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The U.S. team squares off against longtime rival Sweden Sunday at the Women's World Cup. The Americans, who have dominated past tournaments, have struggled in this one.

Saudi Arabia is hosting a conference to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, but Russia is not invited.

NPR's Scott Simon ponders a detail in this week's indictment of former President Trump: When his vice president refused to join a scheme to overturn the 2020 election, Trump called him "too honest."

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Torbjørn Pedersen, a Danish traveler who says he's visited every country in the world without flying.

Analysis of an unprecedented week in American politics - the indictment of former President Donald Trump on four felony counts for alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Politico reporter Jessica Piper about the growing cost and implications of former President Donald Trump's legal fees as he faces several indictments.

Hammerhead worms are an invasive species that have been spreading through the U.S. since at least the early 1900s.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with graphic artist Karla Ortiz about the issues of consent and compensation around the use of AI in the art world.

Temperatures are soaring this summer and NPR's Scott Simon does not like it one bit.

The coup in Niger, this week, raises questions about the future of democratic leadership in the West African country. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Rama Yade of the Atlantic Council's Africa Center.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Lydia Kiesling about her new novel, "Mobility." It's part of a growing genre of literature addressing climate change.

Congress leaves for recess despite a big to-do list. New charges filed against former President Donald Trump. Promising new economic numbers.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Michele Steele of ESPN about the week ahead in the Women's World Cup and some big baseball news.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with a resident of Odesa, Ukraine about what the last several days — and nights — have been like, under repeated attack from Russian missiles and drones.

The Lincoln Dinner in Iowa hosts the candidates for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024 - as hopefuls try to stand out against front-runner Donald Trump.

At a time of increasing isolation for Russian President Vladimir Putin on the world stage, he just concluded a summit with leaders from Africa.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Henry Bushnell of Yahoo Sports about the American connection to the Philippines women's soccer team competing in the World Cup.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Daniel Silva about his new thriller "The Collector," about a fictional search for a really stolen painting by Vermeer.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Black Opry founder Holly G. about Jason Aldean's latest single and the fight to recognize Black contributions to country music.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Michele Steele about the U.S. women's soccer team's performance in the World Cup, Lionel Messi's debut in Miami, and the new owners of the Washington Commanders.