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Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
Volcano Experts And Archaeologists Are Clashing Over Access To Study Pompeii
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Volcanologists and archaeologists are clashing over access to the ancient site of Pompeii.
What's Your Signature Song? An Ode To 'Wide Open Spaces' By The Dixie Chicks
Margaret Thym of Albuquerque, N.M., shares her signature song, "Wide Open Spaces" by the Dixie Chicks.
Hydroelectric Dam Project Could Threaten Tanzanian Game Reserve, Conservationists Say
by Halima Gikandi
The president of Tanzania has ordered that a major game reserve be split in two, and has banned hunting in the larger part of the reserve.
Destiny's Child 'The Writing's On The Wall' Turns 20
by Leah Donnella
It's been 20 years since Destiny's Child released the band's second album, "The Writing's on the Wall."
The Connection Between Gov. Rossello's Leaked Chats And Corruption In Puerto Rico
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Luis Valentin of the Center for Investigative Journalism. Valentin's reporting led Puerto Rico's governor to announce that he will resign Aug. 2.
20 Candidates Will Face Off During Second Democratic Debates In Detroit
by Scott Detrow
Democratic presidential candidates will debate again this week, over two nights.
Women Protesting Puerto Rico's Governor Say He's Ignored Their Concerns
by Adrian Florido
Private chats among Gov. Ricardo Rosselló and his inner circle included content that were sexist and homophobic. Protesters are calling for the governor's resignation.
A Special Tune Marked Apollo 11
ABC commissioned an original song from Duke Ellington for the 1969 mission. Ellington wrote and performed "Moon Maiden" as viewers waited for the lunar landing.
Examining Biden's Health Care Pitch
New York Times health reporter Sarah Kliff tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about Joe Biden's health care plan and how it differs from "Medicare for All."
The Great South Florida Faja Heist: Thieves Made Off With $2M Worth Of Shapewear
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Miami Herald reporter David Ovalle about a huge heist of shapewear in Florida.
Constituent In Rep. Ilhan Omar's District Reacts To Trump's Recent Attacks
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Somali immigrant Saciido Shaie about the chants of "send her back" that President Trump's supporters said about her member of Congress.
19 Mafia Suspects Arrested, Including Some From The Gambino Family
Police in the U.S. and Italy recently arrested a number of mafiosi. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks author John Dickie about a trans-Atlantic criminal connection.