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Jessica Pegula of the United States, reacts after defeating Iga Świątek, of Poland, during the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in New York.

2 American women are playing in the U.S. Open women's singles semifinals

Jessica Pegula is seeded No. 6 and Emma Navarro is seeded No. 13. Both women are New York natives.

District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine announced on Tuesday that the District of Columbia is suing the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys for damages from the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

D.C.'s attorney general is suing the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers over Capitol attack

The District of Columbia is seeking damages from the two far-right groups for allegedly conspiring to terrorize the city with the violent attack on Jan. 6.

Serena Williams, of the United States, returns a shot to Ajla Tomljanovic, of Australia, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in New York. Williams' third-round defeat at by Ajla Tomljanovic had the largest audience of any tennis match in ESPN's 43-year history.

Serena and a tournament of firsts — how this year's U.S. Open made history

Several of the players marked firsts for the sport's history, while for Serena Williams, the tournament may have been her last match.

Roger Federer of Switzerland (left) and Andy Murray of Great Britain hold up their trophies after the men's singles final match at Wimbledon Sunday.

Federer Dashes UK Hopes With Wimbledon Win

Collapsing to the ground, Roger Federer rolled right back up with a look of joy as he took in his seventh Wimbledon title on Sunday. He beat out Britain's Andy Murray 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 in a match that electrified fans and came this close to giving the UK its first Wimbledon men's singles title since 1936.

Senior aides allege Ken Paxton broke the law by using the attorney general's office to serve the interests of a political donor.

Whistleblowers Say Texas AG's Office Retaliated Against Them After They Reported Ken Paxton

In formal complaints, six whistleblowers allege they were retaliated against after reporting Paxton — with a “hostile” work environment that included being kept from attending important meetings and empty cardboard boxes delivered near their offices.

Do Pakistanis Support U.S. Drone Attacks?

Drone strikes in Pakistan are in the spotlight after that country's Prime Minister visited the U.S., and a new report detailed hundreds of civilian casualties from American attacks. But how do people in Pakistan view drones? Host Michel Martin speaks to freelance journalists Aisha Sarwari and Madiha Tahir to find out.

The Mississippi Delta is known for sharecroppers, cotton fields and blues music, but it has also been a hub to Chinese immigrants over the last century.

The Legacy Of The Mississippi Delta Chinese

Chinese immigrants came to the Mississippi Delta as agricultural laborers. Many moved on to become grocers in African-American neighborhoods. Some stores remain, but many folks have moved on and away.

Food writer and chef Amy Thielen's idea of a delicious turkey alternative is venison with mostarda and whipped squash.

So Long, Turkey: 3 Ways To Spice Up Thanksgiving Without The Bird

Not everyone delights in turkey as the centerpiece to Thanksgiving. We asked three chefs around the country for their suggestions of winning alternatives. They came up with venison, pork and biryani.

Democratic Strategists Talk Ongoing Fight To Raise Minimum Wage

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Maria Cardona and David Sirota about the divide in the party over how to pursue a federal minimum wage increase.

Morning news brief

President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy agree on deal to avoid default. Incumbent wins Turkey's presidential runoff. Ukraine's top commander hints long-awaited counteroffensive is imminent.

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