NPR News: Guatemala says it suggested that U.S. send its unaccompanied migrant children home

Guatemala says it suggested that U.S. send its unaccompanied migrant children home
As a U.S. federal judge blocked the deportation of unaccompanied Guatemalan children, the government of Guatemala says in a statement it suggested the U.S. return its children to their home country.

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NPR News: Guatemala says it suggested that U.S. send its unaccompanied migrant children home

Guatemala says it suggested that U.S. send its unaccompanied migrant children home
As a U.S. federal judge blocked the deportation of unaccompanied Guatemalan children, the government of Guatemala says in a statement it suggested the U.S. return its children to their home country.

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NPR News: Hundreds of unaccompanied Guatemalan children can stay in the U.S. for now, judge says

Hundreds of unaccompanied Guatemalan children can stay in the U.S. for now, judge says
A federal district judge issued a temporary restraining order after the U.S. attempted to deport hundreds of unaccompanied Guatemalan children without proper immigration proceedings.

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NPR News: Rudy Giuliani hospitalized with broken vertebra after car accident, spokesperson says

Rudy Giuliani hospitalized with broken vertebra after car accident, spokesperson says
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized with a broken vertebra after a car accident in New Hampshire, according to his spokesperson.

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NPR News: Iran-backed Houthis raid UN food and children's agencies in Yemen, detain employee

Iran-backed Houthis raid UN food and children's agencies in Yemen, detain employee
The Iran-backed Houthis on Sunday raided offices of the United Nations' food and children's agencies in Yemen's capital, detaining at least one U.N. employee, officials said.

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NPR News: His D.C. church was robbed, but this pastor says the National Guard isn't needed

His D.C. church was robbed, but this pastor says the National Guard isn't needed
NPR's Scott Simon talks to a pastor and parishioners at East Washington Heights Baptist Church about crime in Washington, D.C., and whether the National Guard deployment helps or hurts the city.

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NPR News: Some in Colorado Springs remember James Dobson for his anti-gay rights agenda

Some in Colorado Springs remember James Dobson for his anti-gay rights agenda
Colorado Springs' LGBTQ community recalls that James Dobson, who died Aug. 21, used his media and political power to advance an evangelical, anti-gay agenda.

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NPR News: China's Xi and India's Modi vow to resolve border differences at meeting in Tianjin

China's Xi and India's Modi vow to resolve border differences at meeting in Tianjin
Modi is on his first visit to China since relations between the two countries deteriorated after Chinese and Indian soldiers engaged in deadly border clashes in 2020.

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NPR News: Queen's Classic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' finds a new voice in Zulu

Queen's Classic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' finds a new voice in Zulu
It's one of the most famous rock songs ever - Bohemian Rhapsody— and now, for the first time, it's been translated with Queen's blessing - into Zulu.

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NPR News: As drug deaths hit five-year low, Trump continues to cite fentanyl as major threat

As drug deaths hit five-year low, Trump continues to cite fentanyl as major threat
Drug deaths in the U.S. are at their lowest level since March 2025, according to federal data. Trump continues to cite fentanyl as justification for policies ranging from tariffs to immigration.

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NPR News: 3 dead after mob sets fire to Indonesian regional parliament building

3 dead after mob sets fire to Indonesian regional parliament building
An angry mob set fire to a local parliament building in an Indonesian provincial capital, leaving at least three people dead and five others hospitalized, officials said.

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NPR News: Federal judge blocks Trump's effort to expand speedy deportations of migrants

Federal judge blocks Trump's effort to expand speedy deportations of migrants
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants detained in the interior of the United States.

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NPR News: Gaza Humanitarian Foundation spokesperson speaks about aid distribution practices

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation spokesperson speaks about aid distribution practices
NPR's Leila Fadel asks spokesman Chapin Fay about the aid distribution practices of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Thousands of Palestinians have been killed since May 27 while seeking food in Gaza.

