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Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
How The Electorate Has Changed Since 2016
by Domenico Montanaro
White voters without a college degree helped President Trump win in 2016. But census data show they make up less eligible voters now. The electorate has more whites with college degrees and Latinx.
Jerry Falwell Jr. Refutes Reports About His Resignation From Liberty University
by Sarah McCammon
Multiple news outlets reported Monday that Jerry Falwell Jr. has resigned as president of Liberty University. But then Falwell told a Virginia news outlet that those reports are not true.
Pompeo Plans To Address RNC From Israel
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is mixing politics and diplomacy this week in an unprecedented way. He plans to speak to the Republican convention while on an official trip to the Middle East.
House Oversight Committee's Top Republican On Postmaster General's Testimony
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rep. James Comer, a Kentucky Republican on the House Oversight Committee, about Monday's testimony of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
Kellyanne Conway Cites Family Reasons As She Prepares To Leave White House
by Mara Liasson
Senior White House adviser Kellyanne Conway, the first woman to manage a winning presidential campaign, is leaving her job, citing family pressures that have played out on social media.
Republican National Convention Kicks Off, Renominates Trump And Pence
by Ayesha Rascoe
Republicans officially renominated President Trump and Vice President Pence for another four years on the first day of the Republican National Convention.
Singer-Songwriter Justin Townes Earle Dies At 38
by Neda Ulaby
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle has died at age 38. His Facebook page announced his death Sunday, with no other details provided.
'The Last Great Road Bum': The Life Of Adventurer Joe Sanderson Explored
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with journalist Héctor Tobar about his new novel, The Last Great Road Bum. The book tells the story of adventurer and storyteller Joe Sanderson.
Fires In California And Colorado Cover The West With Smoke
by Nathan Rott
Intense fires in California and Colorado are blanketing a large part of the West with smoke. As fire season gets longer, researchers are studying the health impact.
Coronavirus Update: Convalescent Plasma Treatment And Risks Of Reinfection
by Richard Harris
NPR takes a look at the effectiveness of convalescent plasma in treating COVID-19 and discusses a patient in Hong Kong who got infected with the coronavirus twice.
In South Carolina, Longtime GOP Senator Faces Strong Challenge From A Democrat
by Victoria Hansen
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is seeking a fourth term but is facing an unexpectedly strong challenge from Democrat Jaime Harrison.