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Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra will face Hilton in California's race for governor
Nearly a week after election day, Xavier Becerra, former Secretary of Health and Human Services, will face Republican Steve Hilton in the California's race for governor.

House passes bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of Trump's term
The bill provides roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement and highlights a GOP caucus continuing to endorse Trump's immigration agenda as Democrats warn Congress has ceded its oversight role.

China re-centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance
North Korea's Kim Jong Un rebalances ties between China and Russia, and gets fresh pledges of support from Beijing, while keeping his nuclear weapons off the agenda.

President Trump says U.S. 'must' respond to Iran attack that downed Army helicopter
Monday night, President Trump spoke optimistically about negotiations to end the war with Iran. Now, he has confirmed that Iran shot down a U.S. Army Apache helicopter, saying the U.S. must respond.

Trump has been trying to secure a better nuclear deal with Iran than Obama. Can he?
For years, President Trump slammed former President Obama's nuclear deal with Iran. Now he has to push through his own.

Nollywood's new screen: Nigerian filmmakers skip cinemas for YouTube
In Nigeria, a film revolution is unfolding — not in cinemas, but on YouTube.

San Francisco immigration court shuts down, striking at heart of historic advocacy
San Francisco was the gateway to the U.S. for millions of immigrants. The closure of its immigration court affects hundreds of thousands of immigration cases and deals a symbolic blow to advocates.

'Contrapposto' portrays a tangled relationship, set amidst the art world
NPR's Ailsa Chang chats with author Dave Eggers about his new novel Contrapposto.

From side gigs to canceling trips, Americans adjust to months of high gas prices
Months of higher gas prices are taking a toll. We check in on the trade-offs people are making.

Fuming in N.J.: As World Cup costs add up, some question whether hosting is worth it
With only days to go before the World Cup, some people in New Jersey are fuming about how much the tournament is going to cost the state — and making their feelings known.

KUAF News from Ozarks at Large

Center Tops Out, Rural Roads Ranked
State Legislators get an update on measures meant to ease overcrowding in the state's prison system. Arkansas' rural roads receive unfavorable rankings in terms of fatalities and maintenance, and Bentonville officials celebrate the topping out of the city's new community center.
Watching Businesses, Politicians and I-49
Michael Tilley from The City Wire talks about lingering questions surrounding the Fort Smith Board of Directors and more.
Trucking Rolls Into 21st Century
Trucking evolves rapidly and we examine the latest in logistics.
How to Have a Cheap, Fun Weekend
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says you can be entertained all weekend without spending much cash.
Moments, Handmade
The jazz duo Handmade Moments will release their self-titled album this Thursday at Smoke and Barrel Tavern. Expect cameos from Trout Fishing in America.
Semester Tests Examined, Lottery Reports Revenue Declines
The Arkansas Lottery Commission reports the second straight year of declining revenue for the state's scholarship lottery. Rogers Public Schools officials remove a rule that implied a requirement for end of semester exams. And two Arkansas attorneys file a motion in federal court for a summary judgement in regards to the state's ban on same-sex marriages.
Battle Over SWEPCO Transmission Project Elicits UA Survey
A University of Arkansas research team surveyed hundreds of Northwest Arkansas political and business leaders on state energy policy issues. The study stems from a surge of interest in the local electrical grid over the past year, due to controversy over a proposed 60-mile long interstate power transmission line that would cut a wide swath through north Benton and Carroll Counties.
A Different Kind of Summer Reading Program
The Fayetteville Public Schools’ Bookmobile is making an impact, through books, on young members of the community in an effort to combat summer learning loss. Catch up with them Monday, July 21 and again July 28 at the following locations: 9:30- Red Oak Park (Carlsbad/Boxley/Bridgeport Subdivision area off Wedington) 10:15- The Links at Wedington (at the roundabout in the middle of the complex) 11:00- Woodway Apartments (by the complex pool) 11:45- Crofton Manor off Mt. Comfort (on Hatterly Street) 12:10- Washington Plaza Apartments (Under a grove of trees towards the back entrance of the complex)
Summer Jazz Series Continues With Latin Flavor
The Sons of Brasil will deliver the second installment in this year's KUAF Summer Jazz Series, this weekend at 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville. We hear from trumpeter and founder of the group Stan Kessler.
Outdoor Activities Abound
A few things to do this weekend, and if those aren’t enough, enter to win a selection of tickets.