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Laylah Amatullah Barrayn for NPR 9:50am Jun 04, 2020National National Economy'I Didn't Deserve It': Pandemic Shut Down His Barbershop, Then A Fire Destroyed It
Trevon Ellis spent years building up his Minneapolis barbershop, luring customers with smart haircuts, snacks and friendly conversation. It took just one terrible night to destroy it all. -
David A. Smith / Getty Images 9:24am Jun 04, 2020Music & Culture Music & CultureMusician Marc Rebillet Is Using Drive-In Theaters To Go On A Socially Distant Tour
Electronic musician Marc Rebillet was scheduled to be on tour this summer. His revised the plan to tour during the pandemic: hold concerts at drive-in cinemas. His tour kicks off next week. -
Jim Urquhart for NPR 9:10am Jun 04, 2020National NationalFor One Immigrant Community, George Floyd's Death Isn't Just About Black And White
George Floyd's death isn't just a story about a black man and the white cop charged with his murder. Among Asian Americans, the involvement of Hmong officer Tou Thao is stirring a racial debate. -
8:48am Jun 04, 2020Economy Economy
There Are Some Signs The Job Market Is Slowly Starting To Recover
There are indications layoffs from the coronavirus pandemic may be easing. Initial claims for unemployment have been slowing, and as businesses start to reopen, some people are going back to work. -
8:07am Jun 04, 2020National National
Before George Floyd In Minnesota, There Was Michael Brown In Missouri
The nationwide unrest over George Floyd's killing is being felt deeply in Ferguson, Missouri, where widespread protests over police accountability 2014 made international news. -
7:54am Jun 04, 2020National National Politics & Government
Former Military Leaders Criticize Trump's Actions With Protesters
Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says President Trump is a threat to the constitution, The Atlantic reports. Others have also spoken out about the White House's handling of nationwide unrest. -
7:25am Jun 04, 2020Politics & Government Politics & Government Education
Senate Panel To Hear From College Presidents About Resuming Classes
Topics on the table: The issue of liability waivers, an at-risk faculty, the costs of implementing social distancing measures, and the necessity and economic pressure to have in-person classes. -
7:25am Jun 04, 2020National National
Police Officers, During Protests, Are Resembling Soldiers In War Zones
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Patrick Skinner, an ex-CIA case officer and current Georgia police officer, about the use of the military in quelling protests, and on ways police antagonize protesters. -
7:01am Jun 04, 2020National National
New Charges Filed Against Ex-Minneapolis Officers In George Floyd's Death
Derek Chauvin faces a charge of second-degree murder in addition to earlier charges, and 3 others face charges of aiding and abetting murder. And there's a private memorial for Floyd in Minneapolis. -
6:59am Jun 04, 2020Politics & Government Politics & Government
Conservative Columnist George Will Thinks It's Time For GOP Reboot
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to conservative Washington Post columnist George Will, who says it's not enough for President Trump to lose in the 2020 election, his congressional enablers have to go too. -
6:59am Jun 04, 2020World News World News
On The 31st Anniversary, Remembering The Tiananmen Square Massacre
Chinese troops opened fire on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. And as Hong Kong fights now to keep its limited autonomy, police ban the city's annual Tiananmen vigil. -
6:24am Jun 04, 2020Sports Sports
QB Drew Brees Criticized For 'Disrespecting The Flag' Comment
New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees faces backlash after he said he would never agree with anyone disrespecting the flag. He made the comment when he was asked about players kneeling in the NFL.
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