenced to prison in a case similar to that of jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.

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NPR News: U.S. authorities arrest top Sinaloa cartel leader and son of 'El Chapo'

U.S. authorities arrest top Sinaloa cartel leader and son of 'El Chapo'
Ismael Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another cartel leader, were arrested by U.S. authorities in Texas, the U.S. Justice Department said.

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NPR News: Video game performers call strike against gaming companies

Video game performers call strike against gaming companies
Members of the union SAG-AFTRA are pushing for additional A.I. protections for their members.

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NPR News: An Olympic First: Paris to hold the Opening Ceremony in the River Seine

An Olympic First: Paris to hold the Opening Ceremony in the River Seine
Olympic Opening Ceremonies are typically held in stadiums. For the 2024 Games, Paris is taking the event to the heart of the city, in and along the River Seine. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley has this preview.

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NPR News: Trump gunman’s hometown of Bethel Park reels after assassination attempt

Trump gunman’s hometown of Bethel Park reels after assassination attempt
The working-class town of about 30,000 just outside of Pittsburgh was rattled after learning the gunman came from their community, but most are hoping to put the violent episode behind them.

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NPR News: Winds and lightning strikes stoke Oregon fire, now the largest in the U.S.

Winds and lightning strikes stoke Oregon fire, now the largest in the U.S.
Smoke from the Durkee Fire in Oregon was choking the air in Boise, Idaho, and beyond. An air quality warning was in effect for the entire region on Wednesday.

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NPR News: As she is poised to be the Democratic nominee, here are 5 facts about Kamala Harris

As she is poised to be the Democratic nominee, here are 5 facts about Kamala Harris
In a career marked by firsts, Harris is no stranger to charting a new path. If she becomes the Democratic nominee, and beats Trump in November, she would be the first woman president of the U.S.

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NPR News: Beats for Buddhism: A South Korean DJ spins followers to the faith

Beats for Buddhism: A South Korean DJ spins followers to the faith
Like many other countries, South Koreans are turning away from organized religions. But DJ Yoon Seong-ho is using his beats to attract new followers to his Buddhist faith.

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NPR News: Civilians in Sudan face violence from both warring sides, humanitarian group says

Civilians in Sudan face violence from both warring sides, humanitarian group says
A new report on Sudan from Doctors Without Borders reveals that civilians have little protection from indiscriminate attacks and sexual violence with very little aid able to enter the country.

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NPR News: A Missouri prison again has ignored an order to free a wrongfully convicted inmate

A Missouri prison again has ignored an order to free a wrongfully convicted inmate
Christopher Dunn's situation is similar to that of Sandra Hemme, who spent 43 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of a woman in 1980 before her conviction was overturned.

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NPR News: 'Haley Voters for Harris' pledge to fight on after Nikki Haley says cease and desist

'Haley Voters for Harris' pledge to fight on after Nikki Haley says cease and desist
In a letter from her attorneys, former S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley called on the newly renamed "Haley Voters for Harris" to stop using her name as she "has been clear in her support for Harris' opponent."

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NPR News: A hydrothermal explosion sends Yellowstone visitors running

A hydrothermal explosion sends Yellowstone visitors running
A video posted on Facebook showed park visitors running from a massive black cloud as it rose. Hydrothermal explosions happen when water suddenly turns into steam underground.

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NPR News: The head of the UNHCR says it's time to think about the future of Ukrainian refugees

The head of the UNHCR says it's time to think about the future of Ukrainian refugees
The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees has pledged $100 million of support for people in Ukraine as they prepare for winter.

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NPR News: Russian-American journalist sentenced to 6.5 years in rapid, secret trial

Russian-American journalist sentenced to 6.5 years in rapid, secret trial
Alsu Kurmasheva, a journalist for the U.S. government-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, was convicted of "spreading false information" about the Russian army.

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NPR News: Missouri judge overturns murder conviction of man imprisoned for over 30 years

Missouri judge overturns murder conviction of man imprisoned for over 30 years
The ruling means Christopher Dunn is likely to be freed from prison, but no date has been set.

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NPR News: Bodycam video reveals chaotic scene of deputy fatally shooting Sonya Massey, who called 911 for help

Bodycam video reveals chaotic scene of deputy fatally shooting Sonya Massey, who called 911 for help
Sonya Massey ducked and apologized to an Illinois sheriff’s deputy seconds before he shot the Black woman three times in her home. An Illinois grand jury indicted former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson, 30, who is white, last week.

