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NPR (Rachel Treisman) - How America has celebrated milestone birthdays, from world fairs to the World Cup

Two founding fathers died on America's 50th birthday, which was marked with toasts and parades. Over time, anniversary celebrations became more extravagant — and more controversial.

Two founding fathers died on America's 50th birthday, which was marked with toasts and parades. Over time, anniversary celebrations became more extravagant — and more controversial.Open

NPR (Vincent Ni) - Greetings from London, where Banksy's flag man is a warning cry

As he marches on, his flag blows back into his face, leaving him unaware he is only a step away from a perilous fall. As usual with Banksy's art, the statue presents a sharp critique of society.

As he marches on, his flag blows back into his face, leaving him unaware he is only a step away from a perilous fall. As usual with Banksy's art, the statue presents a sharp critique of society.Open

NYTIMES (Finbarr O’Reilly) - A Risky Burial in the Heart of an Ebola Outbreak

Safe interment is critical to containing the deadly disease, but in recent days around one Congolese town, that was not always being done.

NYTIMES (Luis Ferré-Sadurní and Patricia Sulbarán) - After Venezuela Earthquakes, Deportees from the U.S. Are Missing or Found Dead

Many of the 146 Venezuelans deported from the United States the day the earthquake struck are feared dead.

NYTIMES (Michael Crowley and Edward Wong) - U.S. Mobilizes for Venezuela Despite Trump’s Disdain for Foreign Aid

The State Department has promised $100 million in new funds to aid groups, after President Trump was criticized for an anemic response to an earthquake in Myanmar last year.