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Unsealed court filing details election interference case against Trump
by A Martínez
The Justice Department, in a new court filing, says former President Donald Trump needs to stand trial for alleged election interference just like any other citizen.
The IAEA says it's worried about the stability of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog says it's concerned about the stability of the plant in Ukraine under Russian control. The IAEA called for a security protection zone to prevent a nuclear accident.
More women are registering to vote. How could that affect midterms?
NPR's A Martinez talks to Ronnye Stidvent, head of the Center for Women in Law in Texas, about voter registration rising among women after the Supreme Court decision to roll back abortion rights.
On Independence Day, Brazil's president plans to flaunt his military ties
President Bolsonaro is urging supporters to take to the streets for Independence Day. This may be a precursor to more verbal attacks on democratic institutions ahead of next month's elections.
Survivors of a massacre in South Korea are still seeking an apology from the U.S.
by Anthony Kuhn
More than 70 years ago a rebellion broke out in South Korea, which at the time was under American military rule. Tens of thousands were killed in the subsequent crackdown, now survivors seek answers.
WNBA legend Sue Bird is heading for retirement
The Seattle Storm superstar played her last basketball game Tuesday. The Storm were eliminated from the playoffs by the Las Vegas Aces, ending what Sue Bird promised was her last season.
After 10 years as an explosive detection dog for the TSA, Eebbers is retiring
Eebbers was the oldest working dog in the agency and was assigned to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. He recently won first place in the TSA's cutest K9 contest.
The latest crowd-sourced poem is about hope for the new school year
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to poet in residence Kwame Alexander, who shares his latest community crowd-sourced poem about the goals that teachers, parents and students have set for themselves.
To settle state probes into teen vaping, Juul will pay nearly $440 million
by Yuki Noguchi
Electronic cigarette maker Juul has agreed to a multi-state settlement. The states allege the company marketed aggressively to teenagers. It's the latest blow to a company under fire.
Running water is restored to Jackson but when will the boil order be lifted?
The water in Jackson, Miss., is still not safe to drink. NPR's A Martinez talks to Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba about the the city's water infrastructure which is deficient.
An intense heat wave in California is stressing the state's power grid
The strain on the power grid is leading to outages in some parts of the state and is putting vulnerable residents at risk. Other western states are also baking under the historic heat.
Farmland prices are up sharply. How did it get so expensive?
by Katie Peikes
Across the Midwest, farmland prices more than doubled over the past two years — making it difficult for young farmers to grow their businesses.