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U.S. urges Israel to swiftly investigate killing of American woman in West Bank

The State Department urged Israel to move quickly to investigate the death of a U.S. woman during a protest against Israeli settlements in the West Bank last week. Eyewitnesses said she was shot in the head by Israeli forces policing the protest. Israeli authorities have said they are investigating the incident.
- James Hider
With pedestrian fatalities mounting, regulators propose tougher vehicle design rules

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing new regulations for vehicle design intended to protect pedestrians in response to the rising number of fatalities on U.S. roads.
- Joel Rose
Whatever happened to ... the Brazilian besties creating an mRNA vaccine as a gift to the world

NPR's coverage of their effort to invent an mRNA vaccine that would be free for all countries to manufacture brought them an award for altruism in health. We checked in on their progress.
- Nurith Aizenman
Amid a slow recovery, Morocco earthquake victims seek mental health support

The quake killed thousands and displaced tens of thousands more.
Who is Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, the pastor on the FBI Most Wanted List?

U.S. prosecutors allege the pastor illegally funneled money to his church in the Philippines. They also say he victimized minors and young women, requiring them to perform "night duty."
- Bill Chappell
Florida’s coral reefs are still ailing but doing better

A year after the worst coral bleaching ever recorded, Florida's reefs are slowly recovering. Despite elevated ocean temperatures, scientists say this summer they didn’t see significant bleaching.
- Greg Allen
How one family of Afghan refugees is adjusting to their new life in Maine

People fleeing violence and persecution can be haunted by their traumas for a long time, even after they have found safety in a new place. And children are particularly vulnerable. Rhitu Chatterjee has the story of a boy who fled Afghanistan and has recently settled in Maine.
- Rhitu Chatterjee
'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
Team USA finished 3rd in the Paralympic medal count. Here are the highlights

The U.S. placed third in the overall medal count, behind China and Great Britain. Here's a look at some of Team USA's athletic accomplishments, from winning streaks to historic firsts.
- Rachel Treisman
France waves farewell to its sporting summer at the Paralympics closing ceremony

The event and its dance party atmosphere lowered the curtain on successful back-to-back Games that captivated fans. Paris raised the bar high for future host cities, including Los Angeles in 2028.
- The Associated Press

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