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78th Tony Awards preview: What to expect on Broadway's biggest night
by Scott Detrow
78th Tony Awards preview: What to expect on Broadway's biggest night
Twitter And Facebook Limit Access To A 'New York Post' Story On Biden's Son
by Shannon Bond
Twitter and Facebook limited the reach of an article with unconfirmed claims about Hunter Biden. Meanwhile, experts warn that social media platforms are full of misinformation and conspiracy theories.
What's The Future Of The Petrochemical Industry In The U.S.?
For a decade, growing American gas production has fueled a boom in petrochemical plants. There are big plans for more of them in Appalachia, but some wonder if the pandemic will crush them.
Absentee-Ballot Expansion Promotes Early Voting This Year
by Miles Parks
Early voting numbers are shattering records, indicating sky-high voter enthusiasm this year. But there have also been administrative issues, including long lines and absentee-ballot mistakes.
Thoughts Of Voters In Swing Detroit Suburbs On The Presidential Election
by Asma Khalid
Detroit's suburbs that were long conservative have turned purple this year. Voters in the area discuss the presidential race and how the Supreme Court confirmation fight is affecting their votes.
Can Amy Coney Barrett's Nomination To The Supreme Court Be A Win For Democrats?
by Tom Gjelten
Amy Coney Barrett represents a voter the Democrats need to attract: a white Catholic suburban woman. But her views are out of line with most Democrats', and her nomination presents a challenge.
Amy Coney Barrett Faces Gendered Questions From Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee members have asked Judge Amy Coney Barrett the usual questions posed to Supreme Court nominees, but they've also asked some that they haven't asked her male counterparts.
Latest On Presidential Race: Televised Town Halls And Poll Results
by Domenico Montanaro
President Trump and Joe Biden are set to appear at dueling televised town hall meetings on Thursday, with a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll giving a snapshot on where the presidential race stands.
Saudi Arabia And Iranian-Backed Rebels Swap Over 1,000 Prisoners In Yemen
by Michele Kelemen
Yemen is often dubbed the world's worst humanitarian crisis. This week Saudi Arabia and Iranian-backed rebels who have been fighting there have exchanged prisoners in the largest swap there to date.
Landmark Court Ruling In Japan Holds Government Accountable For 2011 Nuclear Meltdown
by Anthony Kuhn
Japan's government is appealing a landmark court ruling that holds it responsible for failing to prevent the worst nuclear accident in the country's history and orders it to pay damages to victims.
How Can Bees Tell Friend From Foe?
Honeybees rely on chemical cues to identify friendly bees from foes. New research suggests those cues may have something to do with the honeybees' gut microbes.
In Season 4, 'Fargo' Tells A Story Of American Crime And Greed In Kansas City
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Noah Hawley, creator and writer behind the FX show Fargo about the series' fourth season.
What It's Like To Open A New Hotel In The Midst Of The Pandemic
by Alina Selyukh
Why would anyone open a new hotel in the middle of a pandemic? NPR talks with the owners of small hotel chains who did just that.