NPR News: Family confirms death of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Family confirms death of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin
The family announced Goldberg-Polin's death, ending a relentless campaign by his parents to rescue him that included meetings with world leaders and an address to the Democratic convention last month.

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NPR News: Political opponents Harris and Vance show Americans modern, interfaith marriages

Political opponents Harris and Vance show Americans modern, interfaith marriages
Americans are three times more likely to be in interfaith relationships today than in the 1960s. So it's no surprise you'll find two — in opposing parties — at the top of the presidential ticket.

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NPR News: In 'Miss Merkel,' Germany's former chancellor is a crime-solving amateur detective

In 'Miss Merkel,' Germany's former chancellor is a crime-solving amateur detective
The German crime fiction series, based on novels of the same name, depicts former Chancellor Angela Merkel as an Agatha Christie-style small-town detective who solves crimes out of sheer boredom.

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NPR News: Ukrainian president Zelenskyy fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash

Ukrainian president Zelenskyy fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash
The dismissal comes four days after an F-16 warplane that Ukraine received from its Western partners crashed during a Russian bombardment, killing the pilot.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Kamala Harris talked to CNN for her first major interview as the Democratic presidential nominee. Don Trump held a town hall in Wisconsin. The U.S. has the worst listeria outbreak since 2011.

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NPR News: Ukraine says one of its Western-donated F-16 warplanes has crashed

Ukraine says one of its Western-donated F-16 warplanes has crashed
The crash was the first reported loss of an F-16 in Ukraine, where they arrived at the end of last month. At least six of the warplanes are believed to have been delivered.

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NPR News: Wrongfully imprisoned for decades, Ben Spencer is exonerated

Wrongfully imprisoned for decades, Ben Spencer is exonerated
In 1988, Ben Spencer was sentenced to life in prison for a brutal robbery and murder he has always insisted he did not commit. Spencer spent the next 34 years in prison, dashing off letters almost every day to his wife, his friends, lawyers, to anyone who would listen, claiming his innocence. In 2021, he was officially released from prison. But on Thursday, he was officially exonerated. We hear about his life after decades behind bars — and his faith that one day, the truth would prevail. 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: French authorities indict Telegram founder Pavel Durov on multiple charges

French authorities indict Telegram founder Pavel Durov on multiple charges
Charges against the CEO of Telegram mark one of the few instances where the head of a major internet platform has been charged over alleged criminal failure to moderate what users do on its site.

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NPR News: Jeff Goldblum was bullied growing up. It made him crave something 'finer'

Jeff Goldblum was bullied growing up. It made him crave something 'finer'
Jeff Goldblum has a special brand of charisma — the kind that seeps its way into all of his roles. Whether it's in The Fly or Independence Day or Jurassic Park — or his newest show KAOS — every character feels like a version of Jeff Goldblum himself. He also brings that Goldblumian charisma to Wild Card, breaking into song as he reflects with Rachel about his life. To listen sponsor-free, access bonus episodes and support the show, sign up for Wild Card+ at plus.npr.org/wildcard

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NPR News: Breaks in water pipeline for Grand Canyon prompt shutdown of overnight hotel stays

Breaks in water pipeline for Grand Canyon prompt shutdown of overnight hotel stays
The restrictions will run throughout the Labor Day holiday when hotels are near or at capacity. It's an unprecedented move, even for a waterline that has experienced frequent failures.

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NPR News: Backpage founder Michael Lacey sentenced to 5 years in prison for money laundering

Backpage founder Michael Lacey sentenced to 5 years in prison for money laundering
Michael Lacey, a founder of the classified site Backpage.com, was sentenced to five years in prison and fined $3 million in a money laundering case in a case involving allegations of sex trafficking.

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NPR News: Biden pushed Gaza pier over warning it would undercut other aid routes, watchdog says

Biden pushed Gaza pier over warning it would undercut other aid routes, watchdog says
President Biden ordered a temporary pier be built to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza despite expressed concerns that the effort would be difficult to pull off, according to a USAID report.

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NPR News: Quiz: Do you know your economic history?

Quiz: Do you know your economic history?
Time to show your economic history skills based on what we’ve covered in Planet Money Summer School 2024: An Incomplete Economic History of the World. Make it through the quiz, and receive a — and we cannot stress this enough — totally fake (yet well-earned) diploma.

