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PolitiFact founder says both parties need factchecking. But they don’t lie equally
by David Folkenflik
CBS said that its moderators would largely leave fact checking up to the vice presidential candidates in Tuesday's debate. Journalist Bill Adair said the network sent a powerful message, though.
Facing state fraud charges in N.Y., Bannon is expected to turn himself in Thursday
by Brian Mann
The right-wing strategist and podcaster was pardoned on federal fraud charges by Trump. He now faces charges in state court that he ripped off conservative donors.
Nashville families are struggling to find housing after being displaced
by Ambriehl Crutchfield
In Nashville, a low-income apartment complex is being demolished to build a new mix-use development. Virginia Holland is a mother of six and is being forced to look for a new place to live.
East Kentucky's cultural cornerstone is trying to salvage its archives after floods
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Alex Gibson of the Kentucky-based arts and media organization Appalshop, about how recent floods affected their archives of Appalachian music, film and heritage items.
Biden unveils the official White House portraits of the Obamas
by Tamara Keith
President Biden unveiled the official White House portraits of former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday — reviving a tradition set aside during the Trump era.
Brazil celebrates independence day ahead of presidential election
by John Otis
Supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro are flocking to Rio's most famous beach to celebrate Independence day - and a military display with an ominous undertow ahead of next month's election.
Encore: A review of Hulu's new series, 'The Patient,' that stars Steve Carell
by Eric Deggans
FX's new original series for Hulu, The Patient, features Steve Carell as Alan Strauss, a therapist kidnapped by a new patient who turns out to be a serial killer.
Sweating keeps you cool, but climate change is making it harder
by Lauren Sommer
Our bodies couldn't endure the summer heat without sweating. But as the climate gets hotter, sweat isn't cooling us off like it used to.
Mar-a-Lago's legacy began long before Trump
The Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., has a rich, complex history and was destined to be a "Winter White House" long before Donald Trump came along.
The extreme heat in California is causing disruptions in the state's classrooms
by Kyle Stokes
Extreme heat across California is causing trouble in schools. It's straining aging air conditioning systems, making recess dangerous and highlighting ventilation problems in many classrooms.
Judge rules that companies are not required to provide coverage for HIV medication
by Allison Aubrey
A Texas judge ruled that requiring employers to provide coverage for anti-AIDS medication violates religious freedoms and is unconstitutional. The ruling could jeopardize other preventive health care.
How strippers hoping to unionize in LA adds to the history of organizing in the U.S.
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with professor Siobhan Brooks of California State University — Fullerton about the issues strippers face and their history of organizing and unionizing in the U.S.