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Music

Battle for the teen center: Eastside youth fight to reopen beloved Redmond space

For over three decades, the Old Fire House Teen Center in Redmond has served as a beloved gathering space and creative refuge for teens living on Seattle's Eastside and beyond. But when the City of Redmond indefinitely shuttered the 73-year-old building back in March, the closure left many teens in a state of limbo, and struggling to maintain their community.

National

Breonna Taylor's family lawyer speaks about ex-police officer's sentencing

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump about the sentencing of a former police officer involved in the raid that killed Breonna Taylor.

National

National Urban League says Trump's policies amount to emergency for Black Americans

One of the nation's oldest Civil Rights organization warns the Trump administration's policies have thrust the country into a "state of emergency" for antidiscrimination policies, personal freedoms and black economic advancement.

National

Texas church reaches out to flood victims who are afraid to seek help

Aid has been pouring into areas affected by the devastating Texas floods. But those in the U.S. illegally are reluctant to seek help, fearing arrest. A church is helping them collect what they need.

Television

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' returns

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the latest TV iteration of the nearly 60-year-old franchise, debuts its third season on Paramount+ this week. NPR spoke with members of the cast.

National

As Epstein outrage continues, Department of Justice asks to question Ghislane Maxwell

As Trump supporters continue to demand answers in the Epstein case, today the DOJ requested to question jailed Epstein associate Ghislane Maxwell.

Business

Can the U.S. sugar supply meet demand for Coca-Cola's cane sugar change?

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Kevin Combs of McKeany-Flavell about the U.S. sugar industry's capacity to meet demand for a new Coke drink made with U.S. cane sugar.

Politics

Trump says he isn't following Epstein developments — and changes the subject

President Trump says he was unaware of the latest developments in the Epstein backlash and pivots to his complaints about the Obama administration.

Jason Reynolds talks about the realities of caregiving for his aging mom

On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Author Jason Reynolds talks about the realities of caregiving for his aging mom.