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NPR News: The rise of the Pumpkin Spice Latte

The rise of the Pumpkin Spice Latte
It's been 21 years since Starbucks debuted the first pumpkin spice latte in 2003. Since then, it's become a cultural phenomenon greater than itself: it's shorthand for fall, for basicness, for femininity, and even for white culture. In this episode from last year, we explore why the PSL became so powerful — and how food trends garner so much meaning. Host Brittany Luse chatted with Suzy Badaracco, food trend forecaster and founder of Culinary Tides, to discuss the $500 million dollar industry, and how little miss pumpkin spice has held on to her cultural power.

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NPR News: The chaotic U.S. exit from Afghanistan in 2021 had stems from four administrations

The chaotic U.S. exit from Afghanistan in 2021 had stems from four administrations
Former President Trump blames the Biden-Harris White House for the collapse of Afghanistan and the chaotic U.S. withdrawal in 2021. But the fault lines lie with successive American administrations.

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NPR News: As the Israel-Hamas war goes on, Gaza's hospitals desperately need blood

As the Israel-Hamas war goes on, Gaza's hospitals desperately need blood
Doctors in Gaza need to treat the thousands of Palestinian who have been seriously wounded in the war. How are they getting the blood they need despite malnourished donors, who are under bombardment?

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NPR News: Judge orders pause on Biden program offering legal status to spouses of U.S. citizens

Judge orders pause on Biden program offering legal status to spouses of U.S. citizens
The administrative stay comes just days after 16 states challenged the program that could benefit an estimated 500,000 immigrants in the country, plus about 50,000 of their children.

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NPR News: Eggs and Bananas: Life after a Russian prison

Eggs and Bananas: Life after a Russian prison
It's been more than three weeks since the U.S. and Russia completed the largest prisoner swap since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Speaking from the White House shortly after news broke that three American prisoners were headed home, President Biden described the release as an "incredible relief." Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva was one of those prisoners, and she's sharing what life was like in a Russian prison and how she's adjusting to life at home. 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: French officials question Telegram CEO about child sexual abuse images and drugs

French officials question Telegram CEO about child sexual abuse images and drugs
Authorities in Paris said on Monday that Durov is being held on questions stemming from an investigation into criminal activity on the app, including the spread of child pornography and facilitating the selling of illegal drugs.

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NPR News: Why states are dropping the 4-year college requirement for some government jobs

Why states are dropping the 4-year college requirement for some government jobs
A college degree has long been considered a key component of a middle-class life in America. But things might be changing as more employers decide to drop the four-year college requirement.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Israel hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in "preemptive strike." VP Harris’ ties with Donald Trump in some swing states in latest poll. EX-LA mayor Eric Garcetti is accused of lying under oath.

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NPR News: Babe Ruth jersey of ‘called shot’ fame sells for record $24 million

Babe Ruth jersey of ‘called shot’ fame sells for record $24 million
The road jersey is said to have been worn by the legendary slugger when he predicted his home run in the 1932 World Series. What actually happened has been the subject of debate for 92 years.

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NPR News: It's somehow pumpkin spice season already. Why fall vibes are here earlier than ever

It's somehow pumpkin spice season already. Why fall vibes are here earlier than ever
This year, well-known retailers including Home Depot, Michaels and Starbucks started promoting their fall or Halloween lines earlier than ever.

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NPR News: Man claiming to be behind Solingen knife attack turns himself in, German police say

Man claiming to be behind Solingen knife attack turns himself in, German police say
German police said that a 26-year-old man claimed to be behind the deadly Solingen knife attack that left three dead and eight wounded at a festival marking the city’s 650th anniversary.

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NPR News: Israel launches heavy airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

Israel launches heavy airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon
Israel's military said the strikes were preemptive. Soon after, Hezbollah said it had launched hundreds of rockets and drones to avenge the killing of one of its top commanders last month.

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NPR News: Navajo, Arizona attorney general question safety of newly reopened uranium mine

Navajo, Arizona attorney general question safety of newly reopened uranium mine
The reopening of a uranium mine near the Grand Canyon has the Navajo Nation, and now Arizona's attorney general, questioning its safety.

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NPR News: A 2nd ex-Memphis officer pleads guilty in Tyre Nichols' death

A 2nd ex-Memphis officer pleads guilty in Tyre Nichols' death
Emmitt Martin is the second former officer to plead guilty in the killing that sparked outrage and renewed calls for police reform. Three former officers still face trial in federal court next month.

