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The opposition candidate in Venezuela has left the country for asylum in Spain
by A Martínez
Former Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González has fled into exile after being granted asylum in Spain.
Conjunto music enjoys a resurgence, bridging a divide between old and new musicians
by John Burnett
Part of Texas has its own soundtrack: conjunto music. And a new generation of musicians is taking it up. (Story aired on All Things Considered on July, 10, 2023.)
Family Leader summit in Iowa showcases GOP candidates to evangelical voters
by Clay Masters
The Family Leader Summit in Des Moines is a gathering of evangelical Christians in a state where they have immense political power. Republican presidential candidates should be there.
Wimbledon will crown its champions this weekend
The most prestigious tennis championship is about to come to a close. NPR's A Martinez talks to Sports Illustrated journalist Jon Wertheim, who's covering the tournament in England.
Besides climate change, other factors contribute to severe flooding in Pakistan
NPR's A Martinez talks to Cambridge University lecture Ayesha Siddiqi, who studies disasters in the global south, about Pakistan's vulnerability to floods as another monsoon season is underway.
Black Lives Matter is marking its 10th anniversary this week
NPR's A Martinez speaks with the group's co-founder Ayo Tometi about the movement's history and future.
How fast-fashion behemoth Shein became so controversial
A combination of tech savvy, controlled supply chains and tariff relief have all helped Chinese online retailer Shein become a fast-fashion behemoth. Can it withstand the backlash?
Jury finds Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooter eligible for death penalty
A federal jury has found Robert Bowers acted with intent when he killed 11 worshipers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018. This means Bowers could be sentenced to death in the final phase of the trial.
House panel criticizes FBI Director Wray for alleged politicization of the agency
Republican members of Congress spent hours at a hearing accusing FBI Director Christopher Wray of targeting conservatives with investigations. Wray denied their allegations.
Another defamation suit filed against Fox News — this one over Jan. 6 allegations
by David Folkenflik
Ray Epps is suing Fox for portraying him as an instigator of violence on Jan 6. 2021. He says he believed Fox that former President Donald Trump had been cheated of victory in the 2020 race.
Morning news brief
GOP lawmakers want to amend the defense authorization bill. Guatemala's presidential election faces more chaos. Social media newcomer Threads seeks to downgrade news and politics on its platform.