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Bridge collapse in Baltimore draws attention to dangerous jobs Hispanic workers face
NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Gustavo Torres, executive director of CASA, a Latino and immigrant organization, about the construction workers who were on the bridge when it collapsed Tuesday.
Academy replaces Hattie McDaniel's Oscar that's been missing for 50 years
Hattie McDaniel's 1939 Oscar for her supporting role as Mammy in Gone With the Wind is finally replaced at Howard University. McDaniel was the first Black person to be nominated for and win an Oscar.
Lawmakers from both parties promise to take up Ukraine funding in the coming days
NPR's A Martinez talks with Democratic Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut about the last-minute funding deal in Congress that staved off a government shutdown and halted new U.S. aid to Ukraine.
Former President Donald Trump's business fraud trial gets underway in New York
Trump and other defendants are accused of exaggerating the value of their real estate. Attorney General Leticia James is demanding that Trump and his company pay the state $250 million.
Golfers help South Korea win its first team gold medal in 13 years at Asian Games
The win brought Sungjae Im and Si Woo Kim more than a medal. They got an exemption from 21 months of mandatory military service, a legal requirement for all able-bodied males age 18-35 in South Korea.
Gov. Newsom selects Laphonza Butler to fill Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat
by Marisa Lagos
Longtime political activist Laphonza Butler will be California's new U.S. Senator. Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to name Butler to the seat left empty by the death of Dianne Feinstein.
Pause on federal student loans ends — millions have to make payments again
After a three-and-a-half year pandemic pause, student loan payments are resuming in October. What does this mean for borrowers in good standing and those in default?
The successful anti-AIDS program PEPFAR is under threat in Congress
The AIDS relief plan PEPFAR is in the crosshairs of abortion politics in Congress. It has widely enjoyed bipartisan support, until now, and a key re-authorization may lapse.
The Taylor Swift Effect: Swifties check out NFL games
Taylor Swift's attendance at Kansas City Chiefs games to watch her rumored new boyfriend, tight end Travis Kelce, is proving to be a prime-time event of its own.
Gen. Mark Milley retires after 4 years as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Gen. Mark Milley gave his last interview as chairman to All Things Considered host Mary Louise Kelly, and she talks to Morning Edition host Leila Fadel about the conversation.
Former Sen. Boxer remembers Sen. Dianne Feinstein who died last week
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer of California Barbara Boxer about Dianne Feinstein's legacy.
Congress avoids a government shutdown with a short-term spending measure
We look ahead to what's next for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy after he passed a spending bill with help from Democrats. The temporary deal expires next month.
Morning news brief
With hours to spare, Congress averted a government shutdown. Ex-President Trump's business fraud trial begins Monday. This week, NPR is bringing you stories about the search for climate solutions.