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A fire has destroyed Memphis' historic Clayborn Temple
by Debbie Elliott
The historic Clayborn Temple was destroyed in a Monday morning fire in Memphis. It was a landmark of the Civil Rights movement and was a gathering place of striking sanitation workers in 1968.
Wages Are Increasing, But So Are The Costs Of Essentials Like Rent, Food And Gas
by Scott Horsley
Consumer prices rose 5.4% in the 12 months ending in July, matching the highest rate of inflation in nearly 13 years. The cost of rent, food and gasoline continues to climb.
How John Kerry Hopes To Combat Climate Change
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with John Kerry, the U.S.'s special envoy for climate, about the U.N.'s alarming climate report this week and how he will work with other nations to combat climate change.
Gov. Newsom Requires California Teachers, School Employees To Be Vaccinated Or Tested
by Julia McEvoy
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is announcing that teachers and school employees in the state will be required to be vaccinated or regularly be tested for COVID-19.
Just 62% Of Iowa Adults Are Vaccinated, But That's Not Stopping The State Fair
by Grant Gerlock
A summer classic, cancelled due to the pandemic last year is back as the delta variant takes hold. The Iowa State Fair boasts crowds topping 100,000 people but just 62% of Iowa adults are vaccinated.
Concerns Persist As Independent Commissions Redraw Voting Districts In Some States
by Bente Birkeland
Independent redistricting commissions are more popular than ever, but some states in which Democrats have political control — like Colorado — are starting to regret giving up map-making power.
What Messi's Departure From Barcelona Says About Soccer
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with journalist Daniel Alarcón about how star soccer player Lionel Messi is leaving Barcelona for Paris, and what this says about the business of soccer in Europe.
Not Much Has Changed With The Taliban, Says Noted Journalist
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with journalist Ahmed Rashid about the Taliban and what they're after in Afghanistan.
Local Texas Officials Are Rebelling Against Governor's Ban On Mask Mandates
by Paul Flahive
In Texas, hospitals are running out of ICU beds and staff as they deal with a steep rise in COVID-19 cases. Now some local officials are mutinying against the governor's ban on mask mandates.
Neal Conan, Former Host Of NPR's 'Talk Of The Nation,' Has Died
Former NPR producer, reporter, and host Neal Conan has died. His colleague and friend, Robert Siegel, remembers Conan's life and legacy.
Average Wages Are Going Up, And So Are Prices
by Scott Horsley
Employers have figured out what it takes to find workers in a tight job market: higher wages. Restaurant wages have increased almost 10% over the last year, which could affect menu prices.
Utah Gov. Blasts Anti-Vaccine Rhetoric, But Won't Push To Make Mask Mandates Easier
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Republican Gov. Spencer Cox of Utah, who is pushing back on anti-vaccine rhetoric but says mandating COVID-19 vaccination and mask-wearing is against state law.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley On The Rocky Path Forward For Infrastructure Bill
The Senate has passed an infrastructure package worth more than $1.2 trillion dollars. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, a Democrat of Massachusetts, about the hurdles ahead.