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NPR News: Arbitration hearing between Canadian railroads and union ends with no decision

Arbitration hearing between Canadian railroads and union ends with no decision
A workers union threatened a strike at one of Canada’s two major railroads. A government-ordered arbitration hearing ended without a decision. Trains are expected to keep moving through Monday.

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NPR News: Knife attack at a German festival leaves 3 people dead, police say

Knife attack at a German festival leaves 3 people dead, police say
Three people were killed and at least five were seriously wounded in a knife attack Friday at a festival in the western German city of Solingen, police said. The perpetrator was on the run, they said.

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NPR News: Trump again distances himself from Project 2025

Trump again distances himself from Project 2025
Earlier today at the Arizona-Mexico border, former President Donald Trump defended himself against a series of attacks Democrats have lobbed at him during the Democratic National Convention.

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NPR News: United Auto Workers calls for a Palestinian speaker at DNC as thousands protest nearby

United Auto Workers calls for a Palestinian speaker at DNC as thousands protest nearby
Criticism for Democrats not including a Palestinian speaker is coming from across the party — including organized labor. Meanwhile, thousands of protesters are gathering nearby for one last push.

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NPR News: Why Democratic women are wearing white at the DNC

Why Democratic women are wearing white at the DNC
Women are wearing white to honor of the suffragists who fought to earn women the right to vote more than 100 years ago. Word spread through online chats as convention-goers packed their bags.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Harris running mate Tim Walz headlined third night of DNC. Kamala Harris' address will outline her vision for the country. Canada's two main railways and unionized employees are at a contract impasse.

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NPR News: We The People: Canary in the Coal Mine

We The People: Canary in the Coal Mine
The Third Amendment. Maybe you've heard it as part of a punchline. It's the one about quartering troops — two words you probably haven't heard side by side since about the late 1700s. At first glance, it might not seem super relevant to modern life. But in fact, the U.S. government has gotten away with violating the Third Amendment several times since its ratification — and every time it's gone largely unnoticed. Today on Throughline's We the People: In a time of escalating political violence, police forces armed with military equipment, and more frequent and devastating natural disasters, why the Third Amendment deserves a closer look.

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NPR News: Why Ukrainian Guards Are Patrolling This River for Fellow Ukrainians

Why Ukrainian Guards Are Patrolling This River for Fellow Ukrainians
Some Ukrainians are fleeing an unpopular conscription drive for troops. Ukrainian guards are on their trail. NPR's Joanna Kakissis takes us to one escape route along a river in Western Ukraine.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Michelle and Barack Obama address the Democratic National Convention. Former President Trump aims to counter Democrats' convention message. The final report on Maine's deadliest mass shooting is out.

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NPR News: Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd's killing is moved to new prison

Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd's killing is moved to new prison
Derek Chauvin was moved to a prison in Texas months after he was stabbed in a different facility. Meanwhile, another former Minneapolis officer, Thomas Lane, was released from prison in Colorado.

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NPR News: These Swifties are out thousands of dollars — but there’s no ‘bad blood’ for Taylor

These Swifties are out thousands of dollars — but there’s no ‘bad blood’ for Taylor
More than 150,000 fans lost their chance to see the pop superstar this month, due to terrorist threats. Now they mostly want another opportunity to see her in concert.

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NPR News: Search continues for British tech magnate and 5 others after yacht sinks off Sicily

Search continues for British tech magnate and 5 others after yacht sinks off Sicily
Local authorities said the crew and passengers hailed from a variety of countries: the United States, Britain, Antigua, France, Germany, Ireland, Myanmar, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Spain.

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NPR News: Biden caps off a career in public service as Democrats celebrate his legacy at DNC

Biden caps off a career in public service as Democrats celebrate his legacy at DNC
In a night "For the People," Democrats focused on the legacy of the Biden presidency as President Biden passed the torch to Vice President Harris.

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NPR News: A new Alzheimer's study suggests where you live can affect the odds of a diagnosis

A new Alzheimer's study suggests where you live can affect the odds of a diagnosis
Researchers found diagnosis rates varied depending on location — with parts of the Great Plains and Southwest seeing fewer dementia cases than predicted.

