Democrats want to turn internet hype for Harris into actual votes There’s an increase in enthusiasm for the vice president among voters under 30, but making that support stick is a daunting task. Elena Moore
The rape and murder of a female doctor in India sets off an outcry over women's safety The young woman was raped and murdered while on break from a 36-hour hospital shift. Women who work in health care — and other fields — are calling for changes to protect them from sexual violence. Ruchi Kumar
The U.S. national park system gets a $100 million grant, the largest in its history The National Park Foundation said the gift from Lilly Endowment Inc. would help fund programs in the national park system, which includes more than 400 sites. Joe Hernandez
At last week's DNC, even the fashion choices carried political messaging As thousands of delegates flocked to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, they sported outfits that symbolized their support for Kamala Harris. Grace Widyatmadja
Australia is the latest country to give workers the 'right to disconnect' after hours Australia is the latest country to protect workers who ignore work calls and messages after hours, under certain circumstances. The "right to disconnect" hasn't caught on in the U.S. just yet. Rachel Treisman
Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz has become a new messenger for reproductive rights Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz has been speaking openly about how he and his wife struggled to conceive using fertility treatments. Jeongyoon Han
U.S. is criticized for supplying weapons to Israel for its military offensive in Gaza Democrats still face criticism from the left about the war in Gaza. NPR's A Martinez talks to Evgeny Stolyarov, a member of Jewish Voice for Peace Action. A Martínez
The latest Middle East talks failed to secure a cease-fire agreement Israel says it launched a “preemptive” strike against Hezbollah targets in the early morning. Military officials say they had intelligence that the Iran-backed militants were about to attack. A Martínez
Dungeons, Dragons and shoulder pads: Why I loved D&D as a closeted teen As Dungeons & Dragons turns 50, critic Glen Weldon looks back on playing the game in its early years — and stumbling upon the fierce, shoulder-padded illusionist that would become his first character. Glen Weldon
