Federal Law Enforcement Officers To Leave Portland, Ore.
Federal law enforcement agents who have been clashing with protesters in Portland for weeks will begin departing the city on Thursday, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said.
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MLB Marks The 100th Anniversary Of The Negro Leagues
As protests over racial injustice in the U.S. continue, Major League Baseball is honoring the Negro Leagues that showcased Black baseball players at a time the sport was segregated.
Oregon Governor On Federal Agents Leaving Portland
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown about the state's agreement with the federal government to pull federal forces out of Portland after weeks of clashes with protesters.
How Black-And-White Photo Challenge On Instagram Went Viral
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with culture reporter Taylor Lorenz of The New York Times about the viral black-and-white photo challenge, #challengeaccpeted, meant to promote female empowerment.
Diversity In Coronavirus Vaccine Trials Demanded From Drug Companies
There are growing demands that drugmakers and investigators ensure diversity in coronavirus vaccine trials by including racial minorities, older people and those with underlying medical conditions.
Michigan Restaurants And Bars Train Employees To De-Escalate Mask-Related Conflicts
As governments make masks mandatory in public places, a restaurant industry group started teaching employees ways to de-escalate situations involving people refusing to wear them.
Florida Health Workers Say They're Feeling The Strain Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
The surge in Florida's coronavirus cases is straining the health care system that's trying to save as many people as possible and protect doctors and nurses from getting sick.
Fed Wraps Up Policy Meeting Over Ways To Fortify Economy Shaken By The Pandemic
The Federal Reserve wrapped up a two-day policy meeting Wednesday. The central bank has moved aggressively to prop up the economy, but Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said more help might be needed.
In Ashtabula, Ohio, Young People Fight For The County's Political Future
Ashtabula County, Ohio, voted for Barack Obama in 2016, then for Donald Trump. New political leaders there hope a younger generation of voters will help decide the 2020 presidential election.
Coronavirus Pandemic Sidelines California's Inmate Firefighters
The inmates who usually help fight wildfires are not on the job this summer because of COVID-19. As the state enters peak fire season, that means its forces are down significantly.