Morning Edition visited the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant for a behind the scenes look at how defense manufacturing contributes to the economy of northeastern Pennsylvania.

Former President Trump was the target of what the FBI said “appears to be an attempted assassination” at his West Palm Beach golf club. President Biden said he was briefed and a person has been detained.

Around a third of women of reproductive age could have low iron. But doctors don’t routinely screen for the condition, though it can lead to anemia. Symptoms include exhaustion, headaches and more.

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A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo sentenced U.S. citizens and dozens of others for their role in a failed coup attempt in May.

Multiple attempts to throw out the challenge failed over the summer.

Food and cooking play a big role in Juneteenth celebrations. The barbecues and fish fries woven into Black culture helped shape American cuisine.

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Facing a severe shortage, the FAA is racing to hire thousands of air traffic controllers. But training them can take years. We visit a school in Florida that's trying to get them on the job faster.

Even Republicans have questions.

Organizers of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. tell NPR how they're feeling this year. And NPR presents a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation.