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Israel's options as it wages wars on multiple fronts
by Greg Myre
Israel hit hard in its response to Iran's large missile attack. But exactly what kind of options does Israel have at a time when it’s already waging war on multiple fronts?
The state of the — surprisingly resilient — economy
At the start of the year, economists were warning the U.S. was likely headed for a recession, but the U.S. economy has proven remarkably resilient. So what gives?
Danger signs to look out for: What happens to the body in extreme heat
by Maria Godoy
The extreme summer heat impacting millions in the U.S. will likely continue through August. Of all extreme weather conditions - heat is the most deadly.
CIA Director William Burns: Putin is 'the apostle of payback'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with CIA Director Bill Burns at the Aspen Security Forum about the rebellion in Russia, and what it signals about Putin's strength and future in Ukraine.
What a new study shows about dads who want to do more caretaking, and why they don't
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Taveeshi Gupta of the nonprofit Equimundo, whose latest international survey explores how fathers feel about being more active in caretaking and domestic responsibilities.
Young Republicans share why they're supporting Trump
by Elena Moore
For young conservatives invested in the party, Trump's drama — legal and otherwise — hasn't diminished their support.
Proposal for the Supreme Court to issue a code of ethics for itself faces backlash
by Nina Totenberg
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to send to the Senate floor a bill that would require the Supreme Court to issue a code of ethics for itself.
Non-union film workers trying to break into the Atlanta scene are hit hard by strikes
by Marlon Hyde
Atlanta's growing film industry is full of non-union workers as Georgia is not a union friendly state. Now, those workers are scrambling as the writers' and actors' strike continues.
How Jason Aldean's latest controversy highlights current state of country music
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Marcus K. Dowling, country music reporter for The Tennessean, on the controversy surrounding Jason Aldean's "Try That In A Small Town" song and music video.
Cambodians to vote in election — widely seen as a sham — and extend rule of Hun Sen
by Michael Sullivan
Cambodians will vote in an election Sunday that will be neither free nor fair, but will extend the 38-year long rule of Hun Sen and likely ensure the succession of his son.
What to know about U.S. women's coach Vlatko Andonovski, making his World Cup debut
by Greg Echlin
When the Women's World Cup kicks off Thursday, the two-time defending champion U.S. is favored to win the title again. The team's coach, Vlatko Andonovski, is making his World Cup debut.