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NPR's Scott Simon ponders a detail in this week's indictment of former President Trump: When his vice president refused to join a scheme to overturn the 2020 election, Trump called him "too honest."

Christie is still a Republican – after all, he's running for that party's presidential nomination. But his views on Ukraine, abortion and other issues put him out of step with many in the party.

It's the fourth World Series for the Houston Astros since 2017. They're tangling with the Philadelphia Phillies who made an unlikely playoff run to reach their first Series since 2009.

The state can expedite approval of renewable energy projects but rural counties say they already do their part with solar and wind farms. “We’re in the crosshairs, but we don’t think we are the right target here,” one rural advocate says.

Twitter CEO Elon Musk tells workers they must decide to stay with the company and be prepared to work long, intense hours, or leave with three month's severance pay.

Reps. Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi, leaders of the House select committee focused on the threat of China, say raising awareness of human rights abuses is a crucial first step.

Supreme Court's decision to review the controversial bankruptcy deal involving the maker of Oxycontin means the settlement will remain on hold at least through December.

Heavy rain associated with the system is creating "catastrophic and life-threatening flooding," the weather service said. Some roadways in Southern California have flooded.

The cause for the spill is still unclear. What's known is the type of oil that was piped: tar sands oil, also called diluted bitumen. It's a lot harder to clean up than conventional oil.

The Atlantic hurricane season is now projected to have "above-normal level of activity" according to an updated forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.