Here’s a question for you: Do animals lie? A researcher shares examples of deception in the animal kingdom. Read more on NPR

GOP warns of legal obstacles in the transition from Biden to Harris As Vice President Kamala Harris begins campaigning, some Republicans warn of possible legal obstacles to her nomination when it comes to both campaign funding and state election laws. Read more on NPR

VP Harris quickly embraces her new role as a Democratic candidate for president NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with chair of the House Progressive Caucus, Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, about Vice President Kamala Harris’ prospects to unite the party. Read more on NPR

Babies don’t come with instructions. But in Oregon, they now come with a nurse A new state program offers any family with a new baby a no-cost visit at home with a trained nurse. It’s Oregon’s response to the country’s dismal infant and maternal mortality rates. Read more on NPR

The economic mind of JD Vance The Republican vice presidential candidate represents a sharp break from the Republicanism of yesteryear. Read more on NPR

Astronomers are scrambling to save the world’s most powerful X-ray space telescope NASA is facing a tight budget and wants to wrap up the Chandra X-ray Observatory, but astronomers don’t want to see the 25-year-old X-ray space telescope mission go. Read more on NPR

Death toll in southern Ethiopia mudslides rises to at least 157 as search continues Young children and pregnant women were among the victims. At least five people have been pulled alive from the mud. Read more on NPR

‘Gods of Tennis’ explores trailblazing legends of the sport and why we remember them John McEnroe, Billie Jean King and other tennis legends discuss their legacies in a new PBS documentary series. Read more on NPR

Can Harris — or any other Democrat — access Biden campaign money? Vice President Harris likely has a strong claim to the funds, but not all legal experts agree. Moreover, the Federal Election Commission works too slowly to make much of an impact on the race. Read more on NPR