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Six months out from the election, Wisconsin students weigh voting for Biden
Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses.
Former Minneapolis cop gets the final sentence in the police killing of George Floyd
by Matt Sepic
A former Minneapolis police officer receives the final sentence in the 2020 police killing of George Floyd. The Black man died after another officer used his knee to pin Floyd's neck to the ground.
A look ahead at the Ohio special election
by Karen Kasler
Ohioans vote Tuesday on a measure that would make it harder to pass future changes to the state constitution. Ideastream's Karen Kasler explains the possible implications for abortion access in Ohio.
Ohio Democrats consider trying to have voters directly decide issues like abortion
by Kelsey Snell
As Ohio prepares to vote in a special election, questions arise about the ballot initiative process. To help turnout, Democrats consider letting voters decide directly on controversial issues.
NPR's 'Life Kit': How to fight FOMO
The fear of missing out isn't confined to our social lives. NPR's Life Kit explores how FOMO shows up in our lives and how to battle it.
Wildfire smoke is hampering precious remaining days for some kids at summer camps
by Elizabeth Shockman
There are a few weeks left of summer fun for kids at day camps and summer programs. Wildfire smoke has had a big impact curtailing summer activity at some camps.
Does heat make us more aggressive? Researchers put it to the test
by Nurith Aizenman
Periods of sweltering temperatures like the current global heat wave seem to drive up civil conflicts. But why? To find out, researchers put thousands of people in hot rooms - with surprising results.
Clinical trial leader on first FDA-approved pill for postpartum depression
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dr. Kristina M. Deligiannidis, principal investigator on the clinical trials that led to the FDA approval of the first at-home oral postpartum depression pill.
Remembering the impact of Al Qaeda's bombings of U.S. embassies, 25 years later
by Michele Kelemen
Twenty-five years after Al Qaeda bombed the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, State Department officials past and present remember the victims and talk about security at embassies today.
Parity and pain: World Cup favorites are out, a sign the global game is on the rise
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Pardeep Cattry, soccer writer for CBS Sports, about the U.S. Women's National Team's World Cup performance and key matchups in the next world cup round.
Part 1: Investigating how illicit fentanyl is actually getting into the U.S.
by Joel Rose
Most of the illicit fentanyl coming across the U.S.-Mexico border is smuggled through official ports of entry, according to immigration authorities. But not everyone believes that's the full story.