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Canadian wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in the U.S. while hot temperatures are spreading in the South.

Protests in France continue after the retirement age was raised, which threatens a quintessential French concept: That retirement is a time to enjoy life after years of contributing to the economy.

Nine people, including the gunman, were killed at a mass shooting at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas Saturday afternoon. At least five other remain hospitalized. Three are in critical condition.

Biden has warned that defaulting on the national debt "would devastate retirement accounts," among other things. The head of advice methodology at Vanguard wants people to remember the bigger picture.

Nathan Crooks, editor of The Santiago Times, tells Steve Inskeep that the reaction in Chile has been mixed to the death of former dictator Augusto Pinochet. He died Sunday at the age of 91.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Reuters reporter Thomas Escritt about the investigation into the attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany.

The director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives speaks out about mass shootings and what his agency is doing to help solve violent crimes.

The White House tweaked its reaction to the events in Charlottesville, Va. President Trump was criticized for suggesting the bigotry had come from "many sides." Supporters blame the left for violence.

Two Atlantic City casinos that went out of business in recent years are re-opening under new owners. The gambling destination has suffered from competition as nearby states allow casinos closer to residential areas.

A number of top aides in the Trump administration have not been granted full security access. Steve Inskeep talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts about security clearances.