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Water supplies are dwindling in Asheville after Helene's devastation
Getting water has been a struggle for people in Asheville, N.C., where the water system was heavily damaged by Tropical Storm Helene.
Former federal judge deciphers Aileen Cannon's judicial choices in Trump case
by Scott Detrow
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with retired judge Shira Scheindlin about what stands out to her about how the judge overseeing former President Trump's Florida classified documents case is proceeding.
Olympic swimming trials get underway in Indianapolis as Chinese doping scandal grows
The U.S. Olympic swimming trials begin Saturday in Indianapolis. While U.S. athletes aim to qualify for the Paris Games next month, a Chinese doping scandal is overshadowing the events.
What to expect at the 77th annual Tony Awards
by Jeff Lunden
Dig into the nominees and learn about the likely winners.
Chaka Khan tells us something good at the Tiny Desk
NPR's Tiny Desk is celebrating Black Music Month with a series of concerts lead by women, including Chaka Khan. NPR's Juana Summers sat down with the "Queen of Funk" after the show.
Readings scores rise for Chicago kids
by Sarah Karp
When it comes to large school districts—Chicago has seen vast improvement with reading scores for elementary school students exceeding pre-pandemic levels.
My Unsung Hero: Mary Fran Lyons
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, cancer patient, Mary Fran, was self-conscious about her wig. Then a stranger told her she was going to be okay.
Review: House of the Dragon season 2 returns to Westeros
by Eric Deggans
HBO's Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon returns for its second season Sunday. NPR's Eric Deggans says it's a poignant story, if you can sort through all the names and backstory to keep up.
Zach Williams' collection of short stories explore the mundane and the bizarre
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Zach Williams about his debut short story collection "Beautiful Days."
What's next for uncommitted movement?
Uncommitted delegates are planning how to influence the Democratic National Convention in August after voters cast primary ballots to protest President Biden's handling of the war in Gaza.
The U.S. Advances in the Cricket World Cup
by Becky Sullivan
Heavy rain in south Florida this week saturated the field where the U.S. cricket team had been scheduled to play a Friday match. Officials called it off, automatically sending the U.S. to the next stage.
How Bad Boys: Ride or Die became this year's summer blockbuster
Bad Boys: Ride or Die is this summer's first blockbuster. But, what makes it a runaway hit?