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Dealing with Iran's nuclear program requires tricky diplomacy. But there's low trust
by Michele Kelemen
President Trump says U.S. and Israeli forces destroyed Iran's nuclear program. Analysts say Iran may have moved its uranium stockpiles. There's little trust, by all sides, in diplomacy.
An Epidemiologist On How Safe It Is To Go Back To School
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jennifer Nuzzo, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, about whether it is safe for students and staff to return to school in the fall.
Richmond, Va., Circuit Court To Decide The Future Of Confederate Gen. Lee Statue
by Whittney Evans (VPM)
Plans to remove the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond have been caught up in court. A judge may rule Thursday whether it can come down or if the injunction continues.
U.S. Olympic Team Waves Goodbye To Its Dreams, Just Like Athletes 40 Years Ago
by Tom Goldman
With the Summer Olympics delayed due to the pandemic, some U.S. athletes now share a bond with Olympians from 40 years ago whose dreams also ended because of factors they couldn't control.
Major League Baseball Begins The Pandemic-Shortened 2020 Season
Major League Baseball begins its 2020 season Thursday despite the coronavirus raging in the U.S. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Evan Drellich of The Athletic about the shortened season this year.
Albuquerque Mayor On Trump's Plan To Send Federal Agents Into The City
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller on President Trump's plan to send federal law enforcement officers into the city to fight crime.
Trump Administration Is Considering Ban On TikTok In The U.S.
by Bobby Allyn
While Congress is debating whether to ban the popular video-sharing app TikTok on government devices, the Trump administration is threatening a broader clampdown, given the app's Chinese roots.
Studies Suggest Immunity To The Coronavirus Is Likely To Be Short Term
by Richard Harris
Some studies suggest immunity to the coronavirus doesn't last long. That might have implications for the development of vaccines.
San Diego Comic-Con Moves Online Due To The Pandemic
by Petra Mayer
Comic-Con began Wednesday. It's virtual this year due to the pandemic. Instead of waiting in endless lines in San Diego, fans will be able to watch panel discussions online.