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Reforms and heartbreak after final sentencing in Elijah McClain's death
by Allison Sherry
Three police officers and two paramedics faced felony charges in death of McClain, a young Black man not suspected of a crime. Two cops were aquitted.
A deal to get imprisoned Americans home prompts concerns on what Iran gets in return
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer about what Iran will get in return for the release of four Americans from the notorious Evin prison.
What David Weiss can do having been named special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden
by Carrie Johnson
Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss, who has been investigating criminal allegations against President Biden's son Hunter has been named a special counsel. He made the request on Tuesday.
Australia has 'Matilda Mania' as the team goes on to Women's World Cup quarter-finals
by Diaa Hadid
Australians are smashing viewing records as they watch their team, The Matildas, advance in the Women's World Cup. But for some women, it's a bittersweet moment.
Latinos are Texas' largest ethnic group, but that doesn't equate to political power
by Ashley Lopez
Latinos are officially the largest ethnic group in Texas. But experts say this population growth is a long way from translating into more political power.
A legendary private collection of early blues music is out for everyone to hear
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Smithsonian curator John Troutman and blues musician Dom Flemons about the new folk music album, Playing for the Man at the Door.
How to navigate the rise in COVID cases this summer
by Pien Huang
COVID cases are up — but that doesn't mean what it used to mean. Experts explain how to navigate this summer's uptick and what to expect this fall.
Linda Caicedo: Colombia's team leader and perhaps the Women's World Cup breakout star
by Jorge Valencia
She's a cancer survivor and Colombia's brightest star in the Women's World Cup. Striker Linda Caicedo carries Colombia's hopes on her shoulders ahead of the quarter final match against England.
San Francisco's police, fire departments fret about push for more self-driving cars
by Dara Kerr
Self-driving car firms want California regulators to allow for more vehicles on San Francisco streets. Police and fire departments cite many times when autonomous vehicles botched rescue operations.
The political atmosphere of this year's state fair in Iowa
by Clay Masters
The Iowa State Fair is all about fun, food and frivolity. But every four years, it's also all about politics. Amid the tumultuous political environment, the fair takes a different tone in 2024.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how to watch
by Nell Greenfieldboyce