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NPR News: How Ukraine's three fronts on Russia are playing out

How Ukraine's three fronts on Russia are playing out
Ukraine is fighting Russia on three separate fronts: a recent incursion into Russia, an ongoing slugfest in eastern Ukraine and naval skirmishes in the Black Sea. We look at how all three are going.

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NPR News: A group in southwest Virginia is working to restore bamboo that's native to the U.S.

A group in southwest Virginia is working to restore bamboo that's native to the U.S.
America's only native bamboo was once plentiful along river banks, before making way for agriculture. Now it's a rare plant, and there are efforts to bring it back.

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NPR News: Chicago police will support peaceful protests but say they're prepared for trouble

Chicago police will support peaceful protests but say they're prepared for trouble
Law enforcement in Chicago trained for worst-case scenarios at the DNC. Three thousand officers trained on mass-arrests, and a court has been revived to rapidly process up to 90 people at a time.

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NPR News: Blinken is in Israel trying to arrange a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas

Blinken is in Israel trying to arrange a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is trying to get a cease-fire agreement for Gaza “across the finish line.” It has been on the table for months, and many are skeptical a deal can be reached.

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NPR News: A 13,600-year-old mastodon skull is unearthed in an Iowa creek

A 13,600-year-old mastodon skull is unearthed in an Iowa creek
The University of Iowa’s Office of the State Archaeologist said a 12-day excavation yielded “several mastodon bones,” primarily from the skull. Mastodons are distant cousins of elephants.

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NPR News: A dark musical comedy about witches has Ukraine enthralled. Here's why

A dark musical comedy about witches has Ukraine enthralled. Here's why
Witches are having a moment in Ukraine. Now they have taken center stage in a dark musical comedy titled The Witch of Konotop, with performances selling out all summer in Kyiv.

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NPR News: Venezuelans around the world demonstrate to defend opposition’s victory claim

Venezuelans around the world demonstrate to defend opposition’s victory claim
Venezuelans took to the streets of Tokyo, Sydney, Mexico City and other cities to defend the opposition's claim to victory over President Nicolás Maduro in last month’s disputed presidential election.

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NPR News: 17,000 AT&T workers across the Southeast strike over contract negotiations

17,000 AT&T workers across the Southeast strike over contract negotiations
The Communications Workers of America, the union representing the striking employees, has accused AT&T of not bargaining "in good faith" during recent contract negotiations.

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NPR News: Body camera shows how a 911 call for medical help led to the killing of Victoria Lee

Body camera shows how a 911 call for medical help led to the killing of Victoria Lee
Her family said Victoria Lee, 25, from Fort Lee, N.J., was experiencing a mental health crisis when her brother called 911 for medical help. An officer broke into their apartment and fired at her.

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NPR News: What to know about the 'slapped cheek' virus uptick in the U.S.

What to know about the 'slapped cheek' virus uptick in the U.S.
Most healthy people have either no symptoms or flu-like symptoms from a parvovirus B19 infection, but it can lead to serious complications for certain groups of people.

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NPR News: Hurricane Ernesto makes landfall on Bermuda as a category 1 storm

Hurricane Ernesto makes landfall on Bermuda as a category 1 storm
Hurricane Ernesto made landfall on the tiny British Atlantic territory of Bermuda early Saturday as residents hunkered down.

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NPR News: Supreme Court blocks Biden administration rules against sex discrimination in schools

Supreme Court blocks Biden administration rules against sex discrimination in schools
The court’s action effectively bars the federal government from enforcing any portion of its new anti-discrimination rules while legal challenges are litigated in the lower courts.

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NPR News: TikTok fights for survival in latest filing as ban approaches

TikTok fights for survival in latest filing as ban approaches
In the latest salvo in the fight over the hit app’s future in the U.S., lawyers for TikTok say the government’s push to ban TikTok is unconstitutional and lacks proof that TikTok is a real security risk.

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NPR News: U.S. arrests reputed Peruvian gang leader wanted for 23 killings in his home country

U.S. arrests reputed Peruvian gang leader wanted for 23 killings in his home country
Gianfranco Torres-Navarro, the leader of "Los Killers" who is wanted for 23 killings in Peru, was arrested in Endicott, N.Y. He is being held at a detention facility pending an immigration hearing.

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NPR News: U.S. arrests reputed Peruvian gang leader wanted for 23 killings in his home country

U.S. arrests reputed Peruvian gang leader wanted for 23 killings in his home country
Gianfranco Torres-Navarro, the leader of "Los Killers" who is wanted for 23 killings in Peru, was arrested in Endicott, N.Y. He is being held at a detention facility pending an immigration hearing.

