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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book
by Olivia Hampton
NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book documenting Black cowboys, Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture.
'Jeopardy!' Announces 2 Permanent Hosts: Mayim Bialik And Mike Richards
by Neda Ulaby
After much speculation, Sony Pictures Television has named two people to fill the Jeopardy! hosting role left open after the death of longtime host Alex Trebek.
90% Of Florida's Intensive Care Beds Are Taken As COVID-19 Spreads
NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Tampa-based epidemiologist Dr. Vincent Hsu about the state's strained health care resources amid a new surge of coronavirus cases. He says it's the worse it's ever been.
The Delta Variant Causes Many Concerns For The Battle Against COVID-19
NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, about booster shots, vaccine equity among countries and what schools can do to start the academic year safely.
Big Banks Will Open Their Checkbooks To Lure Young Talent
by David Gura
The biggest banks have decided to pay entry-level analysts more money. Now, someone right out of college can expect to make more than $100,000. But it is unclear if the pay boost will be a panacea.
The Taliban's Gains In Afghanistan Have National Security Implications For The U.S.
NPR's Noel King talks to former U.S. CENTCOM Commander Gen. Joseph Votel about the Taliban's rapid advances, and what an Afghan government collapse would mean for the U.S.
Why Aren't Some Democrats Ready To Pass Biden's Infrastructure Package?
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar tells NPR's Debbie Elliott that while progressives and moderates have their differences, Democrats will work together on infrastructure and budget reconciliation.
Singapore Woman Calls For Help Suspecting There Was A Cobra In Her Bedroom
The woman heard what sounded like a black spitting cobra and local animal experts agreed. A team searched her home for an hour before they found the source: a malfunctioning electric toothbrush.
Black Church's Street Team Encourages Residents To Get Vaccinated
by Ali Oshinskie
In Waterbury, Ct., where less than 40% of Black residents are fully vaccinated, teenagers are going door-to-door to encourage people to get their shot.
Why The Pentagon Considers COVID-19 Vaccines Akin To Body Armor
NPR's A Martínez talks to Pentagon spokesman John Kirby about moves toward a vaccine mandate, and why it's essential for America's fighting force to be protected against COVID-19.
MLB's 'Field Of Dreams' Game Brings Baseball To Iowa
by Clay Masters
The New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox are playing the first Major League Baseball game in Iowa on Thursday — in the small town of Dyersville, where the 1989 movie Field of Dreams was shot.