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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.
What 'Mulan's' Disney+ Premiere Means For The Film Industry
by Mandalit del Barco
Disney announced it would stream the live action Mulan film on Disney+. The movie industry has been watching Mulan as a bellwether for the reopening of theatrical business.
Indian Prime Minister Lays Cornerstone For Controversial Hindu Temple
by Lauren Frayer
India's Narendra Modi lays the cornerstone for a Hindu temple built on the ruins of a 16th century mosque destroyed by Hindu extremists, where hundreds of Indian Muslims died.
Americans Can Travel To Ireland, But Locals May Not Want Them
by Teri Schultz
Americans can now travel to Ireland, although they have to quarantine when they arrive – and while many Irish people say they miss the Americans, they'd prefer they stay at home.
Senate Race Candidates Fight To Show Loyalty To Trump At Tennessee's Primary
by Sergio Martinez-Beltran
Tennessee's senators have long had a reputation of being independent-minded. But in the state's upcoming GOP primary, both main candidates have vowed to stick close to President Trump.
What's In A Name? The History Of Karens, Beckys And Miss Anns
by Karen Grigsby Bates
Before 2020, the Karen was known by other names. NPR's Code Switch looks at the evolution of the entitled white woman, how her name has changed, but her behavior – and its consequences – not so much.
News Brief: Beirut Explosion, Missouri Primary Upset, Overseas COVID-19 Relief Checks
Thousands in Beirut are reeling from a massive explosion. A longtime incumbent loses in Missouri's Democratic Primary. And, some U.S COVID-19 relief checks were sent to non-American workers overseas.
Coronavirus Cases Across Asia Are Again On The Rise
Parts of Asia that seemed to have COVID-19 under control have witnessed fresh outbreaks. China, Japan and Vietnam, which had few or no cases in the past month or so, are seeing a resurgence.
Trump Administration Imposes Deadline For TikTok To Be Sold
by Bobby Allyn
The U.S. operation of video-sharing app TikTok is on the market. President Trump says the company that owns the app has to sell it by next month or he will ban it over national security concerns.
Hurricane Isaias Came Ashore Near North Carolina's Ocean Isle Beach
by Sarah McCammon
The storm is dumping heavy rain on the Carolinas. As it moves north, Isaias, now a tropical storm, is expected to hit the Mid-Atlantic with heavy rain, flooding and the occasional tornado.
Hurricane Isaias Dumps Heavy Rain And Possible Flooding On North Carolina
Noel King speaks with Mike Sprayberry, the director of Emergency Management in North Carolina, about the flooding and heavy rain from Hurricane Isaias.