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NPR News: New trial ordered for 3 Memphis ex-officers in connection with death of Tyre Nichols

New trial ordered for 3 Memphis ex-officers in connection with death of Tyre Nichols
The ruling marks the latest setback for prosecutors in a case that shocked the country when videos were released showing officers violently kicking and punching Nichols during a traffic stop.

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NPR News: From devastation to determination: Hurricane Katrina's legacy in pictures

From devastation to determination: Hurricane Katrina's legacy in pictures
Hurricane Katrina resulted in nearly 1,400 deaths, according to revised statistics from the National Hurricane Center, and remains the costliest storm in U.S. history at around $200 billion in today's dollars.

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NPR News: Middle schoolers are lauded for protecting younger kids during church shooting

Middle schoolers are lauded for protecting younger kids during church shooting
Two children were killed, and 18 children between the ages 6 and 15 were injured by a shooter. Middle schoolers acted heroically to protect others, a parent said.

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NPR News: Two children among dead in Russian drone attack on Kyiv, dozens injured

Two children among dead in Russian drone attack on Kyiv, dozens injured
A mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, including a rare strike in the center of the city, early Thursday killed at least 10 people and wounded 48.

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NPR News: Denmark summons US envoy over claims of interference in Greenland

Denmark summons US envoy over claims of interference in Greenland
Denmark's foreign minister summoned the top U.S. diplomat in the country for talks after the main national broadcaster reported that at least three people with connections to President Donald Trump have been carrying out covert influence operations in Greenland.

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NPR News: CDC director is out after less than a month; other agency leaders resign

CDC director is out after less than a month; other agency leaders resign
"Susan Monarez is no longer director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention," the Department of Health and Human Services wrote in a social media post. Her lawyers said she had neither resigned nor been told she was fired.

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NPR News: What to know about the upcoming changes to 'de minimus' shipping rules

What to know about the upcoming changes to 'de minimus' shipping rules
A big change is coming to online shopping in the U.S. on Friday. That's when President Trump's policy suspending the "de minimus" rule on international shipments to the U.S. takes effect.

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NPR News: A haboob covered central Arizona in dust. But what exactly is it?

A haboob covered central Arizona in dust. But what exactly is it?
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, these storms can whip up walls of dust as high as 10,000 feet.

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NPR News: Australia accuses Iran of organizing antisemitic attacks and expels ambassador

Australia accuses Iran of organizing antisemitic attacks and expels ambassador
Australian leader Anthony Albanese accused Iran of organizing two antisemitic attacks in Australia, saying the country would cut off diplomatic relations with Tehran. Iran had no immediate reaction.

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NPR News: Long-elusive Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada pleads guilty in U.S.

Long-elusive Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada pleads guilty in U.S.
Former Mexican cartel kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty Monday to U.S. drug trafficking charges.

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NPR News: Long-elusive Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada pleads guilty in U.S.

Long-elusive Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada pleads guilty in U.S.
Former Mexican cartel kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty Monday to U.S. drug trafficking charges.

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NPR News: Attendees could be in for thunderstorms, dust and hail at this year's Burning Man

Attendees could be in for thunderstorms, dust and hail at this year's Burning Man
These weather patterns are typical for this time of year in Nevada's deserts. Eventgoers should keep an eye on the forecast and prepare for hazardous conditions, the National Weather Service said.

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NPR News: 20 years after Katrina, New Orleans schools are still 'a work in progress'

20 years after Katrina, New Orleans schools are still 'a work in progress'
The city's school system looks almost nothing like it did 20 years ago. People in New Orleans have strong opinions about whether that's good or bad, but the data is hard to argue with.

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NPR News: South Korean President Lee to meet with Trump in Washington on Monday

South Korean President Lee to meet with Trump in Washington on Monday
At a summit meeting in Washington, D.C. on Monday, the U.S. and South Korean presidents will discuss modernizing their 71-year-old alliance and fleshing out a trade deal reached last month.

