A group in southwest Virginia is working to restore bamboo that's native to the U.S. America's only native bamboo was once plentiful along river banks, before making way for agriculture. Now it's a rare plant, and there are efforts to bring it back. Roxy Todd
A surge in the human parvovirus has caught the attention of the CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of yet another respiratory virus in the back-to-school season. The virus is associated with a facial rash in children. A Martínez
Chicago police will support peaceful protests but say they're prepared for trouble Law enforcement in Chicago trained for worst-case scenarios at the DNC. Three thousand officers trained on mass-arrests, and a court has been revived to rapidly process up to 90 people at a time. Martin Kaste
Blinken is in Israel trying to arrange a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas Secretary of State Antony Blinken is trying to get a cease-fire agreement for Gaza “across the finish line.” It has been on the table for months, and many are skeptical a deal can be reached. Leila Fadel
She was on the surgical table just once but was billed for two operations A surgeon quickly addressed a secondary problem he noticed during a routine operation. The surgery center billed the patient for two separate operations. Tony Leys
A 13,600-year-old mastodon skull is unearthed in an Iowa creek The University of Iowa’s Office of the State Archaeologist said a 12-day excavation yielded “several mastodon bones,” primarily from the skull. Mastodons are distant cousins of elephants. Joe Hernandez
Feeling groggy? Life Kit has tips for optimal napping Ever wake up from a nap feeling extra groggy? Naps can be beneficial for your mental and physical health, but there's a few things you need to know. NPR's Life Kit has tips for the optimal nap. Andee Tagle
Should a President have total control over the Fed? Harris and Trump disagree Should a President have total control over the Fed? Both candidates vying for the presidency have differing points of view. Darian Woods
Excitement and tension ahead of this week's DNC There's excitement and tension among Democrats as thousands of delegates head to Chicago for the party's convention this week. Adrian Ma
A red flag for the 2026 World Cup: Fans might not get U.S. visas in time Many fans are dreaming of coming to the U.S. for the World Cup in 2026. One major problem looms: Wait times to get visas can be absurdly long Rafael Nam