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China has put new focus on airships hovering in a part of the sky just before outer space. Although Beijing says they’re scientific, analysts say the data helps the country develop advanced weapons. (Image credit: Chad Fish/AP) Read More at NPR

The documents in the Pentagon Papers told how U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War was built up steadily by political leaders and top military brass who were overconfident about U.S. prospects. (Image credit: Nick Ut/AP) Read More at NPR

Nordstrom chief executive Erik Nordstrom said the Seattle-based retailer is exiting Canada because it does not see a realistic path to profitability for the business in the country. Read More at NPR

Residents who say they’re still suffering from illnesses nearly a month after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in Ohio confronted the railroad’s operator Thursday at a town forum. (Image credit: Gene J. Puskar/AP) Read More at NPR

Prince Harry and Meghan have lived in California following a highly publicized split from the British royal family three years ago. But they kept the Frogmore home for visits to the U.K. (Image credit: Peter Dejong/AP) Read More at NPR

Tenn. Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill banning drag performances the same afternoon he signed a ban on youth gender-affirming care. Advocates say some are asking whether staying in the state is worth it. (Image credit: Blaise Gainey/WPLN) Read More at NPR

The five-week trial of Alex Murdaugh has dominated headlines and cable news channels, and the murders have been the subject of podcasts and even two documentaries. (Image credit: Joshua Boucher/The State via AP, Pool) Read More at NPR