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The debate to fix an outdated an incorrect Harriet Tubman historic marker
by John Lee
A historical marker on Maryland's Eastern Shore contains errors about the story of Harriet Tubman, who grew up nearby. Some locals want to fix it, but others think it's fine how it is.
Booksellers on the Seine get the boot ahead of next summer's Olympics in Paris
by Rebecca Rosman
Book stalls along the Seine River have been a beloved Paris tradition for centuries. A plan to remove them before next summer's Olympic Games has not been well received.
After falling on the street, a woman made it to a big meeting thanks to two strangers
Vige Barrie has mild cerebral palsy, which occasionally makes her trip and fall. One day, she was in Washington, D.C., for a big meeting. Little did she know, she was about to meet her unsung heroes.
The average home mortgage interest rate now tops 7%, the highest in 20+ years
by Scott Horsley
Sales of existing homes fell more than 2% in July, as rising mortgage rates kept many would-be buyers and sellers on the sidelines.
When it comes to wildfires, beware of dry grass — that's where most occur
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jeva Lange, who wrote a story called "Most Wildfires Aren't Forest Fires," about how wildfires largely occur in grasslands.
The 'Marion County Record' that police raided has a history of hard-hitting reporting
by Danielle Kaye
The family-owned Marion County Record stands out for holding local officials accountable. That role is becoming increasingly rare as local newspapers vanish across the country.
A preview of the first GOP debate
by Domenico Montanaro
The Republican presidential primary debate is a chance for lesser-known candidates to stand out because the leading candidate for the nomination, former President Donald Trump, won't be there.
Lessons Maui can take from other states to protect against future wildfire disasters
by Lauren Sommer
As Maui begins to pick up the pieces after deadly fires, the question is what can be done to prevent similar disasters. Other Westerns states have adopted measures to protect communities.
India is set to land a robotic probe on the moon tomorrow
by Geoff Brumfiel
Wednesday morning, India will attempt to land a robotic probe on the moon. The targeted landing site of this mission is near the lunar south pole.
All passengers are safe after rescue of dangling Pakistan cable car
by Abdul Sattar
In a remote Northwestern part of Pakistan, a cable car dangled high over a ravine. Inside, school children were trapped for hours. Now, all eight of the passengers have been rescued.
Sha'Carri Richardson wins 100 meter gold
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with USA Today track and field reporter Tyler Dragon about Sha'Carri Richardson becoming the fastest woman in the world and her journey to the top spot.
What the dynamic of tomorrow's GOP debate will be like without Trump
by Sarah McCammon
As Republican presidential candidates prepare to appear in the first GOP debate of 2024, the candidate who won't be there, Trump, may dominate the conversation or present an opportunity to stand out.
Why some homeowners are choosing to replace their lawns with native plants
by Rebecca Thiele
While some cities don't like the way the native plants look, others are encouraging the climate-friendly swap.