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No 'going back' for Elon Musk after calling for Trump impeachment, says Steve Bannon
by Steve Inskeep
Right-wing podcaster and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon says Elon Musk "crossed the Rubicon" by calling for impeachment. He says the president should deal with feud as "national security issue."
We Meet Residents Of A California Town That Survived The Dixie Fire
by Scott Rodd
The Dixie Fire spared the tiny town of Chester in Northern California. But the massive blaze dramatically transformed the landscape, and could affect it for years to come.
In The Latest Win For Biden, The Senate Passes A $3.5 Trillion Budget Blueprint
The passage of the budget framework follows President Biden's victory on Tuesday of the passing a $1 trillion infrastructure bill in the Senate. Nineteen Republicans voted for the infrastructure bill.
How Funding From The Infrastructure Bill Might Impact U.S. Cities
NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt about how the trillion dollar federal infrastructure measure will help his city and others across the country.
Texas City Is In Search Of Kyles In An Attempt To Break Guinness Record
Over Labor Day weekend, Kyle, Texas, is hoping to set a world record by gathering the most people named Kyle. The name has to be spelled: Kyle.
News Brief: Budget Framework, Cuomo Resignation, Delta Variant
The Senate approves a $3.5 trillion budget blueprint. New York's lieutenant governor will take over after Gov. Cuomo's steps down. More than 93% of new U.S. COVID-19 cases involve the delta variant.
IOC Will Reconsider Guidelines For Allowing Trans Athletes To Compete
NPR's A Martínez talks to freelance sports journalist Britni de la Cretaz about what a potential IOC rule change could mean for transgender athletes at future Olympics.
The Delta Variant And Arkansas' Low Vaccination Rate Fuel COVID-19 Cases
NPR's Debbie Elliott speak with Dr. Cam Patterson, chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, about overwhelmed hospitals amid the surge of COVID-19 patients.
News Brief: Infrastructure Package, Military Vaccinations, Taliban Strategy
The Senate may sign off on a $1 trillion infrastructure bill. The Pentagon moves to make vaccines mandatory for service members. As Taliban fighters gain ground, what is the global community doing?
The U.S. Imposes New Sanctions On Lukashenko's Financial Backers
by Michele Kelemen
The Biden administration is trying to ratchet up pressure on the longtime leader of Belarus. But Alexander Lukashenko is sounding defiant in the face of new U.S. sanctions.
Talks Resume On A Political Settlement Between The Taliban And Afghan Government
by Jackie Northam
The Taliban have made rapid gains on the battlefield across Afghanistan. The Afghan government and security forces seem unable to stem the Taliban's advances.
Some Democrats Don't Think The $1 Trillion Infrastructure Package Is Enough
NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with House Majority Whip James Clyburn of South Carolina about the challenges facing the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Bisa Butler's Quilts Feature Designs So Realistic That They're Compared To Paintings
by Cheryl Corley
Inspired by iconic black and white photos, Bisa Butler has created life-size portraits of African Americans in quilts that explode with color. The exhibit is on display at Chicago's Art Institute.