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France struggles to deal with the heatwave hitting much of Europe
by Eleanor Beardsley
Much of Europe, including France, is dealing with a brutal heatwave. Some people are better prepared than others in a country where most people do not have air conditioning.
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez Weighs In On U.S.-Saudi Arabia Relationship And Yemen
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., about the recent floor vote regarding Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
Do Americans Have An Appetite For Electric Cars?
Following General Motors' decision to discontinue the Chevy Volt to focus on zero-emission cars, NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with journalist John Voelcker about the future of the electric cars in the U.S.
Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell Is Not Happy With GM's Elimination Of So Many Jobs
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., about the General Motors job cuts and what they mean for the industry and American auto workers.
Indonesian Investigation On Air Crash Shows Pilots Struggled With Automated System
by David Schaper
Indonesian investigators say it appears the pilots of a Lion Air jet that crashed last month struggled with an automated system to control the plane almost from the moment it took off.
Norwegian Magnus Carlsen Defends His Title As World Chess Champion
A 27-year-old Norwegian, Magnus Carlsen, beat American Fabiano Caruana in this year's World Chess Championship that ended on Wednesday.
Lawmakers Reassess U.S.-Saudi Alliance In Yemen After Killing Of Jamal Khashoggi
by Greg Myre
Anger over the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is leading some U.S. senators to question U.S. support for Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen.
Thousands Of ISIS Militants' Family Members Are Being Held In Syrian Detention Camps
by Ruth Sherlock
European women in prison camps in northern Syria talk about how they followed their husbands, who were members of ISIS, there and how they are now languishing with no future in sight.