Bryan Kohberger is sentenced to life in prison for murders of Idaho college students An Idaho judge sentenced Bryan Kohberger to four consecutive terms of life in prison for the 2022 stabbing murders, weeks after Kohberger agreed to a plea deal that rules out the death penalty. Bill Chappell
Zelenskyy faces outcry after signing a bill curbing Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies The anti-corruption agencies were created after pro-democracy protests in 2013. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claims corruption cases take too long and suggested the agencies were compromised. Polina Lytvynova
Kremlin watches Trump as Russia and Ukraine hold a third round of ceasefire talks The latest talks could be an early litmus test on how seriously Moscow perceives President Trump's threats to impose sanctions — and how Russia might respond. Charles Maynes
How China came to rule the world of rare earth elements The U.S. once controlled the market on rare earth elements, sought after for a range of technologies. But in the last few decades, China has cornered that market and surpassed the U.S. Emily Feng
U.S. probes foreign links to agriculture research to protect food supply While researchers agree food security is important, they say scrutiny of foreign collaboration could hurt U.S. innovation. Ximena Bustillo
How effective is 'precooling' your home during off-peak hours? It depends Does precooling your home work? Yes, no or maybe — depending on who you ask. But don't worry, we also have some other tips to keep you cool this summer. Ayana Archie
What's it like to have Frank Lloyd Wright design your house? This 101-year-old knows Roland Reisley is the last original client of Frank Lloyd Wright, still living in the Usonian home designed by the famed architect. Even after 73 years, he told NPR, he still marvels at the beauty of the home. Vanessa Romo
The U.N.'s highest court will decide on the climate obligations of countries After years of lobbying by vulnerable island nations, the U.N. asked the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion, a non-binding but important basis for international obligations. The Associated Press
Thousands protest as Zelenskyy signs bill weakening anti-corruption agencies Ukraine's parliament passed legislation that will tighten oversight of two key anti-corruption agencies, which critics say could significantly weaken their independence. The Associated Press
Trump announces trade deal with Japan that lowers threatened tariff to 15% The 15% tax on imported Japanese goods is a meaningful drop from the 25% rate that Trump, in a recent letter to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, said would be levied starting Aug. 1. The Associated Press