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NPR News: A Story About Witches in Ukraine

A Story About Witches in Ukraine
A play about witches is selling out in Ukraine's capital Kyiv. And even though the plot takes place centuries ago, the play's takeaways and parallels to today resonate with Ukrainians. We hear from actors and audience members.

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NPR News: As new tech threatens jobs, Silicon Valley promotes no-strings cash aid

As new tech threatens jobs, Silicon Valley promotes no-strings cash aid
Many tech entrepreneurs have long suggested that guaranteed income could cushion job losses from AI and automation. The latest and largest study of the idea was spearheaded by the man behind ChatGPT.

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NPR News: Mayorkas names panel to conduct review of Trump assassination attempt

Mayorkas names panel to conduct review of Trump assassination attempt
The announcement comes in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump last Saturday.

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NPR News: Want to know what Biden said when he dropped out? The full letter is here.

Want to know what Biden said when he dropped out? The full letter is here.
Read the full text of President Biden's letter withdrawing from the race to be the Democratic nominee and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris to represent the party instead.

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NPR News: Women in Ukraine are taking over traditionally male-dominated work as the war goes on

Women in Ukraine are taking over traditionally male-dominated work as the war goes on
A program in Ukraine trains women to drive buses and large trucks — jobs typically dominated by men. But the ongoing conflict with Russia is reshaping Ukraine's economy, its job market and who is available to work.

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NPR News: Chinese companies offer to 'resurrect' deceased loved ones with AI avatars

Chinese companies offer to 'resurrect' deceased loved ones with AI avatars
Startups are catering to mourners who want a way to communicate with their lost loved ones — or at least digital likeness of them.

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NPR News: Bangladesh imposes strict curfew with a 'shoot-on-sight-order' following deadly protests

Bangladesh imposes strict curfew with a 'shoot-on-sight-order' following deadly protests


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NPR News: Trump's close call: A detailed time line

Trump's close call: A detailed time line
A day-by-day and hour-by-hour look at the events surrounding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., on July 13.

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NPR News: How Ukrainian scouting culture thrives in the woods of western New York state

How Ukrainian scouting culture thrives in the woods of western New York state
Every July, campers, counselors and administrators gather on 84 acres of hilly woods in the woods of western New York state that has been home to a Ukrainian summer camp called “Novyi Sokil” since 1950.

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NPR News: Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas has died at age 74

Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas has died at age 74
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday. She announced she had pancreatic cancer in June.

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NPR News: A solemn Trump recounts details of assassination attempt: 'I'm not supposed to be here'

A solemn Trump recounts details of assassination attempt: 'I'm not supposed to be here'
During his presidential nomination acceptance speech, Donald Trump recounts his feelings and reaction to the shooting at a rally that injured him and killed a supporter.

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NPR News: RNC speakers want to separate the president from the person to show softer side of Trump

RNC speakers want to separate the president from the person to show softer side of Trump
Before former President Donald Trump's marquee address tonight, the schedule of speakers has sought to show a softer, friendlier side of Trump than his persona as president and on the campaign trail.

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NPR News: Lou Dobbs, the controversial Fox News host, has died

Lou Dobbs, the controversial Fox News host, has died
The longtime Fox contributor was 78 years old.

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NPR News: The Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors unjustly punished over 1944 WWII port explosion

The Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors unjustly punished over 1944 WWII port explosion
The blast that happened at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in California killed 320 people and injured 400 more.

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NPR News: The Creeping Coup

The Creeping Coup
Sudan has been at the center of a deadly and brutal war for over a year. It's the site of the world's largest hunger crisis, and the world's largest displacement crisis. On the surface, it's a story about two warring generals vying for power – the latest in a long cycle of power struggles that have plagued Sudan for decades. But it's also a story about the U.S. war on terror, Russia's war in Ukraine, and China's global rise. Today on the show, we turn back the clock more than a century to untangle the complex web that put Sudan on the path to war.

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NPR News: Swath of storms flood the Ozarks and ravage an upstate New York community

Swath of storms flood the Ozarks and ravage an upstate New York community
The relentless series of storms caused deaths or damage from the Plains to Canada to New England. Hundreds of thousands of people lost power and air conditioning during days of sweltering heat.

