Harris now ties Trump in swing states. And, a Babe Ruth jersey shatters record New polling shows Vice President Harris and Former President Donald Trump are nearly tied in seven critical states in the presidential race. And, a famed Babe Ruth jersey sells for a record $24 million. Read more on NPR

Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz has become a new messenger for reproductive rights Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz has been speaking openly about how he and his wife struggled to conceive using fertility treatments. Read more on NPR

U.S. is criticized for supplying weapons to Israel for its military offensive in Gaza Democrats still face criticism from the left about the war in Gaza. NPR’s A Martinez talks to Evgeny Stolyarov, a member of Jewish Voice for Peace Action. Read more on NPR

The latest Middle East talks failed to secure a cease-fire agreement Israel says it launched a “preemptive” strike against Hezbollah targets in the early morning. Military officials say they had intelligence that the Iran-backed militants were about to attack. Read more on NPR

Dungeons, Dragons and shoulder pads: Why I loved D&D as a closeted teen As Dungeons & Dragons turns 50, critic Glen Weldon looks back on playing the game in its early years — and stumbling upon the fierce, shoulder-padded illusionist that would become his first character. Read more on NPR

Gunmen kill at least 31 people in 2 separate attacks in restive southwestern Pakistan The Baluchistan province has been the scene of a long-running insurgency, with an array of separatist groups staging attacks. There there was no immediate claim of responsibility in these attacks. Read more on NPR