Trump diminishing 'own scope of control' with Rubio in dual roles, says John Bolton
Marco Rubio serving as both Secretary of State and national security adviser could be "ultimately disadvantageous" to President Trump, says former adviser John Bolton.
Democrats urge Biden to reject GOP demands for new work requirements for aid programs
As debt ceiling talks continue, Republicans are demanding tougher work requirements for federal aid programs. NPR's A Martinez talks to Rebecca Vallas of the think tank The Century Foundation.
Montana's governor signs a measure banning TikTok in his state
Montana has become the first state to completely ban TikTok. Gov. Greg Gianforte has said he is concerned about people's user data being compromised by the Chinese government.
Pakistani security forces have surrounded Khan's compound and threaten to storm it
Authorities accuse former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan of sheltering a few dozen men that they call terrorists. It's the latest in a political crisis that has engulfed Pakistan for over a year.
Democrat upsets DeSantis-backed Republican mayoral candidate in Jacksonville
The Florida city will have its first female mayor. Donna Deegan, a Democrat, beat Daniel Davis, a candidate backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, in a city considered a Republican stronghold.
G-7 leaders consider how to counter China's economic threats
China has increased its use of tariffs and import restrictions on countries that go against its foreign policy objectives. In Japan, G-7 leaders will discuss how to counter this economic coercion.
Wave of criticism follows San Francisco DA's decision in Walgreens shooting
Backlash after San Francisco's DA decided not to file charges against a Walgreens security guard, who shot and killed a suspected shoplifter. (Story aired on All Things Considered on May 17, 2023.)
Tel Aviv beach seems to be a prime sunbathing spot for an endangered monk seal
Yulia, an endangered Mediterranean monk seal, became an overnight sensation when she turned up at the beach last Friday. She is apparently shedding her winter coat, which can be a days-long process.
Sherpa in Nepal reaches the summit of Mount Everest for a record 27th time
Kami Rita, 53, completed his latest ascent of the world's highest mountain Wednesday. It came just days after another Sherpa equaled his previous tally of 26 ascents.
Why there will be 2 commencement ceremonies at New College of Florida
Students graduating from New College of Florida, angry at their school's takeover by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis, have organized their own alternative commencement ceremony.
Mentors in Alaska work with new teachers in the hope that they'll stay on the job
Research shows mentoring is one way schools can hold onto new teachers and prevent staff shortages. We follow one mentor in Alaska who is working with some of the state's most remote districts.