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America's views on inauguration
by Ari Shapiro
With all eyes on Washington for President Trump's inauguration, celebrations and commiseration rang out across the country in different ways.
FBI focuses on alleged gunman’s cell phone in Trump assassination attempt probe
by Ryan Lucas
Over the past 48 hours, federal agents have been racing to try to understand what led the 20-year-old alleged gunman to try to assassinate the former president.
Donald Trump becomes nominee and makes VP pick at RNC
by Stephen Fowler
Republicans are gathered in Milwaukee for the party’s convention this week. The GOP has nominated Donald Trump as its presidential standard bearer for a third straight time.
Trump-appointed federal judge dismisses classified docs case
by Greg Allen
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, says the entire classified documents case should be thrown out because the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith was unconstitutional.
Spain takes it all in soccer and tennis
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Miguel Macias about Spain winning the European soccer championship and what this means for the country and soccer.
By giving him some gum, a grandmother opened a young boy's mind
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from the team at Hidden Brain: When Shalom Auslander was seven years old, his grandmother offered him something small that made him rethink his entire religion.
China's Communist Party aims to chart a new economic course
by John Ruwitch
China's Communist Party leaders holds a key meeting on Monday — an opportunity to chart a new economic course — but few observers expect big breakthroughs to boost the economy.
Heat pumps get a cool rebrand in this slow jam
Heat pumps are efficient and reduce emissions, but they have a publicity problem. Two California-based musicians are on a mission to show how cool heat pumps are by creating smooth jam.
Autistic kids ride along at B&O Railroad Museum’s sensory-friendly summer camp
by Scott Maucione
A lot of camps aren’t equipped to deal with the special care some kids need. Baltimore’s B&O Railroad Museum is trying to help with its summer camp catered specifically to children on the spectrum.
Milwaukee prepares for Republican convention, despite tense political moment
Ahead of the RNC, which begins Monday, how will Trump's assassination attempt affect the Republican nominating convention?