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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.
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.
Netanyahu defends Israel’s plan to seize Gaza City, despite global condemnation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubled down on his plan for Israel to seize control of Gaza City and the remaining sliver of Gaza not already under Israeli control.
European leaders urge for Ukraine to be included in Trump-Putin Alaska peace talks
Some European leaders say that Ukraine must be included in any talks with Russia over ending the war.
D.C. mayor defends capital’s crime rates after Trump threatens to take over police
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said President Trump has the power to deploy the National Guard, but "none of the conditions exist" for the president to take over the city's police.
Asylum-seekers thought they were following the rules. Now some are told to start over
NPR has learned that dozens of immigrants across the U.S. have received letters notifying them that their asylum cases have been dismissed because they have not yet received a screening interview.
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.
Texas big game hunter killed while stalking African Cape buffalo
Asher Watkins had been tracking a cape buffalo for the kill when the animal instead turned its attack on the hunter.
Sunday Puzzle: Artificially Confused
NPR's Adrian Ma plays the puzzle with YPR listener Bill Hoffman of Helena, Montana, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
4 people and 5 months in space, NASA’s Crew-10 mission safely returns to Earth
It took the capsule 17 hours to make the trip home, experiencing re-entry temperatures of around 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit as it punched through the atmosphere following Friday's ISS undocking.
Authorities ID suspect in CDC shooting as a 30-year-old man from suburban Atlanta
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.
NFL preseason game ends early after serious injury to Detroit Lions’ Morice Norris
The Lions safety was in stable condition after he was attended to for about 20 minutes and taken off the field in an ambulance Friday, with the preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons ending early.
Opinion: Remembering Sandra Grimes, mole hunter
Sandra Grimes died at the age of 79. Her work was crucial in catching a Soviet agent who "caused more damage to the national security of the United States than any spy in the history of the CIA."
A family’s fishing trip ends with the dad at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’. Here’s their story
Civil rights lawyers say many migrant detainees in Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" are being barred from meeting regularly with attorneys and are being held in dangerous conditions.
17 children vanish into the night — ‘Weapons’ is terrific and terrifying
Weapons is a story about a community recovering from an inexplicable trauma that arrives like a natural disaster, wreaks havoc, and then cannot be reversed, only survived.
During an ‘Island Storm,’ two kids on an adventure ask — ‘Do we try for more?’
A storm is coming and two siblings pull on their boots and head to the sea. The waves crash and the rain starts to fall, but they go on in this quintessential summer adventure story.
Blame it on the moon. This year’s Perseids meteors won’t be as visible at their peak
The Perseids meteor shower is the most popular one of the year. The meteors during this time are characterized by bright fireballs and long "wakes," the streak of light and color that follow behind.
An ancient archaeological site meets conspiracy theories — and Joe Rogan
In the hills of southeastern Turkey lies a site so ancient, it's turning our understanding of civilization on its head and leading to conspiracy theories.
‘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.
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.
Why good houseguests don’t actually ‘make themselves at home’
Etiquette expert Elaine Swann tackles tricky questions about staying at a loved one's place. Is it OK to borrow their car? Extend your stay? Show up empty-handed? Advice on how to be a star guest.
We get asked about tariffs all the time. Here’s what we say
From inflation to recession, we who cover the economy and business at NPR get asked about tariffs all the time. Here are some of the most frequent questions — and what we answer.
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.
Where could Trump and Putin meet about the war in Ukraine? The options are limited
President Trump said his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine is set to happen "very shortly." But where exactly this meeting will take place is unclear, as the options for the two are limited.
Trump says he will host Putin in Alaska next Friday to talk about Ukraine
President Trump has been pushing to broker an end to the war in Ukraine since he took office. But it hasn't been quick or easy.
U.S. Islamic leaders urge Muslim-majority nations to take action to end Gaza conflict
More than 90 Muslim scholars, community leaders and institutions are calling on Muslim nations to leverage their influence to end what they described as escalating genocide in Gaza by Israeli forces.
IRS Commissioner Billy Long replaced after less than two months
The Trump administration has replaced former Missouri Congressman Billy Long as IRS Commissioner, after less than two months on the job. It's the latest in a string of management shakeups at the tax collection agency.
China has declared war on the chikungunya virus. How much of a threat is it?
The mosquito-borne disease is sweeping through a province in southern China, which is taking strict measures to quash the outbreak.
Some legal experts say ICE in criminal courts means a slower path to justice
As President Trump ramps up deportations, ICE agents have been seen not just at immigration courts, but at criminal courts, too. Defense lawyers, prosecutors and judges fear a chilling effect on criminal proceedings.
Why short breaks to move around are crucial for your creative process
When bestselling author Kelly Corrigan's creativity runs low or her mood turns, she doesn't power through. Here are her tips for connecting your body to your creative process and getting unstuck.
President Trump taps federal law enforcement agencies to police Washington, D.C.
President Trump has ordered federal law enforcement agencies to begin policing the streets of Washington, D.C., citing crime in the city.
Famed NASA astronaut and Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell has died at age 97
Lovell commanded the mission that almost ended in disaster after an explosion that threatened the crew's oxygen and electrical supply. The inspiring story of their survival was made into a hit movie.
