Alarmed by mpox surge, Africa CDC declares a 'continental emergency'
This is the first time Africa CDC has announced a "continental emergency." The World Health Organization is considering a similar declaration.
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A 3rd person has died in connection to the listeria outbreak in Boar's Head products
Three people have now died connected to the listeria outbreak among Boar’s Head deli meats, the CDC said. A person most recently died in Virginia, adding to earlier deaths in New Jersey and Illinois.
At Versailles, a grand Olympic venue dazzles spectators and competitors alike
With the equestrian events in the books, the reviews are in: The temporary grandstand built on the estate of Versailles was "spectacular," "magnificent" and a source of pride for residents of France.
U.S. women's soccer, reinvigorated by a trio of stars, will play for Olympic gold
The team's trio of star forwards — Mallory Swanson, Trinity Rodman and Sophia Smith — has combined for nine of 10 goals in the Olympics. But they want more: the first U.S. gold medal since 2012.
Ukraine presses offensive inside Russia as Moscow scrambles to respond
Video on social media shows long lines of Russia civilians driving out of villages to escape the fighting. Some plead for help from Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying they fear for their lives.
10 years after Michael Brown’s death, we went to Ferguson to ask: What’s changed?
Morning Edition traveled to Ferguson and spoke to residents and leaders who have continued pushing for change in the city that was thrust into the national spotlight after the killing of an unarmed 18-year-old.
Smokey Bear turns 80 this year. Did he help prevent forest fires?
The longest-running U.S. public service ad turns 80 today. We're taking a look back at Smokey Bear's origin and the evolution of his message.
3 Columbia deans resign over texts that 'touched on ... antisemitic tropes'
The three deans were texting sarcastic and mocking messages about students’ complaints of antisemitism during a panel discussion on Jewish life on campus last May.
The U.S. men's basketball team wins a nail-biter over Serbia to play for Olympic gold
Team USA trailed for most of Thursday's semifinal game, but a fourth quarter for the ages rescued its gold medal hopes. Coach Steve Kerr called it "one of the greatest" games he'd ever been part of.
JPEGMAFIA, rap's most tireless agitator, looks inward
I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU, the artist's fifth album and first since his Kanye collabs made him a snark target, swings back at everyone in sight — but saves a few knocks for himself.