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PolitiFact founder says both parties need factchecking. But they don’t lie equally
by David Folkenflik
CBS said that its moderators would largely leave fact checking up to the vice presidential candidates in Tuesday's debate. Journalist Bill Adair said the network sent a powerful message, though.
Texas Supreme Court upholds strict abortion ban
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
More than 20 women in Texas sued their state saying they were harmed by its abortion ban. The Texas Supreme Court ruled against them, keeping the abortion ban with its narrow medical exception.
One man's trash: A look at the hot commodities of the 'junk economy'
Planet Money spends a day with a San Francisco junkman as he makes a living off of other people’s trash. We learn about the scrap metals commodities markets and the second lives of random objects.
From Virginia to 'Cowboy Carter,' artist Shaboozey on his journey and new album
NPR's Juana Summers talks with musical artist Shaboozey about his new album and his musical journey that started in Virginia with a Nigerian immigrant father who loved country music.
Adroit, perspicacious, habile kids faced off at 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee
The finals of the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee kicked off Thursday night — and we caught up with some of the contestants before and after the event.
Voters in swing states react to Trump verdict
What impact is Trump's guilty verdict having in swing states? Voters weigh in.
100 years after Native people became citizens, voting access is still fraught
On June 2, 1924, Congress passed a law which granted citizenship -- and the right to vote -- to Native Americans. Has the U.S. has kept the promise of voting rights for Indigenous people?
Polyamorous families are recognized and protected in Oakland, CA
by Lesley McClurg
In April, the Oakland City Council passed legislation formally recognizing polyamorous families, the first of its kind on the West Coast. It protects “diverse family structures” from discrimination.
How NPR will be celebrating Black Music Month
NPR's 3rd annual celebration of Black Music Month begins on Monday. Tiny Desk host and producer Bobby Carter tells us about what’s in store this year.