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NPR News: COVID is on the rise this summer. Here's why and what else you should know

COVID is on the rise this summer. Here's why and what else you should know
There is a worldwide COVID-19 wave this summer, and a new vaccine coming in September.

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NPR News: Texas attorney general threatens lawsuit over the State Fair banning guns

Texas attorney general threatens lawsuit over the State Fair banning guns
The State Fair of Texas is laying down a new rule before millions of visitors flock through the gates: No guns allowed. The state's attorney general threatened to sue unless the fair reversed course.

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NPR News: Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigns after 'period of turmoil'

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigns after 'period of turmoil'
Shafik is the third Ivy League university president to leave her job following criticism over how she has handled campus protests regarding the Israel-Hamas war.

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NPR News: Wally Amos, creator of Famous Amos cookies, has died

Wally Amos, creator of Famous Amos cookies, has died
The creator of the grocery store snack aisle staple died at 88. His family said in a statement that he had dementia.

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NPR News: Venezuela has arrested thousands in the weeks since controversial election

Venezuela has arrested thousands in the weeks since controversial election
Venezuela's autocratic leader is cracking down on dissent. Hundreds have been arrested and lawmakers are moving to shutdown social media sites and close non-governmental agencies.

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NPR News: Sudan peace talks are scheduled to get underway in Geneva

Sudan peace talks are scheduled to get underway in Geneva
Peace talks aimed at ending Sudan's war are expected to start in Geneva Wednesday -- as the United Nations warns of an unfolding humanitarian catastrophe.

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NPR News: After other members of the 'Squad' lost their primaries, Rep. Ilhan Omar manages to hold on

After other members of the 'Squad' lost their primaries, Rep. Ilhan Omar manages to hold on
The Minnesota congresswoman held on in Tuesday's primary. Omar's race gained significant attention after losses by other members of the progressive group of House lawmakers known as the "Squad."

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NPR News: When police say 'stand back,' these states say how far

When police say 'stand back,' these states say how far
Some states have passed minimum distance rules for when first responders warn the public to stay back. Journalism organizations say it's really about discouraging bystander video

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NPR News: Bangladesh in the new era

Bangladesh in the new era
A week after Bangladesh's long-time leader, Sheikh Hasina, was deposed, there's a sense of cautious optimism in the capital of Khaka as the interim government begins rebuilding the nation.

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NPR News: American Bar Association creates rapid response teams ahead of Election Day

American Bar Association creates rapid response teams ahead of Election Day
The American Bar Association is setting up rapid-response teams of legal experts ahead of the presidential election. It's part of a broad effort to defend democratic institutions.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Israel issues more evacuation orders in Gaza after deadly airstrike. Russians prepare for counterattack after Ukraine’s surprise offensive. The Paris Olympics wrap up with a lavish closing ceremony.

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NPR News: Debby left thousands in the dark, and threats of more flooding

Debby left thousands in the dark, and threats of more flooding
The weather system previously known as Hurricane Debby was not quite done with parts of the U.S. Sunday as flood warnings remained in effect in North Carolina and thousands were without power in New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

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NPR News: Photos: See what happened at the Olympic Closing Ceremonies

Photos: See what happened at the Olympic Closing Ceremonies
The games in Paris wrapped up with the closing ceremony. We take a look at the lavish celebration.

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NPR News: The U.S. is bracing for an Iranian response to the killing of a senior Hamas leader

The U.S. is bracing for an Iranian response to the killing of a senior Hamas leader
NRR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Firas Maksad, the Middle East Institute, about a potential Iranian response to the killing of a Hamas leader in Tehran.

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NPR News: Sifan Hassan wins Olympic women's marathon, for a third medal at Paris Olympics

Sifan Hassan wins Olympic women's marathon, for a third medal at Paris Olympics
With a hard, late kick, Sifan Hassan won the women’s marathon in Olympic record time. The gold-medal performance caps a stunning Olympics for her. She also bronze in the 5,000 and 10,000 meter races.

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NPR News: U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles must return her bronze medal, Olympic officials say

U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles must return her bronze medal, Olympic officials say
Chiles' bronze had been awarded after a last-minute inquiry boosted her score by a tenth of a point. An arbitrator ruled the inquiry was four seconds too late; now, her medal will be "reallocated."

