Presidential campaign cycle reaches final countdown as early voting approaches
After Labor Day, the presidential campaign cycle is counting down the final days with early voting starting in some states later this month.
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Longtime NYS official charged with secretly aiding China
Linda Sun worked for Democratic state officials in New York. She and her husband face charges they were also secretly working for China's communist party. They were arrested Tuesday on Long Island.
A cable TV dispute is disrupting the industry at a crucial time
A dispute between Disney and DirecTV is interrupting broadcasts, limiting access to the U.S. open, the start of college football season and more during a crucial time for the industry.
How a stranger's kind words changed an exhausted traveler's day
In this week's Unsung Hero, a fatigued traveler is injected with hope and optimism with four words from a stranger: "I got you, girl."
U.S. archery wins, swimming controversy and more in Paralympic Games
With the Paralympics in their second week, NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Washington Post reporter Roman Stubbs on the biggest storylines of the 2024 games.
Despite evidence, Trump calls Arlington Cemetery incident a 'made up story'
Meanwhile, members of Congress are asking for details about the incident, which was first reported by NPR.
'I want to write myself into existence,' says 'Colored Television' author
Danzy Senna was born in 1970, just a few years after Loving v. Virginia legalized interracial marriage. “Just merely existing as a family was a radical statement at that time,” she says.
Beloved 'Russian spy whale' Hvaldimir is found dead under mysterious circumstances
A beloved beluga whale with a mysterious past was found dead in the waters of Norway over the weekend. Admirers are paying tribute as authorities investigate.
Why farmers worry about the costs of long-term care
Farmers are often "land rich, cash poor." Those who need nursing home care might have to sell or break up their farm to pay for it.
This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
Top dog Joey Chestnut beats his archrival and his own hot dog-eating world record
Joey Chestnut faced off against Takeru Kobayashi in a Netflix showdown on Monday. Chestnut downed 83 hot dogs and buns to Kobayashi's 66 in 10 minutes, beating his own world record from 2021.