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A man waves a flag combined of Russian and Serbian colors as he attends a protest against pollution and the exploitation of a lithium mine in the country, in Belgrade, Serbia, on Saturday.

Thousands protest against lithium mining in Serbia

Officials and state-controlled media have launched a major campaign against the rally, comparing it to the uprising in Ukraine that led to the fall of that country's then pro-Russia president in 2013.

Jordan Chiles of the United States, poses with her bronze medal following the women's gymnastics floor exercise event final on Monday at the Paris Olympics. The International Olympic Committee says Chiles must return the medal following an arbitrator's decision that her initial scoring appeal came in four seconds too late.

Court says it won't reconsider case that took away Jordan Chiles' bronze medal

Chiles' bronze was awarded after a last-minute inquiry boosted her score. An arbitrator ruled the inquiry came seconds too late, but U.S. officials dispute that and say video evidence backs them up.

Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands stays ahead of Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa at the finish of the women's marathon on Sunday at the Paris Olympics. Hassan won gold, adding to two bronzes she won in the 5,000 and 10,000 meter races.

Sifan Hassan wins Olympic women's marathon, for a third medal at Paris Olympics

With a hard, late kick, Sifan Hassan won the women’s marathon in Olympic record time. The gold-medal performance caps a stunning Olympics for her. She also bronze in the 5,000 and 10,000 meter races.

American Bar Association creates rapid response teams ahead of Election Day

The American Bar Association is setting up rapid-response teams of legal experts ahead of the presidential election. It's part of a broad effort to defend democratic institutions.

Chucho Valdés: Tiny Desk Concert

The Cuban pianist brings his legendary blend of jazz, classical and Cuban tradition.

GLP-1 drugs, like Wegovy and Ozempic, may not be good only for diabetes and weight-loss. They are also showing promise for preventing some cancers.

Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may help stave off some cancers

Several new studies find promising evidence that the GLP-1 class of drugs may have a cancer-preventive effect, especially for cancers linked to obesity.

A helicopter drops water near Varnava village during a wildfire, north of Athens, Greece, on Sunday, with many regions of the country on high alert due to high temperatures and wind speeds.

Major wildfire rages out of control on the fringes of the Greek capital

Hundreds of firefighters backed by more than 30 water-dropping planes were battling a major forest fire raging out of control Monday on the northern fringes of Athens.

Former President Trump makes moves to regain national political attention

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican strategist T.W. Arrighi about the latest developments with the Republican White House ticket.

The Harris-Walz campaign spent the weekend campaigning in swing states

There are 85 days before the November presidential election. NPR's A Martinez talks to Chrissy Houlahan, a Democrat from Pennsylvania and a surrogate for the Harris-Walz campaign.

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY - 8.9

It’s New Music Friday — and this week we’ve got early Aughts nostalgia… lizards and wizards… and, fittingly for a Friday, some advice about enjoying a sunny day and leaving your work behind.

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