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Rep. George Santos faces 13 federal charges. The New York Republican is fighting to keep secret the names of individuals who backed his jail bond.

Who backed George Santos' $500,000 jail bond? He's still fighting to keep it secret

News organizations including NPR want a federal judge to reveal who paid Rep. George Santos' jail bond after he was charged with federal crimes.

<a href="https://firststrokes.org/" data-key="424">First Strokes</a> is a New York-based organization working to get teens in the water safely — and to try to remove the barriers to learning. Above, a First Strokes class at Hill Regional Career High School in New Haven, Conn.

Many teens don't know how to swim. A grassroots organization is trying to change that

First Strokes, a nonprofit based in New York City, is helping students learn water safety skills and how to swim. They offer free swimming lessons for teens — taught by other teens.

Former President Donald Trump appearing at the Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., on Nov. 15, 2022.

The judge assigned to oversee Trump's criminal case was appointed by Trump himself

Judge Aileen Cannon was appointed to the bench by Trump in 2020. She ruled in favor of Trump's request to appoint a special master to review documents seized by the FBI in Florida last summer.

A general view showing buildings shrouded by polluted air in Seoul on April 12, 2023.

Here's how NPR reporters around the world are dealing with air pollution

As Canada and parts of the U.S. confront declines in air quality due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, NPR reporters in Asia, Latin America and Africa share their experiences.

Governor Murphy Signs Bill Establishing the New Jersey-Ireland Trade Commission

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, joined by Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, New Jersey Economic Development Authority CEO Tim Sullivan, and Ireland Senator Mark Daly, today signed A4055, which establishes the New Jersey-Ireland Trade Commission. The New Jersey-Ireland Trade Commission will advance the mutual interests of New Jersey and Ireland, including bilateral trade and investment opportunities, joint policy action, business and academic exchanges, economic support, and mutual investment in the infrastructures of the two regions.

Christina Lamoureux and her fiancé, Brian Fritzsche, have been planning their wedding since January 2021. Now they may have to scramble to avoid the wildfire smoke from Canada that's drifted into the U.S. across the Northeast and Midwest.

Blankets of orange haze may be unwelcomed guests at weddings this weekend in the U.S.

Christina Lamoureux planned a perfect wedding. Now she is among the unlucky set of soon-to-be married couples frantically making contingency plans as clouds of polluted air linger over their nuptials.

Former President Donald Trump visits with campaign volunteers at the Grimes Community Complex Park, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.

4 things to think about when it comes to the politics of Trump's indictment

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by the Department of Justice while he seeks the presidency again. The unprecedented nature raises political questions for 2024 and beyond.

Christine and the Queens performs at the Mojave Tent during the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California.

Christine and the Queens' new album is an operatic exploration of grief and angels

French pop artist Christine and the Queens' new album, Paranoïa, Angels, True Love, is both dreamlike and hyperpersonal.

Customers arrive for the dinner service at Wool Growers, a 67-year-old Basque restaurant in House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's district. The Republican leader is facing opposition from within his own party, but back home, some constituents are praising his performance under tough circumstances.

Kevin McCarthy survived his first political battle. This is how his hometown reacted

The debt ceiling debate ultimately ended with a deal between congressional Republicans and the White House. In Bakersfield, Calif., Speaker Kevin McCarthy's constituents watched the debate unfold.

Teo Yoo and Greta Lee star as Hae Sung and Nora, childhood sweethearts who reconnect decades later in <em>Past Lives.</em>

Across continents and decades, 'Past Lives' is the most affecting love story in ages

Two childhood sweethearts reconnect decades later in this thoughtful film. You've seen the more conventional romantic-triangle version of this story — but there are no heroes and no villains here.

From left: a Nats fan, a Barbie, a sports figure

What is there a shortage of? Find out in the NPR news quiz (hint: it's not smoke)

From Barbie to Messi to Rishi Sunak, a lot happened this week. How well were you paying attention?

Babyface: Tiny Desk Concert

The singer, songwriter and producer brought his timeless love songs to the Tiny Desk.

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