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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Laura Jedeed, who served twice in Afghanistan for the U.S. Army, about her recent Medium article, "Afghanistan Meant Nothing."

Scott Simon talks to Al Jazeera English correspondent Charlotte Bellis about the latest on the U.S. drone strike on ISIS-K in Afghanistan. The group is behind Thursday's attack on Kabul's airport.

NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with House Majority Whip James Clyburn of South Carolina about the challenges facing the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill.

The U.S. Senate is poised to pass a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, before moving ahead to a $3.5 trillion spending effort that would encompass much of President Biden's domestic agenda.

NPR's Noel Kings speaks with Athens-based freelance journalist Daphne Tolis about the wildfires on the island of Evia. More than 2,000 residents have been evacuated.

COVID-19 and the Trump administration's interference have led to a major delay in the release of new census data used for redistricting. It's causing trouble with election preparations around the U.S.

Inspired by iconic black and white photos, Bisa Butler has created life-size portraits of African Americans in quilts that explode with color. The exhibit is on display at Chicago's Art Institute.

The century-old drawbridge opened on Monday to let a tall wooden ship pass through, and it wouldn't close. Thanks to a technical failure it was stuck open for several hours.

Southeast Alaska is once again seeing cruise ships after more than a year without them due to the pandemic. It's good for small town economies, but some ships are only running at one-third capacity.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he's seeking a mandate that will require all members of the U.S. military to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-September — if not sooner.