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PolitiFact founder says both parties need factchecking. But they don’t lie equally
by David Folkenflik
CBS said that its moderators would largely leave fact checking up to the vice presidential candidates in Tuesday's debate. Journalist Bill Adair said the network sent a powerful message, though.
A program in Tampa offers a new start to teens arrested for carrying guns
by Stephanie Colombini
An innovative Tampa program focuses on preventing community violence. It's for teens arrested for carrying guns and offers support and mentors, so they can get a new start, outside of the jail system.
The latest in Israel’s expanding military operations in Rafah
Israel’s military continues to expand operations in Rafah. The Biden administration continues to warn Israel against a "major operation" in the city.
A new childcare program in Alabama is expanding childcare options for families
by Andrea Hsu
A new initiative in Alabama seeks to address the shortage of child care by supporting the creation of family child care homes. These small businesses aim to better serve the needs of working families.
Elisabeth Moss talks about the season finale of her action thriller show 'The Veil'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Elisabeth Moss, star of The Veil, ahead of the action thriller show's season finale.
What locals think of the proposal to build U.S.'s tallest building in Oklahoma City
by Graycen Wheeler
A California developer wants to build the tallest building in the U.S. in Oklahoma City, where people are skeptical of the project.
The fate of the former President goes to the jury. Which team was more persuasive?
Closing arguments are expected on Tuesday in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. NPR's Juana Summers talks with jury expert Adam Shlahet about who presented the most compelling case to the jury.
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limon answers a Wild Card question
by Rachel Martin
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limon, who just edited a new collection of poetry about the natural world called “You Are Here,” answers a question on NPR's Wild Card with Rachel Martin.
There's unprecedented funding for fire prevention this summer
by Kirk Siegler
Despite forecasts for a hotter than summer, federal wildland fire managers say they are hopeful unprecedented funding for fire prevention will keep things quiet.
Elderly Russians struggle with Latvia's residency laws
by Philip Reeves
Russia's war on Ukraine is deepening divisions among people across Europe. Over a third of Latvia's population are Russian-speakers. Some now face pressure to prove they're loyal -- or leave.
Homelessness among women veterans is growing
by Cori Yonge
Despite outreach, the Department of Veterans Affairs says from 2020 to 2023, homelessness among women veterans increased nearly 24%. The higher cost of housing is just one of the problems they face.
The 'diverging diamond interchange' may come soon to a busy intersection near you
by Joel Rose
An unconventional design known as the diverging diamond interchange has proven to be safer and more efficient than conventional left turn lanes. Road planners across the country are switching sides.