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Politics

Week in politics: Trump addresses the RNC, more Democrats call for Biden to step down

by Scott Simon, Ron Elving

4 min

Week in politics: Trump addresses the RNC, more Democrats call for Biden to step down

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Technology

A cybersecurity glitch triggered a global technology outage

by Scott Simon, Jenna McLaughlin

3 min

A cybersecurity glitch triggered a global technology outage

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Comedian Bob Newhart pretends to speak on an antique telephone at his home in the Bel Air Estates community of Los Angeles, June 25, 2003. Jerome T. Nakagawa/AP hide caption

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Simon Says

Opinion: Bob Newhart showed us the extraordinary in the ordinary

by Scott Simon

2 min

Opinion: Bob Newhart showed us the extraordinary in the ordinary

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Middle East

Drone attack hits Tel Aviv; ICJ rules West Bank Israeli settlements are unlawful

by Greg Myre, Scott Simon

3 min

Drone attack hits Tel Aviv; ICJ rules West Bank Israeli settlements are unlawful

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National

Homeless people are the most vulnerable to extreme heat. A Las Vegas group is helping

by Anne Davis

3 min

Homeless people are the most vulnerable to extreme heat. A Las Vegas group is helping

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Food

A new French cookbook shows the diversity Marseille through its cuisine

by Eleanor Beardsley

7 min

A new French cookbook shows the diversity Marseille through its cuisine

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National

Protests surrounded the RNC, though in lower numbers than expected

by Liz Baker

3 min

Protests surrounded the RNC, though in lower numbers than expected

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Author Interviews

A comic novel from M.T. Anderson follows a heist to swipe the remains of St. Nicholas

by Scott Simon

7 min

A comic novel from M.T. Anderson follows a heist to swipe the remains of St. Nicholas

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Music Interviews

Glass Animals frontman Dave Bayley discusses the band's existential new album

by Scott Simon

8 min

Glass Animals frontman Dave Bayley discusses the band's existential new album

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National

The director of the Secret Service will face questioning from a House committee

by Scott Simon

5 min

The director of the Secret Service will face questioning from a House committee

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Asia

A Communist Party meeting in China aimed to chart a new course for the country

by John Ruwitch, Scott Simon

4 min

A Communist Party meeting in China aimed to chart a new course for the country

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Politics

The conservative think tank behind the controversial Project 2025 faces Trump's ire

by Franco Ordoñez

4 min

The conservative think tank behind the controversial Project 2025 faces Trump's ire

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Business

Paramount Studios could have a new owner — and Hollywood a new mogul

by Scott Simon

4 min

Paramount Studios could have a new owner — and Hollywood a new mogul

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Sports

Remembering pioneering Olympic athlete DeHart Hubbard

by Scott Simon

5 min

Remembering pioneering Olympic athlete DeHart Hubbard

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Culture

When it comes to giving praise, the U.K. and U.S. cultures are worlds apart

by Scott Simon

3 min

When it comes to giving praise, the U.K. and U.S. cultures are worlds apart

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Europe

Pushback against over-tourism in Spain is reflected in new signs across Madrid

by Miguel Macias

4 min

Pushback against over-tourism in Spain is reflected in new signs across Madrid

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Sports

Saturday Sports: WNBA All-Star game, Kansas City Chiefs aim to get third-time lucky

by Scott Simon

3 min

Saturday Sports: WNBA All-Star game, Kansas City Chiefs aim to get third-time lucky

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Movie Interviews

Brian Eno, legendary musician who produced David Bowie and U2 stars in new documentary

by Scott Simon

7 min

Brian Eno, legendary musician who produced David Bowie and U2 stars in new documentary

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Politics

Week in politics: Trump addresses the RNC, more Democrats call for Biden to step down

Technology

A cybersecurity glitch triggered a global technology outage

Simon Says

Opinion: Bob Newhart showed us the extraordinary in the ordinary

Middle East

Drone attack hits Tel Aviv; ICJ rules West Bank Israeli settlements are unlawful

National

Homeless people are the most vulnerable to extreme heat. A Las Vegas group is helping

Food

A new French cookbook shows the diversity Marseille through its cuisine

National

Protests surrounded the RNC, though in lower numbers than expected

Author Interviews

A comic novel from M.T. Anderson follows a heist to swipe the remains of St. Nicholas

Music Interviews

Glass Animals frontman Dave Bayley discusses the band's existential new album

National

The director of the Secret Service will face questioning from a House committee

Asia

A Communist Party meeting in China aimed to chart a new course for the country

Politics

The conservative think tank behind the controversial Project 2025 faces Trump's ire

Business

Paramount Studios could have a new owner — and Hollywood a new mogul

Sports

Remembering pioneering Olympic athlete DeHart Hubbard

Culture

When it comes to giving praise, the U.K. and U.S. cultures are worlds apart

Europe

Pushback against over-tourism in Spain is reflected in new signs across Madrid

Sports

Saturday Sports: WNBA All-Star game, Kansas City Chiefs aim to get third-time lucky

Movie Interviews

Brian Eno, legendary musician who produced David Bowie and U2 stars in new documentary

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