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NPR News: U.K. migrant protests spark angry confrontations as government scrambles to respond

U.K. migrant protests spark angry confrontations as government scrambles to respond
Immigration has become a political flashpoint as countries across the West try to cope with an influx of migrants seeking a better life.

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NPR News: Kilmar Abrego Garcia expects to be detained by ICE again, attorney says

Kilmar Abrego Garcia expects to be detained by ICE again, attorney says
The lawyer for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man wrongly deported by the Trump administration to an El Salvadoran prison and then returned months later, says his client is now facing deportation again.

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NPR News: Illinois officials blast Trump's threat to deploy National Guard in Chicago

Illinois officials blast Trump's threat to deploy National Guard in Chicago
Earlier in August, Trump deployed hundreds of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., as part of what he touted as an effort to reduce crime and root out homelessness.

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NPR News: How Ukraine and Russia will view Trump's attempts to broker a peace deal

How Ukraine and Russia will view Trump's attempts to broker a peace deal
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Yaroslav Trofimov from the Wall Street Journal about how President Trump's attempts to end the war in Ukraine will be viewed in Moscow and Kyiv.

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NPR News: It was the costliest hurricane in U.S. history: Have we forgotten Katrina's lessons?

It was the costliest hurricane in U.S. history: Have we forgotten Katrina's lessons?
Nearly 1,400 people died after Hurricane Katrina crashed into Louisiana and Mississippi. Most of the deaths were in New Orleans, which has had an uneven recovery in the past 20 years.

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NPR News: The state of Michigan hopes its scents will bring people to visit

The state of Michigan hopes its scents will bring people to visit
The state's tourism campaign offers a fragrance for the summer with notes of the beach, wineries and lavender. They struck a chord with some people relaxing by the water.

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NPR News: A glimpse into the gains and losses of the 'college for all' movement in New Orleans

A glimpse into the gains and losses of the 'college for all' movement in New Orleans
Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina completely disrupted schooling in New Orleans. When families returned to the city, a growing number of charter schools promised to send every student to college.

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NPR News: Judge blocks Trump from cutting funding over 'sanctuary' policies

Judge blocks Trump from cutting funding over 'sanctuary' policies
A judge ruled the Trump administration cannot deny funding to Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and 30 other cities and counties because of policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration efforts.

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NPR News: As Trump touts D.C. arrests, experts caution they're not the best indicator of public safety

As Trump touts D.C. arrests, experts caution they're not the best indicator of public safety
The Trump administration says it has arrested more than 700 people in Washington, D.C., in its mission to crack down on crime. Experts say it's difficult to draw conclusions from that about public safety.

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NPR News: N.Y. tour bus crash leaves 5 passengers dead and many others injured

N.Y. tour bus crash leaves 5 passengers dead and many others injured
A tour bus returning to New York City from Niagara Falls with 54 people on board crashed and rolled on a highway near Pembroke, killing five passengers and injuring many others, authorities said.

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NPR News: Judge rules Alina Habba has been serving as U.S. attorney without legal authority

Judge rules Alina Habba has been serving as U.S. attorney without legal authority
NPR talks with Politico's Ry Rivard about a ruling that a former Trump personal attorney Alina Habba, appointed as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor, has been in the position without legal authority.

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NPR News: In latest White House renovation, Trump replaces Rose Garden grass with stone

In latest White House renovation, Trump replaces Rose Garden grass with stone
President Trump has replaced the grass in the iconic White House Rose Garden with stone. It's the latest of many modifications Trump is making to the White House.

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NPR News: Florida must stop expanding 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration center, judge says

Florida must stop expanding 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration center, judge says
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Thursday halting further expansion and ordering the winding down of an immigration detention center built in the middle of the Florida Everglades.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Israeli military to call up 60,000 reservists as it plans to seize Gaza City, Pentagon officials meet with European counterparts over Ukraine security guarantees, Hurricane Erin lashes North Carolina.

