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Trump and his faithful followers return to Butler, Pa., to energize the flock
by Danielle Kurtzleben
Former President Donald Trump credited the "grace of God" for his survival of the assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13 in his return to the site for a rally on Saturday.
News Brief: More China Tariffs, FBI Questions Americans Who Studied In China
President Trump said the U.S. will impose more tariffs on products imported from China. Also, Americans who studied in China are being questioned by the FBI and Puerto Rico's governor is resigning.
Charges Dropped Against Navy SEAL's Commander
by Steve Walsh
The Navy announced that all charges are being dropped against a SEAL commander in a case related to Eddie Gallagher.
Puerto Rico's Governor To Resign With No Clear Successor
by David Welna
Puerto Rico's governor will leave office on Friday afternoon. There's uncertainty as to who will replace him.
New Universal Studios Theme Park
Universal Studios announced that it is building a new theme park called Epic Universe in Orlando.
1,300 Wait For Free Dental Care In Pittsburgh
by Katie Blackley
More than a thousand people waited in line to see a dentist at an annual free clinic in Pittsburgh. Some had never been to a dentist before.
Candidates Pile On Biden In Debate; Conservative Reaction
by Domenico Montanaro
We have a look back at the debate on Wednesday and Steve Inskeep gets a conservative take from Matt Lewis of The Daily Beast.
U.S. Sanctions Iranian Foreign Minister
The U.S. Treasury Department announced it's imposing sanctions on Iran's foreign minister. NPR's Steve Inskeep discusses the move with Dennis Ross, a former special assistant to President Obama.
Other Democrats Attack Biden On Race, Criminal Justice
The candidates in the second night of Democratic presidential debates took turns attacking front-runner Joe Biden's record Wednesday.
Texas And Michigan Voters React To Debates
Voters in Fort Worth, Texas, and Detroit react to the second night of Democrats debating.
Remembering The 'Tanker War' Of The 1980s
Recent skirmishes in the Persian Gulf and escalating tension between the U.S. and Iran evoke memories of the Tanker War from more than 30 years ago.
A Brief History Of The Death Penalty In The U.S.
Cokie Roberts answers listener questions and talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the history of the death penalty in the U.S.