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NYC mayor says 'outside agitators' are co-opting Columbia protests—students disagree
by Destinee Adams
In an NPR interview, NYC Mayor Eric Adams said he had a 'gut reaction' that outside agitators were leading Columbia anti-war protests. Students beg to differ.
Sen. Lankford Addresses Unemployment Benefits During Coronavirus Pandemic
NPR's David Greene talks to Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, a member of the finance committee, about negotiating the next stimulus package, and the administration's use of federal agents.
Rep. Karen Bass Is On The Short List To Be Joe Biden's Running Mate
NPR's David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Karen Bass, a potential vice presidential pick, about Black Lives Matter, gun control and reforming the criminal justice system.
Federal Authorities Agree To Pause Efforts To Contain Portland Protesters
by Conrad Wilson
Oregon's governor says federal law enforcement has agreed to leave Portland. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security says the state must guarantee the security of the federal courthouse there.
Vietnamese Officials Thought They Had Coronavirus Under Control
by Michael Sullivan
Vietnam had been a success story in beating the coronavirus: zero deaths and only 430 confirmed cases. But a new cluster has changed things. The prime minister warns every province is under threat.
Coronavirus Pandemic Hits Catholic Schools Especially Hard
by Tom Gjelten
At least 100 Catholic elementary and secondary schools may have to close this fall, because COVID-19 concerns are leading to lower enrollments. Families of color may be hardest hit.
Haunted House In Ireland Can Be Yours For $3 Million
In the eighteenth century, Anne Tottenham was living in the mansion when legend has it she saw the devil. She was so shocked that people say she died, and her ghost has roamed the halls ever since.
News Brief: GDP Preview, Federal Agents Step Back In Portland, Big Tech Hearing
Commerce Department expected to release grim economic report. Federal law enforcement officers are standing down in Portland, Ore. Four big tech CEOs testify before House panel's anti-trust hearing.