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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.
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.
Missing Surf Board In Hawaii Washes Ashore 5,200 Miles Away
Doug Falter didn't think he'd ever see his surf board again. Two years later, it's been found. A man in the Philippines tracked Falter down through the board's maker.
Behavioral Economists On Why Some People Resist Wearing Masks
by Mary Childs
Our Planet Money podcast team scans the evidence from behavioral economics for lessons on how to get people to wear masks during the COVID-19 crisis, and to find out why they may not be wearing them.
User Coalition Fights To Keep Chinese App WeChat In U.S. Market
by John Ruwitch
President Trump recently issued an executive order that would effectively ban the Chinese app WeChat — starting in September. The order says the app poses a national security threat.
Why Has The Price Of Lemons Doubled In Kenya?
by Eyder Peralta
The coronavirus pandemic has caused a demand for certain items: from toilet paper to masks. In Kenya, it's lemons.
A Week After Election, Belarus Sees Giant Protests Against Lukashenko
NPR's Noel King talks to activist Hanna Yahorava about Sunday's protests — in what appeared to be the largest demonstration yet against President Lukashenko's widely disputed reelection.
Why Latino Voters Are An Important Constituency For Democrats
NPR's David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York, who serves as the Whip of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, about the importance of the Latino vote in this year's election.
What's A Political Convention Without Crowds? Democrats Will Find Out
by Asma Khalid
The all-virtual Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday night. The convention will conclude with the official selection of former Vice President Joe Biden to be the Democratic nominee.
States May Sue Trump Administration Over Mail Cutbacks, Funding Lapses
NPR's Noel King talks to Pennsylvania's Attorney General Josh Shapiro about how some state officials could sue the Trump administration to block reduced mail service ahead of the election.
Lawmakers Called Back To Washington To Block Postal Service Changes
by Susan Davis
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is summoning lawmakers back to Washington to vote on legislation to stop changes in operations by the U.S. Postal Service. Mail slowdowns have concerned many Americans.
Bald Eagle In Michigan Destroys Wildlife Mapping Drone
The drone belonged to the state's department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The agency's acronym is EGLE. Officials there refer to it as eagle. The drone is at the bottom of Lake Michigan.