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A bloody nose, a last hurrah for friends, and more prom memories you shared with us
by Mansee Khurana
We asked for your favorite prom night memories. Here's what you shared.
Anxiety, Depression Increased During Pandemic. Why Not Loneliness?
by Joanne Silberner
When the pandemic hit, mental health professionals predicted lockdowns and social distancing would result in a wave of loneliness. But researchers who study loneliness say that hasn't happened.
Stranded Tourist Gets Machu Picchu All To Himself
Peru granted Jesse Takayama special permission to enter the world heritage site. He's been waiting since March to visit the site. He's been trapped in Peru because of pandemic travel restrictions.
What Does Caste Privilege Mean For South Asians In The U.S.?
by Lauren Frayer
Part of racial justice is understanding who has privilege and who doesn't. We follow one Indian American, inspired by Black Lives Matter, and his journey to check his own privilege.
Experts Say It Is Time To Update Fire Suppression Policies
by Nathan Rott
This year's record-setting wildfires are being compared to 1910's Big Blowup, which shaped U.S. fire suppression policy for a century. Experts aim for a policy reset but historians are skeptical.
Calif. Officials Tell State GOP To Stop Distributing Ballot Drop Boxes
NPR's Noel King talks to California Secretary of State Alex Padilla about what the state has done since officials received reports about possible unauthorized ballot boxes in several counties.
News Brief: Confirmation Hearings, Calif. Drop Boxes, School Enrollment
Day 2 of hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. California officials tell state GOP to stop distributing ballot drop boxes. And, October student totals will determine school funding.
Wisconsin Couple Finds Small Wooden Boat That Set Sail 27 Years Ago
A second-grade class in Minnesota launched the toy-like boat decades ago. A message on the boat read: "I am traveling to the ocean. Please put me back in the water." The couple did just that.
Examining Joe Biden's Record On Race: 1994 Crime Bill Sponsorship
In the second part of a series on former Vice President Joe Biden's record on race, NPR's Steve Inskeep examines the long-term consequences of Biden's sponsorship of the 1994 Crime Bill.
Presidential Campaigns Visit Key States As November's Election Nears
by Franco Ordoñez
President Trump was back on the trail Monday night, a week after leaving the hospital for COVID-19. Former Vice President Joe Biden stumped in Ohio, as the two campaigns go flat out before Nov. 3.
Joe Morgan, Baseball Great And Broadcast Pioneer, Dies At 77
Morgan is remembered as one of the league's greatest second baseman. He was a spark plug in the Big Red Machine, the Cincinnati team that dominated the 1970s and won two championships.
PBS Documentary, 'Driving While Black,' Examines Long Road Of Racism
by Eric Deggans
Ric Burns' PBS film Driving While Black argues many pivotal moments in U.S. history, from the Civil War to the Great Migration, are rooted in efforts to control Black people's mobility.
Confirmation Hearing Highlights For Supreme Court Nominee Barrett
by Claudia Grisales
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday continues Judge Amy Coney Barrett's hearing. During the first day, Republicans swatted down complaints from Democrats that it's an illegitimate process.