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How a Ukrainian designer helped Zelenskiy dress for Trump diplomacy | REUTERS
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WATCH: European leaders want Trump to keep pressure on Russia and Putin

ABC News' foreign correspondent Tom Soufi Burridge reports that European leaders are worried about President Donald Trump's softening stance toward the Russian leader.
ABC    Aug 20, 7:03 am

One civilian injured in crash with D.C. National Guard military vehicle

The military vehicle, which is designed to withstand explosive attacks, collided with a "civilian vehicle" just after 6 a.m. on Wednesday in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
NPR    Aug 20, 3:33 pm

Cobalt-free batteries reign in Chinese EVs. Why not the US?

There’s been an era-defining race underway between two types of batteries used in electric vehicles: lithium batteries that use cobalt, and ones that use iron phosphate. Cobalt, a metal with a checkered human rights record, has been in the lead. Until recently. 

Henry Sanderson’s book on the elements that build electric vehicles is Volt Rush: The Winners and Losers in the Race to Go Green.

Related episodes: 
The race to produce lithium 
How batteries are already changing the grid 
How batteries are riding the free market rodeo in Texas 
How EV batteries tore apart Michigan (Update) 
Batteries are catching fire at sea 

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NPR    Aug 20, 2:33 am

These brain implants speak your mind — even when you don't want to

Brain-implanted devices that allow paralyzed people to speak can also decode words they imagine, but don't intend to share.
NPR    Aug 20, 5:33 am

Democratic lawmakers demand information about 'Alligator Alcatraz'

A group of congressional Democrats is pushing officials at the DHS for more information about the use of the immigration detention facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."
ABC    Aug 20, 5:33 am
Driver plows through Houston restaurant while Nina Unrated, Patrick Blackwood filmed #shorts
CBS   

Nerd! How the word popularized by Dr. Seuss went from geeky insult to mainstream

Nerd has been part of our lexicon for three-quarters of a century, its geeky meaning embodied by some of the most recognizable characters in film and TV, but its origin story is a bit murky.
NPR    Aug 20, 4:33 am

Voting officials are leaving their jobs at the highest rate in decades

Some 2 in 5 of all the local officials who administered the 2020 election left their jobs before the 2024 cycle, new research has found.
NPR    Aug 20, 4:33 am

Trump's return to 'law and order' highlights a sore spot for Democrats: crime policy

Democrats have struggled to counter GOP efforts to frame itself as the party of "law and order." Some see it as a problem of messaging, while others think past and current policies may be to blame.
NPR    Aug 20, 4:33 am

Israeli military will call up 50,000 reservists as it plans new phase of war in Gaza

An Israeli official said that the military will be operating in parts of Gaza City where the Israeli military has not yet operated and where Hamas is still active.
NPR    Aug 20, 3:33 am

NATO jets deployed to 'monitor' Russian drone attack in Ukraine, Romania says

Two German fighter jets were scrambled to the Romanian-Ukrainian border on Tuesday night in response to a Russian drone attack in the frontier region.
ABC    Aug 20, 3:03 am
Texas Democrats sleep at the Capitol to protest GOP actions in Texas redistricting fight
AP   

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's attorneys move to dismiss criminal case

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's attorneys accuse the DOJ of 'vindictive and selective prosecution,' move to dismiss criminal case.
ABC    Aug 20, 1:33 am

What is the legacy of Yellowstone wolves 30 years after their reintroduction?

Thirty years ago, park rangers reintroduced grey wolves into Yellowstone National Park. They wanted to restore the ecosystem and get the elk population, which had decimated the plant community, in check. And it worked – or so the popular narrative suggests. But is it really so simple? Today on the show, we explore how the Yellowstone ecosystem has changed since wolves returned and whether those changes can really be pinned solely on wolves. Plus, how the narrative of the Yellowstone wolf legacy could affect wolf reintroduction elsewhere.

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NPR    Aug 20, 2:33 am

Walmart recalls frozen shrimp over potential radioactive contamination

The risk from the recalled shrimp is "quite low," said Donald Schaffner, a food safety expert at Rutgers University. Cesium-137 is a byproduct of nuclear reactions.
NPR    Aug 20, 12:33 am

A growing number of 20-somethings are getting what's known as 'baby Botox'

A growing number of 20-somethings are trying to stop wrinkles from forming on their face with a preventative treatment known as "baby Botox," which freezes facial muscles to limit movement.
NPR    Aug 19, 7:03 pm

Driver charged with DWI after crash leads to veterinary clinic explosion

A hit-and-run driver crashed into a North Carolina veterinary clinic on Tuesday, causing a gas explosion that left three firefighters injured, authorities said.
ABC    Aug 19, 7:03 pm
Hurricane Erin threatens the East Coast with flooding, violent winds and rip currents
CBS   

Too much to pack, not enough hugs: A Kenyan man's last 48 hours in America

Samuel Kangethe has lived in the U.S. for nearly two decades, but an unresolved immigration case has made him deportable. He's decided to return to Kenya, leaving his wife and three children behind.
NPR    Aug 19, 4:33 pm

In France, debate heats up over air conditioning

The politics of air conditioning in France, as the country basks in yet another heatwave.
NPR    Aug 19, 4:33 pm

Authorities reveal disturbing new details from crime scene where 3 girls were killed

As the search for Travis Decker has almost reached the three-month mark, officials are revealing disturbing new details about the crime scene.
ABC    Aug 19, 4:33 pm

Veterinary hospital explodes after car hits gas line, North Carolina police say

A veterinary hospital under construction exploded after a car hit the gas line that fed into the building in Wilmington
ABC    Aug 19, 4:33 pm

Ticks are migrating, but scant surveillance may leave doctors in the dark on patient treatment

