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For decades, the fire towers in New York's Adirondack Mountains defended the wilderness against fires. The soaring structures offer a vantage point high above summits to take in beautiful sunrises.

NPR's Miles Parks speaks with the former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul about the likelihood of a diplomatic solution in the case of American basketball star Brittney Griner.

The 23-year-old is bringing her adopted country its first singles trophy at a major tournament.

China's support for Russia's war in Ukraine is complicating U.S.-Chinese relations at an already difficult time, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his Chinese counterpart.

A controversial women's final at Wimbledon, plus the WNBA All-Stars Game in Chicago.

Sunny Choi is a New York corporate professional by day and a top-ranked, back-spinning, floor-flipping B-girl off the clock. She competes later today at the World Games in Birmingham, Al.

Job gains in June were surprisingly strong, defying gloomy forecasts of a looming recession.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Tim Heidecker about his music, his new sentimental album High School and about his sometimes crass comedy.

President Biden signs an executive order on abortion access, positive signs for the U.S. economy, and trouble for former President Donald Trump: we review the week in politics.

NPR critic Linda Holmes explains why action sequences that don't echo into the movie theater next door should be appreciated.