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Suited to Lead: New exhibit highlights historical fashion choices of presidents

Alana Wise

A virtual exhibit from the White House Historical Association showcases presidential fashions — and how presidents have used clothes to make a statement.

Politics

Defense Secretary Hegseth requires new 'pledge' for reporters at the Pentagon
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Flushable wipes and Iran: Water treatment facility adds cyber attacks to worry list
Education

'Monster Madness': A sixth grader sent us this delightful podcast about Bigfoot

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Brazilian music legend Sérgio Mendes dies at 83

Júlia Dias Carneiro

The Grammy-winning musician, whose hit "Mas Que Nada" helped make him a global ambassador for Brazilian music, died after months battling the effects of long COVID.
National

8-year-old tames (wooden) lion in Queens, New York

Jasmine Garsd

Maykol Fares embarked on a perilous journey to ask for asylum in the U.S. Now he faces a new test of courage: the merry-go-round.
Economy

Red Lobster off the hook? Federal judge approves restructuring plan

Jaclyn Diaz

The restaurant chain announced Thursday that it received approval for its Chapter 11 plan, offering a glimmer of good news for the business, which has faced a series of struggles.
International

A French woman whose husband is accused of inviting men to rape her testifies in court

The Associated Press

Gisèle Pélicot detailed the horror of discovering that her former spouse had systematically filmed the dozens of suspected rapes — storing thousands of images that police investigators later found.
National

Ali Truwit swims to Paralympic silver a year after losing her leg in a shark attack

Rachel Treisman

Ali Truwit's lower leg was amputated after a shark bit her during a post-graduation trip last May. This week, the 24-year-old won two Paralympic medals and set two new American records.
Living

Chronic illness shattered this teen's life. Her service dog helped get it back

Sequoia Carrillo

Janet W. Lee

The middle school winner of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge tells how her golden retriever, Lopez, changed her life.
National

Which high-profile Republican says they are voting for Harris? Find out in the quiz

Holly J. Morris

Queens of the chart, field and Maori adorn the quiz this week, and we also address seasonal topics like memoirs and TV shows. Enjoy it while you can!
Politics

Trump deputy campaign manager identified in Arlington National Cemetery dustup

Stephen Fowler

Quil Lawrence

Tom Bowman

NPR identified two Trump staffers involved in an altercation at Arlington National Cemetery including a deputy campaign manager, highlighting a disconnect between Trump's messaging and his campaign.
National

17,000 AT&T workers have been on strike for three weeks. Here's why.

Marlon Hyde

AT&T workers are on strike across the south. Their union says the company refuses to bargain on a new contract with higher wages and healthcare benefits.
National

The Georgia high school shooting suspect won't face death penalty, judge says

Jonathan Franklin

Rachel Treisman

The father and son arrested in connection with the Apalachee High School shooting appeared in Georgia court for separate hearings on Friday. They will remain in custody as the investigation continues.