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Trump and his faithful followers return to Butler, Pa., to energize the flock
by Danielle Kurtzleben
The July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump's life was a recurring theme at a Trump campaign rally in Butler on Saturday.
High school teacher receives a Tony for dedication to musical theater
Roshunda Jones Koumba has taught musical theater to high school students in Houston, Texas, for nearly 20 years. She's receiving a Tony award for her years of dedication to the craft.
Rep. Zoe Lofgren talks about last night's Jan. 6 hearings
NPR's Rachel Martin asks Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Democrat of California, to respond to the first session of the January 6 hearings.
The Grammy Awards are adding new categories
The Recording Academy is adding new categories — like for video game music and "Songwriter of the Year" — plus a special merit award for "best song for social change."
A Colorado town wants to change its name to 'Kush'
The state was a pioneer of legal marijuana and the mayor is in favor of the name change.
Breaking down yesterday's Jan. 6 hearing
by Asma Khalid
The co-hosts of the NPR Politics Podcast discuss compelling moments and takeaways from the first public hearing by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Morning news brief
January 6 committee hearings begin. The US sets limits on what weapons it provides Ukraine. And Russia's invasion has disrupted Ukrainian grain exports.
Quirky roadside attractions bring small town pride
by David Condos
For small towns with dwindling populations and shrinking tax bases, luring travelers to stop and spend a few dollars is a matter of survival. Some turn to quirky roadside tourist attractions.
Despite help from the U.S., Ukraine says it's outgunned by Russia
by Greg Myre
The U.S. is supplying billions of dollars of weapons to Ukraine. Yet getting armament to the battlefield is challenging and Ukraine says it needs even more firepower to fight Russian forces.
Primetime coverage of the Jan. 6 hearings begins tonight
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is holding the first in a series of televised hearings tonight.
Mortgage applications drop as fewer people are able to afford homes
by Chris Arnold
Higher mortgage rates are putting a damper on the housing market. Applications for a mortgage to purchase a home are down 21% from a year ago as fewer and fewer people can afford to buy.