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Kroger and Albertsons CEOs face Senate lawmakers over their planned merger
by Alina Selyukh
The CEOs of Kroger and Albertsons face Senate lawmakers to publicly address concerns about their planned $25 billion merger that would combine the two largest U.S. supermarket chains.
The Respect for Marriage Act is expected to be signed into law soon
by Claudia Grisales
The Respect for Marriage Act codifies federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriages. It's expected to be signed into law soon with bipartisan congressional support.
The U.S. meets Iran in a must-win World Cup match
by Tom Goldman
The U.S. met Iran in a must-win match at the men's FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Encore: London's Victoria and Albert Museum exhibit acknowledges its colonial legacy
by Willem Marx
A new exhibit at London's Victoria and Albert Museum focuses on African fashion. The exhibit's curator says it's a way for the museum to acknowledge its colonial legacy.
One Tuscan village uses wool-insulated cooking boxes to save on energy costs
by Sylvia Poggioli
Rising energy prices in Europe have forced some Italians to turn to abandoned cooking methods. One Tuscan village is using wool to insulate cooking boxes that slow-cook food with less energy.
The creator of 'Bluey' writes for both kids and grown-ups
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Joe Brumm, creator of the hit TV series "Bluey," about the show's international success, which now has a theatrical adaptation "Bluey's Big Play."
What fans can expect as the second week of World Cup games kicks off
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with broadcaster Roger Bennett about what fans can expect as the second week of games kicks off at the World Cup.
The world's largest volcano is errupting for the first time since 1984
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with volcanologist Jessica Ball of the U.S. Geological Survey about the eruption of Mauna Loa in Hawaii.
Encore: Drummer Terri Lyne Carrington on her book, 'New Standards'
NPR's Juana Summers talks with drummer Terri Lyne Carrington, who compiled a book of lead sheets by women composers after she couldn't find one herself. Her book is called "New Standards."
A Black Vietnam veteran is suing the VA for discrimination
by Quil Lawrence
A Black Vietnam veteran is suing the Department of Veterans Affairs for discrimination, according to records obtained by FOIA. The VA says it's studying how to address a history of racial bias.