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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.
Former Military Leaders Criticize Trump's Actions With Protesters
by Tom Bowman
Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says President Trump is a threat to the constitution, The Atlantic reports. Others have also spoken out about the White House's handling of nationwide unrest.
Senate Panel To Hear From College Presidents About Resuming Classes
by Elissa Nadworny
Topics on the table: The issue of liability waivers, an at-risk faculty, the costs of implementing social distancing measures, and the necessity and economic pressure to have in-person classes.
Police Officers, During Protests, Are Resembling Soldiers In War Zones
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Patrick Skinner, an ex-CIA case officer and current Georgia police officer, about the use of the military in quelling protests, and on ways police antagonize protesters.
New Charges Filed Against Ex-Minneapolis Officers In George Floyd's Death
by Leila Fadel
Derek Chauvin faces a charge of second-degree murder in addition to earlier charges, and 3 others face charges of aiding and abetting murder. And there's a private memorial for Floyd in Minneapolis.
Conservative Columnist George Will Thinks It's Time For GOP Reboot
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to conservative Washington Post columnist George Will, who says it's not enough for President Trump to lose in the 2020 election, his congressional enablers have to go too.
On The 31st Anniversary, Remembering The Tiananmen Square Massacre
by Emily Feng
Chinese troops opened fire on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. And as Hong Kong fights now to keep its limited autonomy, police ban the city's annual Tiananmen vigil.
QB Drew Brees Criticized For 'Disrespecting The Flag' Comment
by Tom Goldman
New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees faces backlash after he said he would never agree with anyone disrespecting the flag. He made the comment when he was asked about players kneeling in the NFL.
After Retooling Because Of COVID-19, 'Patriot Act' Returns To Netflix
by Sam Sanders
Comedian Hasan Minhaj recently returned to Netflix with his award-winning show, Patriot Act, after it was initially postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Profile Of Cobb County DA Joyette Holmes, Who Is Prosecuting Arbery Case
by Emily Green
Three white men charged in the death of black jogger Ahmaud Arbery are due in a Georgia court Thursday. District Attorney Joyette Holmes has been newly assigned to prosecute.
Bald Eagle's Nest Spotted On Cape Cod For The 1st Time In 115 Years
Pollution and deforestation wiped out the species in Massachusetts for most of the 20th century. But this spring, more than 70 bald eagles nests have been spotted around the state.
Virginia's Governor, Richmond's Mayor Aim To Remove Confederate Monument
by Ben Paviour
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is set to announce that the state will remove the controversial Robert E. Lee statue from its base in Richmond.
Cobbler Finds Creative Way To Help With Social Distancing
In Romania, a cobbler crafted leather shoes two and a half feet long. You flop around, as if in swimming fins, and it is suddenly hard to get too close to other people.