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People at leisure watch boats taking part in the sixth race of the Skutsjesilen competition, a traditional boat race of sailing yachts from several Frisian cities, in Elahuizen, on August 5.

#NPRreads: Take A Leisurely Trip Through These Four Stories This Weekend

8:54am August 27, 2016

Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories.

Revisiting The Syrian Playbook After Obama

8:50am August 27, 2016

The Obama administration has kept its distance from the crisis in Syria. Journalist Thanassis Cambanis tells NPR's Scott Simon that it would be in our own interests to escalate military involvement.

The Latest In Sports

8:50am August 27, 2016

The Olympics are over, but that doesn't mean we're out of sports to talk about. Howard Bryant of ESPN.com tells NPR's Scott Simon about what to look forward to next.

Donald Trump softened his stance on deportations this week, or did he? And questions on the Clinton Foundation continue to fly in a week when Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump called each other bigots.

In A Change Of Tone, Trump Reaches Out To Black And Hispanic Voters

8:39am August 27, 2016

In an effort to reach out to minority voters, Trump met with a group of Black and Hispanic leaders on Thursday. Scott Simon speaks with Pastor Mark Burns, who's supported Trump since the primaries.

Rising U.S. Mortality Rate For Mothers Is Highest In Texas

8:39am August 27, 2016

The maternal mortality rate in Texas doubled from 2010 to 2014. Dr. Lisa Hollier of Texas' Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force tells NPR's Scott Simon it's a complex problem.

The Crystal Serenity, pictured here in Seward, Alaska, is the largest cruise ship to traverse the Northwest Passage, traveling from Alaska to New York City.

In Warmer Climate, A Luxury Cruise Sets Sail Through Northwest Passage

6:38am August 27, 2016

by Rachel Waldholz

Climate change is opening up the Arctic to luxury cruises, including an Alaska-to-New York voyage. The vacation destination takes advantage of warming oceans but raises safety and ethical concerns.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently disclosed that it is sending in people who pose as customers to discover racial discrimination at banks.

'Mystery Shoppers' Help U.S. Regulators Fight Racial Discrimination At Banks

4:17am August 27, 2016

by Chris Arnold

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is sending undercover operatives to ferret out racial discrimination. They're called "testers" or "mystery shoppers" and pose as customers applying for loans.

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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Enforcement of State Bathroom Law At UNC

9:55pm August 26, 2016

by Richard Gonzales

Three transgender plaintiffs challenging North Carolina's law will be allowed to use the bathrooms that match their gender identities, at least until the case is tried in November.

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Appeals Court Says Using Fake Social Security Number Doesn't Have To Mean Deportation

9:55pm August 26, 2016

by Richard Gonzales

The judges say although an immigrant was convicted of using false documents to work, that doesn't make her guilty of moral turpitude. One judge calls the case a waste of taxpayers' money.