Democrats court Native American voters at their convention in Chicago Activists noted that Native American voter turnout in swing states is what helped President Biden win during the last cycle. Ximena Bustillo
Gas prices are down. We could be headed for lows not seen since 2021 Pump prices having been falling all summer, and as Labor Day approaches, they're 47 cents lower than this time last year. Some analysts see $3 gasoline in our future. Scott Neuman
5 takeaways from Kamala Harris’ historic acceptance speech Harris isn't someone known for delivering big speeches, and the public’s views of her are still forming. She got the nomination, after all, without running in a primary. Domenico Montanaro
Uncommitted delegates at DNC were denied a speaking slot to address Gaza conditions While Vice President Harris called the suffering in Gaza "heartbreaking," activists say they were hoping a Palestinian American would have also been allowed to speak at the convention. Ashley Lopez
Snippets of Michelle Obama's DNC remarks are still circulating widely online NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former NPR host Michele Norris, who writes in a recent column for "The Washington Post," about Michelle Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention. Steve Inskeep
Can Alabama prosecute someone for helping people travel out of state for an abortion? Abortion rights advocates and providers are suing Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, seeking to block him from prosecuting people who help patients travel outside the state to end pregnancies. Elissa Nadworny
As shipping traffic increases in U.S. ports, communities see serious health impacts Billions of federal dollars are aimed at mitigating health issues, such as asthma and heart disease, by turning ports away from diesel to electric. Christopher Burrell
Remembering Ms. Colombia, a popular character who was a fixture at Jacob Riis Park Two friends, Victoria Cruz and Carlos Villacres, remember Osvaldo Gómez, known as Ms. Colombia, who dispensed legal advice at Jacob Riis Park -- one of New York's most-popular beaches. Jey Born
Morning news brief VP Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic nomination for president. Former President Trump visits the wall along the southern border in Cochise County, Arizona. The FDA approves new COVID-19 vaccines. Steve Inskeep
The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana — a whopping 2,492 carats The Botswana government says the huge 2,492-carat diamond is the second-biggest ever discovered in a mine. It's the biggest diamond found since 1905. It weighs approximately half a kilogram. The Associated Press