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Meet the winner of the 'best baguette in Paris' award
by Eleanor Beardsley
The Utopie bakery has been crowned the winner of the 31st annual "best baguette in Paris" competition.
Democrat In Texas Voting Bill Walkout Says She's Protecting Civil Rights
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Texas state house Democrat Ann Johnson. She is one of the lawmakers who left Texas in order to block Republicans from passing election-related legislation.
Tiny Texas Town Prepares For Jeff Bezos Space Launch
by Angela Kocherga
Van Horn, Texas, looks ahead to its moment in the spotlight as the launch site for Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin space flight, which is expected Tuesday.
Inequity Is Behind The Violent Unrest In South Africa
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with South African political analyst and broadcaster Eusebius McKaiser about the roots of the looting and protests currently playing out in the country.
A Look At The New Naomi Osaka Netflix Docuseries
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with The Athletic's Kavitha Davidson about the new Netflix series Naomi Osaka, documentary about the 23-year-old tennis champion.
Recovery Will Take Months In Flood-Devastated Germany
by Rob Schmitz
Germany and Belgium are still reeling from devastating floods that have killed more than 180 people.
Zaila Avant-garde Talks Success Following Historic Spelling Bee Win
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Zaila Avant-garde, the first African-American winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, about her road to success.
Rachel Johnson Talks New Memoir Detailing 'Political Mid-life Crisis'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rachel Johnson, sister of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, about her memoir, Rake's Progress: The Madcap True Tale of My Political Midlife Crisis.
Understanding The Politics Of Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Vox's senior political correspondent Andrew Prokop about West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin's political evolution.
Israeli Comedy Writer Discusses Satire In Post-Netanyahu Era
by Deborah Amos
An Israeli sketch writer talks about making comedy after the ouster of Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister, and how to handle humor around the country's serious topics.
Rescue Crews Search For Missing In Wake Of Historic Germany Floods
Two days after deadly floods hit parts of western Germany, many community members are still unable to access their homes and rescue crews are working to sort through the destruction.
Climate Change Health Scholar Says Heat Wave Deaths Are Preventable
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with University of Washington professor Kristie Ebi about the mounting death toll from recent heat waves across the Pacific Northwest.
Remembering The 'Clown Prince Of Hip-Hop' Biz Markie
by Andrew Limbong
Rapper and DJ Biz Markie has died. The self-deprecating rapper was known for his 1989 hit "Just a Friend."