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California is stiffening the punishment for theft-related crimes
California has passed a package of bills targeting for shoplifters. It's a shift towards tough-on-crime policies for the state that reduced penalties for crimes in recent years.
From Social Media Creator to DNC Speaker, a 21 year old takes the stage
by Ari Shapiro
For the first time, hundreds of social media creators were invited to cover the DNC. We talk to one creator, Olivia Julianna, who's not just making content but speaking Wednesday night at the DNC.
Israel has recovered the bodies of six hostages from Gaza
by Kat Lonsdorf
Israeli forces recover the bodies of six hostages in Gaza. The families of the hostages say all were kidnapped alive in the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7 — they died while they were being held.
A tour through Taylor Swift's London for her last concert of the summer there
by Lauren Frayer
Fans in friendship bracelets have descended on the U.K. capital, where Taylor Swift has played more concerts as part of her Eras Tour than any other city.
Ukraine civilians try the army for a week
Ukraine needs more soldiers as its troops hold the defense on Ukrainian territory and carry out an offensive in Russia. An elite Ukrainian military unit offers civilians a one-week tryout as soldiers.
Former Obama advisor on what's in store for the Harris-Walz campaign
by Ari Shapiro
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with David Plouffe, former advisor to President Barack Obama, about joining the Harris/Walz campaign.
Chef Samin Nosrat explains the major shift in her perspective after her father died
by Rachel Martin
Chef Samin Nosrat draws a card from the Wild Card deck and tells NPR's Rachel Martin about the truth that guides her life.
Trump's message in Michigan during the DNC
by Danielle Kurtzleben
Former President Donald Trump is traveling across the country this week to highlight what he sees as the differences between his campaign and the Harris-Walz ticket. He's in Michigan on Tuesday.
A new memorial in LA honors the concert goers killed in Oct. 7 attack on Israel
by Jason DeRose
A memorial exhibit for the 400 people killed and taken hostage at the Nova Music Festival in Israel on Oct. 7 has opened in Southern California. Synagogues are taking groups to the installation.
Kate Cox is one of the people speaking about their abortion experiences at the DNC
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
Kate Cox was in the middle of a pregnancy emergency when the Texas Supreme Court denied her an abortion. Now, she's a Democratic activist who will speak at the DNC.
Inside 'The West Wing,' 25 years later
by William Troop
NPR’s Scott Detrow speaks with Martin Sheen and Melissa Fitzgerald about all things West Wing. Fitzgerald co-wrote a new book called What’s Next about the legacy of the show.