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NPR News: What will Trump tell the RNC after an attempt on his life?

What will Trump tell the RNC after an attempt on his life?
Donald Trump's message for America has long been one of grievance and retribution. What will he say at the Republican National Convention this week, after an attempt on his life? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: Repair crews face threats in Houston by those still without power a week after Beryl

Repair crews face threats in Houston by those still without power a week after Beryl
Threats and confrontations have prompted police escorts, charges in at least two cases, and pleas from authorities and local officials to leave workers alone so they restore power.

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NPR News: Biden is eyeing big changes for the Supreme Court. But he needs Congress to make them

Biden is eyeing big changes for the Supreme Court. But he needs Congress to make them
The president is preparing to back term limits and an enforceable ethics code for U.S. Supreme Court justices. But these changes would require Congressional backing, and that won't be easy to get.

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NPR News: The political evolution of J.D. Vance

The political evolution of J.D. Vance
When President Biden heard that Donald Trump had picked J.D. Vance to be his running mate, he called the Ohio senator "a clone" of Trump. But when Vance first gained national attention, he was one of Trump's loudest critics. Vance first drew the national spotlight in 2016 with the publication of his memoir "Hillbilly Elegy." The book served as a biography of his upbringing in America's Rust Belt and social commentary on the white working class at a time when many were trying to understand those voting for Donald Trump. On the press tour for that book Vance had a lot of negative things to say about Donald Trump. He said Trump was unfit for the nation's highest office, and in unearthed private messages, he compared Trump to Adolf Hitler. J.D Vance went from New York Times bestselling author, to state senator, to Vice Presidential candidate. That political journey has brought him closer and closer to a presidential candidate he once professed to despise. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: Attempted assassination of Donald Trump puts Secret Service into harsh spotlight

Attempted assassination of Donald Trump puts Secret Service into harsh spotlight
The Secret Service is facing sharp questions and criticism in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

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NPR News: A radiologist in Gaza says he endured beatings while detained in Israel

A radiologist in Gaza says he endured beatings while detained in Israel
A radiologist in Gaza tells NPR he endured beatings and mistreatment during seven months in Israeli detention. Israel has incarcerated thousands of Gazans since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.

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NPR News: Will the Seine be clean enough to swim in by the Olympics? Not even the experts know

Will the Seine be clean enough to swim in by the Olympics? Not even the experts know
Triathlon and marathon swimming are to take place in the Seine, where it has been illegal to swim for more than a century. The water has tested unsafe in recent weeks, and cleaner on other days.

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NPR News: California bans school rules requiring parents notification of child's pronoun change

California bans school rules requiring parents notification of child's pronoun change
The law, which is the first in the nation, bans school rules requiring school staff to disclose a student's gender identity or sexual orientation to any other person without the child's permission.

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NPR News: Biden calls for unity following Trump assassination attempt

Biden calls for unity following Trump assassination attempt
Biden called to "lower the temperature" in politics in remarks Sunday after the former president was shot at during a political rally.

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NPR News: A would-be assassin targets Trump. What it could mean for America.

A would-be assassin targets Trump. What it could mean for America.
Shortly after 6pm on Saturday, a would-be assassin took aim at former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump and two others were injured and one person was killed before the Secret Service shot and killed the alleged gunman, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. Crooks was a registered Republican but gave $15 to a progressive Political Action Committee in 2021. Law enforcement has yet to identify a motive or an ideology. For the first time in decades, a presidential candidate has been the target of an assassination plot. How might Saturday's events affect an already divided America? Author and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses what history can teach us about this moment. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: The man killed in the assassination attempt on Trump died shielding his family

The man killed in the assassination attempt on Trump died shielding his family
Who was Corey Comperatore, the man killed in the assassination attempt at this weekend's Trump rally in Pennsylvania?

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NPR News: 8 things to know about the drug known as 'gas station heroin'

8 things to know about the drug known as 'gas station heroin'
For decades, tianeptine was used to treat depression, even though no one knew how it worked. But it turns out it's a type of opioid, and the U.S. is facing a spike in abuse of "gas station heroin."

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NPR News: Treason and espionage cases are rising in Russia since the war in Ukraine began

Treason and espionage cases are rising in Russia since the war in Ukraine began
Treason cases have been rare in Russia in the last 30 years, with a handful annually. But since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, they have skyrocketed, along with espionage prosecutions.

