Former national security adviser says he won’t work for Trump again In his new book At War with Ourselves, My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House, Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster recounts his experience working for Trump and his inner circle. Read more on NPR

Garcetti denies lying under oath to cover up allegations against a top adviser NPR investigates allegations that former Los Angeles mayor and current U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti lied under oath to protect a friend and adviser from harassment claims. Read more on NPR

Harris’ momentum continues as she ties with Trump in these swing states Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump are nearly tied in seven states critical to the presidential race, an NPR analysis of polling averages shows. Read more on NPR

Ukrainians gathered with supporters in Washington, D.C., to run in traditional attire They ran along the Potomac River over the weekend in Ukrainians’ traditional dress shirts: the vyshyvanka. It’s a shirt with colorful embroidery —– especially on the front, collar and sleeves. Read more on NPR

There’s a severe kidney shortage. Should donors be compensated? More than 90,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for a kidney transplant. But a kidney shortage means many die on the waitlist or become too sick for a transplant. A new plan would compensate donors. Read more on NPR

Insurance refused to pay for her abortion, even when her life was at stake Insurance coverage for abortion care in the U.S. is a hodgepodge. And the proliferation of abortion bans in various states has exacerbated the confusion. Read more on NPR

‘The West Wing’ was my inspiration. 25 years on I got to meet President Bartlet When NPR was offered the chance to interview Martin Sheen and Melissa Fitzgerald about The West Wing, I dashed through the newsroom with an energy to rival the show’s iconic walk and talks. Read more on NPR

The U.S. Open begins under a cloud, after 1-seed Jannik Sinner is cleared of doping The world’s top-ranked player tested positive for low levels of a banned steroid after his physiotherapist used a topical spray to treat a small cut before giving Sinner a massage, arbitrators found. Read more on NPR

It’s pumpkin spice season already. Why fall vibes are here earlier than ever Starbucks is bringing back its Pumpkin Spice latte, and it’s only August! (Story aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on Aug. 26, 2024.) Read more on NPR

A Massachusetts town closes its parks to stop a mosquito-borne disease from spreading The town is closing its parks from dusk to dawn as it tries to contain the disease. It has also been detected in nearby counties in Massachusetts. Read more on NPR