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Austria's far-right party wins national vote but its chances of governing are unclear
by Rob Schmitz
The far-right Freedom Party of Austria has won the most votes in national parliamentary elections but has fallen short of an absolute majority.
Dangerous Mix-Up: Hand Sanitizer Labeled As Gin Sold In Australia
The distillery in Australia recalled all the bottles. While a few people did accidentally drink the hand sanitizer, they're all OK. One gin lover reported their drink "tasted horrible."
News Brief: Trump Disparities Plan, Police Overhaul, COVID-19 Vaccine
President Trump outlines plan to address disparities in black communities. Examining efforts to overhaul policing. And, Operation Warp Speed aims to get a vaccine on the market far sooner than normal.
Top General Apologizes For Role In Trump's Photo During Protests
by Tom Bowman
General Mark Milley, a top military official, has apologized for participating in President Trump's walk to St. John's Church near the White House, after law enforcement forcibly cleared protesters.
News Brief: Biden And Trump Campaign, Amazon Face Recognition, U.S. Student In Iran
Biden and Trump are back on the campaign trail. Amazon will no longer let police use its facial recognition software. And, U.S. Student Xiyue Wang discusses his time in prison in Iran.
Yosemite Welcomes Back Visitors After Coronavirus Closure
by Ezra David Romero / CapRadio
DC Pastor On The Role Of Diversity In Places Of Worship
NPR'S Rachel Martin speaks with Pastor Irwyn L. Ince Jr. of the Grace DC Institute for Cross Cultural Mission about the role racially diverse churches could play in fostering social justice.
Russian Astronauts Play Chess Grandmaster From Space
On the 50th anniversary of a similar game, Russian astronauts played a game of chess from space using iPads to communicate with a chess grandmaster.
Senate Republicans Crafting Plan For Police Reform
Senate Republicans are putting together a legislative package to address the U.S. policing system. NPR's Noel King talks to Republican Senator James Lankford, who is part of this working group.