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Plans are set and in motion for celebrations across South Dakota to celebrate Independence day on July 4. Fireworks, parades, music, rodeos, and other events can be found all over the state.

Last June, an anti-noise advocacy group, Quiet Communities, sued the Environmental Protection Agency for not doing its job to limit the loud sounds people are exposed to in everyday life. The group is now waiting to hear if it will be able to argue its case in front of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

President Biden spent the weekend doing damage control after his poor performance at last week's presidential debate. With many worried about his reelection prospects, Democrats are trying to shift the conversation to Trump and his policy positions. 🎧 NPR's Tamara Keith tells Up First that Democrats have been in this challenging position the entire time, since voters were concerned about Biden's age before Thursday's debate. "This is a pre-existing condition," she says.

The National Rally holds a strong lead in France's first round of legislative elections, polling agencies projected -- bringing the party closer to being able to form a government in round two.

NPR's Michel Martin talks to former Democratic National Committee chair Howard Dean about Democrats' response to President Biden's debate performance, and whether Biden should drop out of the race. Copyright 2024 NPR

President Biden had planned to spend the days after his first 2024 debate against former President Donald Trump taking a victory lap with Democratic supporters and donors. Instead, he spent the weekend doing damage control, attempting to reassure his party that he is still up to the job, after Thursday’s debate where his hoarse voice and verbal stumbles left Democrats collectively wringing their hands. His weak performance led to a chorus of calls for him to end his reelection campaign.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with author and U.K. Labour Party candidate Yuan Yang about what women face in her former home country of China.

The number of resignations among Biden administration officials and American military service members over U.S. policy in Gaza is small, but growing.

As Fourth of July festivities roll out across the nation this week, the celebrations hold special meaning for newly minted citizens.

The gymnastics team that will represent Team USA at next month's Summer Olympics in Paris is set. Nearly 40 gymnasts competed over the weekend in Minneapolis.