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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book
by Olivia Hampton
NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book documenting Black cowboys, Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture.
Jeff Bezos Will Briefly Leave Earth Aboard Historic Blue Origin Flight
by Brendan Byrne
Billionaire Jeff Bezos and three crewmates are set to travel in the New Shepard spacecraft to the edge of space for what will be the inaugural flight of the Amazon founder's company Blue Origin.
Kitamura Is Out With Another Novel That Transcends Languages And Borders
NPR's Noel King speaks to author Katie Kitamura about her new novel: Intimacies. It's about an interpreter who works at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Residents Of Gates, Ore., Sue Pacific Power Over 2020 Wildfires
by Cassandra Profita
As wildfires rage in the West, one Oregon town is raising new questions about what caused last year's historic fires. Residents have filed lawsuits blaming the local utility for the devastation.
Bighorn Sheep Count In California Is Canceled After A Volunteer Dies
by Claire Trageser
Extreme heat is causing problems for wildlife researchers. Outside San Diego, a volunteer died from heat stroke and the annual bighorn sheep count is now canceled.
A Hard-Line Jewish Nationalist Is Accused Of Stoking Anger Between Jews And Arabs
by Deborah Amos
An extreme right-wing member of Israel's parliament is accused of stirring up violence. He, however, says he's standing up for his view of Israel as a Jewish state.
Sen. Warner Navigates Bipartisan Talks For Infrastructure And Spending Bills
by Claudia Grisales
For centrist Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, balancing two big negotiations — the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the Democrats' broader $3.5 trillion spending bill — is a challenge.
Haiti's Power Struggle Is Over: Ariel Henry Will Become Prime Minister
There appears to be a political truce between the two men who say they were the prime minister following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Claude Joseph will step down.
The Debate Over Wording In Bruce Springsteen's 'Thunder Road' Is Settled
The song begins: "A screen door slams, Mary's dress ... and, what is Mary's dress doing: swaying or waving. The Boss's co-producer Jon Landau told The New Yorker that the correct word is "sways."
Global Settlement Would Resolve Ongoing And Future Opioid Crisis Lawsuits
Negotiators appear close to a final opioid settlement meant to resolve a tsunami of lawsuits against some of the nation's biggest drugmakers and distributors.
Olympic Athletes Want Gold, But For Now They Have To Settle For Cardboard
The bed frames in the Olympic Village are made of recyclable cardboard. People online speculated that they were designed to prevent activities other than sleeping.
There Is A New Effort To Target Gun Trafficking In Chicago
by Cheryl Corley
Law enforcement is targeting illegal guns as violent crime rises in cities across the country. Residents of hard-hit neighborhoods in Chicago are stepping up to fight gun violence, too.