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United Methodists will again debate LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings
by Jason DeRose
The United Methodist Church is holding its first General Conference since the pandemic and will consider whether to change policies on several LGBTQ issues.
Top General Apologizes For Role In Trump's Photo During Protests
by Tom Bowman
General Mark Milley, a top military official, has apologized for participating in President Trump's walk to St. John's Church near the White House, after law enforcement forcibly cleared protesters.
News Brief: Biden And Trump Campaign, Amazon Face Recognition, U.S. Student In Iran
Biden and Trump are back on the campaign trail. Amazon will no longer let police use its facial recognition software. And, U.S. Student Xiyue Wang discusses his time in prison in Iran.
Yosemite Welcomes Back Visitors After Coronavirus Closure
by Ezra David Romero / CapRadio
DC Pastor On The Role Of Diversity In Places Of Worship
NPR'S Rachel Martin speaks with Pastor Irwyn L. Ince Jr. of the Grace DC Institute for Cross Cultural Mission about the role racially diverse churches could play in fostering social justice.
Russian Astronauts Play Chess Grandmaster From Space
On the 50th anniversary of a similar game, Russian astronauts played a game of chess from space using iPads to communicate with a chess grandmaster.
Senate Republicans Crafting Plan For Police Reform
Senate Republicans are putting together a legislative package to address the U.S. policing system. NPR's Noel King talks to Republican Senator James Lankford, who is part of this working group.
'Broken People' Author Sam Lansky Discusses Intimacy, Loneliness In Gay Community
NPR's Noel King talks to author Sam Lansky about his novel, Broken People. Set in Los Angeles, it weaves together themes of isolation, body image and addiction among gay men.
A Puerto Rican Postal Service Worker's Message To The Class Of 2020
Carlos Rodriguez, a letter carrier in Puerto Rico, wants the class of 2020 to know the importance of resilience, commitment, kindness and balance.
NASCAR Bans Confederate Flag From Events
by Tom Goldman
The stock car racing group says the presence of the Confederate Flag runs contrary to its commitment to be welcoming and inclusive.
More Colleges Making Standardized Test Scores Optional For Upcoming School Year
by Elissa Nadworny
The College Board canceled the at-home fall SAT and asked admissions offices to be flexible about standardized tests. Colleges have not only complied, some even saying they'll do the same next year.
Trump, Biden Hit Campaign Trail Amid National Unrest
by Scott Detrow
President Trump and presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden will be in battleground states Thursday to talk with voters about the various crises upending American life.