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A Rorschach test for America? Covering the military parade and a No Kings rally on the same day
by Frank Langfitt
Last weekend's military parade and No Kings rallies could be seen as an example of a DIVIDED America… a moment where our differences were placed in pretty stark relief. But reporting from both places on the same day… you see something different.
Riots That Followed Anti-Racism Protests Come At Great Cost To Black-Owned Businesses
by Stacey Vanek Smith
The Black Lives Matter demonstrations have brought huge protests against racism. But alongside the protests came riots — at a great cost to some Black-owned businesses.
What Do Americans With South Asian Heritage Think Of Kamala Harris As VP Pick?
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sri Preston Kulkarni, a U.S. House candidate from Texas, about Sen. Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's running mate and how Indian-American voters might react to her.
U.S. Is At Risk Of Beirut-Like Explosion, Experts Warn
by Eric Westervelt
Experts warn that the U.S. is at risk of a deadly accident involving ammonium nitrate, similar to the explosion that destroyed part of the city and killed more than 200 people in Beirut, Lebanon.
How Journalists Congregating Into 'Microbubbles' Affects Quality Of News Reporting
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Nikki Usher, a journalism professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, about data showing Washington journalists congregating into "microbubbles."
Rural Missouri Communities Struggle To Fight The Coronavirus
by Alex Smith
Rural Missouri counties are becoming coronavirus hot spots, with some slow to embrace safety protocols. Testing problems and funding delays only worsen the situation.
Georgia Might Elect A Supporter Of QAnon Conspiracy Theory To Congress
by Hannah Allam
Georgia is poised to become the first state to elect a supporter of the right-wing QAnon conspiracy theory to Congress. The conspiracy's rapid spread and entry into politics are raising alarms.
Scientists Find A Species Of Sharks With Strong Social Ties
Scientists found that grey reef sharks in the central Pacific Ocean form social groups — and they say those connections can last for years.
Even In Pandemic, German Consumers Reluctant To Abandon Using Cash
by Esme Nicholson
Germans still use cash for the majority of transactions, and many stores and restaurants don't take cards. Old habits die hard even during a pandemic when retailers worry about hygiene.
What TV Programs To Expect This Fall
by Eric Deggans
A virtual TV critics summer tour has ended. NPR's TV critic talks about the most interesting programs to expect this fall.
South Texas School District Becomes 1st In State To Cancel Fall Sports
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco is the first school district in Texas to cancel fall sports. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Athletic Director Gary Cunningham about the cancellation of athletics.
How Census Undercount Can Negatively Affect Communities Across The U.S.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jeri Green, 2020 census senior adviser to the National Urban League, about how a census undercount this year could negatively affect communities across the country.
A Look At Kamala Harris' Career As A U.S. Senator
by Kelsey Snell
Kamala Harris has been a senator for nearly four years before becoming Joe Biden's VP pick. She doesn't have a long list of passed legislation, but she's known for aggressive questioning of witnesses.