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Amid war, what does the future of education look like in Gaza?
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with UNICEF's Ricardo Pires about the destruction of Gaza's education system and its effect on children there.
Virtual Democratic Convention Keeps Milwaukee Out Of The Spotlight
by Corrinne Hess
Hosting the Democratic convention should have been Milwaukee's chance to shine. But the city's hopes were dashed by the coronavirus when health safety required the convention to go virtual.
Democrats Formally Nominate Biden As Their Presidential Nominee
by Domenico Montanaro
On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, the party focused less on President Trump and instead on its own vision and future. Speakers boosted the cause to elect Joe Biden.
Former Justice Department Official Steps Into The Spotlight
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates following her speech at the Democratic National Convention in support of presidential candidate Joe Biden.
Voters Respond To The Democrats' Virtual Convention
Voters across the country tell us whether they liked what they saw on Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention.
USPS Suspends Changes, But What Does That Mean?
by Miles Parks
The U.S. Postal Service is suspending any operational or policy changes until after the November election. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy made the announcement ahead of his congressional testimony.
California Scrambles For Another Day To Avoid Rolling Blackouts
by Lauren Sommer
Extreme heat across the western U.S. is creating huge challenges for keeping the lights on in California. Experts say it shows states need to be planning for climate change extremes.
Pressure Mounts On The President Of Belarus To Resign
by Lucian Kim
As European Union leaders meet to discuss Belarus, Russia's president says there should be no "outside influence" on events there. Moscow's attitude will be a major factor on what happens next.
GOP Strategist Weighs In On Democrats' Plan To Win In November
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican strategist Scott Jennings about how conservatives view this year's Democratic National Convention, and the Biden-Harris ticket.
All Workers In France Must Wear Masks Starting Sept. 1
by Eleanor Beardsley
The French government says people will be required to wear face masks in workplaces, following a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections since the country began lifting lockdown restrictions in July.
Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita Resigns After Soldiers Mutiny
by Eyder Peralta
In West Africa, the president of Mali has been ousted by a military coup — following months of protests. He officially resigned, surrounded by troops.
Imagine Snow In August. Not Just Any Snow: Chocolate Snow
In a Swiss town, a chocolate factory's ventilator malfunctioned — spewing tiny particles of cocoa powder all over. A chocolate dusting coated the immediate vicinity.