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Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab wrote ‘We Are Free, You and Me’ with daughter in mind
by Michel Martin
Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab wrote a new children’s book inspired by affirmations they share with their daughter and scores of young people they meet through their activism.
Who Was Trump's 'Our Heritage' Rhetoric Aimed At?
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Bernard Powers, professor emeritus at the College of Charleston in South Carolina, about President Trump's hostile messaging over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Police Body Cam Footage Is Being Used For Surveillance, Activists Say
by Heather van Blokland
Police reform bills from both parties include requirements for police body cameras. The ACLU and others worry camera footage might be used for inappropriate surveillance, not protecting the public.
The Debate Over The Word Irregardless. Is It A Word?
Merriam-Webster has confirmed that "irregardless" is a word in the dictionary, despite concerns from teachers that it is not.
Wildlife Rescuer In Alaska Saves Bald Eagle Trapped In Tree
The Juneau Empire reports a rescuer got all the way up with climbing spikes on his shoes, and carried down an injured, but conscious, bald eagle. She was airlifted to a raptor center for treatment.
News Brief: Trump Rhetoric, Pandemic Research, Israeli COVID-19 Cases
In speeches, the president painted a picture of a divided America. Scientists examine other ways COVID-19 can spread. And, Israel criticized for focusing on West Bank annexation rather than COVID-19.
Newborn Arrives In Parking Lot Of Miami Birthing Center
The center's doorbell camera caught the action, according to the Miami Herald. It shows the mom-to-be leaning over then the baby pops right into the midwife's hands.
States Are Forced To Face Surge In New Coronavirus Cases
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Richard Montgomery, a mayor in California, Dr. Ali Khan of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Chicago epidemiologist Dr. Emily Landon about the rise in cases.
Gov. Newsom Orders 19 California Counties To Partially Shut Down
by Laura Klivans
After slowly reopening in recent weeks, large parts of California are shutting down again after jumps in COVID-19 numbers. Restaurants and bars are taking a big hit.
Texas Governor Reverses His Decision And Makes Face Coverings Mandatory
by Bonnie Petrie
After a major surge of coronavirus cases, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered nearly all residents to wear masks. The order also allows local officials to impose restrictions on some outdoor gatherings.
Putting The Declaration Of Independence Into Context
NPR's Noel King talks to historian David Blight, who puts the Declaration of Independence into historical context. He reminds us what was going on in this country when the document was drafted.