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The latest in the deadly firefighter ambush in Idaho
by Kirk Siegler
Authorities in Idaho are trying to learn more about the man they say started a fire, then ambushed and shot three responding firefighters, killing two. The suspect is dead and his motive is unknown.
Despite Heightened Security, France Struggles To Cope With Terrorism
by Daniel Estrin
The vacation city of Nice has hundreds of police surveillance cameras posted across the city. But that didn't stop Thursday's truck attack that killed 84 people and injured more than 200. Security officials in France are struggling to find the right way to counter lone-wolf attacks and make people feel safe.
Despite Controversy, 'Ghostbusters' Opens With $46 Million
by Linda Holmes
After considerable online hubbub about its all-female leading cast, the reboot of Ghostbusters brought in $46 million in its opening weekend.
Music Review: 'In My Room,' Jacob Collier
by Tom Moon
Tom Moon reviews the debut album from Jacob Collier, In My Room.
Vendors Selling Trump Merchandise Line Streets Of Cleveland
by Nathan Rott
The streets of Cleveland are full of vendors selling Trump hats and t-shirts. NPR looks into whether the vendors are committed fans of the presumptive GOP nominee or just trying to make a buck.
Melania Trump Echoes Michelle Obama In Convention Speech
by Sarah McCammon
The Trump campaign is dismissing the plagiarism controversy surrounding Melania Trump's convention speech.
Ohio Republicans Respond To Melania Trump's Convention Speech
by Robert Siegel
NPR's Robert Siegel gages reaction to Melania Trump's Monday night speech at the Republican National Convention.
French Men Attracted To 'Anti-System Utopia' In Drive To Join ISIS
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Myriam Benraad, a researcher at Sciences Po University, who has studied the recruitment of young French men by terrorist organizations. She says ISIS has a powerful message that resonates with different people for different reasons.
Hizmet Movement Accused Of Influencing Coup Attempt In Turkey
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Joshua Hendrick, professor of sociology at Loyola University and author of the book Gulen: The Ambiguous Politics of Market Islam in Turkey and the World, about Fethullah Gulen and the Hizmet movement in Turkey.
NASA Scientists Predict Another All-Time Heat Record For 2016
by Christopher Joyce
During the 12 months from May 2015 to May 2016, each month set an all-time heat record. That's on average around the world. Some places were not record breakers, but overall, global warming is increasing. NASA scientists talk about what the rest of this year may look like, and whether it will set yet another global record.
Secretary Of State John Kerry To Host Conference On Fighting ISIS
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State John Kerry is holding a conference this week on countering ISIS. Syrian opposition figures say he's making a mistake by working closely with Russia.
Can Big Data Help Head Off Police Misconduct?
by NPR Staff
An officer who has been under stress after responding to cases of domestic abuse or suicide may be at higher risk of a negative interaction with the public, a data scientist says.
The Last Time Cleveland Hosted The GOP Convention
by Robert Siegel
The last time Cleveland held a political convention was in 1936. Republicans nominated Kansas Gov. Alf Landon to challenge Democratic incumbent Franklin D. Roosevelt.