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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.
NATO countries are wrapping up their 2-day summit in Lithuania
Lithuania is hosting the meeting, and some in the former Soviet republic feel pride for getting that chance.
New government figures show that inflation is easing
New numbers out Wednesday are expected to show the inflation rate in June was just over 3%. That's a big improvement from this time last year, when inflation topped 9%.
U.S. domestic instability might make the world a more dangerous place, diplomat says
NPR's A Martinez talks with Richard Haass, author of The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens, about the war in Ukraine, NATO and the future of U.S. foreign policy.
Burger King in Thailand launches a 'real cheeseburger'
Between the buns are 20 slices of melted American cheese. It costs around $7 and is cheaper than its meatier counterpart. People describe it as "a bit too much" and "an insane amount of cheese."
The Southwest heat wave is creating dangerous wildfire conditions
Extreme temperatures boost wildfire danger, and the forecast for some Southwestern states include high winds. That means warnings are being issued for fires that could start and spread quickly.
Morning news brief
President Biden to meet with Ukraine's president at NATO summit. New numbers are expected to show inflation easing. The contract between Hollywood studios and the actors' union is set to expire.
A café in Japan has a cool way to fight sweltering summer heat: swordsicles
Ninja Cafe Takayama creates the swordsicles out of ice cream. They are about 16 inches long — roughly the same length as a real ninja sword. The swordsicles will go on sale later this month.
The consequences of war are evident at a prosthetic center in Yemen
by Fatma Tanis
The war in Yemen is slowing down but one of the lasting effects can be seen in the large numbers of people — many of them children — who need prosthetic limbs.
Actors union agrees to federal mediation with studios as contract deadline nears
The union representing Hollywood actors has agreed to mediation in its ongoing negotiations. This came a day before the contract is set to expire. A strike is possible if an agreement isn't reached.
Bank of America agrees to pay $250 million for illegal fees, fake accounts
NPR's Michele Martin talks to Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, about penalties imposed on Bank of America for illegal business practices.
Parents of Parkland school shooting victim tour areas ripped apart by gun violence
An anti-gun violence tour led by parents who lost their son in a 2018 mass shooting in Florida, visit Uvalde, Texas, — site of last year's attack on Robb Elementary School which left 21 people dead.