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What Tim Walz's past debate performances reveal about how he may take on JD Vance
Those who’ve debated Walz before say he has a down-to-earth style that is relatable to voters — but it's an approach that can also cause problems for the Democratic vice presidential nominee.
Plane Carrying Around 100 People Crashes In Karachi
A plane carrying around 100 people has crashed in the Pakistani port city of Karachi. It was only a few days ago, on May 15, that domestic flights were allowed to resume in the country.
Washington State Hit Hard By Unemployment Fraud
by Martin Kaste
Washington state has lost hundreds of millions of dollars to unemployment fraud, the most extreme case so far of the scams thriving nationwide in the uncertain conditions created by the pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci On U.S Efforts To Develop A Coronavirus Vaccine
NPR's Noel King speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, a leading member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, about plans to reopen the country and the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine.
Janelle Monae Gets Series Lead Debut In Season 2 Of Amazon Prime's 'Homecoming'
by Eric Deggans
Janelle Monae has her first TV series lead role in Season 2 of Amazon Prime's psychological thriller Homecoming as a vet who wakes up in a rowboat with no memory of who or where she is.
Cities Prepare For Fewer Tourists On Memorial Day Weekend Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Hundreds of towns across the country are wondering what to expect as the coronavirus pandemic effects Memorial Day weekend tourism.
Taika Waititi Leads Star-Studded Virtual Reading Of 'James And The Giant Peach'
Filmmaker Taika Waititi leads a read-along of Roald Dahl's novel James and the Giant Peach to raise money for Partners in Health. He is joined by the Cate Blanchett, Meryl Streep and others.
Coronavirus Pandemic Leaves Italy With More Poverty, Spiraling Debt
by Sylvia Poggioli
Italy's economy is expected to shrink by at least 8 percent this year, with no way for the vital tourism sector to revive in the foreseeable future. A government rescue package gives some relief.
University Of California To End SAT And ACT Admission Requirement
University of California regents are suspending the ACT or SAT score requirement for admission. Many critics see the scores as a reflection of wealth rather than academic readiness.
Sextuplets Graduate High School Together
by Steve Inskeep
The Headrick family has a lot to celebrate this year. Eighteen years ago the couple had sextuplets. Now they're graduating high school – the first set of sextuplets to graduate together in Kansas.