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A musician on a U.S. tour is turning audiences into a 'pub choir'
by Adam Bearne
An Australian musician is touring the U.S., turning everyday people into a choir capable of beautiful harmonies.
Supreme Court finds Harvard, UNC affirmative action programs violate 14th Amendment
The decision reversed decades of precedent upheld over the years by narrow court majorities that included Republican-appointed justices.
An education law professor on why race should be considered in college applications
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Dana Thompson Dorsey of the University of South Florida about the implications of the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action.
Democrats target North Carolina as they aim to strengthen their base in 2024
by Elena Moore
North Carolina is part of the Democrats' strategy to make gains in 2024. But young voters in the state have mixed feelings about the party and President Biden.
Lebanon considers way to fight an invasive species ruining the pine nut harvest
by Ruth Sherlock
Workers in Lebanon climb high up pine trees for a valuable export: pine nuts. But the important source of revenue is being choked off by an invasive pest.
How purple came to be a scarier color than red on the Air Quality Index
by Neda Ulaby
Those affected by wildfire smoke focus on the colors red, purple and maroon on the air quality charts. Red used to be the scariest color. Why did that change?(Story aired on ATC on June 28, 2023.)
As Supreme Court preps to rule, why race should be considered in college applications
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Dana Thompson Dorsey of the University of South Florida about the implications of an anticipated Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action.
Ukraine monitors the fallout from the Wagner Group's failed revolt in Russia
A general in Ukraine's armed forces weighs in on the Ukrainian offensive, and how the rebellion by mercenary fighters in Russia may change dynamics on the battlefield.
Deadly police shooting of teenager triggers protests and arrests across France
There have been more protests in France after a 17-year-old was shot dead by police during a traffic stop outside Paris.
Ohio dispatchers received a call about long hair sticking out of a car trunk
The driver of the car had thrown her wig in the trunk as she headed for her hair appointment. In a Facebook post she thanked police for handling the situation calmly, and not thinking she had a body.
Morning news brief
A Ukrainian general talks about Russia and the counteroffensive. Smoke and heat create unhealthy air in many U.S. areas. Protests in France after police killed a teen during a traffic stop.
Helsinki's deputy mayor was caught spray-painting a rail tunnel
Paavo Arhinmaki was finishing his graffiti mural when police officers spotted him and a friend. He's blamed for $3,000 worth of damage to the tunnel, but it's unclear whether he'll face charges.
Heat and smoke can be a health hazard — combined it's worse
Canadian wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in the U.S. while hot temperatures are spreading in the South.