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How This Week Impacted Biden's Legacy And America's Standing In The World

5:55pm August 20, 2021

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with the Ishaan Tharoor of The Washington Post and Charles Kapchun with the Council on Foreign Relations about the political ramifications of the fall of Afghanistan.

Salt Lake City Mayor Announces Mask Mandate For K-12 Students

5:38pm August 20, 2021

by Jon Reed

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall says the issue has become politicized to the point that elected bodies worry about retribution if they take a public position.

Singer, rapper, songwriter, actress and — as of recently – podcast host Ivy Queen, photographed at SBS Studios on April 14, 2017 in Miami.

'It's Not Just Twerk Music': Podcast Traces The Complex History Of Reggaeton

5:08pm August 20, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Marlon Bishop and Julio A. Pabón, the creators of the podcast LOUD, about the history of the popular musical genre Reggaeton.

The Earthquake Left Thousands Of Haitians Injured And Homeless. Many Still Need Aid

4:35pm August 20, 2021

by Jason Beaubien

Nearly a week after an earthquake that has left more than 2,000 people dead, Haiti is still reeling and aid groups are struggling to respond.

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From 'The Indicator': Holy Cow, It's Fake Meat!

4:35pm August 20, 2021

The plant-based meat industry is growing rapidly, and companies that have traditionally focused on fattening cows with grass, corn, soy and other crops are now trying to take beef out of the equation.

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OnlyFans Says It Will Ban The Content It's Best Known For: Pornography

4:35pm August 20, 2021

by Shannon Bond

OnlyFans became a popular subscription service by allowing creators to post pornography and nude images. Now it plans to ban sexually explicit material to appease its bankers and payment providers.

Loved Ones Mourn The Death Of Afghan Teen Who Fell From U.S. Evacuation Plane

4:35pm August 20, 2021

Zaki Anwari, a member of Afghanistan's youth soccer team, died this week as he tried to cling to a U.S. military plane evacuating people from Kabul. He is remembered as a "very good human."

Fighting Between Political Parties In Texas Could Make Redistricting A 'Blood Bath'

4:35pm August 20, 2021

by Ashley Lopez

Texas grew more than any other state in the last decade. Now adding two members of Congress, some political watchers say that redistricting could be a "blood bath" due to conflict between the parties.

Biden Pledges To Get Americans And Afghan Allies Out Of Afghanistan

4:27pm August 20, 2021

by Scott Detrow

President Biden spoke about evacuations in Afghanistan Friday, pledging to Americans in the country: "We will get you home." He also stated a commitment to get afghans who assisted the U.S. out.

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This New 'Jeopardy!' Host Has Already Resigned: Who Is Mike Richards

4:27pm August 20, 2021

by Eric Deggans

After weeks of speculation, 'Jeopardy!' executive producer Mike Richards was announced as the new host of the show. Friday, Richards resigned after offensive past comments he made in podcasts emerged.