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There's been only one human case of bird flu in this outbreak. Are we missing others?
by Will Stone
Officially, only one person has caught bird flu during the current outbreak among dairy cattle, but experts are hearing of others getting sick. The U.S. doesn't have an easy to way to detect cases.
Croatia Defeats England To Advance To World Cup Final
Croatia beat England during the World Cup semi-final. The team will now face France. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Roger Bennett of the Men In Blazers podcast about Wednesday's match and the upcoming final.
As President Trump Criticizes NATO, Germany's Defense Minister Calls For Solidarity
by Mary Louise Kelly
President Trump has pressured NATO members to meet their commitments to spend 2 percent of their GDP on defense spending, and has criticized Germany for spending less than that. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Germany's Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen.
How China Is Grappling With Growing Trade War With U.S.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Yun Sun of the Stimson Center about President Trump's threat to impose an additional $200 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods, unless certain demands — like ending theft of American intellectual property — are met.
What France's World Cup Run Means For The Country's Minority Population
by Eleanor Beardsley
France has advanced to the World Cup Finals. This diverse team, with many immigrants, represents the country in the context of tension over immigration in France and across Europe.
Stories Of Wartime, Transformed Through Music
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
White House Spokesman Defends President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with White House spokesman Raj Shah about Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's choice to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court.
A Look At The Fashion Trends From The 2018 World Cup
Soccer players are among the most fashionable men in the world. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Simon Doonan, creative ambassador for Barneys, about the fashion trends at this year's World Cup.
Government Will Not Meet Deadline To Reunite Children Separated From Their Parents
by John Sepulvado
More than half of the families who were detained and separated were reunited Tuesday, but as many as 48 children remain in custody. A federal judge in San Diego heard from Justice Department lawyers on who has not been reunited, why, and what the new timeline is.
Trail Running Gains Popularity, Taking Runners Deep Into Nature
by Brian Mann
Trail running mixes a deep experience of the outdoors with the ancient practice of running long distances As it gains popularity, NPR looks at a 12-mile race through one of the wildest corners of New York's Adirondack Mountains.
All 12 Boys And Their Soccer Coach Successfully Rescued From Cave In Thailand
by Michael Sullivan
After two weeks, all 12 boys and their soccer coach were successfully rescued from a cave in Thailand. They were trapped in the Tham Luang Nang Non cave system after heavy rains flooded passages.
U.S. Ambassador To NATO Discusses President Trump And The Alliance
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Kay Bailey Hutchison, the U.S. ambassador to NATO, about the upcoming NATO summit and President Trump's commitment to the alliance.