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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.
Without Fans, Sports Stadiums Are Pretty Quiet During The Pandemic
A Japanese firm created an app that lets fans follow the match as they would on TV, and cheer or boo players through their phones. Their voices are then played in the stadium through loudspeakers.
Profile Of Judge Sullivan, Criticized For Handling Of Michael Flynn Case
by Ryan Lucas
When the Justice Department moved to drop its more than two-year case against Michael Flynn, President Trump's first national security adviser, it put the spotlight on presiding judge Emmet Sullivan.
Shots Fired At Louisville Protest Over The Death Of Breonna Taylor
by Amina Elahi
Protesters in Louisville, Ky., are demanding answers to the March killing of Breonna Taylor — a black woman shot by police conducting a no-knock raid on her residence. Seven protesters were wounded.
Minneapolis Protesters Call For Justice Over George Floyd's Death
by Adrian Florido
Small fires are still burning in the city after violent protests Thursday night. Floyd, a black man who was handcuffed, died in police custody. Protests are expected to continue into the weekend.
Friends Remember George Floyd As A Gentle Giant
Friends share their memories of George Floyd, the black, 46-year-old man who died after a white Minneapolis police officer held his knee on Floyd's neck.
S.C. Hospital System Tells Non-COVID-19 Patients It's Safe To Return
by Stacey Vanek Smith
Hospitals lost millions of dollars preparing for a surge of COVID-19 patients. Some were swamped, but others only saw a handful of coronavirus cases. Now many are struggling to survive.
How Coronavirus Pandemic Is Reshaping Primary Voting
by Lucy Perkins
How will voters be able to safely cast ballots in November? It's a question states are trying to answer as they resume primaries that were disrupted by the COVID-19 crisis.
Using Security Measure, Beijing Tightens Its Grip On Hong Kong
NPR's David Greene talks to Regina Ip, a pro-Beijing member of Hong Kong's Legislative Council, about China's controversial national security measure that has sparked protests in the city.
Alabama Man Serves Homeless Community By Offering Laundry Service
David Greene speaks with Patrick Aitken, missions coordinator at River City Church in Montgomery, Ala., about homeless outreach during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus Brings New Challenges To Britons Living On House Boats
by Sophie Eastaugh
The pandemic lockdown has impacted the thousands of people in Britain who live on boats, many of them on the country's ancient system of canals.