Sweden's deal with Turkey to enter NATO stirs concern in Kurdish community Attorney Miran Kakaee talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about how Kurds in Sweden are responding to the concessions the country has made in response to Turkey's demands over their NATO membership. Tinbete Ermyas
Israel's protests start again after prime minister tries to weaken judiciary The Israeli prime minister's move to take up measures that weaken the judicial system have revived Israel's democracy protests, where the move is seen as a threat to democracy. Daniel Estrin
One senator's abortion protest leaves the Marine Corps without a permanent leader The Marine Corps' highest-ranking officer position fell vacant on Monday thanks to a move from Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., who continues to block nominations to protest a Pentagon abortion policy. Emily Olson
WA Democrats blast new Republican challenger in the race for governor Olympia Correspondent Jeanie Lindsay explains. Jeanie Lindsay
It's hot. For farmworkers without federal heat protections, it could be life or death Amid extreme heat, there are few federal protections for workers during hot temperatures. The Biden administration wants to change that but the rule making process is long and the heat won't wait. Ximena Bustillo
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin passes on Senate, announces House reelection run Raskin gave himself until July to announce his plans. He was weighing a reelection campaign against a run for the U.S. Senate. He went into remission for cancer in April. Claudia Grisales
The U.S. is sending cluster bombs to Ukraine despite humanitarian warnings U.S. officials maintained Friday that Ukraine has provided written assurances to minimize civilian casualties with the use of the controversial munitions. Washington Desk
The water crisis — and government influence on the media — in the Philippines Is there a water crisis happening in Manila? It depends on who you ask and from where you're getting your information. The answers, though, say a lot about the current state of Philippine media. Ashley Westerman
The job market is cooling but still surprisingly strong. Is that a good thing? U.S. employers added 209,000 jobs in June. That's a solid number, but fewer than the month before. Here are the 5 things we took away from the report. Scott Horsley
U.S. is expected to announce it will send cluster munitions to Ukraine More than 100 countries ban such weapons because unexploded bomblets can be picked up by civilians, causing injury or death. Tom Bowman
