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Remembering Rev. Cecil Williams, champion of equality in San Francisco, dead at 94
by Scott Shafer
The legendary pastor of Glide Church died this week at the age of 94. He was known as a champion of racial equality, LGBTQ rights and San Francisco's most impoverished residents.
'RBG' Documentary Director Reacts To Death Of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with director Julie Cohen about her documentary, RBG, and the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
How Supreme Court Vacancy Could Change Dynamics Of Presidential Election
by Mara Liasson
The vacancy on the Supreme Court sets up the potential for an epic political fight and comes days after President Trump released a short list of names he would nominate.
Could Justice Ginsburg's Seat Be Filled Before The Election?
by Susan Davis
In her final statement, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said she wishes she is not replaced until after the election. NPR talks about how Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell might navigate the vacancy.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Impact On The U.S. Legal System
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Jeffrey Rosen, a law professor at George Washington University and the author of book Conversations with RBG, about Justice Ginsburg's impact on the legal system.
What Does Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Death Mean For The Court?
by Nina Totenberg
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday of complications from metastatic cancer of the pancreas at age 87. NPR discusses what her death means for the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies At 87
by Nina Totenberg
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who became a legal, cultural, and feminist icon, died Friday at age 87.
How Loss Of Health Care Workers In Pandemic Affects Profession
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Dr. Christopher Friese of the University of Michigan School of Nursing about what the impact of losing health care workers to COVID-19 could have on the profession.
Retread Congressional Candidate: A Liability Or An Asset For The Party?
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with elections analyst Nathan Gonzales about how both political parties are relying on congressional candidates who have lost before and why that strategy may lead to wins.
A Story Of A Dramatic Escape From Wildfire In Oregon
Scott Johnson and his wife, Marybeth Cardin, and their cat escaped from a wildfire in Oregon, leaping from a 50-foot cliff, grabbing a log in a river and finding warmth by a heated boulder.
The U.S. To Limit Access To TikTok And WeChat On Sunday
by Bobby Allyn
The U.S. Commerce Department says people in the U.S. won't be able to download or update the popular video-sharing app TikTok or the messaging app WeChat, starting Sunday.
NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll: Biden Leads Trump But Shows Some Vulnerability
by Domenico Montanaro
Joe Biden leads President Trump in the presidential election nationally by a substantial margin, according to an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll. But he is underperforming with likely voters of color.