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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.
Mexican Journalist Released, Awaits Asylum Appeal
by Monica Ortiz Uribe
Paul Manafort Trial Day 3: Bookkeeper And Former Employees Testify
by Carrie Johnson
The trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort is progressing and prosecutors are predicting it might be ready to rest by next week.
Democrats Hope To Secure House In Upcoming November Election
by Kelsey Snell
Democrats hope to win control of the house in November. If they win they'll have a challenging task of uniting the ideological poles of their party. Three members were charged with crafting a message that can win an election.
Zimbabwe Presidential Election Results Underway
by Eyder Peralta
Zimbabwe announces the results of its historic but controversial presidential election. The voting was Monday and has been followed by a government crackdown on demonstrations.
California Heads For Showdown With Trump EPA Over Fuel-Efficiency Standards
by Lauren Sommer
The Trump administration announced plans Thursday to freeze fuel-efficiency standards on cars and trucks by 2020. They argue the move will keep car prices lower and improve safety.
New 'Religious Liberty Task Force' Highlights Sessions, DOJ Priorities
On Monday the Department of Justice announced the creation of a Religious Liberty Task Force. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Emma Green, The Atlantic reporter, about the Trump administration's legal emphasis on religious liberty.
'The Shallow State': The Divide Between Trump's Words And His Administration's Policies
by Mara Liasson
The divide between the president's words and the policies carried out by his cabinet has been on full display this week on the Mueller investigation and Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Pope Francis Shifts Catholic Church Teachings To Reject The Death Penalty
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Thomas Reese, senior analyst for Religion News Service, about how Pope Francis has changed the Universal Catechism to teach that the death penalty is never admissible.
National Security Officials Reaffirm Russia's Work To Undermine U.S. Elections
by Sarah McCammon
Top National Security officials appeared at a White House press briefing Thursday to emphasize threats of foreign political influence and what they're doing to confront them.
CEO Les Moonves Speaks During First CBS Earnings Call Since Allegations Broke
by David Folkenflik
CBS reported quarterly earnings after the market closed Thursday. CEO Les Moonves was on hand to answer questions. He faces allegations of sexual misconduct, which was revealed in a story published by The New Yorker.
Google Plans For a Censored Search Engine In China
by Rob Schmitz
Google plans to launch a censored version of its search engine in China, according to documents leaked to The Intercept. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Ryan Gallagher, who broke the story and NPR's China correspondent Rob Schmitz, about Internet experience in China.