The accusations against Dr. Anthony Fauci, once the nation's leading infectious disease expert, have some experts worrying that these events may further erode public health staffing in the U.S. n.pr/3TwYIRx

n.prAfter Fauci Senate hearing, experts worry about 'chilling effect' on public healthThe accusations against Dr. Anthony Fauci, once the nation's leading infectious disease expert, have some experts worrying that these events may further erode public health staffing in the U.S.
The R&B group's breakout stars released new solo albums on the same day — one leaning out of the spotlight while the other confronts viral fame. n.pr/4yOgyzt

n.prSyd and Steve Lacy, voices of The Internet, chase the same quiet coolThe R&B group's breakout stars released new solo albums on the same day — one leaning out of the spotlight while the other confronts viral fame.
Last year the VA abruptly ended the only low-interest rate, loan modification option for thousands of vets who are behind on their mortgages. If you're a veteran who's been struggling because of this, we want to hear your story.

n.prAre you a veteran pushed into a higher-cost VA loan, or at risk of foreclosure?Last year the VA abruptly ended the only low-interest, affordable loan modification option for thousands of vets who are behind on their mortgages. If you're a veteran who's been struggling because of this, we want to hear your story.
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A Russian missile and drone barrage across Ukraine killed at least 10 civilians, including children, and NATO scrambled jets after one of the missiles crossed the border into Poland.

n.prRussian strikes across Ukraine kill 10 and a missile falls in PolandA Russian missile and drone barrage across Ukraine killed at least 10 civilians, including children, and NATO scrambled jets after one of the missiles crossed the border into Poland.
"Our grit and our dedication is the one thing that we have control of," Bernthal says. He plays a Spartan king in The Odyssey, and reprises his role as the Punisher in the new Spider-Man film. n.pr/4wrrotH

n.prIn 'Spider-Man,' 'The Odyssey' or 'The Bear,' Jon Bernthal loves to 'take it too far'"Our grit and our dedication is the one thing that we have control of," Bernthal says. He plays a Spartan king in The Odyssey, and reprises his role as the Punisher in the new Spider-Man film.
Congress allocated $150 million for 250th birthday events. The Trump-backed group that planned the state fair and July 4th fireworks is asking for an additional $10 million in reimbursements. n.pr/4xd9PxC

n.prThe Trump administration wants $10 million more to cover its July Fourth celebrationsCongress allocated $150 million for 250th birthday events. The Trump-backed group that planned the state fair and July 4th fireworks is asking for an additional $10 million in reimbursements.
In an unprecedented step, European nations said they would boycott the World Cup unless FIFA reverses a controversial deal to sell minority stakes to the marquee soccer tournament. n.pr/4h1Niz1

n.prEuropean soccer leaders to boycott the World Cup in an unprecedented stepIn an unprecedented step, European nations said they would boycott the World Cup unless FIFA reverses a controversial deal to sell minority stakes to the marquee soccer tournament.
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Congress created the Alien Terrorist Removal Court in 1996 to make it easier for the Justice Department to use classified evidence to deport people from U.S. soil.

n.prAlien Terrorist Removal Court holds its first-ever hearing after 30 yearsCongress created the Alien Terrorist Removal Court in 1996 to make it easier for the Justice Department to use classified evidence to deport people from U.S. soil.
Solo living, solo travel, and solo dining are all being embraced as more adults are choosing to remain single. Many Americans aren't interested in dating, and being single is a symbol of autonomy. n.pr/4bjMd1P

n.prAre you choosing to stay single? We want to hear from youSolo living, solo travel, and solo dining are all being embraced as more adults are choosing to remain single. Many Americans aren't interested in dating, and being single is a symbol of autonomy.
Javier Bardem discusses taking on the iconic role of Max Cady in Apple TV's Cape Fear, the joy of playing villains, and continuing to speak out for Palestinian rights. n.pr/4xg4Uw0

n.prJavier Bardem shares how he became villain Max Cady in Apple TV's 'Cape Fear'Javier Bardem discusses taking on the iconic role of Max Cady in Apple TV's Cape Fear, the joy of playing villains, and continuing to speak out for Palestinian rights.
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The news comes as two key Republicans are withholding their support over concerns about the Justice Department's deal with President Trump.

n.prTrump says he 'may' pull Blanche AG nomination temporarilyThe news comes as two key Republicans are withholding their support over concerns about the Justice Department's deal with President Trump.
The blitz expanded Russia's almost daily bombardment of Ukrainian cities as Moscow apparently looked to exploit Kyiv's critical shortage of Western-supplied anti-ballistic missile defenses. n.pr/3TjRP6b

n.prRussian strikes across Ukraine kill at least 8 civilians and wound dozensThe blitz expanded Russia's almost daily bombardment of Ukrainian cities as Moscow apparently looked to exploit Kyiv's critical shortage of Western-supplied anti-ballistic missile defenses.
The fatal shooting of a teenager at a protest in Seattle has remained unsolved for 6 years.
"We Keep Us Safe" from NPR’s Embedded, @kuow.org and @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social uncovers new evidence and witnesses who say they’ve never talked to police. All episodes available now. npr.org/CHOP

npr.orgEmbedded: "We Keep Us Safe" from NPR, KUOW and The Seattle TimesIn the summer of 2020, sixteen-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. traveled a thousand miles to join the racial justice movement of his generation. He arrived in Seattle during the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest...
In the aftermath of her marriage, Shania Twain found love with someone who was right there all along. On this week’s Wild Card with Rachel Martin, Shania talks blessings in disguise and her new music.
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Sen. Rand Paul is moving to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights. And, the Trump administration has announced a new rule for the asylum process. n.pr/4yMRAAD

n.prSen. Paul threatens to hold Fauci in contempt. And, a new rule undercuts U.S. asylumSen. Rand Paul is moving to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights. And, the Trump administration has announced a new rule for the asylum process.
The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the spring, according to the Commerce Department. That's a modest slowdown from the previous quarter — but consumer spending picked up steam. n.pr/4wvZPzB

n.prThe economy slowed a bit -- but Americans continued to spendThe U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the spring, according to the Commerce Department. That's a modest slowdown from the previous quarter — but consumer spending picked up steam.
Odysseus did not face the parasite Cyclospora in his 10-year journey home. But the word "parasite" originated as a popular character trope in Greek literature. n.pr/4yPDdLO

n.prHere's how 'parasite' went from a laughing matter to a serious biological threatOdysseus did not face the parasite Cyclospora in his 10-year journey home. But the word "parasite" originated as a popular character trope in Greek literature.
Congress created the Alien Terrorist Removal Court in 1996 to make it easier for the Justice Department to use classified evidence to deport people from U.S. soil. n.pr/4w8FqzK

n.prAlien Terrorist Removal Court to hold its first-ever hearing after 30 yearsCongress created the Alien Terrorist Removal Court in 1996 to make it easier for the Justice Department to use classified evidence to deport people from U.S. soil.
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Time was running out to find survivors, as rescuers continued to work in the Kumamoto area on Japan 's southern main island of Kyushu, where the magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Tuesday. n.pr/3S5vwka

n.prHope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 25Time was running out to find survivors, as rescuers continued to work in the Kumamoto area on Japan 's southern main island of Kyushu, where the magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Tuesday.