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Funeral is held for U.S. Airman Roger Fortson as family calls for justice
by Adrian Andrews
Roger Fortson's funeral was Friday in Atlanta. Fortson, a U.S. airman, was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy earlier this month, which his family contends was unjustified.
Flight Attendant Union Leader: Alcohol Is Big Factor In Rise Of Airline Incidents
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sara Nelson, international president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, about what appears to be a rise in incidents involving unruly airline passengers.
Veteran Describes 'Futility' Of Serving In America's Longest War
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Laura Jedeed, who served twice in Afghanistan for the U.S. Army, about her recent Medium article, "Afghanistan Meant Nothing."
Life Kit: Steps To Make Receiving Feedback Easier
by Julia Furlan
Getting feedback at work can be stressful. Luckily, NPR's Life Kit has tips to make the process less intimidating.
Turkey Seeks A Stable Afghanistan As It Bolsters Border Against Refugees
Turkish leaders are closing the doors to refugees from Afghanistan and hoping the country stays stable — but they don't have good relations with the Taliban.
'The State Must Provide' Author On Funding Inequality Across Nation's Colleges
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Atlantic staff writer Adam Harris about his new book, The State Must Provide: Why America's Colleges Have Always Been Unequal — And How To Set Them Right.
What The Gila River Means To A Latino Calling For Federal Protection
Activists want the federal government to officially declare New Mexico's Gila River a "wild and scenic river."
The Man Convicted Of Killing Sen. Robert Kennedy Has Been Granted Parole
by Martin Kaste
A board in California has recommended parole for Sirhan Sirhan, who was convicted of killing Sen. Robert F. Kennedy at a Los Angeles hotel in 1968. The governor will decide whether he is freed.
Democrats Might Be More Open To Voter ID Laws, Which They've Long Opposed
by Miles Parks
As Democrats try to pass voting rights legislation through Congress, some members of the party have expressed an openness to one GOP-backed policy they have long opposed: voter ID requirements.
How To Help Your Child — And Yourself — Through The First Day Of School
The first day back to school can be a dreaded experience — for both children and parents. This year might be especially scary, as many children have spent a year and a half learning from home.
Those Against The COVID Vaccine Lost A Key Argument With The Pfizer Shot's Approval
by Debbie Elliott
Now that the federal government has approved the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, will that be enough to sway those who have resisted getting the shot?