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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.
Why Some Nursing Homes Are Devastated By COVID-19 While Others Remain Untouched
by Ina Jaffe
The federal government says that the worst outbreaks of COVID-19 are associated with low-rated nursing homes. A Harvard study says the disease took a toll regardless of quality. Which is right?
News Brief: AG Barr Defends Actions, COVID-19 Vaccine Status, U.S Soldier Charged
Attorney General William Barr says he is responsible for DOJ actions. COVID-19 research has yielded 16 vaccine candidates. And, a U.S. soldier was charged in a plot to attack his own unit.
Jon Stewart's New Film Is About What's Gone Wrong With American Politics
NPR's David Greene talks to Jon Stewart, former host of The Daily Show, about Irresistible, which stars Steve Carell and Rose Byrne. Stewart wrote and directed the comedy set in the world of politics.
Vincent Estrada Remembers Scott Blanks, Who Died Of The Coronavirus
Scott Blanks was a dental assistant and a barista who died of COVID-19 in March. His friend of 10 years, Vincent Estrada, shares how Blanks helped him become comfortable with himself as a gay man.
Will Reopening Plans Change As COVID-19 Cases Spike In Sunbelt States?
Governors of Arizona, Florida and Texas are under pressure to do something as coronavirus cases rapidly rise. We check in with reporters in those states to see if policies are being modified.
Defendant Sentenced To Prison For Life In 2017 Oregon Train Attack
by Conrad Wilson
Jeremy Christian, convicted of two counts of murder for the stabbings on a Portland light rail train, will serve life without parole. Prosecutors say he was motivated by white supremacist ideology.
Countries Balance Needed Tourism With Coronavirus Concerns
Nations that are heavily dependent on tourism are trying to walk a fine line between the need to reopen their beaches and resorts and the risk of importing more cases of the coronavirus.
As Colleges Make Plans For Fall, More Young People Are Getting COVID-19
by Elissa Nadworny
When campuses reopen for the fall semester, there will be a lot of rules such as: no travel, masking and social distancing. Leaders will be relying on social contracts. But will it work?
Chance Encounter Leads To Viral Video Of 'Star Spangled Banner' Duet
A Portland State University student was singing the national anthem for her virtual graduation program when a stranger walked by and began to sing with her. That stranger is a trained opera singer.