Who are Mike Lynch and the other people missing after a yacht sank in Sicily? Lynch, a tech entrepreneur, had recently been acquitted on federal fraud charges in the U.S. The yacht he was on, the Bayesian, sank two days after Lynch's co-defendant was killed by a car. Bill Chappell
Schumer says Harris ticket boosts prospects for Democratic candidates The remarks mark a turn of fortunes for Democrats who were confronted with a lack of voter enthusiasm and flagging poll numbers when President Biden was at the top of the ticket. Deirdre Walsh
Protesters show up at DNC to oppose U.S. back for Israel in its war in Gaza Some people regard these protests as a kind of test for Chicago police, which has been under pressure in recent years to reform. How did they do on their first full day of the convention? Martin Kaste
Pete Buttigieg, who ran for the president nomination in 2020, to speak at the DNC NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Democrat Pete Buttigieg about President Biden's legacy, and the goals and strategies of the Democratic National Convention. Steve Inskeep
The White House plan to stop companies from wasting our time The Biden-Harris administration has a new initiative called "Time Is Money." Greg Rosalsky
'Republicans for Harris' coalitions have launched in several swing states The members want to galvanize support for Vice President Harris among Republicans wary of former President Donald Trump, but are reluctant to vote against the party they’ve long belonged to.
America’s first second gentleman gets his turn on center stage tonight As Vice President Harris tries to become the first female president, her husband, Doug Emhoff would make history too — as the first, first gentleman. Deepa Shivaram
Tim Walz made an impression in China, students and teachers say Vice President Harris’ running mate has lived in China and traveled there many times. His relationship with the country has been under scrutiny, especially from Republicans. John Ruwitch
After Taylor Swift canceled 3 shows in Vienna, there's been little blowback from fans Fans who traveled hundreds of miles to see the pop superstar are asking for another opportunity to see her in concert. The concerts who canceled because of terror threats. A Martínez