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Some cities allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Their turnout is quite low
by Mikaela Lefrak
Some cities, like three in Vermont, allow non-U.S. citizens to vote in local elections. In these places, noncitizen turnout has remained low, as noncitizen voting is a contentious national issue.
No More Watching From Afar: Moms And Dads Join Protests In Portland, Ore.
by Jonathan Levinson (OPB)
A new group of protesters has entered the fray in Portland — middle-aged moms and dads have joined racial justice marches calling for federal law enforcement to leave the city.
Experts Warn Coronavirus Outbreaks In The South Could Affect The Northeast
by Nurith Aizenman
Forecasters say the coronavirus outbreaks across the South have been seeding a resurgence in the Northeast. Consequences could be severe unless the Northeast steps up social distancing immediately.
More Epic Than You May Think: Marie Curie's Biopic, 'Radioactive,' Reviewed
by Bob Mondello
Radioactive seems like a straightforward biopic of physicist Marie Curie at first. But it becomes more complicated as the director uses flash-forwards to illustrate the effects of Curie's discoveries.
Critics Say Changes To USPS May Completely Transform The Post Office
by Brian Naylor
A new postmaster general took command at the U.S. Postal Service in June and is already implementing changes that critics say may convert the post office from a public service to a delivery business.
Joe Biden's Potential Running Mate: Who Is Susan Rice?
by Don Gonyea
Susan Rice is one of the potential running mates of presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden. She has experience as an ambassador and in national security, but none as a vice presidential candidate.
Richmond, Va., Circuit Court To Decide The Future Of Confederate Gen. Lee Statue
by Whittney Evans (VPM)
Plans to remove the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond have been caught up in court. A judge may rule Thursday whether it can come down or if the injunction continues.
U.S. Olympic Team Waves Goodbye To Its Dreams, Just Like Athletes 40 Years Ago
by Tom Goldman
With the Summer Olympics delayed due to the pandemic, some U.S. athletes now share a bond with Olympians from 40 years ago whose dreams also ended because of factors they couldn't control.
Major League Baseball Begins The Pandemic-Shortened 2020 Season
Major League Baseball begins its 2020 season Thursday despite the coronavirus raging in the U.S. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Evan Drellich of The Athletic about the shortened season this year.
President Trump To Repeal Obama-Era Fair Housing Rule Aimed To Combat Racial Bias
by Danielle Kurtzleben
Trump is building a political case around suburban identity that's targeting mostly white voters. He is also planning to repeal an Obama-era housing rule that is aimed to combat racial bias.
President Maduro Consolidates Power As The Opposition Grows Weaker
by John Otis
With Venezuela's opposition weakened and in disarray, chances that U.S-backed Juan Guaido will unseat strongman Nicolás Maduro appear to be dimming.
Airlines Are Bracing For Potential Layoffs As Federal Payroll Aid To Expire Soon
by David Schaper
Airlines report huge losses during the pandemic despite a brief summer uptick in travel. The federal payroll aid is about to run out, and tens of thousands of airline employees may lose their jobs.