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RACHEL MARTIN, HOST:

Good morning. I'm Rachel Martin. When the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup this year, the team wanted to share the glory with their fans.

After meeting with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore this past June, President Trump was effusive.

"Our conversation was open, honest, direct and very, very productive," he said. "We produced something that is beautiful.

In most states, if you're brought to trial and can't afford an attorney, the state provides one.

NPR's chief executive, Jarl Mohn, announced Tuesday he would step aside next June at the end of his five-year term to focus on a newly created position to lead the public radio network's fund-raising drive ahead of its 50th anniversary in 2020.

The burned remains of Paradise Elementary School is seen Friday, in Paradise, Calif. Authorities say a wildfire has all but destroyed the Northern California town.Credit Rich Pedroncelli / APEdit | Remove

As fires continue to scorch California, the death toll continues to rise, hundreds are still missing, and thousands of people are fleeing their homes.

The Florida police officer arrested a couple for shoplifting and then played Barry White for them as they smoked and made out in his patrol car, according to The Associated Press.

On the next Morning Edition, a government agency eases up on payday lending.