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NPR News: Appeals court allows end of protected status for migrants from 3 countries

Appeals court allows end of protected status for migrants from 3 countries
A federal appeals court on Wednesday sided with the Trump administration and halted for now a lower court's order that had kept in place temporary protections for 60,000 migrants from Central America and Nepal.

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NPR News: Appeals court allows end of protected status for migrants from 3 countries

Appeals court allows end of protected status for migrants from 3 countries
A federal appeals court on Wednesday sided with the Trump administration and halted for now a lower court's order that had kept in place temporary protections for 60,000 migrants from Central America and Nepal.

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NPR News: Brazilian police say ex-President Bolsonaro had planned to flee to Argentina

Brazilian police say ex-President Bolsonaro had planned to flee to Argentina
Bolsonaro is awaiting a Supreme Court ruling about an alleged coup attempt and learned Wednesday he might face another case as police formally accused him and one of his son of obstruction of justice

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NPR News: Trump's return to 'law and order' highlights a sore spot for Democrats: crime policy

Trump's return to 'law and order' highlights a sore spot for Democrats: crime policy
Democrats have struggled to counter GOP efforts to frame itself as the party of "law and order." Some see it as a problem of messaging, while others think past and current policies may be to blame.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Six GOP governors sending National Guard troops to D.C., European leaders weigh options for Ukraine, Texas Legislature appears on verge of redrawing congressional map to help Republicans in midterms.

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NPR News: Israeli military will call up 50,000 reservists as it plans new phase of war in Gaza

Israeli military will call up 50,000 reservists as it plans new phase of war in Gaza
An Israeli official said that the military will be operating in parts of Gaza City where the Israeli military has not yet operated and where Hamas is still active.

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NPR News: Walmart recalls frozen shrimp over potential radioactive contamination

Walmart recalls frozen shrimp over potential radioactive contamination
The risk from the recalled shrimp is "quite low," said Donald Schaffner, a food safety expert at Rutgers University. Cesium-137 is a byproduct of nuclear reactions.

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NPR News: White House says dozens of homeless encampments cleared from Washington, D.C.

White House says dozens of homeless encampments cleared from Washington, D.C.
Despite objections from homeless advocates, the White House says more than 40 homeless encampments have been removed in D.C. since President Trump announced a federal law enforcement surge.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Trump plans next steps to broker an end to Russia's war on Ukraine, a look at Moscow's view of the peace talks, California lawmakers seek to overhaul the state's congressional map to counter Texas.

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NPR News: A record number of aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, the U.N. says

A record number of aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, the U.N. says
The Aid Worker Security Database, which has compiled reports since 1997, said the number of killings rose from 293 in 2023 to 383 in 2024, including over 180 in Gaza.

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NPR News: Grassroots motorsport pulls big tractors and bigger crowds

Grassroots motorsport pulls big tractors and bigger crowds
Generations of spectators and competitors take over a small hamlet in Western N.Y. each summer to participate in a motorsport with roots in farming: the tractor pull.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Ukraine's Zelenskyy and European leaders to meet Trump at White House Monday, Israelis protest to demand a hostage deal as leaders plan to occupy Gaza City, more National Guard troops heading to D.C.

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NPR News: Stronger, bigger Hurricane Erin forecast to create dangerous surf along U.S. coast

Stronger, bigger Hurricane Erin forecast to create dangerous surf along U.S. coast
A stronger and bigger Hurricane Erin pelted parts of the Caribbean and was forecast to create dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast this week.

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NPR News: Pakistan defends flood response after over 270 people killed in northwestern district

Pakistan defends flood response after over 270 people killed in northwestern district
Authorities have warned of more deluges and possible landslides between now and Tuesday. Heavy monsoon rains have lashed the country since June and killed more than 600.

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NPR News: Bolivia's presidential vote goes to runoff between centrist and right-wing candidates

Bolivia's presidential vote goes to runoff between centrist and right-wing candidates
A dark horse centrist, Sen. Rodrigo Paz, drew more votes than the right-wing front-runners, although not enough to secure an outright victory, early results showed.

