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How volunteer roadkill tracking helps save wildlife
by Kristian Foden-Vencil
A new program in Oregon lets drivers upload photos of roadkill, which officials say can help them identify dangerous hotspots and reduce the number of animals killed. It's one of several such programs that have sprouted up to protect wildlife from cars.
An Arkansas court blocks abortion vote
by Ailsa Chang
An Arkansas court blocked an effort to let voters decide on whether the state should legalize abortion - meaning the state's ban remains in place.
Trump challenges Harris' extended honeymoon
by Franco Ordoñez
Enthusiasm for Democrats is evident this week at the DNC in Chicago but Trump and other Republicans say they’re not going to cede the city or general election voters to Democrats.
Families of American-Israeli hostages are at the DNC seeking action
by Sarah McCammon
Families of American-Israeli hostages are in Chicago this week, applying pressure on Democratic leaders to bring their hostages home.
How the UC system has updated its protest policies
Ahead of the new school year, the University of California system, one of the largest in the nation, has updated its policies around campus protests and encampments.
Uncommitted voters share their thoughts at the DNC
by Ari Shapiro
Uncommitted voters are angry that they have so far been denied a speaking slot at the DNC. It has been a discordant note in an otherwise celebratory event.
How blue candidates win in red districts
by Ari Shapiro
The Harris/Walz ticket will need to make inroads typically Republican states, counties, and districts. So, how can Democrats flip these red areas? NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with strategists and rural delegates at the DNC about how Democrats can win these voters in 2024.
How a stranger helped this woman survive an earthquake
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain: In 1989, Julia Weber was walking in San Francisco when an earthquake struck. A strange came to her rescue.
Stacey Abrams on the state of the DNC
by Mia Venkat
Stacey Abrams is an expert on voting rights and Georgia, both of which could be crucial for the Democrat's campaign. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with her about the road to election night.
Disney reverses wrongful death decision
by Jordan-Marie Smith
The Walt Disney Company has reversed its decision to toss a wrongful death suit over a Disney+ agreement.