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.
Alligator On The Loose In Popular Chicago Lagoon
A 4-to-5 foot alligator was spotted in Humboldt Park Lagoon in Chicago earlier this week. It has evaded capture and now a social media contest is underway to name the gator.
Instead Of 'Moana' Cake, Mother Mistakenly Gets Marijuana-Themed Cake
Kensli Davis' mom tried to get her daughter a Moana-themed cake, but a communication error led a Georgia Dairy Queen to design a cake with a pony with bloodshot eyes smoking a joint.
News Brief: Acosta Defends Plea Deal, Student Loan Lawsuit, Tension in Strait of Hormuz
Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta is defending a plea deal he oversaw nearly a dozen years ago as a U.S. attorney in Florida. Also, a major teachers' union is suing the U.S. Department of Education.
The Origins Of The Seth Rich Conspiracy Theory
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Michael Isikoff of Yahoo News about his reporting on the origins of the Seth Rich conspiracy theory.
2020 Democrats Talk Racial Equality
South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg is the latest Democratic candidate to propose policies to fight racial inequality, as he faces racial tensions after a police shooting in his city.
Women's National Soccer Team Celebrates In New York City
New York City welcomes the U.S. women's national soccer team after their World Cup win with a ticker tape parade on Wednesday.
Ticker-Tape Parade Will Honor U.S. Women's Soccer Team
New York City will celebrate the U.S. women's national soccer team with a parade Wednesday. The women beat the Netherlands on Sunday to win the FIFA World Cup.
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta Should Resign, Sen. Jon Tester Says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana about calls for U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta to resign due to his role in financier Jeffrey Epstein's plea deal.
U.K. Ambassador To U.S. Resigns After Criticizing Trump Administration
It's been a whirlwind last few days for Kim Darroch. His emails were leaked and in them he described the White House as being "inept" and said President Trump "radiates insecurity."
News Brief: Migrants At Border, 2020 Census Case, Labor Secretary Under Scrutiny
Fewer people were apprehended at the U.S. border in June than in May. Judge rules Trump administration can't change legal team in census case. And, pressure mounts for U.S. labor secretary to resign.