Opinion: Want to reform the Supreme Court? These strongmen can show a thing or two The champions of U.S. Supreme Court reform should first consider the record of nations that wound up packing and purging their judiciaries. Mac Margolis
Mars and Jupiter pair up this week in a celestial dance unseen from Earth in years The encounter is an out-of-this-world example of right place, right time — as Mars zips past Jupiter, Earth will be in the perfect spot to see the two planets look as if they are within arm's reach. Juliana Kim
It's been a week since Ukrainian troops launched an attack in Russian territory Ukraine’s military says it now controls almost 400 square miles of Russia. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Sergey Radchenko of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Steve Inskeep
Morning news brief Elon Musk interviewed Donald Trump on his social media platform X. Tim Walz is making his first solo campaign stop on Tuesday. Mystery surrounds one of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords. Steve Inskeep
Colorado clerk found guilty of giving election deniers access to voting equipment Colorado jury finds an ex-Mesa County clerk guilty of four felony charges related to granting access to voting equipment to people who falsely believed the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump. Bente Birkeland
Kentucky moves to expand a state law to make it easier to rock climb on private land Rock climbers who want to explore cliffs on private land in Kentucky hope to get help from state lawmakers to do so. Justin Hicks
Democrats and Republicans have chosen Chicago as a party convention site since 1860 When Democrats meet in Chicago to select a presidential nominee, it will be the 26th time the city has been host to a major party convention -- the most of any city. Julian Hayda
Why the solar industry is working to repair its reputation The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints. Prosecutors are investigating sales practices and financing arrangements. Jeff Brady
A study examined whether our individual morals change with the seasons A researcher at the University of British Columbia has been looking into whether moral values can change with the seasons. Ian Hohm and his team examined five moral values including fairness and care. Steve Inskeep
Musk interviewed Trump in a freewheeling conversation that covered many subjects Elon Musk is using the power of his social media platform X to put his weight behind Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Steve Inskeep