The final grand slam event for tennis, the U.S. Open, begins Monday
NPR's A Martinez talks with Jon Wertheim of "Sports Illustrated" about the start of the U.S. Open tennis tournament.
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The number of civilians in Colombia living in conflict zones has increased, NRC says
Jan Egeland, head of the Norwegian Refugee Council, talks to NPR's Leila Fadel about his visit to Colombia, where he reports a 70% increase in civilians living in conflict zones.
Why states are dropping the 4-year college requirement for some government jobs
A college degree has long been considered a key component of a middle-class life in America. But things might be changing as more employers decide to drop the four-year college requirement.
CEO of messaging service Telegram detained in France, French media report
The reports say Pavel Durov, the co-founder and chief executive of the messaging service Telegram, was arrested and detained in France on Saturday.
The first commercial spacewalk will be conducted later this week
Four astronauts aboard a SpaceX capsule will attempt the historic private spacewalk. It's a high-risk operation with lots that could go wrong, but with a potentially great view.
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Israel hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in "preemptive strike." VP Harris’ ties with Donald Trump in some swing states in latest poll. EX-LA mayor Eric Garcetti is accused of lying under oath.
Babe Ruth jersey of ‘called shot’ fame sells for record $24 million
The road jersey is said to have been worn by the legendary slugger when he predicted his home run in the 1932 World Series. What actually happened has been the subject of debate for 92 years.
Israel and Hezbollah engage in intense cross-border fighting
On Sunday, Israel and Hezbollah exchanged some of the heaviest cross border fighting in months.
In Palau, residents are divided on easing fishing restrictions
Palau made history a decade ago when it closed off 80% of its oceans to any kind of fishing. A proposal to open up some of its marine sanctuary to fishing has divided residents on how best to protect the oceans around the Pacific nation.
The Paralympics begin in Paris this week. Here's what to watch for
The 2024 Paralympics get underway this week in Paris. More than 4,400 athletes with various disabilities will participate in 22 sports.