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United Methodist Church lifts bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings
by Jason DeRose
The United Methodist Church has made a series of decisions to become more welcoming of LGBTQ people. The moves have also driven away many conservative Methodists.
Over 50% Of Chicago Families Are Struggling To Care For Children, New Poll Shows
by Adriana Cardona-Maguidad
More than half of Chicago families say they are struggling to care for their children and helping them adjust to changes brought by the pandemic, according to a new poll by NPR and two others.
Fox Reportedly Paid Kimberly Guilfoyle's Assistant $4 Million To Settle Suit
by David Folkenflik
Reports of former Fox star and Trump insider Kimberly Guilfoyle's multimillion-dollar sexual harassment settlement suggests misconduct at Fox knows no gender.
Recording From Grand Jury Proceedings Released In The Breonna Taylor Case
by Amina Elahi
A court released a recording from grand jury proceedings in the Breonna Taylor case. Kentucky's attorney general was criticized after none of the officers involved faced direct charges in her death.
What's The Government's Plan For Rollout Of 150 Million Rapid Coronavirus Tests?
NPR's Tonya Mosley talks with Brett Giroir, assistant secretary for health at the Department of Health and Human Services, about the plan to distribute over 150 million rapid coronavirus tests.
Activists On How To Sustain Movement Against Police Brutality
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with community organizer Shameka Parrish-Wright and Kentucky state Rep. Attica Scott about what steps activists want to see taken to end police brutality against Black people.
School Districts Rethink Attendance Policies To Accommodate Pandemic Realities
by Anya Kamenetz
Attendance is one of the most important factors that determine a student's success, and daily head count is crucial to school funding. But in the pandemic, schools have to rethink attendance policies.
Oregon Governor On Confronting Reality Of Longer And Hotter Fire Seasons
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown about the impact of the devastating fires and how they might become the state's new normal due to climate change.
A Study In India Shows That Children Play Major Role In Coronavirus Transmission
by Jason Beaubien
A massive study of coronavirus cases in India found that a significant number of virus transmissions originate from and happen between children.