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NPR News: Biden faces criticism over his gas car ban. But he doesn’t have one.

Biden faces criticism over his gas car ban. But he doesn’t have one.
Swing state voters are seeing ads warning them about a federal ban on their gas-powered vehicles. But there is no such ban, even as candidates campaign on it.

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NPR News: The Secret Service is investigating how man the who shot Trump got as close as he did

The Secret Service is investigating how man the who shot Trump got as close as he did
The gunman, who was killed by Secret Service personnel, fired multiple times from an elevated position outside of the rally venue, about 150 yards from where Trump was speaking.

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NPR News: These governors aren't running for president, but some voters say they wish they were

These governors aren't running for president, but some voters say they wish they were
Trump won Georgia and Michigan in 2016. Biden did the same in 2020. In 2024, some disillusioned voters say they wish Govs. Whitmer of Michigan and Kemp of Georgia were on the ballot instead.

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NPR News: Judge dismisses actor Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial

Judge dismisses actor Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial
A judge in New Mexico has dismissed the involuntary manslaughter trial of actor Alec Baldwin. He'd been charged for the 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust.

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NPR News: Introducing Tested from NPR and CBC

Introducing Tested from NPR and CBC
Who gets to compete? Since the beginning of women's sports, there has been a struggle over who qualifies for the women's category. Tested follows the unfolding story of elite female runners who have been told they can no longer race as women, because of their biology. As the Olympics approach, they face hard choices: take drugs to lower their natural testosterone levels, give up their sport entirely, or fight. To understand how we got here, we trace the surprising, 100-year history of sex testing. Tested is a new 6-part series from NPR's Embedded and CBC. Hosted by journalist Rose Eveleth, it launches July 15, ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games. Embedded+ supporters enjoy early and ad-free access.

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NPR News: Family files lawsuit in case of teen who died after eating spicy chip

Family files lawsuit in case of teen who died after eating spicy chip
A lawsuit was filed against Hershey, Walgreens and several others in the case of a teen who died after he participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge that was widely promoted on social media.

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NPR News: Chinese companies offer to 'resurrect' dead loved ones. It raises questions

Chinese companies offer to 'resurrect' dead loved ones. It raises questions
Generative artificial intelligence is becoming more mainstream in China, with companies using it for an unconventional service - to "resurrect" the dead. Many questions are being raised.

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NPR News: The Roots of Poverty in America

The Roots of Poverty in America
The United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, yet over 10 percent of people – nearly 40 million – live in poverty. It's something we see, say, if we live near a tent encampment. And it's also something we feel. More than a third of people in the U.S. say they're worried about being able to pay their rent or mortgage. Medical bills and layoffs can change a family's economic status almost overnight. These issues are on the minds of Democrats and Republicans, city-dwellers and rural households. And in an election year, they're likely to be a major factor when people cast their votes for President. In this episode, we talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning author and sociologist Matthew Desmond, whose book Poverty, By America, helps explain why poverty persists in the United States, how it's holding all of us back, and what it means to be a poverty abolitionist.

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NPR News: BMW recalling more than 390,000 vehicles due to airbag inflator issue

BMW recalling more than 390,000 vehicles due to airbag inflator issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the recall includes certain 3 Series Sedans and 3 Series Sportswagons. BMW dealers will inspect and replace air bag modules as needed for free.

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NPR News: British police find suspect after killing of BBC commentator's wife and 2 daughters

British police find suspect after killing of BBC commentator's wife and 2 daughters
The BBC confirmed that the women killed were members of the family of its commentator John Hunt. The suspect, Kyle Clifford, was detained in north London after the brutal crossbow attack.

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NPR News: U.S. Soccer fires men's national team coach Gregg Berhalter

U.S. Soccer fires men's national team coach Gregg Berhalter
Berhalter's removal follows a disappointing finish for the USMNT at this summer's Copa America tournament. Now, a race is on to hire a new coach with less than two years until the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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NPR News: A third hiker has died in the Grand Canyon in less than a month

A third hiker has died in the Grand Canyon in less than a month
In all three cases, no cause of death has yet been released yet. The National Park Service is advising visitors to avoid hiking in the inner canyon during during daytime summer high temperatures.

