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Venezuela's election board says voters on Sunday approved a referendum called for by the government to claim sovereignty over an oil- and mineral-rich piece of neighboring Guyana.

Israel's military says it's expanded its Gaza ground offensive and is now targeting Hamas strongholds across the Gaza strip. It's also telling more Gazans to flee some areas in order to avoid strikes.

For decades, government scientists have toiled away trying to make nuclear fusion work. Will commercial companies sprint to the finish?

Under the deal, Purdue agreed it owed $8 billion in criminal and civil fines. That deal is at the center of Monday's case because it releases the Sacklers from personal liability.

After months of jury selection, the Fulton County case against the influential rapper known as Young Thug has begun in Atlanta. Prosecutors are using his lyrics as evidence in the racketeering case.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe earlier this year spoke with actor Lily Tomlin about a film she starred in, "80 for Brady." The movie follows four friends who travel to see Tom Brady play in the 2017 Super Bowl.

The U.S. Supreme Court hears a case, this week, with huge implications for the justice system. It involves the opioid settlement and the wealthy family behind OxyContin, the Sacklers.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Jeff Wood of Madison, Wisconsin, and Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz.

We look at the latest in the war between Hamas and Israel. The temporary ceasefire now over, deadly strikes in Gaza have resumed, and there are reports of more violence in the West Bank.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with directors Rebecca Landsberry-Baker and Joe Peeler about their new documentary "Bad Press," which follows one tribal news outlet's fight to remain independent.