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NPR News: Hurricane Erin downgraded to Category 3 storm

Hurricane Erin downgraded to Category 3 storm
Heavy rain is still expected across the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, with rainfall of up to 8 inches in some areas.

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NPR News: European leaders to join Ukraine's Zelenskyy for White House meeting with Trump

European leaders to join Ukraine's Zelenskyy for White House meeting with Trump
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte are among those expected to attend.

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NPR News: Three Republican-led states to send hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington

Three Republican-led states to send hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington
West Virginia said it was deploying 300 to 400 Guard troops, while South Carolina pledged 200 and Ohio says it will send 150 in the coming days, marking a significant escalation of the federal intervention.

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NPR News: Hundreds march to White House to protest Trump's D.C. crackdown

Hundreds march to White House to protest Trump's D.C. crackdown
Protesters marched to the White House on Saturday as D.C. Metropolitan Police officers and National Park Service police looked on from a distance.

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NPR News: For Puerto Ricans on and off the island, Bad Bunny's concert feels like home

For Puerto Ricans on and off the island, Bad Bunny's concert feels like home
Bad Bunny's 30-concert residency in San Juan inspires pride in Puerto Rican culture and soothes pangs of sorrow over many people's decision to leave their island in search of opportunity.

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NPR News: Hope and disappointment as world reacts to Trump-Putin summit

Hope and disappointment as world reacts to Trump-Putin summit
Russia hailed the summit as "very positive," while U.S. and European leaders urged Trump to push harder for a ceasefire.

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NPR News: California Democrats unveil their new congressional map to counter Republicans

California Democrats unveil their new congressional map to counter Republicans
As the battle over partisan redistricting mounts, Democrats in California unveil a congressional map that could yield up to five new seats for their party, countering Texas' plan for five GOP seats.

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NPR News: Blackwater founder to deploy nearly 200 personnel to Haiti as gang violence soars

Blackwater founder to deploy nearly 200 personnel to Haiti as gang violence soars
The deployment is meant to help the government of Haiti recover vast swaths of territory seized in the past year and now controlled by heavily armed gangs.

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NPR News: Trump administration claims powers of D.C. police chief

Trump administration claims powers of D.C. police chief
Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a directive issued Thursday evening that DEA boss Terry Cole will assume "powers and duties vested in the District of Columbia Chief of Police."

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NPR News: At 45, Venus Williams will be the oldest player in the U.S. Open in decades

At 45, Venus Williams will be the oldest player in the U.S. Open in decades
With a wild card invitation, the tennis legend is making history in her return to the U.S. Open later this month as the oldest singles player to take the court in more than 40 years.

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NPR News: Locals weigh in on Trump's move to crack down on crime in D.C.

Locals weigh in on Trump's move to crack down on crime in D.C.
Crime in D.C. is at a 30-year low, according to the DOJ. But violent crime persists in some neighborhoods. How much of a law enforcement presence is there now amid Trump's crackdown?

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NPR News: Crime is down in Washington, D.C., but still a reality in some neighborhoods

Crime is down in Washington, D.C., but still a reality in some neighborhoods
Residents across Washington have different takes on crime in their communities, depending on where they live.

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NPR News: Morning news brief

Morning news brief
Fighting escalates in Ukraine ahead of U.S.-Russia summit, new El Paso immigration detention center to start accepting migrants this weekend, President Trump to host this year's Kennedy Center Honors.

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NPR News: 'Who's running the show?' is a key question in 'Alligator Alcatraz' challenge

'Who's running the show?' is a key question in 'Alligator Alcatraz' challenge
A lawsuit challenging construction and operations of an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as 'Alligator Alley' has wrapped up with several key questions unanswered.

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NPR News: Infowars conspiracist Alex Jones is a big step closer to losing his studio and brand

Infowars conspiracist Alex Jones is a big step closer to losing his studio and brand
Jones has lost control of his media empire to a newly-appointed receiver who will sell it off to pay the Sandy Hook Elementary School families who sued Jones for defamation after the 2012 shootings.

