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Multiple probes examine security failures that led to Trump assassination attempt
Congress is asking hard questions of the Secret Service in order to get to the bottom of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump last weekend.
OpenAI releases latest ChatGPT — it can talk, laugh and even sing like a human
by Bobby Allyn
The latest version of ChatGPT has the internet wondering: Was it meant to make it sound like Scarlett Johansson in the movie Her? Its creators insist the model was not based on the movie.
The Mirage hotel and casino in Las Vegas is closing this summer
The Mirage which helped spur a construction boom on Las Vegas' world famous Strip says it won't take reservations past July 14. It hosted various shows including Siegfried and Roy's tiger-taming act.
Why United Airlines is rolling out a rebooted safety video
by Joel Rose
United is releasing a new safety video for the first time in years. The refresh comes as airlines struggle to hold the attention of passengers who are distracted by screens of their own.
NASA studies offer of a private mission to save Hubble Space Telescope
Whatever happened to a wealthy private astronaut's plan to save the Hubble Space Telescope? NPR has obtained internal NASA emails that reveal concerns about the proposed mission.
After Israelis mark their independence, Palestinians recall their displacement
by Hadeel Al-Shalchi
After Israel marked its 76th Independence Day, Palestinians mourn what they call the 'Nakba," or Catastrophe, amid increasing death and displacement in Gaza.We hear voices from the West Bank.
Slovakia's prime minister is shot in an assassination attempt
Slovakia's prime minister is in stable condition after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds at a political event on Wednesday. Police have a suspect in custody.
The first official portrait of King Charles III is unveiled at Buckingham Palace
The bright red painting has evoked strong feelings from the public — ranging from awe to disgust. NPR's A Martinez talks to British journalist and artist Bidisha Mamata about the controversy.
In 'Back to Black,' Marisa Abela prepared for hours to sing like Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse was blessed with enormous talent but tormented by alcoholism — dying at age 27. NPR's A Martinez talks to Marisa Abela, who plays the singer in a new biopic.
Students in Virginia county protest inadequate school facilities for Black students
by Megan Pauly
Part of the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education decision concerned dilapidated schools for Black students. Decades later some schools with large minority populations are again in need of repairs.
Morning news brief
by Steve Inskeep
President Biden and former President Trump agree to two debates. White House explains differences between arms shipments to Israel. Slovakia's prime minister recovers from an assassination attempt.
Brazil is the top contender to host the Women's World Cup in 2027
by Julia Carneiro
The announcement from the international soccer body FIFA is expected Friday. While women's soccer has been gaining ground in Brazil, hurdles remain.
U.S. ambassador to China says America needs a level playing field for business
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with United States Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns about diplomatic tensions with China over new U.S. tariffs.