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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.
AG William Barr's Work In Expanded Use Of Federal Agents
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with David Rohde, executive editor of The New Yorker, about Attorney General William Barr's views on the role of the president in preserving law and order.
How The Role Of The Department Of Homeland Security Has Evolved
by Greg Myre
The Department of Homeland Security was created to guard against terrorism in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. But now some government agents are confronting protesters in U.S. cities.
Alone In The Wild: Long-Distance Endurance Runs Gain Popularity During The Pandemic
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Anna Wiederkehr of FiveThirtyEight about the growing popularity of long-distance endurance runs during the pandemic.
City in Washington State Drives Hospitalizations Down In Coronavirus Battle
by Will Stone
The only hospital in Yakima, Wash., nearly reached its capacity in June due to the coronavirus. But the community took action and now offers lessons on how to bring hospitalizations down.
Taylor Swift Releases New Album, 'Folklore'
by Ann Powers
Taylor Swift surprised her fans and released a new album Friday. Folklore is her eighth studio album.
Residents Split On Presence Of Federal Agents In Kansas City, Mo.
by Frank Morris
Federal agents are headed to Kansas City, Mo., to help with the spike in violent crime. Some locals embrace the move, but others worry agents' presence may lead to confrontations.
Minnesota Governor On Police Reform And Statewide Mask Mandate
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz about the police accountability bill he signed into law this week and his statewide mask mandate.
What Is The Future Of U.S.-China Relations?
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Evan Medeiros, professor of Asian studies at Georgetown University, about escalating tensions between the U.S. and China and the consulate closures ordered by each side.
Texas Rangers To Start The Season At A New But Empty Stadium
by Miranda Suarez
The 2020 season for Major League Baseball has finally begun. The Texas Rangers will play at a new but mostly empty stadium. Ballpark officials came up with a way to cheer players during the game.
Will 2020 Mark The End of Political Conventions?
by Don Gonyea
One of America's longest political traditions may be in danger — President Trump called off the Florida part of the Republican convention, and Democrats said earlier theirs will be mostly virtual.
Turkey Holds 1st Muslim Prayers In Hagia Sophia Newly Converted Into A Mosque
by Peter Kenyon
Turkey held the first organized Muslim prayers Friday in the famed Hagia Sophia after the grand ancient building was converted from a museum into a mosque.
'Pew': Catherine Lacey's Fable About How A Nameless Character Changes A Small Town
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with author Catherine Lacey about her new book. Pew is a novel about an unnamed character with no identifiable characteristics and the character's impact on a small town.