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NPR News: Thousands protest against lithium mining in Serbia

Thousands protest against lithium mining in Serbia
Officials and state-controlled media have launched a major campaign against the rally, comparing it to the uprising in Ukraine that led to the fall of that country's then pro-Russia president in 2013.

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NPR News: Israeli strike on Gaza school kills over 60 people, Palestinian health officials say

Israeli strike on Gaza school kills over 60 people, Palestinian health officials say
The Israeli military acknowledged the airstrike, claiming it hit a Hamas command center within the school. Hamas denied using the school as a command center.

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NPR News: Debby finally moves out of the U.S., though risk from flooded rivers remains

Debby finally moves out of the U.S., though risk from flooded rivers remains
Debby’s last day over the U.S. before blowing into Canada Saturday inundated south-central New York and north-central Pennsylvania with rain, prompting evacuations and rescues by helicopter.

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NPR News: Elon Musk is bringing lawsuits to Texas. A judge with Tesla stock keeps hearing them

Elon Musk is bringing lawsuits to Texas. A judge with Tesla stock keeps hearing them
Judge Reed O’Connor is overseeing two major lawsuits filed by billionaire Elon Musk. Legal experts have raised questions about the judge’s impartiality.

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NPR News: A passenger airplane crashed in southeastern Brazil, killing all 61 on board

A passenger airplane crashed in southeastern Brazil, killing all 61 on board
A passenger plane carrying four crew members and 57 passengers crashed in a residential area outside São Paulo. Authorities say there are no survivors of the crash.

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NPR News: Justice Department wants more time on Trump election interference case

Justice Department wants more time on Trump election interference case
The Justice Department is asking for more time to share next steps in the federal election interference case against former President Donald Trump.

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NPR News: We The People: Legal Representation

We The People: Legal Representation
The Sixth Amendment. Most of us take it for granted that if we're ever in court and we can't afford a lawyer, the court will provide one for us. And in fact, the right to an attorney is written into the Constitution's sixth amendment. But for most of U.S. history, it was more of a nice-to-have — something you got if you could, but that many people went without. Today, though, public defenders represent up to 80% of people charged with crimes. So what changed? Today on Throughline's We the People: How public defenders became the backbone of our criminal legal system, and what might need to change for them to truly serve everyone. (Originally ran as The Right to an Attorney).

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NPR News: Family of explorer who died in Titan submersible sues Oceangate for more than $50M

Family of explorer who died in Titan submersible sues Oceangate for more than $50M
French explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet was among five people who died when the Titan submersible imploded during a voyage to the famed Titanic wreck site in the North Atlantic in June 2023.

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NPR News: Family of explorer who died in Titan submersible sues Oceangate for more than $50M

Family of explorer who died in Titan submersible sues Oceangate for more than $50M
French explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet was among five people who died when the Titan submersible imploded during a voyage to the famed Titanic wreck site in the North Atlantic in June 2023.

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NPR News: A federal appeals court has upheld Maryland's ban on assault-style weapons

A federal appeals court has upheld Maryland's ban on assault-style weapons
The law, which was passed after the Sandy Hook school shooting, bans dozens of firearms — including AR-15s, AK-47s and the Barrett .50-caliber sniper rifle — and puts a 10-round limit on magazines.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
VP Harris introduces her running mate at Philadelphia rally. How does the country’s first impression of Tim Walz compare with his image in Minnesota? Dozens more far-right rallies planned for in U.K.

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NPR News: The beauty and entitlement of traveling as a tourist

The beauty and entitlement of traveling as a tourist
Summer is a time when many Americans are taking off from work and setting their sights on far-off vacation destinations: tropical beaches, fairy-tale cities, sun-drenched countrysides. But in her book Airplane Mode, the reluctant travel writer Shahnaz Habib warns of recklessly embracing what she calls "passport privilege," — and how that can skew peoples' images of what the world is and who it belongs to.

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NPR News: Georgia election board says counties can do more to investigate election results

Georgia election board says counties can do more to investigate election results
Georgia's State Election Board voted to require county election officials to make a “reasonable inquiry” before certifying results, signaling that election result fights could intensify this November.

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NPR News: Prosecutors say they plan to charge former police chief over Kansas newspaper raid

Prosecutors say they plan to charge former police chief over Kansas newspaper raid
Prosecutors concluded that the staff at the Marion County Record committed no crimes before former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody led a raid on its offices and the home of its publisher.

