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.
Former President Trump accepts the GOP presidential nomination for the 3rd time
The Republican National Convention wrapped up with a 90-minute nomination acceptance speech from former President Donald Trump, in which he recalled how he was wounded by gunfire on Saturday.
A drone explodes near the U.S. Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv killing 1 person
The Houthis in Yemen, who've been firing at Israel throughout the war in Gaza, claimed responsibility. This is the first Houthi attack to penetrate the heart of Israel.
A reboot of a TV show that was a worldwide hit returns to its roots
Twenty-five years on, "Ugly Betty" is back in a new series in Colombia -- the country where she first came to life on the small screen.
Questions mount about Biden’s ability to remain on the party's presidential ticket
The Biden campaign says the president is staying in the race for the White House, but as he isolates with COVID in Delaware, top Democrats are sharing concerns with him that he can't beat Trump.
In a 90-minute speech, Trump accepts GOP presidential nomination
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Republican strategist Ron Bonjean about former President Donald Trump's speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention.
Morning news brief
Donald Trump formally accepts the Republican presidential nomination -- in a more subdued speech as he aims to widen his support. And pressure mounts on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
What are you watching on TV? Make baseball your comfort watch
As Major League Baseball heads into the second half of its season, Pop Culture Happy Hour's Linda Holmes marvels at just how routinely pleasing and comforting it is to watch a game.
Remembering Rusty Kanokogi, the mother of women's judo
In this week's StoryCorps, we hear about a pioneer who helped women's judo become an Olympic sport.
NPR teams investigate a dangerous problem for construction workers: trench cave-ins
In collaboration with Texas Public Radio and member station WAMU's program 1A, NPR's Station Investigations Team finds that 250 workers have died in trench collapses in the past decade.
NPR teams investigate a dangerous problem for construction workers: trench cave-ins
In collaboration with Texas Public Radio and member station WAMU's program 1A, NPR's Station Investigations Team finds that 250 workers have died in trench collapses in the past decade.
Legendary comedian and longtime TV star Bob Newhart dies at 94
Newhart was best known for an everyman persona that powered two classic TV sitcoms. Much of his success, according to Newhart himself, came from one mannerism: his stammer.