Russia marks 80 years since World War II victory over Nazi Germany
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of China and Brazil to commemorate the anniversary.
Oregon Faces Opposition To Its Plan To Prevent Catastrophic Wildfires
Oregon lawmakers have passed a sweeping new plan to prevent more wildfires like last year. But some are pushing back against proposed mandates to keep homes from burning.
News Brief: Newsom Survives Recall, New Book About Trump, Pandemic Burnout
California's governor survives a recall election. A new book details concerns during the final days of the Trump administration. And, health care workers' burnout could be affecting patient care.
Founders Of A New Company Say Woolly Mammoths Can Be Resurrected
Colossal was founded by tech entrepreneur Ben Lamm and Harvard biologist George Church. The duo wants to resurrect the long-extinct woolly mammoth by reprogramming elephant DNA.
Inflation Slowed A Bit Last Month, But Prices Are Still Rising
Prices have been climbing at the fastest pace in over a decade, as Americans pay more for gas, groceries and other items. The Labor Department issues its latest data for the month of August.
News Brief: Blinken's Testimony, Calif. Recall Election, Inflation Indicator
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken testifies before a Senate panel about Afghanistan. Californians decide Tuesday whether to recall Gov. Newsom. Consumer Prices for August are expected to show a jump.
Senate Democrats Reach A Deal On Revised Voting Rights Legislation
NPR's A Martínez talks to Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar about advancing a voting rights measure. GOP senators are united in opposition to what they call a federal takeover of state election policy.
A 20-Year Megadrought Threatens Hydropower In The West
The drought is creating problems for hydroelectricity for millions of people. In a federal emergency measure, reservoirs are sending water to Lake Powell to keep its power turbines spinning.
Blinken Pushes Back Against Harsh GOP Criticism On Afghan Withdrawal
Secretary of State Blinken sought to blunt complaints from GOP House lawmakers about the administration's response to the Afghan government collapse, and efforts to evacuate Americans and others.
Blinken's House Testimony On Afghanistan Wasn't Persuasive, Rep. Chabot Says
NPR's A Martínez speaks with GOP Rep. Steve Chabot of Ohio, member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, about Secretary of State Blinken's testimony on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Several Iconic Broadway Shows Reopen Tuesday
The Lion King, Aladdin and Hamilton are among the Broadway shows reopening Tuesday night. Three Broadway veterans recorded audio diaries of their experiences as the shows prepared to reopen.
Afghan Children Face Hunger As Humanitarian Aid Dries Up After Taliban Takeover
NPR's Noel King talks to Anthea Webb, the World Food Programme's deputy regional director for Asia and the Pacific, about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.