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There's been only one human case of bird flu in this outbreak. Are we missing others?
by Will Stone
Officially, only one person has caught bird flu during the current outbreak among dairy cattle, but experts are hearing of others getting sick. The U.S. doesn't have an easy to way to detect cases.
West Virginia Attorney General, A Champion For Fossil Fuel Interests
by Glynis Board
More than two dozen state attorneys general are challenging President Obama's proposed regulations to reduce carbon emissions from power plants. West Virginia's Patrick Morissey is leading the fight.
Federal 'Peacemakers' Program Aids Communities Affected By Violent Protest
The Justice Department's Community Relations Service has sent mediators to communities such as Ferguson, Mo., and Baltimore. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Grande Lum, the program's former director.
Wells Fargo's Unauthorized Accounts Likely Hurt Customers' Credit Scores
by Jim Zarroli
Regulators say millions of unapproved credit card and bank accounts were opened for Wells Fargo customers. A big question is how to compensate those whose credit scores were hurt by what the bank did.
On Race And The Police: A Few Bad Apples Or Systemic Failure?
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Clemson University professor Chenjerai Kumanyika about how he's discussing race and the criminal justice system with students in light of recent police-involved shootings.
What You Want To Know About The Presidential Debate
Our Politics Podcast team takes questions from listeners before Monday night's first presidential debate.
Presidential Campaign Reaches Major Juncture With First Clinton-Trump Debate
by Mara Liasson
With a close race, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump enter Monday night's presidential debate in Hempstead, N.Y., with the course of the campaign on the line.
Before 'Humans Of New York,' Terkel Showed Dignity In Everyday People In 'Working'
by Radio Diaries
Iconic journalist Studs Terkel was creating a best-seller, when he interviewed people around the U.S. for his book Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do.
How 'Open Carry' Laws In North Carolina Apply To Keith Lamont Scott's Case
by NPR Staff
Prof. Joseph Kennedy of the University of North Carolina School of Law explains how the state's open carry laws relate to the Keith Lamont Scott case playing out in Charlotte, NC.
What Does It Take To Win A Debate? A Meaningful Exchange Can Make A Difference
by NPR Staff
The first presidential debate is Monday, both candidates hoping to do well. But what does it mean to "win" a debate? American University history professor Allan Lichtman explains.
Clinton, Trump To Face Off At New York's Hofstra In First Presidential Debate
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton square off in their first debate Monday night, with high stakes for both candidates.