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DOJ moves to dismiss police consent decrees in Louisville and Minneapolis
The DOJ announced it will drop lawsuits against Louisville and Minneapolis that would have required them to address what the Biden administration found to be widespread patterns of police misconduct.
Child care funding cliff is turning back the clock on gains for workers
by Andrea Hsu
September 30 marks the end of federal emergency funding for child care facilities. After several years of stability, day care centers now face difficult choices about how to operate with less.
European Union pressured to stop the flood of foreign investment in soccer clubs
by H.J. Mai
Money from Gulf States has distorted the balance of power among European soccer clubs. Now there's a push to regulate outside money coming into the sport.
Brian Jordan Alvarez' internet ear worm says 'you deserve to sit'
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to actor and comedian Brian Jordan Alvarez about his silly video turned viral musical sensation: Sitting
How older voters feel about voting for older presidents
In the next presidential election, voters might choose between the oldest would-be president ever, and the second oldest. NPR's Scott Detrow talks with seniors about electing a president their age.
Black leader and activist continue to push for student debt cancelation
by Cory Turner
Though the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Biden's plan for broad-based student loan relief, Black political leaders and activists continue their fight for debt cancelation.
Quagga Mussels Invade Idaho
by Rachel Cohen
Tiny, highly invasive mussels have been found in the Snake River in Idaho, prompting an urgent response from officials. The mussels can devastate ecosystems, hydroelectric dams and more.
Ten of thousands of Kaiser healthcare workers could strike over understaffing
by Danielle Kaye
75,000 healthcare workers at Kaiser facilities across the U.S. could go on strike next week, largely due to understaffing concerns, if their unions and Kaiser don't reach an agreement by Saturday.
Tuskegee Veterans Affairs hospital, the first to treat Black veterans, turns 100
by Debbie Elliott
Marking the centennial of the first Veterans Affairs hospital established to treat Black veterans, who protested after being denied equitable health care upon returning from WWI.
Hawaii's power companies face questions in congress on deadly Maui fire
by Greg Allen
The head of Hawaii's power company and other officials are answering questions at a Congressional hearing about the causes of the Maui fire that killed at least 97 people.
House holds first Biden impeachment hearing
by Susan Davis
House Republicans hold their first hearing on their justification for a possible impeachment of President Biden.
North Carolina furniture makers hit with major layoffs
by Paul Garber / WFDD
700 workers in Taylorsville, North Carolina suddenly lost their jobs last month when a furniture factory closed. It's not the only furniture factory loss for a state once known for its craftsmanship.
House Republicans try to refocus government shutdown on immigration
by Deirdre Walsh
Government funding runs out at the end of the day on Saturday. House Republicans are trying to reframe the spending fight as a battle over the border, not a war within their own party.