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Israel strikes Iran and braces for retaliation
Israel launched an airstrike on Iran overnight. Blasts were heard in the capital Tehran around 3am local time. Israel's defense ministry warned it expects missile and drone retaliation.
The first nomination of a woman as Navy leader is held up by abortion protest
by Steve Walsh | WHRO
Adm. Lisa Franchetti is set to become the first woman to head the Navy. Her confirmation is being held up by one senator as part of a protest over abortion policy within the military.
Florida teachers face extra pressure as the school year starts with new laws
by Lynn Hatter
As the school year starts in Florida, a wave of newly-enacted laws and regulations around what can and cannot be taught is creating a legal minefield for educators.
Clashes are injuring India's image ahead of G20 summit
by Shalu Yadav
Experts say the recent spate of religious and ethnic clashes could blow a sharp dent in India's efforts to showcase it as an Asian superpower at G20.
Maui has a safety plan for wildfires, but has struggled to fund it
by Lauren Sommer
Maui has long known the dangers of wildfires. The island has a plan to help make communities safer. But like so many other places at risk, they've struggled to get the funding to implement it.
Michael Williams likely wouldn't have wanted the dealer linked to his death in prison
by Samantha Max
A man faces sentencing after selling deadly drugs to the actor who played Omar on The Wire. Some who knew him say Michael Williams wouldn't have wanted a harsh prison sentence in this case.
Remembering Clarence Avant, one of the great connectors in music and entertainment
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
Clarence Avant, who boosted the careers of generations of musicians, entertainers, sports stars and politicians, has died. He was 92.
The history and landmarks that have been lost to the Maui wildfires
The deadly Maui wildfires have burned through some of the island's most significant historical landmarks and sites. NPR's Juana Summers asks author Julia Flynn Siler: what have we lost?
A Filipino congregation took in its own members after their Lahaina homes burned
Members of Koinonia Pentecostal Church in Lahaina, Hawaii, were displaced by the fire there. The Filipino congregants are unsure when they'll be able to return home.
What Ford's CEO says about its electric vehicle plans
by Camila Domonoske
Ford CEO Jim Farley says he's still committed to building electric vehicles, even though he's pushed forward the timeline. He says the shift reflects technical challenges, not a change in strategy.
With wildfire smoke, improving indoor air quality at home is crucial
by Ari Daniel
The air this summer has been brutally hot. And, depending on where you live, also filled with wildfire smoke. Which means it's crucial to make sure the air inside is clean and safe to breathe.
Virginia rapper Magoo dies at age 50
The rapper, an early collaborator with the producer Timbaland, emerged from a Virginia Beach rap crew that produced several future superstars. Like hip-hop itself, he was 50 years old.
How Fani Wallis is using Georgia's RICO laws to prosecute Trump
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Atlanta journalist George Chidi on how Fulton Country District Attorney Fani Willis has used Georgia's RICO laws to prosecute previous cases.