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Diplomats shift into high gear to try to revive nuclear negotiations with Iran
by Michele Kelemen
European diplomats are working to revive nuclear negotiations with Iran to find a peaceful end to a war that President Trump has said the U.S. could join to support Israel against Iran.
Highlights Of The Day 2 Of The Democratic National Convention
by Scott Detrow
Jill Biden, along with former President Bill Clinton, will headline the second night of the Democratic National Convention. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Stacey Abrams are also expected to speak.
It's No Pushover: How Researchers Assess World Records
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
The temperature in Death Valley, Calif., reached 130 degrees over the weekend. It could be a world record for the highest temperature, but first scientists must verify it.
'I Am Terrified': Kansas Teachers Return To Classrooms Despite Fears
by Stephan Bisaha
Some Kansas teachers are returning to classrooms despite the pandemic. Otherwise, they may have to pay school districts thousands of dollars to find replacements or lose their teaching licenses.
What It's Like To Move Into Dorms Amid The Pandemic
by Elissa Nadworny
Students at the University of Georgia move into dorms this week as Georgia continues to record more than 1,000 coronavirus cases a day.
Why Is It So Hard To Get Tested For The Coronavirus Months Into The Pandemic?
by Rob Stein
Many localities require a negative coronavirus test for various activities, such as traveling or visiting an older relative. But finding a test with a quick enough turnaround can be challenging.
Senate Releases Final Report On Russia's Interference In 2016 Election
by Ryan Lucas
A GOP-led Senate panel released a report Tuesday that details extensive contacts between Trump campaign advisers and Russian intelligence in 2016.
A Member Of Hezbollah Found Guilty Of Killing Lebanon's Ex-Prime Minister
by Ruth Sherlock
A U.N. tribunal has found a member of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah guilty of killing a former prime minister but says it has no evidence of the group's leadership involved.
Late-Night Infomercial Meets Telethon: What 1st DNC Night Was Like For Viewers
Political conventions are made for TV. But this year's Democratic National Convention was virtual only. NPR discusses how the first night played out for viewers.
New Mexico Governor On DNC, Latinx Voters And The Coronavirus
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham about her upcoming speech at the Democratic National Convention, the pitch to Latinx voters and the coronavirus in her state.
Turkey Considers Quitting Treaty On Violence Against Women
by Peter Kenyon
The Turkish government is considering pulling out of a treaty designed to prevent violence against women. But the proposal prompted opposition and protests.
Postmaster General Suspends Service Changes Until After The Election
by Miles Parks
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced Tuesday that he was suspending controversial service changes to the U.S. Postal Service until after the November election.
Why UNC-Chapel Hill Decided To Move Classes Online
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mimi Chapman, chair of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill faculty, about the school shifting undergraduate instruction online after a week on campus.