With not a lot of time, Democrats revamp convention after Biden pulls out of election Democrats thought they were returning to a more normal kind of convention. Then came a decision which gave them 29 days to remake it all. Tamara Keith
Ukrainian forces now control more than 400 square miles of Russian territory Ukraine says it has solidified its control over parts of Russia's Kursk region. NPR's Michel Martin talks to retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges about Ukraine's strategic goals behind the operation. Michel Martin
Morning news brief Vice President Harris will roll out her economic agenda Friday. Former President Trump narrows in on inflation. Five people are charged in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry. Leila Fadel
Certain bats have no health issues with sugar. Can bats teach us about diabetes? Bats are able to consume an extraordinary amount of sugar without getting sick. Scientists are trying to learn more about how bats do it, and if they have something to teach humans. Ari Daniel
TikTok fights for survival in latest filing as ban approaches In the latest salvo in the fight over the hit app’s future in the U.S., lawyers for TikTok say the government’s push to ban TikTok is unconstitutional and lacks proof that TikTok is a real security risk. Bobby Allyn
Harris wants to give families a big tax break for a new baby The Harris campaign says she'd give families $6,000 when they have a new baby, and would restore the pandemic-era child tax credit, too. It's part of an economic plan focused on the cost of living. Asma Khalid
U.S. arrests reputed Peruvian gang leader wanted for 23 killings in his home country Gianfranco Torres-Navarro, the leader of "Los Killers" who is wanted for 23 killings in Peru, was arrested in Endicott, N.Y. He is being held at a detention facility pending an immigration hearing. The Associated Press