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NPR News: Greetings from Paris, where you can swim in the Seine for the first time in a century

Greetings from Paris, where you can swim in the Seine for the first time in a century
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international correspondents share snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.

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NPR News: Wife of South Korea's jailed ex-President Yoon arrested over corruption allegations

Wife of South Korea's jailed ex-President Yoon arrested over corruption allegations
Investigators say the former president and first lady exerted undue influence on the conservative People Power Party to nominate a specific candidate during a 2022 election.

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NPR News: Gaza City residents react to Israeli military plans for major new offensive

Gaza City residents react to Israeli military plans for major new offensive
Israel says it will launch a major new ground offensive to take control of all of Gaza. Exhausted residents of Gaza City say they won't be able to evacuate.

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NPR News: What's at stake as Trump prepares to meet Putin in Alaska?

What's at stake as Trump prepares to meet Putin in Alaska?
Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was unlikely to be included in talks he described as a "feel out meeting" to better understand Russia's demands for ending its war in Ukraine.

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NPR News: Colombian senator and presidential hopeful dies 2 months after shooting

Colombian senator and presidential hopeful dies 2 months after shooting
Miguel Uribe was shot three times while giving a campaign speech in a park and had since remained in an intensive care unit in serious condition with episodes of slight improvement.

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NPR News: UK police say more than 500 people arrested in pro-Palestinian events over weekend

UK police say more than 500 people arrested in pro-Palestinian events over weekend
Most of those detained were arrested for carrying signs supporting a pro-Palestinian group recently banned as a terrorist organization in the UK.

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NPR News: Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Albanese says

Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Albanese says
The decision comes as France, Canada and the UK have signaled similar steps in recent weeks.

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NPR News: Federal agents spread out across D.C. streets amid Trump vow to crackdown on crime

Federal agents spread out across D.C. streets amid Trump vow to crackdown on crime
President Trump promised a weekend crackdown of Washington, D.C.'s homeless population and criminals. Trump activated federal agents to also be a show of force across the district.

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NPR News: Colorado wildfires burn more than 120,000 acres as firefighters await better weather

Colorado wildfires burn more than 120,000 acres as firefighters await better weather
In western Colorado, firefighters are up against windy, hot weather as they try to protect homes and infrastructure from a pair of lightning-caused wildfires.

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NPR News: What Israel's plans for a military takeover of Gaza City means for Palestinians

What Israel's plans for a military takeover of Gaza City means for Palestinians
NPR's Adrian Ma speaks to Shibley Tehlahmi, Anwar Sadat professor for peace and development at the University of Maryland, about Israel's plan to take Gaza City, and who can govern the Gaza Strip after Hamas.

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NPR News: In Nigeria, the government is cracking down on money spraying at festive events

In Nigeria, the government is cracking down on money spraying at festive events
Nigeria's money spraying culture became the highlight of every festive event. But not any more, as the government has started enforcing a ban with threats of fines and even imprisonment.

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NPR News: CDC shooter believed COVID vaccine made him suicidal, his father tells police

CDC shooter believed COVID vaccine made him suicidal, his father tells police
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation identified the man who opened fire at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as Patrick Joseph White. White died and a police officer was shot and killed.

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NPR News: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reposts video of pastors saying women shouldn't vote

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reposts video of pastors saying women shouldn't vote
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reposted the video profiling Christian Nationalist Pastor Doug Wilson, who opposes same-sex marriage.

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NPR News: 'At least I'm safe': A Kenyan immigrant opts to leave the U.S. on his own terms, leaving children and wife behind

'At least I'm safe': A Kenyan immigrant opts to leave the U.S. on his own terms, leaving children and wife behind
The Trump administration has given an ultimatum to immigrants without legal status: Leave voluntarily, or you'll be detained and deported. This has forced some immigrant families in the U.S. to grapple with very hard choices.

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NPR News: Italy is reviving plans for a bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland. Will it work?

