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It's officially hot book summer... get your beach reads here Summer is here… and for lots of locals, that means digging into their reading list. Whether it’s time on the plane or relaxing on a staycation, the warmer months can be a good time to explore some new books. Jennie Cecil Moore
National Police identify suspect in the fatal ambush of 2 firefighters in Idaho Police in Idaho have identified the man who fatally shot two wildland firefighters and critically injured another in an apparent ambush after he intentionally started a brush fire. Kirk Siegler
Health Care How the GOP spending bill now before the Senate would impact Medicaid NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Adrianna McIntyre, assistant professor of health policy and politics at Harvard, about how the GOP spending bill before the Senate would impact Medicaid. Michel Martin
Politics Senate Republicans closing in on final vote on GOP spending bill Senate Republicans are closing in on a final vote on President Trump's signature domestic policy bill, hoping to have it to his desk by a self-imposed July 4 deadline. Claudia Grisales
National As light pollution increases, West Texas works to protect the world's largest 'dark sky reserve' While recent research shows the night sky is getting brighter every year across North America, the Big Bend area in Texas has fended off the light glow that washes out starry nights. Carlos Morales
National Morning news brief Senate Republicans closing in on final vote on GOP spending bill, new poll finds about three-quarters of Americans say democracy under serious threat, USAID officially shuts down Tuesday. Leila Fadel
Food In 'The Last Sweet Bite,' Michael Shaikh looks at how food changes in conflict zones NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Michael Shaikh about his new book "The Last Sweet Bite," which explores the effects of violence on cuisines in conflict zones. Leila Fadel
Science William Haseltine discusses cuts to federal funding for scientific research What are the consequences of slashing federal funding for scientific research? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with William Haseltine, a scientist acclaimed for his medical research. Steve Inskeep
Health France bans smoking at parks and beaches in effort to protect children France over the weekend banned smoking in public parks, on beaches and at bus stops in an effort to protect children. Eleanor Beardsley
Business Trump's sweeping tariffs present challenges and opportunities to aviation businesses The Trump administration's sweeping tariffs are reshaping the aviation industry. It means challenges and opportunities for businesses in Wichita, Kansas, often called the air capital of the world. Rose Conlon