Constitutional sheriffs wield unchecked power across America, journalist says Jessica Pishko says a group of sheriffs have become a flashpoint in the current politics of toxic masculinity, guns, white supremacy and rural resentment. Her book is The Highest Law in the Land. Tonya Mosley
Can better bread be a climate change solution? These bakers think so A team of scientists and bakers in the Pacific Northwest is searching for ways to make whole wheat bread resilient to a warming world — and more delicious. Ryan Kellman
How you could own the Iron Throne or Jon Snow's sword from 'Game of Thrones' More than 2,000 items, like Jon Snow’s sword and the Iron Throne, from the iconic HBO series will be auctioned off in October. Here’s what’s for sale. Obed Manuel
Tony Blair urges leaders to ignore 'waves of populist opinion' Tony Blair's On Leadership: Lessons for the 21st Century is the political leadership guide he says he would have wanted in 1997, at the start of his 10-year tenure as British prime minister. Steve Inskeep
This artist couple makes flower altars for grieving communities after mass shootings Two Los Angeles-based artists have made it their life’s mission to create new spaces where people can grieve together in the form of flower altars. Lakshmi Singh
Actor and beloved baritone James Earl Jones dies at 93 Everything about Jones was big: his stage presence, the intensity of his glance and the brilliance of his craft. From Star Wars to The Lion King to CNN, his voice pervaded popular culture. Allison Keyes
'After Midnight' host Taylor Tomlinson is ready to joke about her bipolar II. Mostly Tomlinson was initially unsure about sharing her bipolar II diagnosis on stage. But, she says, "I got such amazing feedback from people who had been struggling with their mental health." Tonya Mosley
Cabernet is the most popular red wine in the U.S. Can it endure climate change? Bold cabernet sauvignon wines made Napa Valley famous. Now, hotter temperatures are starting to damage the grapes, so some wineries are starting to experiment. Lauren Sommer
Sunday Puzzle: Antonyms Attract NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with this week's winner, DJ Boyd of Northville, Michigan, and puzzle master Will Shortz. Will Shortz
