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Centrist wins over hard-right nationalist in Romania's presidential race
by Rob Schmitz
With nearly all ballots counted, Romanian voters have elected Bucharest's mayor, a centrist and pro-European Union candidate, as president, over the nationalist choice.
Oregon Motorist, Tired Of DMV's Closure, Makes His Own License Plate
The driver made DIY plates out of cardboard and permanent marker — reading: "DMV CLOSED." Luckily, motorists in Oregon are free to keep using expired plates until the DMV reopens.
After COVID-19 Hit The U.S., Our New Reality Started
The U.S. hit a grim milestone on Wednesday — 100,000 people have died in this country from COVID-19. We reflect on this moment with three journalists in different regions of the country.
For The First Time Since World War II, National Spelling Bee Is Canceled
The E.W. Scripps Co. canceled its spelling bee this year because of the coronavirus. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to two seventh graders who would have been contestants about their passion for spelling.
HBO Max Will Stream Content From Japanese Animation House Studio Ghibli
NPR's David Greene talks to film critic Kenneth Turan about the entire film library of Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation house, now being streamed on HBO Max.
Remembering 5 People Who Died During The Coronavirus Pandemic
On Wednesday, the U.S. marked the grim milestone of 100,000 deaths from COVID-19. We pay tribute to five people who lost their lives during the pandemic.
Remembering Coronavirus Victim Loretta Dionisio
Loretta Dionisio was one of the more than 100,000 Americans to have died from COVID-19. She was a cancer survivor who never forgot anyone's birthday.
Remembering Coronavirus Victim Erlin Galarza
Erlin Galarza, a New York City bus driver who sang in two choirs, died from COVID-19 at age 66. His wife says "he was born with music in his soul."
George Floyd Is Not The First Black Man To Die In Minneapolis Police Custody
by Brandt Williams
Outrage over the police treatment of a black man, who died after an officer kneeled on his neck and ignored his pleas that he couldn't breathe, follows a series of police killings in Minnesota.
Violent Protests Continue In Minneapolis Over George Floyd's Death
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Holly Bailey of The Washington Post about protesters in Minneapolis who have taken to the streets for a second night after a black man died in police custody.
News Brief: Pandemic Deaths, China's Move On Hong Kong, Minneapolis Protests
More than 100,000 Americans die from COVID-19. China moves closer to criminalizing dissent from Hong Kong. And, violent protests continue in Minneapolis after a black man died in police custody.
Australia Park Welcomes Its 1st Baby Koala Of The Season
After wildfires devastated parts of the country earlier this year, the Australian Reptile Park in New South Wales announces its first baby koala — named Ash. The fires killed thousands of koalas.
Remembering COVID-19 Victim Devin Francis Of Miami
Devin Francis, 44, a radiology technician in Miami, was months away from getting married when he died of COVID-19 in April. His daughter turned 11 this week.