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The Week In Sports: 2016 Olympic Summer Games Kick Off

9:10am August 06, 2016

The 2016 Olympic Games opened in Rio de Janeiro on Friday night after weeks of unrest in Brazil and worries about Zika. NPR's Scott Simon hears about the opening ceremony and previews the competition.

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Chicago Police Video Tied To Shooting Of Unarmed Black Man Raises Questions

9:07am August 06, 2016

A new video shows the moments before a fatal Chicago police shooting of an unarmed teenager suspected of car theft. Chicago Sun-Times reporter Carol Marin tells NPR's Scott Simon about the fallout.

Rep. Curry Todd Charged With Campaign Sign Theft; Opponent Mark Lovell Posts Bail

8:50am August 06, 2016

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon reports on a moment of grace in this nasty campaign season.

Kayakers paddle in the East River in front of the Lower Manhattan skyline in June 2016.

#NPRreads: What Our Interns Are Reading This Week

8:47am August 06, 2016

Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories.

David Huddleston, The Real Big Lebowski, Dies At 85

8:47am August 06, 2016

by Ted Robbins

We remember David Huddleston, the actor best known for his role as The Big Lebowski. He died this past week at the age of 85.

Severe Drought Hits Majority Of Massachussetts

8:45am August 06, 2016

by Andrea Shea

Massachusetts farmers have been scrambling to get water to their crops this season, one of the driest summers in recent memory.

Bug enthusiast Anna Lindqvist uploads photos like this — of the Ailanthus Webworm Moth (Atteva aurea) to the iNaturalist app. Like a social network for wildlife, her location paired with the photo help both amateur and expert naturalists identify the sp

The App That Aims To Gamify Biology Has Amateurs Discovering New Species

8:40am August 06, 2016

by Lauren Silverman

Not everyone outside staring into their phones is searching for Pokémon — some people are looking for actual wildlife. The app iNaturalist is bringing together urban biologists and curious citizens.

Veterinarians say that helping suffering animals and stressed-out owners can become grueling.

For Vets, Caring For Sick Pets And Grieving Owners Takes A Toll

5:00am August 06, 2016

by Kasia Galazka

Veterinarians have high rates of stress and suicide, so vet schools are trying to give them tools to deal with challenging tasks such as euthanasia — and with comforting with grieving pet owners.

In a bid to bridge party divisions, Donald Trump formally endorsed prominent elected Republican leaders during a campaign rally on Friday, in Green Bay, Wis.

Donald Trump Endorses Paul Ryan, GOP Leaders He's Criticized

3:28am August 06, 2016

by Emma Bowman

After refusing to back the House speaker Tuesday, Trump took a step towards healing the party rift by issuing words of support to powerful GOP members who've sought to distance themselves from him.

Inconsistencies Call Melania Trump's Immigration Story Into Question

11:00pm August 05, 2016

by Hansi Lo Wang

Questions about Melania Trump's immigration history in the U.S. have surfaced this week. Trump says she has been in full compliance with U.S. immigration laws. But some immigration experts question whether she had the proper visas while working as a model.

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