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Funeral is held for U.S. Airman Roger Fortson as family calls for justice
by Adrian Andrews
Roger Fortson's funeral was Friday in Atlanta. Fortson, a U.S. airman, was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy earlier this month, which his family contends was unjustified.
Scientists Discover New Lemur Species
Scientists have discovered and described a new species of mouse lemur from Madagascar. The new species is one of the smallest primates in the world.
Remembering One Of El Paso Shooting Victims, Arturo Benavides
by Mallory Falk
One year ago, a gunman killed 23 people and injured 23 others at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas. One of the victims was 60-year-old Arturo Benavides, a decorated Army veteran and retired city bus driver.
High School Students Share Their Thoughts On The Upcoming School Year
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with high school students from Washington, D.C., Detroit and New York City about how they're feeling about the upcoming school year.
Missouri To Vote On Medicaid Expansion To Uninsured Adults
by Alex Smith
Missourians will vote Tuesday on whether to expand Medicaid to uninsured adults. The pandemic has raised the stakes for residents who have lost jobs and insurance coverage.
The White House's New Suicide Prevention Plan For Veterans Addresses Access To Guns
by Quil Lawrence
The White House's new suicide prevention plan for veterans includes restricting access to guns. It's politically charged, but experts say it's the most obvious way to help.
Athletes Are Speaking Out As NCAA Considers College Football Season This Fall
NPR's Stacey Vanek Smith talks with Robert Klemko of The Washington Post about the NCAA facing a boycott by players over safety concerns as it considers the college football season.
South Africa Has One Of The World's Largest Caseloads Despite A Slow Pandemic Start
by Eyder Peralta
South Africa — once a model for an effective coronavirus response — is now the country with the fifth-largest caseload in the world.
Michigan Republicans Split Over Mail-In Voting Amid State's Primary
by Abigail Censki (WKAR)
Michigan's primary is on Tuesday, and the state's Republicans are debating among themselves how much they should embrace mail-in voting as President Trump tries to cast doubt on it.
What To Expect From Republican Senate Primary In Kansas
NPR's Stacey Vanek Smith speaks with reporter Bryan Lowry of The Kansas City Star about the Republican primary in Kansas and controversial Senate candidate Kris Kobach.
California Firefighters Challenged As Apple Fire Burns In A Rugged Area
California's Apple Fire is burning east of Los Angeles and has grown to more than 20,000 acres. Communities in Riverside and San Bernardino counties have been evacuated.
The State Of The 2020 Presidential Race
by Domenico Montanaro
Despite a global pandemic, election day is three months away and will feature a number of races that could affect which party will take control of Congress.