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Do Pakistanis Support U.S. Drone Attacks?

Drone strikes in Pakistan are in the spotlight after that country's Prime Minister visited the U.S., and a new report detailed hundreds of civilian casualties from American attacks. But how do people in Pakistan view drones? Host Michel Martin speaks to freelance journalists Aisha Sarwari and Madiha Tahir to find out.

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President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy agree on deal to avoid default. Incumbent wins Turkey's presidential runoff. Ukraine's top commander hints long-awaited counteroffensive is imminent.

Cristeta Comerford reflects on cooking for five presidents as White House chef

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Cristeta Comerford about retiring after nearly 30 years at White House chef. She was the first woman and first person of color to hold the White House kitchen's top job.

Under new owner David Ellison, CBS parent company Paramount has taken several steps to appease concerns about bias from the Trump administration, including hiring a news ombudsman with strong conservative credentials.

CBS shifts to appease the right under new owner

CBS' new owner, David Ellison, has taken concrete steps to address the concerns of the news division's sharpest critics — particularly President Trump and his allies.

Jessica Pegula of the United States, reacts after defeating Iga Świątek, of Poland, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in New York.

2 American women are playing in the U.S. Open women's singles semifinals

Jessica Pegula is seeded No. 6 and Emma Navarro is seeded No. 13. Both women are New York natives.

With much of the country ordered to stay at home, countless businesses have shut down and millions are out of work.

Staggering: Record 10 Million File For Unemployment In 2 Weeks

The staggering number of people claiming jobless benefits set a new record for the second week in a row. Much of the country has been ordered to stay at home, bringing the economy to a lurching halt.

Roger Federer of Switzerland (left) and Andy Murray of Great Britain hold up their trophies after the men's singles final match at Wimbledon Sunday.

Federer Dashes UK Hopes With Wimbledon Win

Collapsing to the ground, Roger Federer rolled right back up with a look of joy as he took in his seventh Wimbledon title on Sunday. He beat out Britain's Andy Murray 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 in a match that electrified fans and came this close to giving the UK its first Wimbledon men's singles title since 1936.

Hundreds of South Koreans are among 475 detained in a Georgia immigration raid

"The business activities of our investors and the rights of our nationals must not be unjustly infringed," a foreign ministry spokesman said after about 300 South Koreans were detained.

In Houston, America's Diverse Future Has Already Arrived

To see the speed of demographic change in Texas, look no further than Houston. Over the last few decades — despite crippling humidity, long commutes and a reputation for refineries — the city has become the most diverse in the nation.

Nik Wallenda crosses over Niagara Falls on a tightrope on Friday. He became the first person to cross directly over the falls from the U.S. into Canada.

Daredevil High-Wired For Success Over Niagara Falls

Nik Wallenda is the first person to walk directly over the falls. Thousands gathered to watch him inch along a tightrope Friday night. Though the wire was dripping from the mist, Wallenda accomplished a dream he'd had since childhood.

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