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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.
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.
Fugitive Emu Continues To Elude Capture
An emu on the run in North Carolina was most recently seen jumping on the hood of a car. It's been loose for weeks.
Recycling And The Mob
by Sarah Gonzalez
We kind of owe recycling to the Mafia and a 1987 garbage barge that couldn't dock anywhere. That's when cities started sending trucks to everyone's homes to pick up glass bottles and cardboard boxes.
Jury Begins Deliberations In 'Ghost Ship' Fire Trial
by Don Clyde
The jury in the trial of two men charged with 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter in an Oakland, Calif., warehouse fire is beginning deliberations.
Teenager Wins Millions Playing Fortnite
Many parents view the video game Fortnite as a waste of their kids' time. But it recently made one lucky teenager a millionaire.
News Brief: Democrats Debate, Ebola In Congo
We look back at the big moments from Wednesday's Democratic debate. Also, we look at why the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been so difficult to contain.
Man Wearing Cookie Monster Shirt Eats Cookies Without Paying
A man in Oregon was cited for eating cookies at a convenience store without paying. He was wearing a shirt of Cookie Monster.
Review: 'A Black Lady Sketch Show'
by Eric Deggans
A Black Lady Sketch Show premieres on HBO Friday. The creation of Robin Thede, it brings together a group of talented women to perform sketches about black life which anyone will find funny.
Background On Trump's Plan To Allow Imports Of Some Prescription Drugs
The Trump administration says it's trying to clear a path for Americans to import some prescription drugs from Canada. NPR's David Greene speaks with Phil Galewitz of Kaiser Health News.
Turning The Tables: 8 Women Who Were Fundamental To America's Sound
by Ann Powers
The NPR Music series Turning the Tables enters its third season this week with a new concept: Which eight women were the pillars upon which American popular music was built?
Kentucky Miners Block Railroad In Demand For Pay After Blackjewel Coal Bankruptcy
by Sydney Boles
In Kentucky, a group of miners is staging a protest: blocking a railroad. The miners haven't been paid since Blackjewel filed for bankruptcy, so they're preventing a coal train from leaving the plant.