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Wisconsin Republicans have a plan for engaging new voters
by Ximena Bustillo
Republicans hope to return Wisconsin to former President Donald Trump in November. While they hope the RNC can deliver resources, they are also building a ground game to engage voters new voters.
Opinion on important abortion case appeared briefly on the Supreme Court’s website
by Leila Fadel
Reporters at Bloomberg Law read that opinion before it was removed. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Kimberly Robinson, a Supreme Court reporter with Bloomberg Law.
The Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail offers an immersive nature experience
by Paul Garber
Snorkeling is not just for coral reefs. There's a lot of beauty in Appalachian mountain streams and you'll find them on the Blue Ridge Snorkel trail.
A decline in beer sales has led to an excess supply of hops in the U.S.
by Hosts
The U.S. has an oversupply of hops as the result of a record harvest in 2021, lingering effects from the pandemic and a dip in demand for craft beer. What else can hops be used for, if anything?
Biden issues pardon to troops expelled from the military for their sexuality
by Leila Fadel
President Biden on Wednesday issued a blanket pardon to LGBTQI+ service members removed from the military because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Ukrainian soldiers, who are also musicians, are on a thank you tour in the U.S.
by Chuck Quirmbach
The Ukrainian soldiers are on a U.S tour to thank Americans for the latest round of military aid to Ukraine -- and to court new support.
Morning news brief
Deadly protests over Kenya tax hikes. Republican vice presidential candidates make their final pitch to Donald Trump. U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich stands trial for espionage in Russia.
Would an NBA team draft the son of Lebron James if it helps them sign his father?
by A Martínez
The NBA draft begins Wednesday night, and this year the son of superstar LeBron James is the lead story.
Rep. Bowman loses in New York Democratic primary shaped by Israel-Hamas war
by Steve Kastenbaum
Democratic Rep. Jaamal Bowman of New York faced a primary defeat in a race that revealed divisions within his own party over the war in Gaza.
Deadly protests break out in Kenya’s capital Nairobi over proposed tax hikes
The situation remains tense in Kenya after protesters were killed when police fired on crowds demonstrating against proposed tax increases