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The Paris Olympics are wrapping up. How did Team USA do?
by Pien Huang
The Paris Summer Olympics wrap-up Sunday after two-and-a-half weeks of dramatic sports achievements and a bit of controversy. The United States won the most medals as it prepares to host the next Summer Games.
More than a dozen books are removed from schools statewide in Utah
by Andrew Limbong
Public school libraries all across Utah will look a little different once classes start this year because the state has required the schools to remove 13 book titles from their shelves permanently.
Kristopher Jansma's 'Our Narrow Hiding Places' explores how history is woven into our bodies
by Pien Huang
NPR's Pien Huang speaks with writer Kristopher Jansma about his new novel, Our Narrow Hiding Places.
Grace Bowers draws on blues, funk, and soul in her debut album, 'Wine on Venus'
by Tinbete Ermyas
Eighteen-year-old guitar prodigy Grace Bowers releases her debut album, Wine on Venus.
'Tested' investigates long history of sports sex testing
by Mallory Yu
NPR’s Embedded podcast has a new series about sex testing in elite sports with CBC in Canada. It's called Tested.
What does the future of hostage diplomacy look like?
by Jackie Northam
The recent hostage swap with the Kremlin raises questions about the risks of future detentions.
California Governor threatens funding cuts for counties that don't remove homeless encampments
California Governor Gavin Newsom has threatened local county governments with funding cuts if they don't do enough to get people off the street. He recently passed an executive order encouraging local governments to remove homeless encampments.
How has Ferguson changed 10 years after Michael Brown's death
by Pien Huang
NPR's Pien Huang speaks with St. Louis Alderman Alisha Sonnier, about what's changed in the 10 years since Michael Brown was killed in Ferguson, Mo.
The role of Islamic State affiliated groups on foiled attacks in Vienna
by Pien Huang
NPR's Pien Huang speaks to Ashley Jackson, co-director of the Center on Armed Groups, about the role of Islamic State affiliate groups on the recent foiled attacks on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.
Endangered red wolf population on the rebound with captive breeding program
Efforts to bring back the critically endangered red wolves are showing optimistic signs of some success.
Having trouble finding a new book to read? Life Kit is here to help!
by Marielle Segarra
NPR's Life Kit has tips on discovering your next favorite read.