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At Morehouse, Biden says dissent should be heard because democracy is 'still the way'
Facing potential headwinds with both young voters and Black voters, President Biden's Morehouse College commencement address focused on his view of the importance - and future of - democracy.
With 'Glorious,' Kate Hudson fulfills her lifelong dream of making music
The actress Kate Hudson had always wanted to write her own music, but she didn't have the courage until now. She talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about her debut album, Glorious.
Power for nearly 1 million Houston buildings could be out for days after storm
by Lucio Vasquez | Houston Public Media
Houston is reeling after thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds knocked out electricity to nearly 1 million homes and businesses and causing widespread damage. Four people were killed.
High school students sue Arkansas over restricted African American studies
by Josie Lenora
A group of students at Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas is suing the state over the cancelation of AP African-American studies courses.
Comcast plans to offer a new streaming bundle. Is streaming the new cable?
by Eric Deggans
Comcast announced that it plans to offer a new streaming bundle with Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+, which sounds a lot like the cable channels packages that consumers left cable TV to get away from.
A new U.S. pier starts operations off Gaza. Advocates say the aid isn't nearly enough
The U.S. military is delivering aid at a pier in Gaza, but aid groups fear it's just a drop in the ocean of need.
Beloved football manager Jurgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool
This weekend will be Liverpool FC manager Jurgen Klopp's last match in charge of the team he's been with for almost nine years. He's a fan favorite for his personality and relationship with the city.
Texas inmates are being 'cooked to death' in summer heat, lawsuit alleges
by Meg Anderson
Four nonprofits joined a federal lawsuit to protect people in Texas prisons from the heat. It's one of several attempts over the years to address this issue, but efforts haven't gotten much traction.
Trump lost Minnesota twice. Here's why he's making an effort in the state this year
by Clay Masters
While Donald Trump has never won Minnesota, this year his campaign thinks he may have a chance. State Democratic leaders are also viewing the state as competitive and not taking it for granted.
The brown pelican crisis of 2024 is here
Brown pelicans are appearing on California's coastline. They are showing up emaciated, starving and weak. Dr. Elizabeth Wood of the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center of Orange County explains.
This week in science: baobab trees, lizard-inspired building and stretching eyeballs
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Regina Barber and Emily Kwong of Short Wave about the origins of baobab trees, lizard-inspired construction, and why outside play is beneficial for kids' eyesight.