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NPR News: How these Ukrainian artists are using their talents to support the war effort

How these Ukrainian artists are using their talents to support the war effort
From graffiti artists painting camo on cars to dancers raising money for the army, this is a look at how young Ukrainians use their creative talents to support the country against Russia's invasion.

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NPR News: A Moscow court orders the arrest of Alexei Navalny's widow, who lives abroad

A Moscow court orders the arrest of Alexei Navalny's widow, who lives abroad
A Moscow court ordered the arrest of the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny during a hearing that was conducted in absentia as part of a sweeping Kremlin crackdown on the opposition.

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NPR News: Tessie Prevost, pioneer of Deep South school desegregation, dies at 69

Tessie Prevost, pioneer of Deep South school desegregation, dies at 69
Tessie Prevost was one of the young Black girls who integrated New Orleans public schools in the 1960s after federal courts forced the system to abide by the Brown vs. the Board of Education ruling.

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NPR News: New parents in Baltimore could get a $1,000 'baby bonus' to reduce childhood poverty

New parents in Baltimore could get a $1,000 'baby bonus' to reduce childhood poverty
Organizers secured the necessary 10,000 signatures to bring the question to voters as a ballot initiative in November. The proposal is loosely modeled on a program implemented in Flint, Mich.

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NPR News: 3 Columbia deans ousted for texts that 'touched on ... antisemitic tropes'

3 Columbia deans ousted for texts that 'touched on ... antisemitic tropes'
The three were texting each other during a panel discussion on Jewish life on campus last May, mocking and disparaging students’ complaints of antisemitism.

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NPR News: Beryl moves toward Arkansas after killing 3, knocking power out for millions in Texas

Beryl moves toward Arkansas after killing 3, knocking power out for millions in Texas
At least three deaths were reported after Beryl's landfall. In Houston, the storm flooded roads and took down traffic lights. Cleanup could take weeks, officials said.

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NPR News: What’s behind the elections results in France and the U.K.

What’s behind the elections results in France and the U.K.
Last week, Britain’s center-left Labour Party celebrated a big win over the long-ruling Conservative Party. Then, Sunday in France, voters rejected a surging far-right populist party.

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NPR News: The war in Ukraine — now in its third summer — tops NATO's agenda

The war in Ukraine — now in its third summer — tops NATO's agenda
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to NATO Ambassador Julianne Smith about the alliance's annual summit, and how the U.S. plans to reassure allies that Ukraine funding will continue.

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NPR News: The Effects of Russia's Advance in Northeastern Ukraine

The Effects of Russia's Advance in Northeastern Ukraine
In May, Russia was able to make significant advances in northeastern Ukraine as military aid from the U.S. and elsewhere was stalled. And while the aid eventually did reach the front lines, tempering Russian gains, the damage is still deeply felt in one small Ukrainian community. Our correspondent takes is to the town near the front line.

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NPR News: Boeing agrees to plead guilty and pay a nearly quarter-billion dollar fine

Boeing agrees to plead guilty and pay a nearly quarter-billion dollar fine
The U.S. Justice Department says Boeing has accepted a deal to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from the crashes of two 737 Max jets in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people.

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NPR News: With a possible second Trump term looming, some DACA recipients are taking risks

With a possible second Trump term looming, some DACA recipients are taking risks
DACA recipients are legally allowed to live and work in the U.S. However, the possibility of a second Trump presidency brings a lot of uncertainty for the over half a million DACA permit holders.

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NPR News: France's far-right party is expected to win, falling short of an absolute majority

France's far-right party is expected to win, falling short of an absolute majority
France votes in the second and final round of parliamentary elections on Sunday and pollsters predict the far right will fall short of an absolute majority.

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NPR News: Everest's highest camp is littered with frozen garbage. The cleanup will take years

Everest's highest camp is littered with frozen garbage. The cleanup will take years
A Nepal government-funded team of soldiers and Sherpas removed 11 tons of garbage, four dead bodies and a skeleton during this year's climbing season. It's estimated that 40 to 50 tons remain.

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NPR News: Judge pauses deadlines in Trump classified documents case over immunity questions

Judge pauses deadlines in Trump classified documents case over immunity questions
Trump has argued that him taking classified documents to his Mar-a-Lago home constituted an official act — and that the Supreme Court's ruling means the charges against him should be dropped.

