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ARIZONA SCHOOLS AT STAKE
by Wayne Schutsky
The November election in Arizona could determine whether a rapidly expanding school voucher program is reined in by the Legislature. That's the goal Democrats have -- if they can get a majority.
Civil Rights Lawyer Ben Crump Discusses The Ongoing Racial Tensions In The Country
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with attorney Ben Crump and Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd. Crump represents Jacob Blake, who was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
A New March On Washington, 57 Years After MLK Jr.'s 'I Have A Dream' Speech
Thousands of people are gathering for the March on Washington 2020, which is being led by families of Black people killed by police officers. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to WAMU's Jenny Gathright.
'Star Trek' Actor William Shatner To Release Blues Album
Shatner will be collaborating with a bevy of guests on his new album, titled The Blues. Among guest artists are Canned Heat, Brad Paisley, Sonny Landreth, Pat Travers, Albert Lee, and more.
President Trump Addresses Nation, Accepts Nomination On Final Night Of RNC
by Ayesha Rascoe
President Trump laid out his vision for the next four years and attacked his Democratic rival Joe Biden as he accepted the Republican nomination on the final night of the party's convention.
Fact-Checking President Trump's RNC Speech
by Ayesha Rascoe
President Trump formally accepted the Republican nomination for President last night. We go over the major talking points of his speech.
What Voters Thought Of President Trump's RNC Speech
Voters react to President Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention, in which he cast himself as a protector against radical leftists.
Metropolitan Museum Of Art Will Reopen This Weekend
by Marisa Mazria Katz
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is scheduled to reopen to the public on Saturday, August 29th. We go behind the scenes to learn how curators and staff hope to pull it off.
How Universities Are Tackling The Spread Of COVID-19
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Christine Herman at University of Illinois and Sebastian Martinez at University of Missouri about the varied strategies colleges are taking on coronavirus testing.
Wisconsin Activists Prepare For March On Washington After Long Journey On Foot
by Teran Powell
Activists from Milwaukee will arrive today after traveling to the March On Washington on foot. Their arrival coincides with the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech.
Scooby-Doo Creator Joe Ruby Dies At 87
Scooby-Doo and his beloved Mystery Inc. gang have been around for more than half a century. Ruby co-created the characters with Ken Spears.