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Remembering Rev. Cecil Williams, champion of equality in San Francisco, dead at 94
by Scott Shafer
The legendary pastor of Glide Church died this week at the age of 94. He was known as a champion of racial equality, LGBTQ rights and San Francisco's most impoverished residents.
Arguments And Changes In Demand Are Driving The Recent Yo-Yoing Of Gas Prices
by Camila Domonoske
Crude oil prices hit their highest levels in years — then took a U-turn — as the powerful oil cartel, OPEC, squabbles over how much to produce. This is what that means for you and the economy.
The Bucks Are In The NBA Finals For The 1st Time In 47 Years — It's Big For Milwaukee
The NBA Finals get underway in Arizona Tuesday night. The Milwaukee Bucks haven't made it to the championship round in 47 years. Could a win bring Milwaukee some hope?
Poet Tess Taylor Tells Us What She's Reading This Summer
Poet and playwright Tess Taylor breaks down her diverse summer reading list, which includes a biography of Edgar Allen Poe, a poetry collection — and even a book about the act of reading.
There's Work To Do If The Olympics Actually Wants To Be Environmentally-Friendly
by Anthony Kuhn
The Olympics aim to set an example for environmentally-friendly mass events. Environmental NGOs and scholars say the reality falls well short of the rhetoric, including at this summer's Tokyo games.
Protection Provided By The Pfizer Vaccine May Might Be Fading, Israeli Officials Say
by Rob Stein
The Pfizer vaccine appears to be waning in terms of preventing any infection or mild disease, but still offers strong protection against severe disease and death, the Israeli Ministry of Health says.
The Biden Administration Is Taking Its COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Door-To-Door
by Tamara Keith
President Biden says his administration will take its campaign to get more people vaccinated for COVID-19 door-to-door — and there will be more emphasis on giving shots at doctors' offices.
Former U.S. Ambassador To Afghanistan Discusses U.S. Withdrawal
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker about the U.S. military withdrawal from the country after nearly 20 years.
A 51,000-Year-Old Bone Carving Supports Neanderthals' Creativity
Scientists have discovered a giant deer toe bone, engraved by Neanderthals — a hint that our ancient cousins had conceptual imagination.
2 Years Ago, Alan Hostetter Taught Yoga. Now He Faces Charges Tied To The Jan. 6 Riot
by Tom Dreisbach
A California man is facing conspiracy charges for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 riot. Alan Hostetter's journey went from teaching yoga in Orange County to leading the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Trial Will Decide Who Can Be Labeled A Domestic Terrorist
by Conrad Wilson
The government once considered members of eco and animal rights groups top national security threats. But are they domestic terrorists? An upcoming court trial will debate who gets that label.