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Children's Defense Fund Trains New Activists

12:01pm August 02, 2019

by Debbie Elliott

The Children's Defense Fund is training a new generation of activists in Tennessee. The summer enrichment programs are modeled after the Freedom Schools established during the civil rights movement.

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Craig and Amanda Farrell in September 2017.

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As She Fought Mental Illness, She Found Love Along The Way

10:45am August 02, 2019

"There was absolutely no hope," Amanda Farell said of her time spent in a state psychiatric ward. Today, she is happily married with a family and works to help others who struggle with mental illness.

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A construction worker lays down shingles on the roof of a new house in Brandon, Miss., on June 19. Construction jobs rose 4,000 in July — below the 18,000 added in June and the 19,000 added in July 2018.

With Jobs Numbers Like These, It's Hard To See Why The Economy Is Slowing

10:21am August 02, 2019

The U.S. economy is slowing down, but it keeps creating jobs at a healthy pace. Employers added 164,000 jobs last month — as analysts had projected — and the unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%.

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Trump's Judicial Legacy

7:23am August 02, 2019

by Carrie Johnson

President Trump has now appointed nearly one in four of all federal circuit court judges, cementing an important part of his legacy. The picks are far less diverse than his predecessor's.

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America's First Gun Violence Prevention Minister

7:03am August 02, 2019

NPR's David Greene talks to the Rev. Deanna Hollas, who has been appointed gun violence prevention minister by the largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States.

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New Universal Studios Theme Park

5:13am August 02, 2019

Universal Studios announced that it is building a new theme park called Epic Universe in Orlando.

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Puerto Rico's Governor To Resign With No Clear Successor

5:13am August 02, 2019

by David Welna

Puerto Rico's governor will leave office on Friday afternoon. There's uncertainty as to who will replace him.

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Charges Dropped Against Navy SEAL's Commander

5:13am August 02, 2019

by Steve Walsh

The Navy announced that all charges are being dropped against a SEAL commander in a case related to Eddie Gallagher.

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News Brief: More China Tariffs, FBI Questions Americans Who Studied In China

5:13am August 02, 2019

President Trump said the U.S. will impose more tariffs on products imported from China. Also, Americans who studied in China are being questioned by the FBI and Puerto Rico's governor is resigning.

Appointed Secretary of State Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia arrives to the Senate, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Thursday.

Puerto Rico's Governor Plans To Resign Friday, But No One Knows Who Will Replace Him

9:45pm August 01, 2019

by Richard Gonzales

A power struggle within Puerto Rico's ruling New Progressive Party has stalled the outgoing governor's plans to name his successor.