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Funeral is held for U.S. Airman Roger Fortson as family calls for justice
by Adrian Andrews
Roger Fortson's funeral was Friday in Atlanta. Fortson, a U.S. airman, was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy earlier this month, which his family contends was unjustified.
Doctors could warn vulnerable patients of dangerously hot weather with 'heat alerts'
by Martha Bebinger
An innovative pilot project uses emailed "heat alerts" to inform doctors and nurses of dangerous local temperatures, so they can advise patients who are most vulnerable to heat-related illness.
Tahoe residents are now safe from the break-ins of 400-pound bear after her capture
Jordan Traverso from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife describes the capture of a 400-pound bear nicknamed "Hank the Tank."
What just happened when Texas' abortion bans briefly lifted — and what comes next
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
A doctor and woman who are suing Texas over its abortion bans react to the news — for less than 12 hours the bans were lifted. What is the Texas Supreme Court likely to do next with the appeal?
U.S. continues to push for a diplomatic resolution in Niger
by Michele Kelemen
The U.S. is pushing for a diplomatic resolution in the West African country of Niger, as Secretary Blinken warns that Russian-backed mercenaries Wagner are taking advantage of the instability there.
Texas Democrat Joaquin Castro on the state's floating barrier in the Rio Grande
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Texas Democrat Joaquin Castro, who is leading a congressional delegation to see the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border, where Gov. Abbot installed a floating fence.
Research in Alabama's Mobile Bay could have value for oyster reef restoration
by Guy Busby
Researchers in Alabama are trying to toughen up baby oysters so they can better withstand predators. It's all part of an effort to restore oyster reefs around the world.
A tiny bit of electricity can help some people with a traumatic brain injury
by Jon Hamilton
Research shows that a tiny pulse of electricity can improve memory in people who've had a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury.
Publishing company Simon & Schuster was sold for $1.62 billion to investment firm KKR
NPR's Mary Louise speaks with Publisher Weekly's Jim Milliot about the agreement that was reached for KKR investment firm to acquire Simon & Schuster.
Tory Lanez awaits sentencing for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
Rapper and producer Tory Lanez was expected to be sentenced Monday for shooting fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion. He shot her in the foot in July 2020 as they left a party in Los Angeles.