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Senate appears set to approve $95 billion in foreign aid
by Claudia Grisales
The Senate is expected advance a foreign aid package including money for Ukraine and Israel.
The Pandemic Is Having Tremendous Financial Impact On Houston, Survey Shows
by Sara Ernst
Half or more of U.S. households say the financial impact of the pandemic has been serious. An NPR and Harvard survey found Houston households were affected the most, especially Blacks and Latinos.
What Are The Health Effects Of The Smoke From Wildfires?
by Nathan Rott
Wildfires have led to Oregon having the world's worst air quality, and the smoke is now moving east. Researchers say there's evidence that prolonged exposure to it can have a long-term health impact.
How The U.S. Could Solve The Coronavirus Test Mess
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Atul Gawande, who writes for The New Yorker, about the problem the U.S. is facing with coronavirus testing and what can be done to solve it.
Experts Say Trump Downplaying Risks Of The Coronavirus Was Not Justified
by Ayesha Rascoe
In times of crisis, leadership experts recommend a blunt approach. But in the early days of the pandemic, President Trump chose the opposite tactic, downplaying the threat reportedly to reduce panic.
Community Leaders Are Contending With Disenchantment Among Latinx Voters
by Adrian Florido
Latinos will make up the largest minority voting bloc this year. But some Latino leaders are concerned that they won't show up to the polls.
Interview With Bob Woodward, Part 2
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with journalist Bob Woodward about his book Rage, which has made news for revelations about President Trump, and the controversy around it.
Disney Faces Backlash Over Live-Action Remake Of 'Mulan'
by John Ruwitch
The criticism mounting over Disney's live-action remake of Mulan highlights the increasingly challenging choices that Western companies navigate to do business with China.
Oregon Firefighter On What It's Like To Visit Towns Hit Hard By Fires
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Shannon Pettner, battalion chief with the Sweet Home, Ore., fire department, about wildfires that keep burning in the state.
Interview With Bob Woodward, Part 1
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with reporter Bob Woodward about discovering how close the U.S. came to nuclear war with North Korea in 2017 and his ultimate takeaway after interviewing President Trump.
Trump Blames Wildfires On Poor Forest Management. Biden Focuses On Climate Change
by Tamara Keith
President Trump visited California on Monday for a briefing on the wildfires. He has blamed the fires on poor forest management, while Democratic challenger Joe Biden has focused on climate change.
Experts Say The U.S. Appears Isolated At The U.N. General Assembly This Year
by Michele Kelemen
President Trump may be the only world leader speaking in person at the U.N. General Assembly this year — at a time when the U.S. looks isolated after pulling out of many international agreements.