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Vice President Kamala Harris needs to choose a running mate by August 7th. NPR's Scott Detrow talks with journalists Jonathan Tamari, Ronald Hansen and Colin Campbell about Harris' options.

Though Pennsylvania has a lot of historic sites, it has lagged behind other states in providing tax incentives to preserve and restore them. Some classic buildings in Philadelphia are in need.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's new initiative aims to strengthen local food systems, enhance food security and foster climate-resilient agricultural practices.

1967: The Detroit race riot (or rebellion) came to a close after President Johnson deployed 2 US Army divisions to quell the violence. It was the deadliest incident of the 1967 summer unrest, resulting in over 43 deaths and nearly 1200 injuries. Comparable to the New York City Draft Riots of 1863 and surpassed only by the 1992 LA Riots in severity, the Detroit unrest spurred political changes under figures like Mayor Coleman Young. This event also contributed to the election of Erma Henderson in 1972 as the first Black President of the Detroit Common Council, leading efforts against racial discrimination in the city.

Today’s radio programming is made possible in part by a contribution “in memory of a great dad and man, Mac Fary, we miss you very much.”

Gamblers have wagered hundreds of millions of dollars on who Vice President Kamala Harris will choose as her running mate.

LeVar Burton plays a game of Wild Card with Rachel Martin. He talks about his changing definition of success, his mom's influence on him, and why he sees his job as simply being LeVar Burton.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has had a historic career. Even after she stepped aside from party leadership, her influence remains strong.

When a Texas resident found an abandoned baby bird at a family barbecue, she acted fast to rescue it -- using a warm tortilla.

An Israeli airstrike hit yet another school sheltering displaced people in Gaza. Later, a rocket strike in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights hit a soccer field where kids were playing.