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As Venice grapples with overtourism, the city tests a 5-euro fee for day-trippers
by Willem Marx
The storied city of Venice, Italy, has begun charging fees for day trips by tourists.
With Roe v. Wade overturned, doctors expect to see more self-induced abortions
by Sarah McCammon
As more states prepare to ban abortion, some doctors worry about a likely increase in the number of patients with emergencies from self-induced abortion.
It's not July 4th without Nathan's hot dog eating contest
Joey Chestnut took his 15th win at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest in Coney Island, N.Y. Miki Sudo made a decisive comeback to win the women's title.
U.S. and Iranian delegations fail to reach a deal to restore the Iran nuclear deal
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Robert Malley, U.S. special envoy for Iran, about negotiations aimed at restoring the deal. The talks were held last week in Doha, Qatar.
On this July 4th, what does equality mean?
by Steve Inskeep
Two Pulitzer Prize-winning historians discuss the history of the Declaration of Independence and the founding principle, "All men are created equal."
Life Kit: The importance of inclusion in sex education
by Lilly Quiroz
Some state lawmakers are working to restrict the rights of LGBTQ youth. For some students, that means sex education can miss some important points.
Bodycam video doesn't show Walker making a threatening move, family lawyer says
The family of Jayland Walker, who was killed by police in Akron, Ohio, says a video released by police was "brutal." NPR's Leila Fadel talks to the family's lawyer Bobby DiCello.
Akron police release bodycam footage of the fatal shooting of Jayland Walker
Black motorist Jayland Walker was shot dozens of times last week by police in Akron, Ohio. Outrage has roiled the city, as protesters call for police officers to be held accountable.
Rescuers in Italy are looking for missing mountain climbers after an avalanche
by Adam Raney
A large chunk of ice broke off an Alpine glacier in the Dolomite mountains in northeastern Italy — triggering an avalanche that killed several people.
Thanks to researchers, face mites are getting an image makeover
New research suggests face mites, long considered parasites, might actually be helpful to humans.
Examining commuters' sluggish return to mass transit
by Saul Gonzalez
Even with gas prices at record highs, people are not flocking to mass transit in urban areas. Public transportation has a lot of work to do to lure people back.
It's been a rough summer so far for air travelers
by David Schaper
Airlines struggle to accommodate high demand this weekend, as the number of people flying returns to pre-pandemic levels. Nearly every flight is full and tickets don't guarantee travelers a seat.
News brief: Akron police shooting, Ukraine's Luhansk region, air travel woes
Akron police release bodycam video of the Jayland Walker shooting. Russia says it now controls one of two eastern regions in Ukraine. Airlines struggle to accommodate high demand this holiday weekend.