How Mt. Vernon's History Is Being Retold
The history of George Washington's plantation is being retold to focus on the people who were enslaved there.
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Why Having Kamala Harris On The Ticket Is Meaningful To So Many
NPR's Leila Fadel discusses Sen. Kamala Harris's historic vice presidential bid with activist Chanda Parbhoo, Howard University President Wayne Frederick and professor Andra Gillespie.
How Kamala Harris' Father's Jamaican Hometown Is Celebrating
Sen. Kamala Harris' father immigrated from Jamaica to the United States in 1961. Now, Jamaicans from his hometown are celebrating that she has been chosen as Joe Biden's running mate.
Despite COVID-19 Spread, LA County Health Director Is Cautiously Optimistic
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Los Angeles County's public health director, about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the stress that public health officials are under.
The Fight Over Masks In Florida Counties
In Florida, a squabble over wearing masks has created rifts in Marion County. The mayor of Ocala tried to ban them in the same county where the local sheriff ordered his staff not to wear them.
New York City's Museums To Reopen As State's COVID-19 Numbers Continue To Tick Down
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that the city's cultural institutions will be able to reopen later this month. Less than 1% of COVID-19 tests in the state have been coming back positive.
Panda Watch: Mei Xiang, National Zoo Panda, Could Soon Give Birth
Veterinarians have found what appear to be fetal tissue during an ultrasound. The zoo says she could give birth in the next couple of days.
Falling In Love During The Era Of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
At StoryCorps, Mike Rudulph and Neil Rafferty remember falling in love, joining the Marine Corps and being deployed overseas.
Trump To Withdraw Polarizing Nominee To Lead Bureau Of Land Management
The Trump administration is planning to withdraw William Perry Pendley as its nominee to lead the agency. Pendely has faced criticism for past statements in support of selling off public land.
Purge Of Senior Officials At Foreign Broadcast Agency Stirs Fear And Outrage
Half a dozen top executives at the U.S. Agency for Global Media were ousted this week, the latest in a shake-up that started with the arrival of a conservative filmmaker as the agency's new chief.