A Martínez
Stories
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National
Garcetti denies lying under oath to cover up allegations against a top adviser
NPR investigates allegations that former Los Angeles mayor and current U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti lied under oath to protect a friend and adviser from harassment claims.
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Sports
The final grand slam event for tennis, the U.S. Open, begins Monday
NPR's A Martinez talks with Jon Wertheim of "Sports Illustrated" about the start of the U.S. Open tennis tournament.
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National
Why states are dropping the 4-year college requirement for some government jobs
A college degree has long been considered a key component of a middle-class life in America. But things might be changing as more employers decide to drop the four-year college requirement.
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World
CEO of messaging service Telegram detained in France, French media report
The reports say Pavel Durov, the co-founder and chief executive of the messaging service Telegram, was arrested and detained in France on Saturday.
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World
Morning news brief
Israel hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in "preemptive strike." VP Harris’ ties with Donald Trump in some swing states in latest poll. EX-LA mayor Eric Garcetti is accused of lying under oath.
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Music
Guitarist for indie rock group The National composes classical music album
NPR's A Martínez speaks with Bryce Dessner, a member of the rock band The National, about his classical music debut. The album -- "Solos" -- comes out Friday on Sony Classical.
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Politics
The Obamas use their speeches to the Democratic National Convention to excite voters
Michelle Obama urged Democrats to do all they can to win. Barack Obama asked delegates to “listen” to voters who aren’t ready yet. VP nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz addresses the DNC Wednesday night.
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Politics
Trump travels to battleground states as Democrats gather in Chicago for DNC
While Democrats hold their convention in Chicago, former President Donald Trump is traveling across the country hoping to get his message across to voters as to why they should choose him in November.
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National
The final report is out in an investigation into Maine's deadliest mass shooting
Local law enforcement and the U.S. Army Reserves might have thwarted a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. A commission says the killer showed signs that could have put him in protective custody.
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World
After Taylor Swift canceled 3 shows in Vienna, there's been little blowback from fans
Fans who traveled hundreds of miles to see the pop superstar are asking for another opportunity to see her in concert. The concerts who canceled because of terror threats.