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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.
1st Night Of Democrats' Virtual Convention Goes Smoothly
by Mara Liasson
Democrats opened their 2020 convention with a message of unity, featuring video addresses from former presidential contender Bernie Sanders and one of the party's biggest stars, Michelle Obama.
COVID-19 Lockdown At Refugee Camp In Jordan Is Tough On Young Syrians
by Jane Arraf
Teens in an isolated refugee camp for 80,000 Syrians have trouble with remote classes and finding something to do during the coronavirus lockdowns.
Radio Hall of Fame Announces This Year's Inductees, Includes Cokie Roberts
Cokie Roberts was one of NPR's founding mothers. We are honored that the 2020 class of Radio Hall of Fame inductees includes our late colleague.
Does Biden-Harris Ticket Appeal To Progressives In The Democratic Party?
NPR's David Greene talks to Jamaal Bowman, Democratic nominee to represent New York's 16th congressional district, about how the Biden-Harris ticket could attract a more progressive wing of voters.
Wisconsin Vacation Area Struggles To Survive During Pandemic
by Robert Mentzer
In Wisconsin Dells, tourism is normally a billion dollar business for the town. But this year, because of the pandemic, visitors are scarce, workers are scared and some attractions are shut down.
Colorado Students Weigh In On Virtual Learning During The Pandemic
by Jenny Brundin
School children of all ages share their thoughts on remote learning ahead of the new school year. Most have mixed feelings about more remote learning.
States Mull Rule Changes To Make Sure Mail-In Ballots Are Counted
by Pam Fessler
Some states' election rules say that mail-in ballots count as long as they're postmarked by Election Day. But some arrive without postmarks and that raises questions about whether they should count.
Orwell's 'Animal Farm,' Around For Decades, Almost Wasn't Published
by Petra Mayer
George Orwell's anti-tyranny fable Animal Farm turns 75 this week. We examine what Orwell was thinking when he wrote it, why it's lasted so long and what we can learn from it today.
Ultrasound: Giant Panda At Smithsonian National Zoo Is Pregnant
Veterinarians at the zoo in Washington, D.C., performed an ultrasound on the giant panda, and videos show a well developed fetus. Mei Xiang's pregnancy is considered high risk.
News Brief: Democratic Convention, Mail-In Ballots, College Move-In Day
A roundup of the first night of the Democratic National Convention. Amid postal changes, states consider changing mail-in ballot rules. And, students move back in at the University of Georgia.
Coronavirus Pandemic Changes How Voters Watch Party Conventions
by Claudia Grisales
On the first night of the Democratic National Convention, party members held a watch party in North Carolina. Due to pandemic restrictions, you could count the attendees on one hand.