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Unsealed court filing details election interference case against Trump
by A Martínez
The Justice Department, in a new court filing, says former President Donald Trump needs to stand trial for alleged election interference just like any other citizen.
Biden Sees His Big Moment On Final Night Of The Democratic National Convention
Joe Biden made a bid for humanity, character and unity as he accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for president.
South Dakota Community Saves Beloved Curbside Cornstalk
A single stalk of corn growing off the curb of an intersection in Sioux Falls, S.D., gained local fame for its perseverance. When it was uprooted, the the community rushed to save it.
German University Offering Scholarships For Doing Nothing
If you're a lazy student, it's your lucky day. The University of Fine Arts in Hamburg is offering "idleness grants" of up to 1,600 euros for participants to commit to inactivity.
Southwest Voters Reveal What Keeps Them Up At Night
Deborah Veres, a single mom and a social studies teacher on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, talks about what's been keeping her up at night and how those anxieties will drive her vote in November.
Roem Makes Groundbreaking Appearance At Democratic National Convention
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Danica Roem, a Virginia state representative, about being the first openly transgender elected official to speak at a national political party convention.
News Brief: DNC Ends, Postmaster General To Testify, Navalny In Grave Condition
Joe Biden talked about challenges facing the U.S. on the last night of the DNC. The Postmaster General will testify before Congress. And, Putin critic Alexei Navalny is still in grave condition.
Former White House Adviser Steve Bannon Arrested In Border Wall Scheme
Steve Bannon, President Trump's former political strategist, was arrested Thursday along with three other people in connection with an online fundraising scheme.
Students With Disabilities Struggle To Learn Remotely
by Cory Turner
While many schools are continuing distance learning, educators want to do things differently this time for students who need special education services. Parents say the schools have to do better.
Strategists Allison, Begala Weigh In On Democratic National Convention
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Aimee Allison, founder of She the People, and Paul Begala, chief strategist of Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign, about the issues ahead of November's election.