Devastating flooding has forced residents in Northwest Iowa to flee their homes. Now efforts are underway to decide what can be salvaged, and what will be left behind. Read More
On this day before the presidential candidates debate, we have some debate prep for voters. Tuesday’s briefing was on immigration — and now the issue is the economy. Read More
The situation remains tense in Kenya after protesters were killed when police fired on crowds demonstrating against proposed tax increases Read More
Democratic Rep. Jaamal Bowman of New York faced a primary defeat in a race that revealed divisions within his own party over the war in Gaza. Read More
The espionage trial for Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal correspondent, has begun in Russia’s Ural mountain capital of Yekaterinburg. That’s the same city where he was detained 15 months ago. Read More
Author Mike Curato wrote Flamer as a way to help young queer kids, like he once was, better understand and accept themselves. It was met with immediate praise and accolades — until it wasn’t. When the book got caught up in a wave of Texas-based book bans, suddenly the narrative changed. And like so many…
Deadly protests over Kenya tax hikes. Republican vice presidential candidates make their final pitch to Donald Trump. U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich stands trial for espionage in Russia. Read More
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks with Yohanan Plesner of the Israel Democracy Institute about the Israeli court decision that lifts a military service exemption for ultra-orthodox men. Read More
The FDA found Bimbo Bakeries USA — which includes brands such as Sara Lee and Ball Park buns and rolls — listed ingredients such as sesame or tree nuts on labels even when they weren’t in the foods. (Image credit: Damian Dovarganes/AP) Read More
After hitting a 40-year high in 2022, pedestrian deaths decreased last year to just over 7,300, according to a new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association. (Image credit: Ted S. Warren) Read More