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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.
How We Got Here: Mueller To Testify Before House Lawmakers
by Ryan Lucas
Former special counsel Robert Mueller is testifying before two House panels Wednesday on the findings of his two-year investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Justice Department Begins Review Of Whether Big Tech Is Too Powerful
by Aarti Shahani
The Justice Department is launching a wide-ranging antitrust review of big tech companies. The inquiry will consider concerns raised about "search, social media and some retail services online."
Walmart Remakes 'Loser' Birthday Cake
Elizabeth Jones of Missouri was turning two, and her mom asked Walmart to make a cake that read: "Happy Birthday Lizard." That's her nickname. The cake, instead, read: "Happy Birthday Loser."
What Time Of Year Are People Likely To First Try Drugs? Summer, Survey Says
by Rhitu Chatterjee
A study finds that summer is when people are more likely to try drugs for the first time. Previous studies showed that summers are also when more people use drugs, leading to more visits to the ER.
Cornhole And Other Less Traditional Sports Gather More Attention
Niche sports, such as cornhole, axe throwing and even professional arm wrestling, are beginning to attract interest and money. These less traditional sports are gaining sponsors.
N.C. Man Being Chased By Police Leaps Into Rocky Broad River
The man was wanted for allegations of forgery and counterfeiting. When marshals approached, he jumped into the water. They walked alongside the river bank and waited until he climbed out.
Boris Johnson To Lead Britain As Its Next Prime Minister
by Joanna Kakissis
Members of the ruling conservative party have voted for Boris Johnson to replace Theresa May, who is resigning. Johnson, a former foreign secretary and mayor of London, is a Brexit supporter.
President Trump, Congress Reach 2-Year Budget Deal
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Susan Davis and Jason Furman, who was the Council of Economic Advisers chairman in the Obama administration, about the plan and whether it's fiscally responsible.
A Study Confirms That Laugh Tracks Make Jokes Seem Funnier
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
Comedy shows on TV often use recorded laughter in combination with a live audience. A new study shows that hearing laughter, especially spontaneous laughter, makes a bad joke seem funnier.
In India, Some Students With Low Test Scores Can Buy Their Way Into College
by Lauren Frayer
A certain number of seats at schools in India are reserved for those paying double or triple tuition. And unlike the Varsity Blues scandal here in the U.S., this behavior is legal in India.