Health departments struggle to adequately survey for ticks to warn doctors about new species and the diseases they carry.  
NPR    Aug 20, 6:03 am
Countries that 'don't prevent the Gaza genocide are complicit with Israel', activist says
France24   

Six states to send troops to D.C. And, Texas lawmakers to vote on redistricting today

Six Republican governors are sending National Guard troops to the nation's capital to help with the president's crime crackdown. And, Texas lawmakers set to vote on a new congressional map today.
NPR    Aug 20, 7:03 am

Dependent on foreign sales, U.S. wheat farmers hoping longtime partners stick with them

As President Trump's tariffs kick in, American companies that rely on imports are worried about rising costs and passing them onto consumers. But some U.S. exporters are worried too.
NPR    Aug 20, 3:03 pm

National Guard vehicle collides with civilian car near US Capitol, trapping person

A National Guard vehicle collided with a civilian car near the U.S. Capitol as troops took positions around Washington during President Donald Trump's crackdown
ABC    Aug 20, 11:33 am

Gabbard to slash Director of National Intelligence staff by nearly 50%

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced Wednesday that her office will cut nearly half its workforce and consolidate several intelligence centers.
ABC    Aug 20, 2:33 pm

Judge denies DOJ's request to unseal Epstein grand jury records

A federal judge in New York has denied the Department of Justice's request to unseal grand jury material from Jeffrey Epstein's criminal case.
ABC    Aug 20, 1:03 pm
US, NATO planners craft Ukraine security guarantee options - Five stories you need to know | Reuters
Reuters   

WATCH: Laufey plays 'This or That' with 'GMA'

The singer shared her summer hot takes as part of the 'GMA' Summer Concert Series.
ABC    Aug 20, 12:33 pm

Protesters heckle Vance, Hegseth at photo op to thank DC National Guard

Vice President JD Vance was met with protester boos during a photo op with National Guard troops at Union Station.
ABC    Aug 20, 12:33 pm

WATCH: McDonald's is cutting costs of some of its popular items

The fast food giant is lowering the prices of its combo meals weeks after the CEO acknowledged that its menu had become too costly.
ABC    Aug 20, 12:33 pm

WATCH: Cracker Barrel CEO discusses big changes coming to beloved restaurant chain

CEO Julie Felss Masino dishes on fan feedback, while Robin Roberts asks the question on all of our minds.
ABC    Aug 20, 12:33 pm

WATCH: Michael Urie and Kumail Nanjiani talk 'Oh, Mary!'

The actors share a story about a famous face in the audience of their Broadway show.
ABC    Aug 20, 12:33 pm
Trump heard on hot mic telling Macron that Putin ‘wants to make a deal’
AP   

Trump calls for resignation of Fed governor in latest line of attack

President Trump is calling for the resignation of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook after a Trump ally accused her of making false statements on mortgage applications.
NPR    Aug 20, 12:03 pm

Swimmers are warned to avoid East Coast beaches as Hurricane Erin moves north

The National Hurricane Center is urging beachgoers to stay out of the water. Parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks are under mandatory evacuation orders.
NPR    Aug 20, 10:33 am

WATCH: Fireball streaks through skies over Japan

A fireball was caught on multiple cameras lighting up the night skies in southern Japan on Tuesday evening.
ABC    Aug 20, 7:33 am

How Attorney General Pam Bondi has reshaped the Justice Department to suit Trump

The New Yorker's Ruth Marcus says Bondi has presided over the DOJ's most convulsive transition of power since Watergate, aggressively reversing policies, investigating Trump's foes and firing staff.
NPR    Aug 20, 10:03 am

Menendez brothers heading to their long-awaited parole hearing: What to know

Lyle and Erik Menendez are heading to their long-awaited parole hearing on Thursday, marking a huge step forward in their push to be released after 35 years behind bars.
ABC    Aug 20, 10:03 am
Hurricane Erin's projected path forecast to bring destructive waves
ABC   

Some Florida farmers reduce crops as deportation fears drive workers away

U.S. farmers are feeling the impact of Trump's immigration crackdown. In some communities, immigration raids have slowed farm operations. NPR reports from Central Florida's strawberry region.
NPR    Aug 20, 9:03 am

Greetings from the Dubai airport, where a long layover can also be a destination

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
NPR    Aug 20, 9:03 am

An unidentified flying object has crashed and exploded in Poland's east

The Polish news agency says an unidentified flying object has crashed and exploded in a cornfield in the country's east
ABC    Aug 20, 8:03 am

How long can Trump's D.C. takeover last? Here's what to know

President Trump needs Congress' permission to use D.C.'s police for over 30 days, but there are no such limits on its National Guard. Experts spoke to NPR about how the takeover could end.
NPR    Aug 20, 7:33 am

After the CDC shooting, federal workers demand more protections from RFK Jr.

More than 750 current and former HHS employees signed a letter to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. insisting he stop spreading inaccurate information and guarantee the safety of the workforce.
NPR    Aug 20, 7:33 am
6th Republican-led state sends National Guard troops to DC
ABC   

Amanda Knox joins forces with Monica Lewinsky to bring her story to television

Amanda Knox was just 20 years old in 2007 when her British roommate was found dead in their apartment. A new Hulu series dramatizes the story of her wrongful murder conviction.
NPR    Aug 20, 7:33 am

Hurricane Erin live updates: Conditions across Outer Banks to deteriorate soon

Hurricane Erin has triggered a state of emergency in North Carolina, where residents and visitors along the Outer Banks are under evacuation orders.
ABC    Aug 20, 7:33 am

Trump: Smithsonian should portray nation's 'Brightness,' not 'how bad Slavery was'

President Trump confirmed the White House is doing a review Smithsonian museums, where he complained "everything discussed is how horrible our Country is."
ABC    Aug 19, 4:03 pm