Animals at the Phoenix Zoo enjoy ice in the extreme heat from NPR
Extreme heat isn’t just hard on humans, which is why the Phoenix zoo delivers ice to grateful animals to keep them healthy and happy. Read More
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The Paris Olympics have almost arrived. Here’s what to watch for from NPR Brian Mann
The Paris Olympics kick off this week. NPR’s Becky Sullivan and Brian Mann preview the U.S. athletes and sports to watch, and share why this year’s opening ceremony will be different than ever before. Read More
Can Biden delegates votes for Harris? from NPR Justine Kenin
When Americans vote in a primary, they’re technically voting for delegates to support the candidate the voter chose. Then those delegates are sent to their party’s convention to vote. Read More
The head of the Secret Service hears from angry lawmakers on Capitol Hill from NPR Ryan Lucas
The director of the Secret Service testified before Congress. Kimberly Cheatle faced House lawmakers demanding answers about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump nine days ago. Read More
A Navy pilot becomes the first woman aviator to kill an air-to-air contact in combat from NPR Joe Hernandez
The military branch said last week that the unnamed aviator recently notched the achievement against an attack drone deployed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. (Image credit: Bernat Armangue) Read More
Democratic and Independent voters in swing states weigh in on Biden stepping aside from NPR Anya van Wagtendonk
Member station reporters asked Democratic and Independent voters how they felt about Biden’s decision to end his campaign and Kamala Harris being the likely candidate to lead the Democratic ticket. Read More
A Phoenix group is offering IV rehydration for unhoused people who get too dehydrated from NPR
People too dehydrated to take fluids orally need IVs. But unhoused people often avoid emergency rooms. A Phoenix non-profit is now offering IV rehydration on the streets. Read More
France’s snap elections made the far-left and the far-right stronger than ever from NPR Rebecca Rosman
When French President Emmanuel Macron called snap legislative elections in June, he shocked even some of the closest members of his cabinet. Extremes dominate parliament. Read More
A scientist in Belize hopes bats can galvanize locals to protect their forests from NPR Ari Daniel
A Belizean bat scientist is looking to these fuzzy, flying mammals to act as emissaries to galvanize the people of Belize to protect their forests. Read More
Body cam footage released of deputy fatally shooting Illinois woman from NPR Mawa Iqbal
There have been protests and murder charges lodged against fired deputy sheriff who fatally shot an Illinois woman who had called 911 for help. A video tape of the shooting was released Monday. Read More