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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.
Trump Uses Executive Order To Crack Down On Social Media Companies
by Shannon Bond
President Trump escalated his fight with Twitter with an attempt to strip long-held legal protections from online platforms. But what real effect will Trump's executive order have?
Controversial Iowa Congressman Faces Stiff Primary Challenge
by Clay Masters
U.S. Rep. Steve King, who's made racist remarks, next week faces a tight primary. His GOP challengers are focused on whether he can be effective now that he's lost his committee assignments.
Comedian Ramy Youssef On His Golden-Globe Winning Hulu Series 'Ramy'
NPR's David Greene talks to Ramy Youssef, whose Hulu series is based on his own life growing up in an Arab Muslim family in New Jersey. His character is a much more blundering version of himself.
N.H. High School Changes Venue For In-Person Commencement Ceremony
The school's hundred-plus seniors will ride a ski lift, receive their diplomas and take a portrait against a scenic backdrop. With social-distancing, the entire ceremony could take up to seven hours.
News Brief: Protests Escalate Across U.S., Trump Executive Order
Violence escalates over the death of a black man in Minneapolis police custody, and a black woman killed by police in Louisville. And, the president signs an order to weaken social media companies.
Hidden Brain: Heat And Learning. What's The Connection?
by Shankar Vedantam
As the planet gets warmer students around the globe are dealing with hotter days. A study finds that heat stands in the way of learning, and contributes to the racial achievement gap.
U.S. Is Still Without Regulations For Personal Protective Equipment
by Brian Mann
Nearly 300 American health care workers have died during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, lawmakers will question Trump officials about how and why that happened.
Trump Administration Signals Policy Changes Over Hong Kong Autonomy
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says that Hong Kong no longer maintains a high degree of autonomy from China. This comes as China's legislature approved a resolution to suppress unrest in Hong Kong.
China Takes A Step Toward Total Control Over Hong Kong
by Emily Feng
Protests continue as Beijing moves closer to a national security law for Hong Kong. And, U.S.-China relations took a hit, when Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared Hong Kong's autonomy is over.