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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.
Off Stage And Inside The Life Of 'The Boss' Battling With Depression
by NPR Staff
Michel Martin chats with David Kamp about his Vanity Fair interview with Bruce Springsteen. In the book, called Born to Run, Springsteen opens up about his life and his history with mental illness.
Remembering Stanley 'Buckwheat' Dural Jr., A Legend In Lousiana's Zydeco Music
by NPR Staff
Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural Jr., was known as an international ambassador for Louisiana roots music with his genre-leaping band Buckwheat Zydeco.
If The FCC Gets It Way, This App Could Change The Way You Watch TV And Save Dollars
Michel Martin chats with NPR's Washington correspondent Brian Naylor about the FCC's scheduled vote this week on a proposal that could one day save cable subscribers money.
How 'Open Carry' Laws In North Carolina Apply To Keith Lamont Scott's Case
by NPR Staff
Prof. Joseph Kennedy of the University of North Carolina School of Law explains how the state's open carry laws relate to the Keith Lamont Scott case playing out in Charlotte, NC.
What Does It Take To Win A Debate? A Meaningful Exchange Can Make A Difference
by NPR Staff
The first presidential debate is Monday, both candidates hoping to do well. But what does it mean to "win" a debate? American University history professor Allan Lichtman explains.
Clinton, Trump To Face Off At New York's Hofstra In First Presidential Debate
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton square off in their first debate Monday night, with high stakes for both candidates.
Twitter To Help Provide Context To Moderators In Monday's Presidential Debate
by NPR Staff
Adam Sharp, head of News and Government at Twitter talks to Michel Martin about the role of Twitter during Monday's presidential debates.
Charlotte Police Announce Plans To Release Footage Of Shooting
Michel Martin speaks with reporter Nick de la Canal of member station WFAE in Charlotte, N.C., about what's happening in the city after police shot Keith Lamont Scott earlier this week.
After Mall Shooting Kills 5, Police On The Hunt For The Gunman
Michel Martin talks to KUOW reporter Ross Reynolds on the latest on the manhunt for a gunman who killed five people Friday night in a shopping mall in Burlington, Wash.
In Charlotte, Recent Shooting Roils Police-Community Relations
This week, police in Charlotte, N.C., shot and killed a black man. The shooting has spurred days of protests. Michel Martin speaks with Rev. William Barber II, president of the North Carolina NAACP.