Italy is reviving plans for a bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland. Will it work?
Plans for the bridge were first approved in the 1970s, but have stopped and started over the decades.

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NPR News: Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory

Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory
In a statement posted to Telegram, Zelenskyy said Ukraine's territorial integrity, must be non-negotiable and emphasized that lasting peace must include Ukraine's voice at the table.

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NPR News: President Trump announces he'll meet with Putin in Alaska next week

President Trump announces he'll meet with Putin in Alaska next week
President Trump says he'll meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in person to try to broker an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year.

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NPR News: Israel announces plan to take over Gaza City in another escalation of the war

Israel announces plan to take over Gaza City in another escalation of the war
Israel's Security Cabinet approved a plan to take over Gaza City despite demands by families of hostages and mounting international calls for Israel to end the war.

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NPR News: NYC shooter had two 'mental health holds' in Las Vegas. They didn't affect his legal right to own guns

NYC shooter had two 'mental health holds' in Las Vegas. They didn't affect his legal right to own guns
The New York City mass shooter had been diagnosed with multiple mental illnesses and had been the subject of two "mental health holds" in Las Vegas, but none of that limited his legal right to own firearms.

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NPR News: Federal judge halts construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Federal judge halts construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
The 14-day stoppage comes as a federal judge considers whether additional construction of the immigration detention facility in south Florida's Everglades is detrimental to the environment.

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NPR News: Haiti inaugurates new leadership as gangs threaten to overthrow the government

Haiti inaugurates new leadership as gangs threaten to overthrow the government
Businessman Laurent Saint-Cyr became the head of Haiti's transitional presidential council tasked with restoring order as gangs underscored the challenges facing the Caribbean nation.

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NPR News: Trump's broad tariffs go into effect, just as economic pain is surfacing

Trump's broad tariffs go into effect, just as economic pain is surfacing
The White House said that starting just after midnight that goods from more than 60 countries and the European Union would face tariff rates of 10% or higher.

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NPR News: MLB's first female umpire to debut. Here are other women broke officiating barriers

MLB's first female umpire to debut. Here are other women broke officiating barriers
Jen Pawol will make history by becoming the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball game. Here's a look at other female officials who were the first on the floor, court or the field in prominent men's leagues.

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NPR News: United Airlines flights grounded nationwide because of computer problems

United Airlines flights grounded nationwide because of computer problems
Hundreds of United Airlines flights were disrupted on Wednesday evening as the carrier grappled with a major computer system outage. The airline requested ground stops at its major hubs in the U.S.

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NPR News: After an ex-DOGE staffer's assault, Trump threatens to federalize D.C. Can he?

After an ex-DOGE staffer's assault, Trump threatens to federalize D.C. Can he?
Trump told reporters on Wednesday evening that he is considering taking over the D.C. police force and sending in the National Guard after a former DOGE staffer was hurt in an attempted carjacking.

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NPR News: 60 years later, a Georgia Democrat is leading the push to renew the Voting Rights Act

60 years later, a Georgia Democrat is leading the push to renew the Voting Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act was signed 60 years ago today. It was the culmination of a hard-fought campaign by civil rights activists in the South. Now, a Georgia Democrat in Congress is leading the push to renew it.

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NPR News: Mexican ranchers struggle to adapt as a parasite ravages cattle exports to the U.S.

Mexican ranchers struggle to adapt as a parasite ravages cattle exports to the U.S.
U.S. agriculture officials halted live cattle crossing the border in July due to concerns about the flesh-eating maggot which has been found in southern Mexico and is creeping north.

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NPR News: RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine contracts

RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine contracts
The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines that are being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.

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NPR News: Coast Guard says Titan submersible deaths were preventable and faults company's CEO

Coast Guard says Titan submersible deaths were preventable and faults company's CEO
Two years after passengers hoping for a glimpse of the Titanic wreckage died in the Titan submersible implosion, the Coast Guard issued a scathing report, saying the tragedy shouldn't have happened.