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NPR News: Extreme heat grips West and East coasts, breaking daily highs

Extreme heat grips West and East coasts, breaking daily highs
The heat wave in the U.S. is far from over. This weekend, parts of the Pacific Northwest and Northeast are bearing the brunt of the heat with record-breaking temperatures.

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NPR News: Reformist Pezeshkian wins in Iran's presidential runoff

Reformist Pezeshkian wins in Iran's presidential runoff
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian beat hard-liner Saeed Jalili in the runoff election to replace the late president who was killed in a helicopter crash in May.

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NPR News: Firefighters make progress against California fire, but heat risks grow in the West

Firefighters make progress against California fire, but heat risks grow in the West
Containment of the wildfire that had triggered extensive evacuations rose Friday to 46%, and most evacuation orders were lifted. But forecasters say heat and fire risk are expanding on the West Coast.

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NPR News: Back-to-back shark attacks leave 4 people injured in Texas and Florida

Back-to-back shark attacks leave 4 people injured in Texas and Florida
An abnormally high number of people were bitten by sharks in coastal waters over the span of a day that began on July 4. Upticks in shark attacks alone are not cause for concern, an expert says.

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NPR News: Should a Palestinian state be recognized in response to the war in Gaza?

Should a Palestinian state be recognized in response to the war in Gaza?
Some European countries have moved to recognize Palestinian statehood in response to the war in Gaza, stirring a debate haunted by Europe’s own history of bloodshed.

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NPR News: Iran holds runoff presidential vote pitting hard-liner against reformist

Iran holds runoff presidential vote pitting hard-liner against reformist
An initial round of voting June 28 saw no candidate get over 50% of the vote, forcing the runoff. The candidates are running to replace the late president, who was killed in a helicopter crash.

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NPR News: One shop class at a time, a St. Louis group is getting young girls interested in STEM

One shop class at a time, a St. Louis group is getting young girls interested in STEM
Experts say a lack of exposure and access at an early age keep women — especially women of color — out of STEM careers. A youth organization in St. Louis is working to change that.

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NPR News: 2 Union soldiers awarded Medal of Honor for Confederate train hijacking

2 Union soldiers awarded Medal of Honor for Confederate train hijacking
President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to two Union soldiers who stole a locomotive in Confederate territory and drove it north while destroying railroad tracks and telegraph lines.

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NPR News: Bob Menendez declines to testify in his bribery trial as defense rests

Bob Menendez declines to testify in his bribery trial as defense rests
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez said he chose not to testify at his trial because he believes prosecutors failed to prove the bribery case against him. Closing arguments may begin as early as Monday.

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NPR News: Thousands evacuate as Northern California wildfire spreads. More hot weather is expected

Thousands evacuate as Northern California wildfire spreads. More hot weather is expected
Firefighters are battling a growing wildfire in Northern California that has forced at least 13,000 people to evacuate. The fire's cause is being investigated.

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NPR News: Stories of new U.S. citizens: Nickolas Grosser came to the U.S. from Brazil

Stories of new U.S. citizens: Nickolas Grosser came to the U.S. from Brazil
A new American citizen from Brazil shares his story as part of a series on America's newest citizens.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
How the Supreme Court's immunity ruling may re-shape the presidency. A proposed federal rule could offer protection from extreme heat to millions of workers. Ransomware is becoming a global crisis.

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NPR News: Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of 'Chinatown,' dies at 89

Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of 'Chinatown,' dies at 89
Robert Towne's script for the 1974 film Chinatown became a model of the art form and helped define the jaded allure of his native LA. His other credits include Shampoo and 1990's Days of Thunder.

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NPR News: Supreme Court puts social media laws in Florida and Texas on hold

Supreme Court puts social media laws in Florida and Texas on hold
The U.S. Supreme Court returned challenges to laws in Florida and Texas that restrict the power of social media companies to moderate content, back to the lower courts. Writing for a unanimous court, Justice Elena Kagan wrote that neither the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals nor the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals properly analyzed the First Amendment Challenges to the laws in both states.

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NPR News: Supreme Court granted Trump immunity on election subversion charges

Supreme Court granted Trump immunity on election subversion charges
The Supreme Court granted substantial immunity from prosecution to former President Trump on election subversion charges — likely delaying his trial until after the election if it happens at all.

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