Would an NBA team draft the son of Lebron James if it helps them sign his father? from NPR A Martínez
The NBA draft begins Wednesday night, and this year the son of superstar LeBron James is the lead story. Read More
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Iowa’s hardest hit communities are combing through flood damage from NPR Sheila Brummer
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
One of the hot button issues in the presidential debate will be the economy from NPR Steve Inskeep
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
Deadly protests break out in Kenya’s capital Nairobi over proposed tax hikes from NPR Emmanuel Igunza
The situation remains tense in Kenya after protesters were killed when police fired on crowds demonstrating against proposed tax increases Read More
Rep. Bowman loses in New York Democratic primary shaped by Israel-Hamas war from NPR Steve Kastenbaum
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
American journalist Evan Gershkovich is on trial for espionage in Russia from NPR Charles Maynes
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
The truth and lies behind one of the most banned books in America from NPR B.A. Parker
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…
Morning news brief from NPR A Martínez
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
Israel’s Supreme Court rules that the military must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men from NPR Steve Inskeep
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
FDA warns top U.S. bakery not to claim foods contain allergens when they don’t from NPR The Associated Press
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