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Trump says there's an Israel-Iran ceasefire
by Tamara Keith
President Trump said Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire, ending 12 days of conflict.
The Rise, The Fall And The New Rise Of Drive-In Movie Theaters
Outdoor movies have gained renewed popularity during the pandemic — 160 Walmart parking lots will become temporary drive-in movie theaters Saturday. NPR takes a look at the history of drive-in movies.
2 Coronavirus Vaccines Move To Final Testing Phase
by Joe Palca
Two potential coronavirus vaccines started their final phase of testing Monday. Each trial will include up to 30,000 volunteers.
How Far Right Supports Protests Over Unwelcome Presence Of Federal Agents In Portland
by Kirk Siegler
Protests in Portland, Ore., have grown increasingly heated and even violent. But one typically outspoken movement in the Northwest has been noticeably absent from the anger on the streets.
Does The Voting Rights Act Have A 2nd Chance?
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Myrna Pérez, director of the Brennan Center's Voting Rights and Elections Program, about the history of the Voting Rights Act — the legacy of the late Rep. John Lewis.
DOJ Veterans Worry Department's Norms Are Broken
by Carrie Johnson
This summer marks the 150th anniversary of the Justice Department. But veterans of the department warn the norms developed to insulate prosecutions from politics have been demolished.
Josephine Decker Releases A New Film About The Horror Writer Shirley Jackson
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with filmmaker Josephine Decker about her new film. Shirley is a fictionalized story about the real writer Shirley Jackson, the author of the short story "The Lottery."
Senate GOP To Release $1 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill
by Claudia Grisales
Senate Republicans will unveil a $1 trillion coronavirus relief bill on Monday. It has money for schools, businesses and testing. The measure is a starting point for negotiations with Democrats.
Pandemic Puts An End To The 'Lipstick Index'
The "lipstick index" was a way for experts to measure how women spent money during hard times. But lipstick use has gone down as the pandemic has made women stay home more and wear masks in public.