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Arts & Life Exploring the Potomac River's World War I ship graveyard Sometimes history lies hidden just around the corner. Just south of Washington, D.C., is a graveyard with more than 100 wooden ships that date to World War I — the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay.
Health Care Washington prepares for end of 988 crisis line support tailored to LGBTQ+ youth Specialty services for LGBTQ+ youth will be removed from the national 988 suicide and crisis hotline on Thursday, July 17, following a federal decision announced last month. Emily Fitzgerald/Washington State Standard
Arts & Life 1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The singer's life was touched by tragedies 1960s pop star Connie Francis has died. The first female singer to chart a number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100, she sold over 40 million records before the age of 25. Jeff Lunden
Is your beach safe? County water testers are checking Nothing like a splash in the water to help beat the unbearable temperatures this week. But before you dive in, check your beach it could be closed. King County water field testers are out all summer checking the water for bacteria and toxic algae that could make you and your pet sick. We'll tag along for a test at Lake Sammamish. Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers
Politics StoryCorps' David Isay reacts to the Senate's vote to cut funding for public media NPR's Steve Inskeep and Michel Martin speak with David Isay, founder and president of StoryCorps, about the Senate vote to cut funding for public broadcasting. Michel Martin
Economy Former Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland president on importance of Fed independence NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Loretta Mester, former president of the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank, on President Trump's pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Steve Inskeep
World Israel launches airstrikes on the Syrian capital of Damascus Israel launched airstrikes Wednesday on Syria's capital of Damascus, saying it targeted the Syrian military headquarters and near the presidential palace in response to attacks on the Druze minority.This segment originally aired Aug. 16, 2025. Daniel Estrin
Science Stand back! This explosive cucumber is bursting with seeds A small, hairy, toxic version of the cucumbers found in the produce aisle does have an advantage over its more palatable cousins — a feat of ballistic seed dispersal. Ari Daniel
World Morning news brief Senate approves cuts to funding for public media and foreign aid programs, President Trump attacks Fed Chair Powell over interest rates, UN Security Council to meet over unfolding Israel-Syria crisis. Michel Martin
Climate What Texas is doing about its vulnerability to floods Deadly floods on July 4 highlighted Texas' vulnerability. A state study found Texas leads the nation in flood-related property damage and fatalities. So what is it doing about that? Paul Flahive