U.S. ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield announces $60 million in aid to Haiti from NPR Michele Kelemen
The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. announces additional aid to Haiti on a lightning visit to the troubled Caribbean island. Read More
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Bodycam video released of deputy fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help from NPR Mawa Iqbal
Murder charges have been filed against a fired Illinois deputy sheriff who fatally shot a woman who had called 911 for help. A video tape of the shooting in Springfield was released Monday. Read More
Democrats hope a younger presidential candidate will attract younger voters from NPR A Martínez
Does a younger Democratic presidential candidate have the potential to energize younger voters? NPR’s A Martinez talks to Santiago Mayer, the executive director of Voters of Tomorrow. Read More
‘Gods of Tennis’ explores trailblazing legends of the sport and why we remember them from NPR Reena Advani
John McEnroe, Billie Jean King and other tennis legends discuss their legacies in a new PBS documentary series. (Image credit: Mindhouse Production Team) Read More
Can Harris — or any other Democrat — access Biden campaign money? from NPR Domenico Montanaro
Vice President Harris likely has a strong claim to the funds, but not all legal experts agree. Moreover, the Federal Election Commission works too slowly to make much of an impact on the race. (Image credit: Erin Schaff) Read More
When did humans get to South America? This giant shelled mammal fossil may hold clues from NPR Ari Daniel
A fossil of an armadillo-like mammal appears to bear cut marks from butchering by humans, suggesting people were living in South America at least 20,000 years ago, even earlier than once thought. (Image credit: Daniel Eskridge) Read More
Wiz rejects Google’s $23 billion takeover in favor of IPO from the Verge Jess Weatherbed
Wiz reportedly abandoned the deal over antitrust and investor concerns. | Illustration: The Verge Cybersecurity startup Wiz has turned down a $23 billion takeover bid from Google’s parent, Alphabet, breaking off what would have been the largest acquisition in the search giant’s history. In an internal memo seen by CNBC, Wiz co-founder Assaf Rappaport said…
Russian-American journalist sentenced to 6.5 years in rapid, secret trial from NPR The Associated Press
Alsu Kurmasheva, a journalist for the U.S. government-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, was convicted of “spreading false information” about the Russian army. (Image credit: AP) Read More
Morning news brief from NPR Michel Martin
VP Harris will make her first official campaign stop as the likely Democratic nominee. GOP warns of obstacles in the transition from Biden to Harris. Secret Service chief testified on Capitol Hill. Read More
Kimberly Cheatle faced House lawmakers about security lapses by Secret Service from NPR Ryan Lucas
The Secret Service director was on Capitol Hill Monday. For nearly five hours, she faced questions from House lawmakers demanding answers about the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Read More