These Olympic medals don’t exist — so we made them up
What if there were Olympic medals for audience participation, or the best use of an accessory? NPR’s pop culture critic doles them out.
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Is COVID endemic yet? Yep, says the CDC. Here's what that means
The nation — and Olympic athletes, like Noah Lyles — are in another summer surge of COVID infections. CDC officials say the virus has become endemic. That means it is here to stay in a predictable way.
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Democratic presidential ticket's debut tour stopped in Michigan. Friday marks ten years since the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. The U.S. had a good showing in track and field on Thursday.
The primary challenger, St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, ousts Rep. Cori Bush
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell, who this week became the Democratic candidate running for Congress in Missouri, besting U.S. Rep. Cori Bush.
As the events wind down in Paris, the excitement at the Olympics isn't waning
It was a busy day at the Stade de France where U.S. track and field athletes claimed three gold medals at the Paris Summer Olympics.
NPR's 'Planet Money' team looks into the prevalence of class action settlements
If you’ve bought anything in the last decade -- or paid for a service -- there’s a decent chance you’ve received at least one class action settlement notice.
The grounds around a palace built by Louis XIV is hosting Olympic events
The Games in Paris include one of the grandest venues to ever host an Olympic event: the grounds of Versailles, where equestrian events and the pentathlon are held in sight of the opulent palace.
Why Boston's homicide rate dropped to a historic low
Boston officials attribute a low homicide rate to luck, more data and a long-standing violence prevention program that pairs police and clergy.
Trump holds a rambling news conference while Harris and Walz make stops on debut tour
Former President Donald Trump gave a rambling news conference Thursday -- the first since Vice President Kamala Harris announced her running mate.
Did the U.S. need to drop two atomic weapons on Japan in order to end World War II?
In The Road to Surrender, Evan Thomas examines the closing months of WWII, exploring the motivations of key U.S. leaders, and of Japanese commanders and diplomats. Originally broadcast June 20, 2023.