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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.
Scientists Say Many Parasite Species Are At Risk Of Extinction And Need Protection
by Lauren Sommer
Saving endangered species usually brings to mind tigers or whales. But scientists say parasites need protection, too. They play an important role in the ecosystem, and many are at risk of extinction.
Coronavirus Relief Package Negotiations Stalled After Nearly 2 Weeks
by Claudia Grisales
Negotiations over the next round of coronavirus relief have been going on for nearly two weeks, but leaders from both parties say they are still nowhere close to an agreement.
Member Of Senate Intelligence Committee On Election Security
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sen. Angus King, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on the intelligence community's warning about China, Russia and Iran trying to interfere in the election.
Why Subscribers Will Have To Pay $30 To Watch New 'Mulan' Movie
NPR's Stacey Vanek Smith talks with Elaine Low, a senior reporter at Variety, about Disney's decision to charge subscribers $30 to watch the new live-action Mulan movie.
Melbourne, Australia, Is Shutting Down Due To A New Spike In Coronavirus Cases
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist Elizabeth Kulas about the recent increase in coronavirus cases in Melbourne, Australia.
Teachers Are Concerned About Returning Back To Classroom
by Laura Isensee
Two-thirds of U.S. educators prefer to teach remotely this fall, according to an NPR/Ipsos poll of teachers. Many Texas teachers are on edge, and some say they may quit if their schools reopen.
What It's Like To Be Back In School?
Some schools in the South and the Midwest have reopened this week. NPR looks at what being back in school has been like in Georgia and Indiana.
Intelligence Official Warns Of More Interference In 2020 Presidential Election
by Miles Parks
The head of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center is warning that Russia is trying to tarnish Democrat Joe Biden while China prefers that President Trump isn't reelected.
TikTok Artists Think Of Backup Plans As Trump Signs Order To Ban The App
by Andrew Limbong
Creators on TikTok are caught in the middle of a battle between President Trump and the Chinese government. With the possibility of the platform shutting down, some are coming up with backup plans.