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.
Eagles Decide That Baby Hawk Is Family — Not Feast
An avid eagle watcher in Redding, Calif., discovered a baby hawk being raised in an eagle's nest. The sight is so rare, one scientist dropped everything to come and observe the new family.
Lithuanian Couple Win 'World Wife-Carrying' Championship
In Finland, men sling their wives over their shoulders and run through an obstacle course as thousands watch during the "world wife-carrying" championship.
Mexico Moves Forward With Increased Enforcement At Border With Guatemala
Mexico has pledged to step up enforcement of its border with Guatemala in order to avoid a 5 percent tariff on all imported goods by the Trump administration. The measure appears to be working.
Former U.S. Prosecutor Discusses Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 Plea Deal
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former U.S. prosecutor Berit Berger about Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 plea deal. Alex Acosta, the U.S. labor secretary, faces scrutiny for his past role in brokering the deal.
After 114 Year Run, Chicago's Black Newspaper Ends Print Edition
The Chicago Defender, one of the nation's most celebrated black newspapers, will end its print edition on Wednesday after 114 years in circulation. The newspaper will be online only.
Alaska Legislature At Odds Over State Spending
After Alaska's governor called a special session, feuding lawmakers gathered in two separate cities — making it difficult to reach an agreement on funding measures for the state.
Creators Of FX's 'Pose' Talk About New Revelations On Show
The award-winning FX series, Pose, chronicles the lives of LGBTQ characters in New York's underground ballroom culture. The show's co-creators discuss an episode where a transgender woman is murdered.
Judge Says Trump Administration Can't Change Legal Team In Census Case
A New York judge denied the Trump administration's request to change its legal team in a lawsuit challenging the addition of the citizenship question on 2020 census.
Renowned African-American Architect Philip Freelon Dies At 66
Philip Freelon, chief architect of the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture, has died. He was diagnosed with ALS in 2016.
Number Of Migrants Crossing U.S. Border Drops In June, Homeland Security Data Show
NPR's Noel King talks to Carlos Favela, executive vice president of the El Paso Border Patrol Union, about the reduction of apprehensions along the border and recent criticism of some agents' actions.
After 114 Year Run, Chicago's Black Newspaper Ends Print Edition
The Chicago Defender, one of the nation's most celebrated black newspapers, will end its print edition on Wednesday after 114 years in circulation. The newspaper will be online only.
