A 13,600-year-old mastodon skull is unearthed in an Iowa creek
The University of Iowa’s Office of the State Archaeologist said a 12-day excavation yielded “several mastodon bones,” primarily from the skull. Mastodons are distant cousins of elephants.
A statue honoring John Lewis will replace a former Confederate monument in Georgia
The 16-foot-tall sculpture of the civil rights icon will be officially unveiled later this week. It replaces a 30-foot-tall obelisk erected by the Daughters of the Confederacy in 1908.
Where the law stands 30 years after a woman sued McDonald’s for spilling hot coffee
NPR’s David Folkenflik talks with Catherine Sharkey about the 30th anniversary of the McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit decision and its legacy.
How Biden’s debate performance snowballed into Harris becoming the new candidate
NPR’s David Folkenflik speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Annie Linskey about how the White House and press have handled President Biden’s capabilities related to his age.
How growing up in the U.S. immigration system shapes how these young Americans vote
NPR met with a group of five young people who have experiences with the U.S. immigration system to talk about how their identity and family story affect how they see the 2024 election.
Here’s back-to-school advice from elementary to high school students
NPR asked elementary to high school students heading back to school to weigh in on what they’re doing to prepare for the upcoming school year. They answered the call with advice for their peers.
Body camera shows how a 911 call for medical help led to the killing of Victoria Lee
Her family said Victoria Lee, 25, from Fort Lee, N.J., was experiencing a mental health crisis when her brother called 911 for medical help. An officer broke into their apartment and fired at her.
‘Peak Travel’ podcast explores the impact of travel on local communities
An excerpt from WHYY’s podcast “Peak Travel,” looking at the aftermath of the Lahaina fire and the Hawaiian islands’ complicated relationship with tourism from the mainland.
Burning Man contends with unusually slow ticket sales
For the first time since 2011, festival organizers are offering rush tickets without requiring preregistration.
Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken that may contain metal
The voluntary recall of frozen breaded chicken breast tenders and nuggets comes following multiple consumer complaints about metal wire found inside the products.
Former Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty in fraud case, AP source says
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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