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Bernie Sanders says Netanyahu is attacking campus protests to deflect war criticism
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized ongoing campus protests across the U.S. as antisemitic. The Vermont senator said it was an attempt to "deflect attention" from Israel's actions.
Air Force secretary: Hold on confirmations is a 'disruption to military leadership'
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall about accusations that Sen. Tommy Tuberville is putting national security at risk by blocking Pentagon confirmations in protest.
The Texas power grid struggles through heatwave
by Mose Buchele
Earlier this week, Texas came close to a blackout. Another heat wave had people using their air conditioners into the evenings because temperatures didn't cool off. The grid nearly couldn't keep up.
Poland's election in October could be its most important in decades
by Rob Schmitz
Next month's national elections in Poland could determine the future of its young democracy.
Amid a crumbling Indian media landscape, journalist Ravish Kumar remains resolute
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with filmmaker Vinay Shukla and journalist Ravish Kumar about the new documentary While We Watched.
I love saris — but I have never seen saris like these before
by Rhitu Chatterjee
Queer rock icon Melissa Etheridge opens up in new memoir, 'Talking To My Angels'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with musician Melissa Etheridge about her new memoir Talking to My Angels.
A 150-year-old shipwreck was found in Lake Michigan
A long-lost shipwreck has been discovered in Lake Michigan by two maritime historians. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Brendon Baillod, one of the historians who discovered the shipwreck.
Florida Supreme Court considers whether its abortion ban violates right to privacy
by Regan McCarthy
The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments about whether the state's 15 week abortion ban is protected under the right to privacy guaranteed by the state constitution.
Weekly dose of wonder: The flavor and history of umami
by Yuki Noguchi
The fifth taste: What is it, and how does it make food taste delicious? Umami means "delicious taste," and refers to the savory, meaty flavor often found in fish broths, mushrooms and tomatoes.
Debate heats over Australia's referendum to include Indigenous people in policymaking
by Scott Mayman
A forthcoming referendum called "Indigenous Voice to Parliament" in Australia has sparked debate on whether First Nations people should be part of the consultation process involving Government policy.
The new business of wildfire preparedness could grow to be massive
by Alina Selyukh
Wildfires are a worsening danger — and a big business opportunity. From high-tech alarms to home retrofits, the industry around preparedness is nascent, fairly small, barely regulated, growing fast.