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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.
7 dead after car plows into group near Texas migrant shelter
by Pablo De La Rosa
Police in Brownsville, Texas say at least seven people are dead and six others were injured after they were struck by a vehicle while waiting for a bus near a shelter for migrants.
Podcast explores a DACA recipient's journey to back Mexico after 30 years
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Brian de Los Santos about "Finding Home con DACA," his three-part series for the LAist studios podcast How To LA.
Rainn Wilson talks about his lifelong spiritual journey
by Rachel Martin
As part of the new series "Enlighten Me," NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with the actor Rainn Wilson about how his spiritual identity has evolved through his life.
Jonathan Mitchell, the legal mind behind the Texas abortion ban
Jonathan Mitchell is the creator of Senate Bill 8, a near-total ban on abortion in Texas. He's also the legal strategist behind similar efforts by conservative activists in other states.
What to expect with King Charles as head of British monarchy
Following King Charles III's coronation, Sarah McCammon speaks with professor Pauline MacLaran of the Royal Holloway University of London about King Charles and the future of the monarchy.
Pop Culture Happy Hour watches 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret'
NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast dishes on the recent film adaptation of Judy Blume's classic novel.
The coronation of King Charles III
by Lauren Frayer
King Charles III was crowned today — in a display of pomp and pageantry in London.
A closer look at the declining mental health of kids
Studies have raised alarms about the many ways kids have been affected by the pandemic — from loneliness to faltering grades. NPR's Sarah McCammon discusses this with psychologist Lisa Damour.
How to say goodbye to someone you love
by Andee Tagle
Grief counselor and patient advocate, Isabel Stenzel Byrnes, explains the art to a thoughtful goodbye and why it's important.
The Federal Home Loan Bank system may need an update after 90 years
Unsung hero of the financial system or enabler of troubled banks? The Federal Home Loan Bank system was created to support homeownership, but also loaned billions to failing banks like First Republic.
WHO announces that COVID-19 is no longer a global emergency
by Nurith Aizenman
The head of the World Health Organization made a historic announcement today: COVID-19 is no longer a global emergency. NPR unpacks what that means — and what comes next.