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Elon Musk tried to turn the salute controversy into a joke
by Shannon Bond
The incident only lasted seconds, but it sparked what has become a global debate about how to interpret what Musk did. Then Musk started posting Nazi-themed jokes.
The latest on Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s struggling presidential campaign
by Stephen Fowler
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s independent presidential campaign is struggling financially and failed to make this week's presidential debate stage.
Author Juli Min tells the story of a family in reverse in her book 'Shanghailanders'
by Ailsa Chang
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with author Juli Min about her new book Shanghailanders, which unspools the story of a family in reverse.
Immigrant communities in Maine react to Biden's executive actions
by Ari Snider
President Biden’s executive moves to severely limit asylum for those entering the U.S. without authorization are being met in immigrant communities with a mix of confusion, angst and disappointment.
Where things stand since 'Roe v. Wade' was overturned two years ago
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
On the second anniversary of the decision that overturned Roe v. Wade turns two, there are some surprises. The number of abortions is up, and medication abortions are more than 60% of abortions.
'Music is a need for me': Violinist discusses composing an album under ISIS
by Ari Shapiro
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with musician and composer Ameen Mokdad, about his album The Curve, which he composed while living under ISIS occupation in Mosul, Iraq.
Colorado's Lauren Boebert campaign will decide if she remains a congresswoman
by Caitlyn Kim
Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is running again in a different part of Colorado. With the primary on Tuesday, here's a look at the campaign that will determine whether she keeps her title.
Meet Brazil's beloved Olympic surfers
by Carrie Kahn
Brazil has the biggest and many say the best team of surfers heading to the Olympics in Paris. Brazilian surfers are leading competitions and winning fans over in this soccer dominated country.
Help from a family friend felt like a miracle for a woman after her father died
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, after Karen Muller's father passed away, she was left with the task of preparing the house for sale. Then, someone prepped for her.
The deciding game of the NHL Stanley Cup Final should be a thrilling end
by Becky Sullivan
The seventh and deciding game of the NHL Stanley Cup Final should be a thrilling end to a great series. The Florida Panthers won the first three games and then the Edmonton Oilers won the next three.
Georgia voters weigh in ahead of the Biden-Trump debate
by Sam Gringlas
Just 11,779 votes separated Biden and Trump when they last shared a ballot in Georgia. They'll share a debate stage this week in Atlanta, as they fight for the voters who could swing the election.
Scientists look at the connection between gut health and resilience to stress
by Will Stone
Scientists are trying to decode how the trillions of microorganisms in our gut talk with the brain and shape our resilience to stress. A new study offers some initial clues.
Biden's executive actions on immigration reflect recent shifts in politics
President Biden’s latest executive actions on immigration seek to secure the southern border and help some immigrant families already here. These shifts in policy reflect recent shifts in politics.