The Tiny Island Nation Caught Between Two Superpowers The island nation of Palau is at the center of tensions between the U.S., China, and Taiwan. We go there to see what the competition between superpowers looks like on the ground. Read more on NPR

Jack Smith files superceding indictment against Trump in Jan. 6 case Special counsel Jack Smith has been consulting with other officials inside the Justice Department about the case, which accuses Trump of leading a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election. Read more on NPR

Customs officers find $5M worth of meth disguised as watermelons at Mexico border The driver was referred for a second examination by border patrol officers in San Diego, where customs agents discovered more than $5 million worth of meth. Read more on NPR

Mohawk people fight to save their ash trees — and with them, their tradition The Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive pest killing ash trees across North America. It’s also threatening the practice of basket-making for many Indigenous tribes who rely on the ash. Read more on NPR