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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.
Protests Continue In Hong Kong Over Extradition Bill
Protesters marched in Hong Kong Sunday, even after the government suspended an extradition bill. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Anthony Kuhn and pro-democracy legislator Charles Mok.
Phoenix Police Point Guns At Family After Child Allegedly Shoplifts
by Daniel Perle
The mayor of Phoenix says police officers who drew their guns on a family were "completely inappropriate." A child in the family is accused of taking a doll that was in a store the family shopped at.
Trump Administration Insists Iran Is Responsible For Tanker Attacks
NPR's Noel King talks to retired Gen. Jack Keane, former vice chief of staff of the U.S. Army, about how the Pentagon is responding to last week's oil tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman.
U.S. Trade Office To Hold Hearings On Planned Tariffs On China
by Scott Horsley
Starting Monday, the U.S. trade office holds 7 days of hearings on President Trump's plan to add new tariffs to imports from China. U.S. businesses will be able to speak out for or against the plan.
Adolescents' Tech Addiction Is A Growing Problem, Therapists Say
by Mike Moen
A Minnesota clinic says 75 percent of its adolescent clients overuse technology, and wind up receiving addiction treatment for that while dealing with other issues.
World War II Veteran Graduates From High School At Age 94
William Wagner couldn't go to his high school graduation ceremony because he went to fight in the war. Over the weekend, his son arranged for him to walk the stage at Tilden High School in Chicago.
Porch Pirate In Texas Ducks Authorities
The man is caught on video grabbing a delivery off a porch. What really makes him stand out is the duck. Video shows him picking up the package with his left hand while cradling the duck in his right.
Documentary About Charleston Church Shooting Explores Forgiveness
by Rachel Martin
On June 17, 2015, a white supremacist walked into a bible study and murdered nine African Americans. The film Emanuel is the story of the victims and survivors of that night.
News Brief: Tankers Attacked, Hong Kong Protests, Power Grid Outage
The U.S. blames Iran for the attack on 2 oil tankers in the Gulf Of Oman. Protests in Hong Kong continue over extradition bill. A massive power outage rolled across Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
WHO Declines To Declare Ebola Outbreak A Public Health Emergency
NPR's Noel King talks to Deborah Malac, U.S. ambassador to Uganda, about the recent deaths there from Ebola. In neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo, the death toll is higher.
U.S. Soccer Team Advances At Women's World Cup In France
by Laurel Wamsley
The U.S. Women's National Team has advanced at the Women's World Cup after defeating Chile 3-0 Sunday. There's still one more game in group play and it's an important one to the U.S.