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Run For Their Lives, the group targeted in the Colorado attack, is figuring out how to continue its mission
by Jason DeRose
Sunday's attack in Boulder targeted a group called Run for Their Lives, which raises awareness about the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Now, they're figuring out how to move on.
A New York AG Investigation Says That Gov. Andrew Cuomo Sexually Harassed Women
A new report from New York's attorney general alleges that Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women and violated federal and state laws.
During A 4th COVID Surge, Louisiana Hospitals Report They've Never Been Busier
NPR's A Martínez speak with Dr. Joseph Kanter, the top medical official of Louisiana Department of Health, about why the state has one of worst COVID-19 infection rates in the country.
Some Florida Hospitals Report More Patients Than At Any Point In The Pandemic
Florida leads the nation in COVID-19 infections and has seen a seven-fold increase of cases in the past six weeks. Hospitals say they're seeing more young people than before, some with severe cases.
Gymnast Simone Biles Takes Bronze In A Triumphant Return On The Balance Beam
Biles returned to Olympic competition, winning bronze in the individual balance beam. China's Guan Chenchen and Tang Xijing won gold and silver. American Sunisa Lee placed fifth.
Texas Voting Bill Would Add Criminal Penalties, Such As Helping Others Vote
by Ashley Lopez
While the Texas voting rights legislation includes a provision to give people more notice of when they aren't legally allowed to vote, the bill also would add new criminal penalties.
'Until Justice Be Done,' Examines Northern Free States So-Called Black Laws
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to historian Kate Masur about how northern states tried to avoid Black migration in the years before the Civil War.
Cat Runs Around The Field At Yankee Stadium To The Delight Of Fans
The cat was a welcome distraction for Yankee fans while their team was losing the game by six runs. The speedy cat evaded the grounds crew before finally being corralled in left field.
Ex-NFLer, Who Is Vaccinated, Criticizes League's Memo On Unvaccinated Players
NPR's A Martinez speaks with former NFL cornerback Orlando Scandrick about the league's new coronavirus mandates, and why he decided to get vaccinated.
Remembering Charles Connor, The Longtime Drummer For Little Richard
Seminal rock 'n' roll drummer Charles Connor died on Saturday, according to his daughter. He was 86. Connor played with Little Richard, Sam Cooke, James Brown and many others.
The ACLU Will Try To Stop The Use Of Title 42, A Trump-Era Migrant Policy
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Lee Gelernt of the ACLU, which plans to file a preliminary injunction to stop the continued use of the Title 42 public health law by the Biden administration.
Pennsylvania Swing District Expresses Concern About Inflation
Voters in the swing district of Northampton County in the eastern part of the state talk about their concerns over inflation and the job market, and how the Biden White House is tackling the economy.
Mudslides In Colorado's Glenwood Canyon Temporarily Close Part Of I-70
by Nathaniel Minor
Mudslides have been closing a mountainous section of Interstate 70 throughout the summer. The latest slides could keep the vital transportation artery closed for weeks.