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Minor-league hockey team in Athens, Ga., is christened the Rock Lobsters
The name is a nod to the hometown B-52s, whose debut single shares the same name. The moniker will be accompanied by a logo of a lobster holding a hockey stick doubling as an electric guitar.
Healthy Handwriting
Menus that appeared handwritten instead of typed made people think the food was healthier in some contexts, according to a study from The Ohio State University.
News Brief: No Deal With North Korea, What We Learned From Michael Cohen
President Trump's summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ended without a deal. Also, we have analysis of Michael Cohen's testimony.
Michael Cohen Testifies Before House Oversight Committee
President Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, called the president a "racist" and "a cheat" in front of the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday.
New Americans Grapple With Identity And Country In 'The Good Immigrant'
by Joel Rose
The debate over immigration has exposed real differences in how Americans understand America. In a new essay collection, 26 writers and artists reflect on a polarized country.
India And Pakistan Are At Odds Again Over Kashmir
by Lauren Frayer
Pakistan says it shot down 2 Indian planes inside its airspace and launched strikes on Indian-controlled Kashmir. Tuesday, India said its fighter jets killed terrorists at a training camp in Pakistan.
2 African-American Women In Runoff Election To Be Chicago's Mayor
by Cheryl Corley
The runoff is between Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle — two African-American female candidates. The winner will succeed Mayor Rahm Emanuel who decided not to seek a third term.
What Has Been Accomplished Since The First Trump-Kim Summit?
Rachel Martin talks to Jean Lee, a Korea expert at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, about expectations for the second summit between President Trump and North Korea's leader.
Pakistan Says It Shot Down Indian Jets
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Stimson Center South Asia Director Sameer Lalwani about the escalating conflict between Pakistan and India after Pakistan said it shot down two Indian fighter jets.
Michael Cohen Expected To Detail Trump Actions In Broadcast Hearing
by Tim Mak
President Trump's former lawyer is not expected to hold back when he appears before the House oversight committee Wednesday. Cohen has pleaded guilty to several crimes including lying to Congress.
Rep. Ted Deutch Releases Details Of Sexually Abused Migrant Children
by John Burnett
Thousands of unaccompanied migrant children have reported being sexually abused while in U.S. government custody. The numbers were detailed in documents released by a Democratic congressman.
Lawmakers In Congress To Be Briefed On China Trade Talks
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer testifies on Capitol Hill Wednesday. Steve Inskeep previews the hearing with former China trade negotiator and business consultant Amy Celico.
Even Though He's Lied, Rep. Speier Says Cohen Is Worth Bringing Back
Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier of California about Michael Cohen's public testimony. Cohen is President Trump's ex-attorney, who has been sentenced to three years in prison.