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Book recommendations for Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Lupita Aquino, also known as "Lupita Reads" on social media, shares a few book recommendations by Latino authors.
AG William Barr Addresses Religious Broadcasters In Nashville
by Tom Gjelten
Attorney General William Barr delivered a highly ideological speech to religion broadcasters on Wednesday — characterizing progressivism as "totalitarian democracy."
Mistaken Identity: Utah Jail Releases Wrong Inmate
Matthew Belnap was to be released from jail. Authorities say he shaved Kaleb Wiewandt's head so they would look a like. Wiewandt was released first and then Balnap complained his released was delayed.
Controversial Endorsement: Charlotte Mayor Backs Bloomberg
North Carolina is becoming a purple state — a target for Democrats and a must-win for Republicans. Michael Bloomberg was involved in Charlotte, long before he declared his presidential candidacy.
News Brief: Coronavirus, U.S. Response, New Delhi Riots
U.S. confirms coronavirus case of unknown origin. Handling the outbreak is a big political moment for President Trump. And, three days of violence in New Delhi leaves dozens of people dead.
Los Angeles Comic Aims To Make It On The Korean Comedy Circuit
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Danny Cho, a stand-up comic born and raised in LA who has achieved moderate success in American comedy. He's moving to Seoul to try to make it as a Korean-language comic.
Federal Officials Warn Americans To Plan For Coronavirus To Spread
NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Margaret Harris, spokesperson for the World Health Organization, about the coronavirus outbreak and efforts to contain it.
Plácido Domingo Engaged In 'Inappropriate Activity,' Union Says
The American Guild of Musical Artists on Tuesday announced the conclusion of its investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against opera megastar Placido Domingo.
NPR Will Repeatedly Check In With Voters In Charlotte, N.C.
NPR is repeatedly visiting several cities which will play a big role in the 2020 presidential election. First stop: Charlotte to see where voters are on the issues and on the candidates.
Financial Markets Continue Sell-Off Because Of Coronavirus Fears
NPR's Noel King talks to Megan Greene, an economist and senior fellow with the Harvard Kennedy School, about the possible longer-term global financial impacts brought on by the coronavirus.
Ahead Of Saturday's Primary, Democrats Debate In South Carolina
by Asma Khalid
Democratic presidential candidates turned up the heat on fronterunner Bernie Sanders. They went after the cost of his agenda, and whether his nomination would cost the party seats in Congress.