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Trump and his faithful followers return to Butler, Pa., to energize the flock
by Danielle Kurtzleben
Former President Donald Trump credited the "grace of God" for his survival of the assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13 in his return to the site for a rally on Saturday.
Veterans exposed to toxic chemicals say they've won a historic expansion of VA care
by Quil Lawrence
A bill known as the PACT Act, which will lend health care services and disability benefits to veterans exposed to toxic substances, looks likely to become law next month.
A survivor of the Columbine shooting returned to teach at the school
In this week's StoryCorps, we hear about a student who endured the 1999 shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado, and later returned to the school as a teacher.
Why a strong U.S. dollar could be great for some and harmful to others
The U.S. dollar is appreciating in value against other currencies — an increase that comes with some benefits, but can also potentially be a drag on the economy.
News brief: Uvalde shooting, NRA meeting, fighting in Ukraine's Donbas region
Local authorities contradict themselves on the details of how the Texas school shooting unfolded. The NRA holds its annual convention in Houston. And Russia makes inroads in eastern Ukraine.
A college education is a good thing but you don't have to rush to complete it
Betty Sandison, 84, this month earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota. She began in 1955, and then paused for family and work reasons. She reenrolled in 2018.
The National Memorial Day Concert is making an in-person return this weekend
For the last two years, A Night of Remembrance has been been taped because of the pandemic. There will be special tributes for Gen. Colin Powell, Gold Star families and women who served in WWII.
Remembering the young victims of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting
Twenty-one crosses stand outside Robb Elementary School where a gunman committed a massacre. Each cross honors a life taken. NPR profiles some of the victims of Tuesday's mass shooting.
Discount stores Dollar Tree and Dollar General thrive in this turbulent economy
Dollar Tree and Dollar General reported quarterly earnings that beat expectations. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Harvard business professor Willy Shih about shopping during high inflation.
Manchin and other senators are opposed to plans to overhaul VA health care
by Dave Mistich
Sen. Joe Manchin spoke with veterans about a proposed overhaul to Veterans Affairs health care. Manchin and a group of bipartisan senators say it would drastically hurt the care veterans receive.
Will the soundtrack to 'Top Gun: Maverick' stack up against the original?
by Tim Greiving
The sequel to Top Gun opens in theaters over Memorial Day weekend. The soundtrack from the original movie was a major success. The music for Top Gun: Maverick has a lot to live up to.
Javelin missiles are in short supply and restocking them won't be easy
by Frank Morris
Ukrainian fighters have destroyed Russian fighting vehicles with U.S. supplied Javelins. But replacing the thousands of missiles could take years, largely because of a crimp in the supply chain.
Democratic senators call on Republicans to do something about gun safety
by Claudia Grisales
Another mass shooting and lawmakers talk tough about gun safety — yet possibly getting nothing done. As some in Congress try to find common ground on background checks, can this time be different?