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Need help switching appliances from gas to electric? A 'coach' can help
by Jeff Brady
Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate, and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them. So a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.
U.S. Law Enforcement Leader John Timoney Dies At 68
by Bobby Allyn
John Timoney, a national leader in law enforcement, has died at the age of 68. His stints in Philadelphia and Miami are remembered for both innovation and controversy.
Residents Struggle To Rebuild After Major Floods In Louisiana
by Debbie Elliott
As Louisiana flood victims try to clean up and start rebuilding, the state is faced with the challenge of how to help tens of thousands of people get back on their feet.
Conservative Groups Redirect Support From Trump To Endangered Republicans
by Peter Overby
The Koch network and some other conservative groups are redirecting their efforts from supporting Donald Trump to sending a lifeline to endangered Republican senators and representatives.
U.S. Sisters To Compete For Gold In Women's Water Polo
by Melissa Block
The U.S. women's water polo team is headed to the finals Friday. They play Italy for the gold. NPR watched Wednesday's semifinal with the mother of two of the U.S. players, Aria and Makenzie Fischer.
'Breitbart News' Chairman Hired To Salvage Ailing Trump Campaign
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Joshua Green, senior national correspondent for Bloomberg Businessweek, about his cover story regarding Steve Bannon. He talks about how Bannon, executive chairman of Breitbart News, plans to salvage the Trump campaign.
How To Lose The Senate In 82 Days
by Susan Davis
Senate Republicans are bracing for down-ballot losses that are likely to cost the party their Senate majority this year.
Paralympics Beset With Funding Problems, Poor Ticket Sales
The upcoming Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro are beset with problems, including funding issues and poor ticket sales. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Stephanie Nolen, Latin America bureau chief for The Globe and Mail.
Turkey To Release 38,000 Prisoners Early To Make Room For Coup Conspirators
by Peter Kenyon
Turkey is releasing thousands of prisoners early to make room for alleged conspirators in the recent coup attempt — another sign of the ongoing massive purge.
Comedian Larry Wilmore Reflects On End Of 'The Nightly Show'
by Eric Deggans
The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore comes to an end this week. Host and comedian Larry Wilmore reflects on the show's failures and successes.
Federal Court Blocks Challenge To Social Cost Of Carbon
by Jacob Goldstein
Economists call it the social cost of carbon. A single number that is supposed to reflect all of the costs society incurs when people burn fossil fuels. That number is now part of federal regulations, and some industries aren't happy.
Aid Workers Provide Harrowing Accounts Of Being Attacked In South Sudan
by Michele Kelemen
Victims of the July 11 attack are coming forward with details. They say the international community is not doing enough to hold South Sudan to account.
Olympics Coverage Highlights Sexist Language In TV Sports Commentary
There have been plenty of moments during the Olympics coverage in Rio when viewers have called out commentators for using sexist language to talk about female athletes. Language researcher Sarah Grieves of Cambridge University Press just worked on a new study that shows the problem is larger than live TV flubs.