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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.
Remembering A Little-Known Group Of Korean Fighters In 'The Forgotten War'
by Anthony Kuhn
Some 30,000 child soldiers fought for South Korea during the Korean War, which began on this date 70 years ago. Some of the child soldiers say they never received the recognition they deserved.
Golden Retriever Celebrates Milestone Birthday
August — her friends call her Augie — is a 20-year-old golden retriever, and the birthday makes her the oldest of her breed on record. A Tennessee couple adopted Augie when she was 14.
House Takes Up Police Reform Bill A Day After Senate's Version Is Blocked
by Claudia Grisales
On Wednesday, Senate Democrats blocked the chamber's GOP police reform bill. The House will vote on a version drafted by Democratic leaders, but it's not expected to go anywhere.
News Brief: Texas' COVID-19 Spike, Colleges' Fall Semester, Police Reform
Coronavirus cases surge in Texas. As more young people contract COVID-19, colleges plan to welcome students back this fall. Capitol Hill lawmakers want to vote on police reform. Where do things stand?
90-Year-Old Grandmother Scales Mountain Without Leaving Her House
Margaret Payne told The Associated Press she climbed a flight of stairs every day for a total of 282 times. That's equal to summiting Scotland's Suilven mountain — a height of nearly 2,400 feet.
California Regulators Set To Approve Nation's 1st Electric Truck Mandate
by Cassandra Profita
In another move to address climate change, California wants automakers to sell more electric trucks. That includes electric big rigs, which are just starting to hit the road.
Black Economist's Research Finds A Blindspot On A Theory Of Innovation
by Mary Childs
When a Black economist tried to publish her research showing how segregation and racial violence held back Black innovation, she encountered obstacles. Now her work is considered groundbreaking.
Court Dismisses Case Against Michael Flynn
by Carrie Johnson
The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit has ordered a lower court judge to dismiss the criminal prosecution against President Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Dr. Fauci Discusses Recent COVID-19 Spikes In Several States
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of infectious diseases at the National Institutes of Health. Fauci told Congress yesterday he's worried about the recent coronavirus surge.
Biker Sets Record For 'Everesting' Challenge
A professional cyclist talks about setting a record for biking the altitude of Mt. Everest.
COVID-19 Is Bad For Business For Water Utilities, But Consumers May Benefit
by Daniel Ackerman
Water utilities were already struggling before the pandemic shutdown, and now some smaller ones worry they may not survive. But that might actually be good for customers.