Justice Department won’t pursue contempt charges against Garland House Republicans held the attorney general in contempt for defying a subpoena, but prosecutors said he enjoys a legal shield because the president claimed executive privilege over tapes they sought. Read more on NPR

How the Planet’s Biggest Democracy Deals with a Major Scandal In India, the world’s largest democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently won a third term in office. While he is clearly popular, during his time in power there has also been brutal repression of dissent. We examine a major scandal that unfolded in the run-up…

Why providers say abortion ban exceptions continue to cause confusion Florida recently issued new guidance on when an abortion can be performed under exceptions, but providers say it has caused even more confusion. Read more on NPR

South Africa’s ANC and opposition announce a unity government, in a big power shift The African National Congress and its main opposition, the Democratic Alliance, along with the smaller Inkatha Freedom Party, have agreed to form a government of national unity. Read more on NPR

Thailand beat avian flu 20 years ago. What can we learn from their strategies? The U.S. is seeing a surge in avian flu. It’s crossed over from chickens to cows and sickened a few humans. Here’s how other countries have dealt with the virus. Read more on NPR

Supreme Court strikes down federal ban on bump stocks The court declared the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it banned the devices in 2018. Read more on NPR

How to watch the Tony Awards on Sunday The Tony Awards are Sunday. How do you watch them? Who’s performing? We have the answers. Read more on NPR