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NPR News: Tennessee readies for execution of man with working implanted defibrillator

Tennessee readies for execution of man with working implanted defibrillator
Gov. Bill Lee declined to grant a reprieve Monday amid uncertainty about whether the implantable defibrillator will shock Byron Black's heart when the lethal drug takes effect.

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NPR News: Brazil's Supreme Court orders house arrest for former President Bolsonar

Brazil's Supreme Court orders house arrest for former President Bolsonar
The trial of the far-right leader is receiving renewed attention after U.S. President Donald Trump directly tied a 50% tariff on imported Brazilian goods to his ally's judicial situation.

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NPR News: State Department may require visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000 for entry

State Department may require visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000 for entry
The State Department said it would start a pilot program that will require cash deposits to tourist and business visas for people from countries with high overstay rates.

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NPR News: State Department may require visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000 for entry

State Department may require visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000 for entry
The State Department said it would start a pilot program that will require cash deposits to tourist and business visas for people from countries with high overstay rates.

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NPR News: The bodies of all 5 miners are found and identified in Chilean mine collapse

The bodies of all 5 miners are found and identified in Chilean mine collapse
The five miners were trapped deep inside Chile's El Teniente mine on Thursday after a section of the mine collapsed following a 4.2 magnitude earthquake.

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NPR News: More than 3,000 Boeing workers are set to strike after rejecting a contract offer

More than 3,000 Boeing workers are set to strike after rejecting a contract offer
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union members in Missouri and Illinois rejected a modified contract offered by Boeing last week.

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NPR News: At least 68 African migrants killed after boat capsizes off Yemen coast, U.N. says

At least 68 African migrants killed after boat capsizes off Yemen coast, U.N. says
More than 150 Ethiopian migrants were on board the boat when it sank in the Gulf of Aden off the southern Yemeni province of Abyan, the International Organization for Migration in Yemen said.

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NPR News: German Chancellor says Germans aren't working efficiently. Mothers may be the solution

German Chancellor says Germans aren't working efficiently. Mothers may be the solution
Amid a labor shortage, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls on Germans to work more hours. Women might hold the key, but a culture shift would be necessary.

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NPR News: Who's the top dog? Wave-riding canines compete in the World Dog Surfing Championships

Who's the top dog? Wave-riding canines compete in the World Dog Surfing Championships
Pooches competed against similarly sized peers for a chance to appear in the finals. Additional heats featured multiple dogs surfing tandem or riding with people.

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NPR News: Chile's plunging birth rate may foreshadow future in U.S.

Chile's plunging birth rate may foreshadow future in U.S.
Chilean families are having only one child on average. U.S. birthrates are also dropping but it's unclear whether the U.S. will follow into the growing group of "very low" birthrate countries.

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NPR News: Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell'

Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell'
Without a deal in hand, Republicans say they may try to change Senate rules when they return in September to speed up the pace of confirmations.

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NPR News: Art of the praise: Why flattering Trump is now the go-to diplomatic move

Art of the praise: Why flattering Trump is now the go-to diplomatic move
World leaders have lavished praise on President Trump in order to smooth diplomatic relations — and get better deals too.

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NPR News: Appeals court keeps order blocking indiscriminate immigration sweeps

Appeals court keeps order blocking indiscriminate immigration sweeps
A federal appeals court ruled Friday to uphold a lower court's temporary order blocking the Trump administration from conducting indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in Southern California.

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NPR News: 3 big takeaways from the NTSB hearing on the DCA midair collision

3 big takeaways from the NTSB hearing on the DCA midair collision
A three-day National Transportation Safety Board hearing on the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in decades dug into problems with altimeters, chopper routes and the busy Washington, D.C., airspace.

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NPR News: Jane Austen Fans Celebrate the Beloved English Author's 250th Birthday

Jane Austen Fans Celebrate the Beloved English Author's 250th Birthday
With anniversary of Jane Austen's birth approaching in December, her fans are donning gowns and tailcoats at costume balls across Britain.

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