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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.
Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols' remains are headed for the stars
A rocket company is carrying some of her ashes and the remains of at least three others associated with the show to space on the Enterprise Flight.
The International Atomic Energy Agency is on a risky mission in Ukraine
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with former International Atomic Energy Agency official Olli Heinonen (OH-lee HAY-noh-nen) about the IAEA mission to Ukraine to inspect Europe's largest nuclear plant.
Republican politicians are critical of Biden's voluntary farm conservation plans
by Elizabeth Rembert
Voluntary conservation is embraced by some farmers who get payments. But some governors are comparing the Biden administration's new plan to step up conservation goals to a government takeover.
New England has been suffering from frequent droughts all summer
New England is experiencing more frequent droughts, which threaten farmers, deplete water supplies, and increase the risk of wildfires. This summer's been a tough one.
This Massachusetts startup wants to track your sweat
by Ari Daniel
We've got any number of devices we can strap to our bodies to track our footsteps, heart rate, and sleep patterns. Next up, possibly — sweat monitoring for precision rehydration and worker safety.
Morning news brief
The FDA is expected to authorize boosters for omicron. Serena Williams wins her first U.S. Open match. And, Ukraine asks the EU to ban Russian travel for tourism.
Conservative Christian groups are targeting Louisiana libraries
by John Burnett
A conservative Christian group is forcing public libraries in South Louisiana to remove books about sexuality, race and gender and targeting the state's Librarian of the Year for her opposition.
Serena Williams has left an indelible mark on tennis
NPR's A Martinez speaks with The Atlantic's Jemele Hill about the legacy of tennis phenom Serena Williams.
Serena Williams wins her first-round match of what could be her last U.S. Open
by Tom Goldman
In what might be the final tournament of her storied tennis career, Serena Williams won an emotional match in straight sets in the first round of the U.S. Open last night.
Why Americans haven't been convinced on cryptocurrency
Despite a massive marketing campaign, Pew research found just 16% of Americans have invested in or used cryptocurrency. Leila Fadel asks Blockchain Foundation's Cleve Mesidor why?
An unnamed Syrian official is a key witness in proving war crimes of the regime
by Deb Amos
A former Syrian official known as the Grave Digger has become an important witness against the regime - but bears the trauma of what he's seen and described in court.
Ukraine wants the EU to ban Russian tourists
The European Union is being asked to join member countries along the Russian border and reject tourist travel by Russians.