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Trump says there's an Israel-Iran ceasefire
by Tamara Keith
President Trump said Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire, ending 12 days of conflict.
A New Law In India Is Making It Harder For Interfaith Couples To Get Married
by Lauren Frayer
In India, new laws forbid brides or grooms from converting to their spouse's religion. The idea is to halt forced conversions. But they've led to attacks on interfaith couples.
Democrats Have Dialed Back The Bill They Hope Will Counteract Voting Restrictions
by Juana Summers
Senate Democrats have come up with a new compromise bill on voting rights, which includes a voter ID provision. But their strategy to overcome a Republican filibuster is still unclear.
Lack Of Broadband Creates Daily Struggle On Reservation In Northern Nevada
Millions of Americans, especially those in rural and tribal areas, don't have reliable internet access. The infrastructure bill in Congress sets aside $65 billion to address the problem.
Critique The Famous: Fashion Critic Weighs In On The Met Gala's Looks
Monday night, the Gala made its return. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rachel Tashjian, fashion critic at GQ about the interpretations of this year's theme: American Independence.
Author Maggie Nelson's New Book Examines The Meaning And Rhetoric Of Freedom
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Maggie Nelson, author of the new book On Freedom: Four Songs of Care and Constraint, about exploring what it means to be free in our interconnected world.
Colleges Are Struggling With How To Handle Vaccine Mandates
by Taylor Haggerty
Cleveland State University is requiring vaccinations only for those living on campus. For everyone else, the college is relying on a six-week education campaign, a move some say doesn't go far enough.
Remembering George Wein, Founder Of The Newport Jazz Festival
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Christian McBride, host of Jazz Night in America about the life of George Wein, who founded the Newport Jazz Festival.
Does Senate Testimony On Afghanistan Withdrawal Offer Clarity — Or Frustrations?
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., a member of the Armed Services Committee who heard testimony from Gen. Austin "Scott" Miller about the messy withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Hurricane Nicholas Has Drenched The Gulf Coast, Including Louisiana Areas Hit By Ida
by Frank Morris
Hurricane Nicholas brought heavy rain, flooding and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands in Texas. The storm is weaker now and concern has turned to Louisiana, already battered by Hurricane Ida.
Russian President Putin Is In Self-Isolation After COVID Outbreak Among Inner Circle
by Charles Maynes
The Kremlin says President Vladimir Putin is in isolation following four members of his entourage testing positive for COVID-19.