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The role of climate change in the dangerous heat dome
by Rebecca Hersher
Parts of the Midwest and East Coast have seen record-breaking temperatures this week. Climate change is making heatwaves more intense.
Former Director Of National Intelligence James Clapper On Trump's Visit To North Korea
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Gen. James Clapper, former director of National Intelligence, about President Trump's visit to North Korea.
Trump Reverses Course, Lifts Some Sanctions Against Chinese Telecom Firm Huawei
President Trump has reversed course and agreed to lift restrictions against Huawei, the Chinese telecom giant. Some members of Trump's administration consider Huawei a serious national security threat.
Opening Day Of NBA's Free Agency Sent The Basketball World Into A Frenzy
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with The Ringer's Haley O'Shaughnessy about the opening day of NBA Free Agency and the drama that took place on Sunday.
A Look At What Makes Megan Rapinoe So Special
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with writer Franklin Foer about his piece, "Megan Rapinoe Makes Resistance Look Effortless," as the U.S. Women's team prepares for another match on Tuesday.
Council On Foreign Relations President Discusses U.S. Attitudes On Iran, North Korea
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, about the different attitudes the Trump Administration has against Iran and North Korea
What's The Next Step For Democrats, Following Ruling On Partisan Redistricting?
by Miles Parks
Following the Supreme Court decision declaring federal courts have no role in reining in partisan redistricting, will Democrats choose to adopt the same aggressive redistricting tactics as the GOP?
Yellow Jackets Have Built Massive Nests In Alabama This Year
Alabama residents are reporting sights of massive yellow jacket nests that can house thousands of wasps and can be several feet long.
Iran Says It Has Exceeded Uranium Limits Set In 2015 Nuclear Deal
by Geoff Brumfiel
Iran announced Monday that it has exceeded the 300 kilogram limit on low-enriched uranium set by the nuclear deal it made with six world powers.
Trump Administration To Put $3 Billion Into Network Of Shelters For Migrant Children
by John Burnett
The Trump administration is pumping $3 billion into shelter network for migrant children after reports of kids held in squalid Border Patrol cells. But critics don't want these kids confined at all.
NIH Director On Why He Is Declining To Speak On Panels That Exclude Women
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, about his decision to decline speaking on what he calls "manels" — panels that exclude women.
Sen. Bernie Sanders: Idea Of Generational Change Is A 'Pretty Superficial Argument'
by Scott Detrow
Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders says he doesn't think age should be a determining factor in the 2020 race. Sanders spoke with NPR about some of his signature platform issues.
Many Of India's Cities Are Getting Water Delivered After Reservoirs Dry Up
by Lauren Frayer
High temperatures, brawls in lines for water, closed offices and productivity drops. Climate change has made this the new summertime normal in India's over-crowded, sweltering cities.