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Filmmaker David Lynch plays a game of Wild Card
by Rachel Martin
Filmmaker David Lynch plays a game of Wild Card with NPR's Rachel Martin and talks about his upbringing and learning from failure.
Fargo, N.D., Mayor On His Citywide Mask Mandate
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Fargo, N.D., Mayor Tim Mahoney about a mask mandate for the city.
Virginia Military Institute Leader Resigns After Allegations Of Racism On Campus
by Whittney Evans
The superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute has resigned. The move comes one week after the governor ordered an investigation following allegations of racism endured by Black cadets.
Colorado Governor On Ongoing Wildfires And Coronavirus Surge In His State
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis about wildfires and the management of the coronavirus in the state.
Trial Of A Priest Charged With Sexually Abusing An Altar Boy To Resume In Vatican
by Sylvia Poggioli
Proceedings in a criminal trial of a priest charged with sexually abusing a minor and a second priest accused of covering it up are scheduled to resume Tuesday in the Vatican.
Film Version Offers A New Look At Jack London's 'Martin Eden'
by Bilal Qureshi
The new film Martin Eden is an epic retelling of Jack London's 1909 novel set in Italy in the midst of a socialist revolution. It may well be a metaphor for the "Don't tread on me" America of today.
NASA Says It Found Water Molecules On The Moon's Surface
by Geoff Brumfiel
NASA has announced the discovery of water in a sunlit crater on the moon. The water is likely trapped inside of little glass beads and may one day be useful for astronauts visiting the surface.
Is The U.S. Portraying Civilians As The Enemy?
An NPR report prompted the U.S. to investigate if civilians were killed during the raid on the ISIS leader a year ago. The results still leave questions about whether innocent men were killed.
How The Pandemic May Be Influencing Voters
A Senate race may be a toss-up in Arizona, a coronavirus hot spot. Latino and retired voters — groups the virus hit disproportionately hard — explain how their experience is informing their votes.
Political Campaigns See Flood Of Outside Money, Often From Unknown Donors
by Jim Zarroli
With control of the Senate at stake, record amounts of outside money are flooding into races. In North Carolina, nearly $200 million has come in, dwarfing the money raised by the candidates.
Senate To Vote On Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation For Supreme Court
by Claudia Grisales
The Senate is expected to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday in a mostly party-line vote. Her addition to the court days before the election has been a campaign issue.