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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.
Senate Will Try To Override Trump Vetoes On Saudi Arms Deal
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about the Senate, which will try again to override President Trump's veto of resolutions blocking his arms deal with Saudi Arabia.
Bill Of The Month Update On Story Involving Kidney Dialysis
by Kevin Trevellyan
The medical bill of the month story that Morning Edition brought you last Monday — half a million dollars for kidney dialysis — has been reduced to zero by the company that owns the dialysis center.
4 People Are Dead At California Festival: 1 Suspect And 3 Victims
by Erika Mahoney
At least three victims and a suspected gunman were killed and several more were injured in a shooting at California's Gilroy Garlic Festival on Sunday. Authorities are searching for another suspect.
Thieves Stole His Wheels. Owner Cited For Not Moving For Street Sweeping
After Dan Dow parked his Toyota Corolla, thieves removed all four tires and left the car resting on milk crates. While reporting the incident to police, a parking officer wrote Dow a $79 ticket.
Trump Tweets Lash Out At Rep. Cummings And His Md. District
by Franco Ordoñez
Maryland leaders and residents condemned tweets by President Trump that attacked Rep. Elijah Cummings and derided the black congressman's district as "a disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess."
News Brief: Gilroy Shooting, Coats Leaving Administration, Trump Tweets
A gunman killed 3 people in a shooting at a California festival. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats is leaving the administration. And, Trump weekend tweets attack Maryland Rep. Cummings.
Colombian Cyclist Egan Arley Bernal Gómez Wins Tour De France
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Caley Fretz, editor-in-chief of Cycling Tips, about this year's Tour de France. It is the first time that a cyclist from Colombia has won the race.
Federal Government Plans To Resume Death Penalty After 20-Year Hiatus
by Martin Kaste
The federal government says it will begin executing death row inmates in December, the first since 2003. Families of victims mostly support the move, but there are some concerns.
Economic Crisis Rattles Venezuelan Cattle Ranchers
by John Otis
Power outages, increased crime and gasoline shortages are hurting Venezuela's once-vaunted cattle industry. Herds have been halved and meat production is down by more than 60 percent.
Senate Panel Report Details How Russians Interfered In 2016 Elections
NPR's Noel King talks to Michael Daniel, ex-cybersecurity coordinator and special adviser to President Obama, about interference in the 2016 elections all the way down to the state and local level.
What Made The 'Muppet Movie' Stand Out From The Pack?
by Linda Holmes
"The Muppet Movie" is 40 years old. It was one of the highlights of childhood for many members of Generation X, but it may not have been given all the attention it deserved.
Denver Man Makes Creative Effort To Fix Broken Taillight
The motorist stuck a red sports drink bottle where the light should have been. Police weren't fooled and pulled him over. They praised his ingenuity, but told local TV it wasn't a permanent solution.