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No 'going back' for Elon Musk after calling for Trump impeachment, says Steve Bannon
by Steve Inskeep
Right-wing podcaster and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon says Elon Musk "crossed the Rubicon" by calling for impeachment. He says the president should deal with feud as "national security issue."
Talks Resume On A Political Settlement Between The Taliban And Afghan Government
by Jackie Northam
The Taliban have made rapid gains on the battlefield across Afghanistan. The Afghan government and security forces seem unable to stem the Taliban's advances.
The Defense Department Aims To Make Vaccines Mandatory For Service Members
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he's seeking a mandate that will require all members of the U.S. military to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-September — if not sooner.
After A 20-Year Wait, Louis Edwards' Latest Novel Is Out
NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with author Louis Edwards about his new novel: Ramadan Ramsey.
20 Years After The Terrorist Attacks, Comedy Show Will Benefit 9/11 Charities
Comedians Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson are hosting a comedy special at Madison Square Garden. "NYC Still Rising After 20 Years" will be held on Sept. 12.
The Long Process To Replace Iowa's Trees That Were Down By A Derecho
by Kate Payne
A year ago, a powerful derecho in Iowa downed tens-of-thousands of trees in a matter of minutes. Residents are trying to reforest their communities in a more resilient and equitable way.
Democrats Count On Rare Bipartisan Votes To Pass Infrastructure Measure
The U.S. Senate is poised to pass a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, before moving ahead to a $3.5 trillion spending effort that would encompass much of President Biden's domestic agenda.
Japanese Company Helps Families Of Newborns Connect With Relatives
During the pandemic it's been hard for families to celebrate. New parents can now send special bags of rice to grandparents unable to visit. The bags match the birth weight of the newborns.
Census Data Delays Wreak Chaos On States Preparing For Future Elections
by Hansi Lo Wang
COVID-19 and the Trump administration's interference have led to a major delay in the release of new census data used for redistricting. It's causing trouble with election preparations around the U.S.
London's Tower Bridge Was Raised But Then It Wouldn't Go Back Down
The century-old drawbridge opened on Monday to let a tall wooden ship pass through, and it wouldn't close. Thanks to a technical failure it was stuck open for several hours.
Businesses In Alaska Celebrate The Return Of Tourists On Cruise Ships
Southeast Alaska is once again seeing cruise ships after more than a year without them due to the pandemic. It's good for small town economies, but ships are only running at one-third capacity.
Louisiana's Struggle To Get Its Health Care Workers Vaccinated Against COVID
In Louisiana, COVID-19 vaccination rates are rising, but they are still among the lowest in the country. As cases surge, vaccine hesitancy among health care workers has officials concerned.
News Brief: Climate Report, Taliban Gains, Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Trial
A landmark new report finds that climate change is accelerating. Taliban fighters took control of three Afghan cities on Sunday. The maker of Oxycontin, Purdue Pharma, returns to court Monday.