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Funeral is held for U.S. Airman Roger Fortson as family calls for justice
by Adrian Andrews
Roger Fortson's funeral was Friday in Atlanta. Fortson, a U.S. airman, was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy earlier this month, which his family contends was unjustified.
HBO To Present Adaptation Of Broadway Hit 'David Byrne's American Utopia'
by Eric Deggans
HBO will premiere on Saturday David Byrne's American Utopia, Spike Lee's adaptation of the hit Broadway show. It might be one of the best concert movies since Stop Making Sense more than 30 years ago.
A Disturbing Twinkie That Has, So Far, Defied Science
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
Pfizer Seems To Lead Coronavirus Vaccine Development Race. How Did It Get Ahead?
by Joe Palca
Pfizer appears to have the lead in the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine. Results from its clinical trials could be out in a matter of weeks.
Twitter And Facebook Limit Access To A 'New York Post' Story On Biden's Son
by Shannon Bond
Twitter and Facebook limited the reach of an article with unconfirmed claims about Hunter Biden. Meanwhile, experts warn that social media platforms are full of misinformation and conspiracy theories.
What's The Future Of The Petrochemical Industry In The U.S.?
For a decade, growing American gas production has fueled a boom in petrochemical plants. There are big plans for more of them in Appalachia, but some wonder if the pandemic will crush them.
Absentee-Ballot Expansion Promotes Early Voting This Year
by Miles Parks
Early voting numbers are shattering records, indicating sky-high voter enthusiasm this year. But there have also been administrative issues, including long lines and absentee-ballot mistakes.
Thoughts Of Voters In Swing Detroit Suburbs On The Presidential Election
by Asma Khalid
Detroit's suburbs that were long conservative have turned purple this year. Voters in the area discuss the presidential race and how the Supreme Court confirmation fight is affecting their votes.
Can Amy Coney Barrett's Nomination To The Supreme Court Be A Win For Democrats?
by Tom Gjelten
Amy Coney Barrett represents a voter the Democrats need to attract: a white Catholic suburban woman. But her views are out of line with most Democrats', and her nomination presents a challenge.
Amy Coney Barrett Faces Gendered Questions From Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee members have asked Judge Amy Coney Barrett the usual questions posed to Supreme Court nominees, but they've also asked some that they haven't asked her male counterparts.
Latest On Presidential Race: Televised Town Halls And Poll Results
by Domenico Montanaro
President Trump and Joe Biden are set to appear at dueling televised town hall meetings on Thursday, with a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll giving a snapshot on where the presidential race stands.
Saudi Arabia And Iranian-Backed Rebels Swap Over 1,000 Prisoners In Yemen
by Michele Kelemen
Yemen is often dubbed the world's worst humanitarian crisis. This week Saudi Arabia and Iranian-backed rebels who have been fighting there have exchanged prisoners in the largest swap there to date.