‘The West Wing’ cast visited the White House to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary The cast and creators of the hit political drama West Wing celebrated the series’ 25th anniversary during a visit to the White House. Read more on NPR

New center-right government in France announced 2 months after divisive elections The French presidential palace unveiled a new government dominated by conservatives and centrists. A left-wing coalition secured the most seats in June-July elections but failed to win a majority. Read more on NPR

Okinawa’s governor strives for regional diplomacy as tensions in Asia-Pacific rise Denny Tamaki, governor of Okinawa prefecture, says his personal story is deeply entwined with the U.S. military’s presence on the island. Read more on NPR

A new ‘mini-moon’ comes to Earth this fall An newly discovered asteroid will be captured by Earth’s gravity this fall. The “mini-moon” will spend about two months in Earth’s orbit, before being flung back on its normal path around the sun. Read more on NPR

FTC sues insulin middlemen, saying they pocket billions while patients face high costs The Federal Trade Commission said pharmacy benefit managers created a “perverse drug rebate system” that artificially inflated the cost of insulin. Read more on NPR