Why Trump's deployment of the National Guard to LA is unprecedented, according to a general
"They've thrown the entire playbook out," says a retired general on Trump's National Guard deployment
New Tactics To Stop Trains From Blocking Roads
Stopped trains are blocking traffic across the Midwest, which can be a big problem for emergency services.
Students Argue Literacy Is A Right In Lawsuit
A group of students from Detroit filed a lawsuit in 2016 against the state of Michigan, claiming bad schools prevented them from learning to read. Noel King talks with their lawyer Mark Rosenbaum.
News Brief: Trump And EU Ease Trade Tensions, Family Separation Update
President Trump and the EU Commission's Jean-Claude Juncker said they would work to remove trade barriers between the U.S. and Europe. Also, Emma Platoff of the Texas Tribune on separated families.
U.S. And EU Agree To Remove Trade Barriers
The U.S. and the EU say they've reached a deal that eases trade tensions. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with EU Ambassador David O'Sullivan about what was agreed.
Feminism Gets A New Platform In Argentina
An Argentinian daytime talk show, known for stoking fights among scantily clad cabaret dancers, broke format and suddenly invited nuanced conversations about feminism, sexual harassment and abortion.
Pot-Sniffing Canadian Police Dogs Retire
Canada is legalizing recreational marijuana use, which means RCMP cannabis-sniffing dogs are retiring. The RCMP says in some cases, police handlers will just keep their dogs as pets.
Facebook Stock Drops After Missing Forecasts
Facebook's user growth and earnings fell short of expectations in a second quarter report, sending its stock prices plunging.
Teenager Breaks Into House, Asks For Wi-Fi Password
A 17-year-old in Palo Alto, Calif. was arrested after allegedly breaking into a couple's home. According to the police, he sneaked into the house and asked the sleeping residents for their password.
Pakistan's National Elections Are Marred By Violence
Tens of millions of Pakistanis are casting votes in the country's national elections. The balloting has been scarred by violence — including a suicide bombing that killed more than two dozen people.
Americans Don't Think Trump Is Tough Enough On Russia, Poll Finds
In an NPR/NewsHour/Marist poll, nearly two-thirds of respondents say the president has been too lax on Russia. Most also believe Russia will try to interfere in the 2018 midterm elections again.
Pompeo To Tell Senators About Trump's North Korea And Russia Summits
Rachel Martin talks GOP Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado about what he plans to ask Secretary of State Pompeo when he testifies before a Senate panel. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe weighs in on the conversation.