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How 'SalviSoul,' first Salvadoran cookbook from a major U.S. publisher, came together
by Alice Woelfle
Karla Tatiana Vasquez's search for a favorite family recipe became a cookbook documenting the food and culture of El Salvador.
News Brief: Bolton's Book, A Health Warning, Noose Found In Bubba Wallace's Garage
John Bolton's tell-all book is out Tuesday. As COVID-19 cases rise, health officials warn people to be vigilant. And, a noose was found in the garage stall of NASCAR's only black driver.
Protesters Call For Police To Be Defunded. But What Does That Mean?
by Leila Fadel
Protesters nationwide are demanding police reform. Calls to defund the police mean different things to different people, and there's no clear answer to what that might look like in reality.
Kentucky's Democratic Primary To Decide Who Takes On Senate Leader McConnell
by Ryland Barton
Tuesday's Democratic primary to choose who takes on Sen. Mitch McConnell this fall is suddenly competitive. Ex-Marine pilot Amy McGrath faces Charles Booker, an African American progressive.
Iconic Nike Shoes Expected To Sell For $150,000 At Auction
Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman made the white waffle spike shoes for runner John Mays in the 1970s. A different pair — worn by Michael Jordan-- sold at auction last month for $560,000.
Things To Consider When Visiting Elderly Relatives Amid Coronavirus Crisis
by Allison Aubrey
Given the rise in COVID-19 cases, public health officials warn people to be more vigilant when they're out. Is there a safe way to visit grandma and grandpa and other elderly relatives or friends?
Does Diversifying Police Forces Reduce Brutality Against Minorities?
NPR's Noel King talks to sociologist Rashawn Ray of the Brookings Institution about why simply diversifying a police department does not decrease police actions of brutality toward people of color.
TikTok Prank May Account For Trump Rally's Low Attendance Rate
by Bobby Allyn
The Trump campaign said more than 1 million people expressed interest online to attend the rally in Tulsa, Okla., but only about 6,000 people showed up. A prank apparently fueled phony registrations.
NASCAR 'Angered' After Noose Is Found In Wallace's Stall At Talladega
by Tom Goldman
A noose was found inside Bubba Wallace's garage at Talladega Speedway. He is the only black driver in NASCAR's top circuit. Wallace led efforts to ban the Confederate battle flag at NASCAR events.
Grateful Dead Launches Deodorant Brand
When you think of the Grateful Dead you might not think fresh scent. The deodorant line is handmade and vegan. The fragrances have names like Skull & Roses and Sunshine.