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How the U.S. helped secure the historic prisoner swap with Russia

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan about Washington's role in securing one of the largest prisoner swaps between the U.S., its allies and Russia since the Cold War ended.

Will Lewis, shown here in the Washington Post newsroom, was a top executive for Rupert Murdoch's British publishing wing 13 years ago. He is accused of deceiving police about why the company destroyed evidence during an investigation of phone hacking by Murdoch's papers.

Washington Post CEO accused in court of deceiving police about U.K. hacking scandal

Washington Post CEO Will Lewis was accused in a London courtroom Monday of deceiving police who were investigating Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids when they were embroiled in a major scandal.

Swing state voters consider Kamala Harris, who would be a historic nominee for president

How are voters in swing states, like Pennsylvania, thinking about the first woman of color to run at the top of the ticket? NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kim Lyons with the Pennsylvania Capital-Star.

VP Harris quickly embraces her new role as a Democratic candidate for president

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with chair of the House Progressive Caucus, Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, about Vice President Kamala Harris' prospects to unite the party.

A car is crushed by a fallen building that hosted the Gansevoort mural that was struck by a tornado, in Rome, N.Y., on Tuesday. Much of the U.S. and Canada is cleaning up or still dealing with a new wave of severe storms that have caused deaths and damage this week from the Plains to New England.

Swath of storms flood the Ozarks and ravage an upstate New York community

The relentless series of storms caused deaths or damage from the Plains to Canada to New England. Hundreds of thousands of people lost power and air conditioning during days of sweltering heat.

Why Teamsters won't endorse a candidate for 2024. And, how to avoid credit card debt.

The Teamsters, a large and prominent union, is not endorsing a presidential candidate this cycle, breaking away from what other labor unions are doing. And, tips on how to avoid credit card debt.

Nevada's role in the November elections. And, U.N. to discuss Middle East conflict

Nevada is a crucial state in the presidential elections due to close competition for 270 electoral votes. And, the United Nations is convening to discuss the world's most significant crises.

What to know about tonight's VP debate. And, a guide to discussing misinformation

JD Vance and Tim Walz will have their first vice presidential debate tonight as both parties aim to win over swing state voters. And, Israel invades Lebanon for the first time since 2006.

Gazans held in Israeli jails allege abuse

After Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7, the military incarcerated thousands of Palestinians in Gaza. Some are being released and recounting their ordeal and what they describe as torture.

Libyan rebels remove the green flags from poles at the Abu Salim square in Tripoli on Aug. 26 after the opposition forces announced the transfer of their leadership to the capital.

Dominant Rebels Target Gadhafi Strongholds

A rebel onslaught Thursday on a neighborhood where snipers loyal to Moammar Gadhafi had holed up in residential buildings left bullet-riddled bodies in the streets, houses in flames and sewers running red with blood. Gadhafi, on the run with his regime in tatters, still tried to rally his followers to kill the rebels.

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