Is It Time To Kill The Penny?
As America experiences a coin shortage, Planet Money takes a look at the value of the penny.
Politics & Government
Amid Monument Debate, A Statue Of Antebellum Jurist Comes Down
The statue of a 19th-century North Carolina Supreme Court justice was removed on Monday from the entrance of the state Court of Appeals building in Raleigh.
Judge Frees Mary Trump From Gag Order On New Family Tell-All
The president's niece is now free to speak publicly on her book, due to be released Tuesday, about the Trump family and how it shaped Trump's worldview.
Red Ink Overflowing: In June, U.S. Borrowed A Typical Year's Worth
The federal deficit is ballooning as the government tries to cushion the blow from the coronavirus pandemic. June's shortfall totals $864 billion — more than in an entire typical year.
NPR Analysis: Thousands Of Mail-In Ballots Rejected For Arriving Too Late
A new NPR analysis has found that at least 65,000 mail-in ballots have been rejected during primaries held so far this year, because they arrived too late — often through no fault of the voter.
President Trump Questions Dr. Fauci's Expertise, Retweets A Conspiracy Theory
Trump is questioning the expertise of Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the top public health officials in the U.S. — but the White House denies that it is part of a campaign against Dr. Fauci.
Trump Again Casts Doubt On Fauci As COVID-19 Cases Surge
President Trump shares a tweet from game show host Chuck Woolery, who claimed the CDC is lying about the coronavirus pandemic to hurt the president in November's election.
Signed, Sealed, Undelivered: Thousands Of Mail-In Ballots Rejected For Tardiness
An NPR analysis finds that at least 65,000 absentee and mail-in ballots were rejected this year for arriving late. While it's a relatively small number, they could prove crucial in a close election.
NYC Has Its First Day In Months With No COVID-19 Deaths
Mayor Bill de Blasio calls on President Trump to invoke the Defense Production Act to speed up processing of coronavirus tests: "If you can't get the results in real time, it doesn't help you enough."
Judge Orders Halt To Federal Executions That Were Set To Resume This Week
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has barred the lethal injections that were scheduled to commence on Monday, citing the likelihood of "extreme pain and suffering." A legal conflict is likely.