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A Rorschach test for America? Covering the military parade and a No Kings rally on the same day
by Frank Langfitt
Last weekend's military parade and No Kings rallies could be seen as an example of a DIVIDED America… a moment where our differences were placed in pretty stark relief. But reporting from both places on the same day… you see something different.
Litigation Over America's Opioid Crisis Is Heating Up
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with lawyer Mike Moore, who is representing several states, counties and cities that are suing opioid manufacturers.
What's The Path Ahead For Democrats After Mueller's Testimony?
After Wednesday's congressional hearing with Robert Mueller, Democrats must plot a path forward. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Nadeam Elshami, a former chief of staff for Nancy Pelosi.
Pelosi Says Democrats Need A Stronger Case Before Pushing For Impeachment
by Susan Davis
Democrats pushing for impeachment hoped Mueller's hearing would help shift public opinion. Without any bombshells, Speaker Pelosi says the party needs to make its strongest case before moving forward.
For The Second Time In A Month — A Heat Wave Is Scorching Europe
A second heatwave in one month has smashed temperature records across Europe on Wednesday.
Real Disappearances Are The Premise For Laura Lippman's 'Lady In The Lake'
by Mary Louise Kelly
U.N. Calls Libyan Migrant Shipwreck The Worst This Year After Scores Die
by Ruth Sherlock
Refugee agencies say scores of migrants have drowned off the coast of Libya, again highlighting the failure by regional leaders to address the dangerous migrant sea route.
Sharks Like To Hang Out, But Their Spots Often Overlap With Commercial Fishers'
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
Many shark species tend to congregate in the same areas as industrial fishing ships, a study finds. As a result, tens of millions of sharks in the open ocean end up caught either as food or bycatch.
Puerto Rico Rep. Jenniffer González Colón Discusses The Future For The Island
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Jenniffer González Colón, the resident commissioner for Puerto Rico, about the island's political future following the governor's resignation.
Protesters In Puerto Rico Hope Governor's Resignation Is The First Of Many Changes
by David Welna
The day after Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló's resignation announcement there is uncertainty about the future, particularly, who take his spot as governor.
The Future Of Baseball May Be Happening Already As Independent League Tests New Rules
by Esteban Bustillos
The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, in partnership with the major league is implementing new rules this season. It's unclear though if these will impact the game at the highest levels.