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California’s newest state park is like a time machine
In the Central Valley, California’s first new state park in a decade opened this summer and it re-imagines what a state park can be.
How Gen-Z is feeling about Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket
President Biden has struggled with young voters. But now that he's out and Vice President Harris is in, younger voters are re-calculating.
Netanyahu met with standing ovation and protest over joint meeting of Congress
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting this week separately with President Biden and Vice President Harris. Wednesday afternoon, he addressed a joint meeting of Congress.
A cold front is bringing some relief to the Northwest — but also wind
The Northwest has been suffering record-setting heat. A cold front is supposed to move in, but with it comes high winds and dry thunderstorms in forests that have been cooked tinder dry.
Tennis player Coco Gauff is named as USA flag bearer for Olympics
Coco Gauff the 23-year-old tennis player seemed floored today when she learned she'll be the first tennis player to have the honor of being flag bearer for the American team at the Paris Olympics.
Biden to give Oval Office address on what’s next
President Biden is giving an address from the Oval about how he will 'finish the job' — without a second term in office.
This is what 10 months of war feels like to a family in Gaza
Israel's prime minister addresses Congress as Gaza's civilian death toll soars from Israeli airstrikes and the war grinds on for the tenth month.
The presidential candidacy of Kamala Harris could impact crucial swing state Arizona
In Arizona, some voters worried former President Trump would reclaim the state he lost in 2020 breathed a sigh of relief on Sunday, when Biden announced he won’t accept the Democratic nomination.
Torrid market for copycat weight loss drugs could be short-lived
Cheaper versions of Wegovy and Zepbound touted on social media could be fleeting. Copies are legal now because the brand-name drugs are in short supply. But the drugmakers are boosting production.
This free training aims to address the Gulf South’s shortage of sexual assault nurses
The week-long, free program gives medical professionals tools to provide trauma-informed care — and potentially help with prosecutions.
Olympic officials try to crush U.S. probes of China doping, threaten Salt Lake Games
The U.S. wants changes to the World Anti-Doping Agency after a Chinese drug scandal. Olympic officials threatened to block Salt Lake City's bid to host the 2034 Games if the U.S. criticism persists.
Report finds Army leadership failures leading up to Maine bowling alley mass shooting
The long-awaited report from the Army about how leaders handled shooter Robert Card in the months leading up to the Lewiston, Maine mass shootings will be released on Monday.
Longtime running buddies are poised to compete in the streets of Paris
NPR's Juana Summers talks with US men's marathoners Conner Mantz and Clayton Young about the challenges of the Paris marathon, and their longtime friendship on and off the running course.
It’s not a B movie: scientists say sharks are ingesting cocaine in drug-tainted water
Illegal narcotics may be damaging marine wildlife. Sharks are swimming in drug tainted waters, ingesting cocaine according to scientists in Brazil.
Netanyahu is addressing Congress tomorrow. Here’s what to expect from Democrats
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is addressing Congress Wednesday in a speech he hopes will bolster his standing. Democrats have said there will be boycotts from some members.
Former Secret Service head on the agency’s controversy following the rally shooting
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Ralph Basham, the director of the Secret Service during the George W. Bush administration, about Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle's decision to resign.
Kamala Harris has a history of breaking barriers. How might that inform her campaign?
Harris’s entire career is a list of jobs that nobody who looks quite like her had held before, including California’s attorney general, senator and vice president of the United States.
VP Kamala Harris kicks off first rally of presidential campaign in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off the first rally of her presidential campaign, since becoming the frontrunner in the race to become the Democratic nominee.
Delta is still cancelling hundreds of flights daily
Delta Air Lines is facing a federal investigation as it struggles to recover from a global software meltdown. The Atlanta-based carrier canceled hundreds of flights Tuesday for the fifth day in a row.
The fate of the most powerful X-ray telescope is in doubt
NASA's budget proposal would basically axe the most powerful X-ray telescope in the world, and astronomers are scrambling to save it.
Dark energy — which causes the expansion of the universe — may be changing
One of the big mysteries of the universe is how it's expanding. The phenomenon causing that expansion is known as dark energy — and recently, scientists have started to wonder if its changing.
Biden’s brand was overcoming obstacles. But this one, he couldn’t beat
President Biden had made a career of digging in and proving the doubters wrong — until he finally met a political crisis he couldn’t ride out.
Body cam footage released of deputy fatally shooting Illinois woman
There have been protests and murder charges lodged against fired deputy sheriff who fatally shot an Illinois woman who had called 911 for help. A video tape of the shooting was released Monday.
A scientist in Belize hopes bats can galvanize locals to protect their forests
A Belizean bat scientist is looking to these fuzzy, flying mammals to act as emissaries to galvanize the people of Belize to protect their forests.
France’s snap elections made the far-left and the far-right stronger than ever
When French President Emmanuel Macron called snap legislative elections in June, he shocked even some of the closest members of his cabinet. Extremes dominate parliament.
A Phoenix group is offering IV rehydration for unhoused people who get too dehydrated
People too dehydrated to take fluids orally need IVs. But unhoused people often avoid emergency rooms. A Phoenix non-profit is now offering IV rehydration on the streets.
Democratic and Independent voters weigh in on Biden stepping aside
Member station reporters asked Democratic and Independent voters how they felt about Biden's decision to end his campaign and Kamala Harris being the likely candidate to lead the Democratic ticket.
The head of the Secret Service hears from angry lawmakers on Capitol Hill
The director of the Secret Service testified before Congress. Kimberly Cheatle faced House lawmakers demanding answers about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump nine days ago.
Can Biden delegates vote for Harris?
When Americans vote in a primary, they’re technically voting for delegates to support the candidate the voter chose. Then those delegates are sent to their party’s convention to vote.
The Paris Olympics have almost arrived. Here’s what to watch for
The Paris Olympics kick off this week. NPR's Becky Sullivan and Brian Mann preview the U.S. athletes and sports to watch, and share why this year's opening ceremony will be different than ever before.
Animals at the Phoenix Zoo enjoy ice in the extreme heat
Extreme heat isn't just hard on humans, which is why the Phoenix zoo delivers ice to grateful animals to keep them healthy and happy.
Scientists are trying to plant a billion oysters in New York City waters
Restoring the once plentiful oysters of New York City isn't an easy job. Scientists have been at it for more than a decade, but they’re still far from the goal of planting a billion of them.