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NPR News: Photos: Bangladesh PM flees the country after weeks of deadly protests

Photos: Bangladesh PM flees the country after weeks of deadly protests
This follows the weeks of protests over job quotas that saw clashes between protestors and ruling party supporters, and several instances of police brutality. The death toll from the crackdown ran into hundreds, and precipitated calls for Hasina’s resignation.

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NPR News: Misinformation online fueled all-out race riots in the United Kingdom

Misinformation online fueled all-out race riots in the United Kingdom
Far-right extremists have attacked mosques and hotels housing migrants in several of the U.K.'s most deprived cities. Unrest was fueled by misinformation online.

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NPR News: The Borel wildfire is devastating parts of California. One man shares his story

The Borel wildfire is devastating parts of California. One man shares his story
There are more than 80 major wildfires burning across the western United States. In California, one family escaped the Borel fire, which continues to engulf large swaths of land.

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NPR News: Far-right, anti-immigration riots persist across the U.K. Here's what to know:

Far-right, anti-immigration riots persist across the U.K. Here's what to know:
Over the past week, hundreds of protesters were arrested, dozens of officers were injured and multiple buildings were damaged, including a mosque and a hotel known to have housed asylum seekers, following the killing of three girls at a dance class.

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NPR News: Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms

Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms
Firefighters made progress Saturday against California's largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms that could unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds.

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NPR News: Spanish journalist or Russian spy? The mystery around Pablo González

Spanish journalist or Russian spy? The mystery around Pablo González
Pablo González, a journalist from Spain who had been based in Poland, was freed in the largest prisoner swap since the Soviet era, confirming suspicions that he may have been a Russian operative.

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NPR News: Tropical Storm Debby is approaching Florida

Tropical Storm Debby is approaching Florida
Tropical storm warnings and a hurricane watch were issued for the west coast of Florida and the panhandle as Debby crossed the Gulf of Mexico. Heavy rains are expected across the Southeast.

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NPR News: Israel and Hezbollah are on the brink of war. This isn't the first time

Israel and Hezbollah are on the brink of war. This isn't the first time
Israel and Hezbollah fought brief wars in 1996 and 2006. Both times, Israel thought it would teach Hezbollah a quick and painful lesson. Yet that didn’t happen. Now there’s the possibility of a third round, and Hezbollah has more firepower than ever.

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NPR News: Pricey great white shark tours take off in Cape Cod

Pricey great white shark tours take off in Cape Cod
Great white shark tours have become popular around Cape Cod as more of the largest predator fish are showing up.

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NPR News: Parties in lawsuits seeking damages for Maui fires reach $4B global settlement

Parties in lawsuits seeking damages for Maui fires reach $4B global settlement
The parties in lawsuits seeking damages for last year's Maui wildfires have reached a $4 billion global settlement, a court filing said Friday.

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NPR News: Defense secretary revokes plea deal with accused 9/11 plotters

Defense secretary revokes plea deal with accused 9/11 plotters
The previous agreements exchanged guilty pleas from the men for sentences of at most, life in prison.

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NPR News: New evidence suggests 'Screaming Woman' mummy died in pain

New evidence suggests 'Screaming Woman' mummy died in pain
The mummy is believed to be a relative of Senmut, an architect who worked during the reign of ancient Egypt’s most powerful female leader, Queen Hatshepsut. Senmut’s final years also remain a mystery.

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NPR News: U.S. recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader as winner of contested election

U.S. recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader as winner of contested election
The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said the opposition candidate Edmundo González “won the most votes” in the Venezuelan election.

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NPR News: American swimmers struggle again at Paris Olympics, but Ledecky breaks another record

American swimmers struggle again at Paris Olympics, but Ledecky breaks another record
U.S. swimmers won only one gold on Thursday. But Katie Ledecky's silver medal in a relay race brought her career tally to thirteen Olympic medals, more than any other woman swimmer in history.

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NPR News: Hezbollah and Hamas Memorialize Slain Leaders as Iran eyes revenge

Hezbollah and Hamas Memorialize Slain Leaders as Iran eyes revenge
Hezbollah and Hamas bury their slain leaders. And Venezuelan security forces arrest protesters of last weekend's presidential election.

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