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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.
One Kentucky Town Has Almost Recovered From Its Job Losses During The Pandemic
by Scott Horsley
In Owensboro, Kentucky, the the unemployment rate this summer was actually lower than it was before the pandemic.
Belarusian Opposition Leader Says Her Country's President Cheated In Election
NPR's Steve Inskeep interviews Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who ran for president of Belarus against long-time incumbent Alexander Lukashenko. She says the election was fraudulent.
Long Haul Trucking Means Better Prices For Consumers, But Drivers Suffer Low Wages
by Keith Romer
Lower costs for trucking mean savings at the cash register for consumers. But it may also be why some truckers are being paid less and less.
CDC Wants States To Plan For COVID-19 Distribution By October
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
The CDC wants states to come up with plans to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine by October. It's a tight deadline, especially as plans for testing and contact tracing have been slow to come to fruition.
Heart Of Belgian City's First Mayor Found Entombed In Fountain
Mayor Pierre David of the Belgian city Verviers was the city's first mayor, and served until his death in 1839.
Teen Swims Across English Channel
16-year-old Vera Rivard trained for two years for the 14 hour journey from Britain to France.
'Poll Hero Project' Aims To Recruit Younger Poll Workers For Election Day
A much younger generation of Americans will be working the polls this presidental election. An even younger group is helping recruit those poll workers.
Los Angeles Declares Winner For New Streetlight Design Competition
by Mandalit del Barco
Streetlights in Los Angeles are an icon of their own, but there hasn't been a new design for more than 50 years.The city will announce a new design for streetlights after a major design competition.
How Activists Are Reacting To Recent Violent Incidents At Protests
by Jeff Brady
Some activists are sitting out protests after deadly incidents around the country. Others say they are not deterred but are taking extra safety precautions.