Russia marks 80 years since World War II victory over Nazi Germany
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of China and Brazil to commemorate the anniversary.
What The U.S. Needs To Do To Control The COVID-19 Surge
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Dr. Richard Besser, former acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about the federal response to coronavirus surge in the U.S
What Typhoid Mary's Story Tells Us About COVID-19 Tensions
NPR's Throughline Podcast discusses what the story of Typhoid Mary tells us about journalism, the powers of the state, and the tension between personal responsibility and personal liberty.
Biden Campaign Reports Record Fundraising, Outpacing Trump Again
Joe Biden's campaign brought in a big haul in June, outraising President Trump for the second month in a row.
Hundreds Arrested After China Enacts Hong Kong Security Law
Beijing quickly used a new national security law against Hong Kong protesters; more than 300 were arrested Wednesday. How is the new law changing the legal and political landscape in Hong Kong?
Seattle Police Forcibly Clear Protest Zone
Seattle officials swept through the area known as CHOP, ending a police-free zone born from protests over racial injustice. Recent shootings and other crimes added to its growing list of detractors.
New York Repeals Law Shielding Police Misconduct Records
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a repeal of a law that shielded police misconduct records from the public. A similar law took effect in California in 2018, but many records are still unavailable.
Black Americans Reflect On Patriotism, July 4th Holiday Amid National Racial Unrest
The U.S. is experiencing a reckoning over the fact that the promises of America are not fulfilled equally. Black Americans share how they experience patriotism ahead of the July Fourth celebration.
Boy Raises More Than $1 Million For Hospital That Saved His Life
Tony Hudgell, a 5-year-old boy with prosthetic legs, walked six miles to raise money for a London hospital that saved his life. He lost his legs as an infant due to abuse.
Chicago Street Vendor Retires After Neighborhood Steps In To Help
At 70, Rosario del Real was still selling Mexican paletas. After his neighbors bought his entire stock, they raised enough money for him to retire.
News Brief: Unemployment Numbers, Biden Outraises Trump, Seattle Protest Zone Cleared
New unemployment numbers will be released this morning. The Biden Campaign reported record fundraising. And, Seattle police forcibly clear a protest zone.
