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Despite Mixed Reactions, White Activists Feel They Have A Role In Black Lives Matter

9:13am July 30, 2016

by Jake Ryan

White supporters of the movement have encountered responses (from welcoming to wariness) from some African-American activists. That hasn't stopped them from leading pro-BLM protests in Louisville, Ky.

The Week In Sports

9:13am July 30, 2016

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com about the Chicago Cubs, the American League, and what will happen in Rio at the Summer Olympics.

Researchers Report More Great White Sharks Along East Coast

8:57am July 30, 2016

by Craig Lemoult

A restoration of the seal population in the Northeast means more activity among their greatest predator. Researchers on Cape Cod are studying the their movements and educating the public about safety.

Muslim Community Takes A Page From African-American Churches To Get Out The Vote

8:52am July 30, 2016

by Chas Sisk

After an election year filled with criticisms of the Muslim community, some mosques are urging their worshippers to vote. To do so, they're borrowing a strategy used by African-American churches.

For Democrats, The Weak GDP Report May Have Silver Linings. Maybe.

7:00am July 30, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

At first glance, Friday's report on economic growth looked dismal. But most of the GDP trouble centered on weak inventory accumulation this spring. As companies restock this fall, growth may rebound.

Hillary Clinton gives a speech Thursday, the final day of the Democratic National Convention, and Donald Trump speaks on July 21, the last day of the Republican National Convention.

Clinton And Trump: The World, In Their Own Words

6:36am July 30, 2016

Foreign policy is usually a campaign afterthought. But the next president will inherent a raft of global challenges, from ISIS to trade deals to a pivot to Asia.

Lots of colleges have these reading programs; some are just for freshmen, and for others, the entire campus or local community joins in. The idea is that books will stir discussion — and unite a class or campus around a topic.

What College Freshmen Are Reading

6:31am July 30, 2016

by Elissa Nadworny

Book programs for freshmen — or a whole campus or community — are meant to spark discussion and unity. This year's picks at nine U.S. schools range from memoirs to political advice from 64 B.C.

How Your Health Data Lead A Not-So-Secret Life Online

5:00am July 30, 2016

by Angus Chen

Apps can make managing health care a lot easier, but most don't have the privacy protections required of doctors and hospitals. And a simple Web search can clue in advertisers to health concerns.

The Flint River in downtown Flint, Mich. The state's attorney general, Bill Schuette, announced felony and misdemeanor charges Friday against six state employees in connection with the lead-contamination of the city's drinking water

They 'Failed': 6 More Michigan Employees Charged In Flint Water Crisis

6:30pm July 29, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

In announcing the charges, Michigan's attorney general said those accused attempted to "bury or cover up, downplay or hide information" about elevated lead levels in Flint's water supply.

In Russia's view, Hillary Clinton's campaign has raised the email hacking issue to draw attention away from the content of the leaked emails.

After Hacking Claims, Here's The View From Russia On The U.S. Campaign

5:16pm July 29, 2016

by Corey Flintoff

Russia denies that it was behind a hacking attack on the Democratic Party that led to embarrassing revelations ahead of this week's convention. "Total stupidity," says a Kremlin spokesman.