Sanctions are to be announced against those involved in fentanyl trafficking. Israel and Lebanese militia Hezbollah ratchet up firepower on the border. Cybercriminals target children with sextortion. Read More
The Israeli military says it is approved an offensive in Lebanon if diplomatic efforts fail to stop the conflict that’s contained, for the most part, in Israel’s north and Lebanon’s south for now. Read More
Russia and North Korea have signed a new treaty upgrading their relationship and pledging military assistance in case either one is attacked. Read More
Women comprise more than half of medical school graduates, but the number of female surgeons is low. A club at a Kansas medical school offers them support and mentorship. Read More
A new study finds that human-caused climate change dialed up the heat and drastically increased the odds of this month’s killer heat that has been baking the Southwestern United States, Mexico and Central AmericaRead More
Taylor Tomlinson has found the kind of success many comedians dream about, with multiple Netflix specials and a late-night hosting gig — After Midnight on CBS. She tells Rachel that part of the secret to her success is fear. They also swap stories about their Christian upbringings, the search for validation and getting things stuck…
Water utilities and chemical companies are mounting legal challenges to the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent rule putting limits on six “forever chemicals” in drinking water. Read More
The U.S. is hosting the Copa América, and the competition has expanded to include North American and Caribbean teams. NPR’s Michel Martin talks to soccer writer Jon Arnold. Read More
A secret recording reveals how national groups, such as Moms for Liberty, continue attempting to change American education — one local school board at a time Read More
Tropical Storm Alberto is rumbling toward northeast Mexico as the first named storm of the season, carrying heavy rains that left three people dead but also brought hope to a region suffering under a prolonged, severe droughtRead More