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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.
Under Prosecution For Spreading The Coronavirus
by Apoorva Mittal
Some religious gatherings worldwide have turned into coronavirus-spreading events. India is allegedly prosecuting members of an Islamic group, including some Americans, for spreading the virus.
'Boys State' Documentary Explores What Teens Learn About Democracy
by Bob Mondello
Boys State documentary explores how a group of Texas teens participated in the American Legion program to learn about democracy by organizing political parties and running a mock government.
Inventor Of The Pixel Russell Kirsch Dies At 91
Russell Kirsch was one of the scientists who built the U.S. government's first computer and laid the groundwork for digital photography. He died Tuesday at 91.
Parents On How They Are Bracing For Another Semester Of Distance Learning
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with parents from around the country about how they're preparing for another semester of remote learning.
Trump Administration Rolls Back Obama-Era Restrictions On Methane Emissions
by Jeff Brady
The Trump administration is ending Obama-era restrictions on emissions of methane, a potent climate-warming gas. Some oil and gas giants oppose the move, but smaller companies welcome it.
Some Conferences Are Determined: There Will Be College Football This Fall
by Greg Allen
The Big Ten and Pac-12 have canceled their football seasons this fall, but other college conferences said they're determined to play — and they believe they can do so safely.
Trump Opposes Boosting Postal Service Funding To Block Expansion Of Mail-In Voting
by Pam Fessler
President Trump has stepped up his assault on both mail-in voting and the U.S. Postal Service. He stated that without additional money to fund both, Democrats will be unable to expand mail-in voting.
U.S.-China Trade Dispute Affects The Search For A New Head Of WTO
by Jackie Northam
The ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute is spilling over into the search for a new head of the World Trade Organization. Candidates for the job are now trying to appeal to both Washington and Beijing.
Mail Delivery In Swing States Falls Short, Worrying Elections Officials
by Tom Scheck
Postal data show mail delivery in three critical swing states is not meeting on-time performance goals. Elections officials worry that voters won't be able to get their ballots submitted on time.
Yale Researchers Seek FDA Approval For Coronavirus Saliva Test
by Allison Aubrey
Researchers at Yale University are seeking emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for a coronavirus saliva test. This streamlined test can offer results faster and easier.
President Trump Announces DeaI Between Israel And UAE
by Michele Kelemen
The U.S. has brokered a deal for formal relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates — a concession to Israel for not going ahead with plans to annex occupied territory.