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House passes bill aimed to combat antisemitism amid college unrest
by Barbara Sprunt
House Speaker Mike Johnson met with a group of Jewish students at Columbia University who say they've experienced antisemitic speech and harassment from protesters on and off campus.
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.
Texas DREAMers Celebrate Supreme Court Ruling On DACA
In Texas, home to more than 100,000 DACA recipients, there were celebrations Thursday as the U.S. Supreme Court decision came down.
What Is Juneteenth? Historians Explain The Holiday's Importance
When President Trump initially planned a rally in Tulsa, Okla., on June 19, some Americans were outraged. NPR's Noel King speaks with two historians about the significance of that day and city.
Trump Campaign Director Discusses Upcoming Rally In Tulsa, Oklahoma
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Marc Lotter, the Trump campaign's director of strategic communications, ahead of a Trump rally in Tulsa, Okla., and after the Supreme Court blocked efforts to end DACA.