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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.
What to know about U.S. women's coach Vlatko Andonovski, making his World Cup debut
by Greg Echlin
When the Women's World Cup kicks off Thursday, the two-time defending champion U.S. is favored to win the title again. The team's coach, Vlatko Andonovski, is making his World Cup debut.
Nolan's thriller 'Oppenheimer' is a monument to science and the arrogance of genius
by Bob Mondello
Christopher Nolan's historical thriller Oppenheimer — based on American Prometheus, the biography of theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer — chronicles the creation of the atomic bomb.
Living Better: how increasing small movements can make a big difference
by Will Stone
Most of us know that exercise is good for our health. But what about all the other ways we move during the day?
A private liberal arts college in Connecticut is ending legacy admissions
by Elissa Nadworny
Wesleyan University will end its practice of legacy admissions, which gives preference to children of alumni. This comes after the Supreme Court's decision to ban race-conscious college admissions.
Documents show flaws in Pentagon's claim that U.S. spared civilians in 2019 ISIS raid
by Daniel Estrin
An NPR investigation into Pentagon documents finds flaws in the U.S. claim that civilians were spared in the 2019 operation against the leader of ISIS.
Christian thriller 'Sound of Freedom' faces criticism for stoking conspiracy theories
by Shannon Bond
Sound of Freedom is a surprise box office hit. But the Christian thriller is also fueling controversy over conspiracy theories and its depiction of human trafficking.
Trial against anti-government extremist Ammon Bundy comes to a close
by Kirk Siegler
Closing arguments are expected Friday in a trial against extremist Ammon Bundy. Idaho's largest hospital sued him for $7.5 million after armed protests he led prompted a major security response.
Agriculture industry takes steps to reduce methane, a potent greenhouse gas
by Rae Solomon
The biggest source of climate-warming methane in the U.S. is animal agriculture. America's biggest cattle feedlot operator is funding new research, with motives beyond reducing greenhouse gases.
Thousands of anti-government protesters in Peru call for the president's resignation
Peru is bracing for a fresh wave of protests. Thousands of anti-government protesters have started converging on cities across the country calling for the resignation of the president.
Update: Investigation into Trump's efforts to overturn Georgia's 2020 election result
by Sam Gringlas
The grand jurors who may be asked to indict former President Donald Trump in Georgia have officially been seated. We check in on the status of the investigation in Fulton County.