Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case
At issue is a case testing the reach of federal laws that promise special help for children with disabilities in public schools. Specifically: What do parents have to prove in order to get that specialized help?
Russia's Putin Declares State Of Emergency After Fuel Spill In Arctic
The accident, 20,000 tons of diesel fuel spilling into a river, took place at a power plant in a city north of the Arctic Circle. Local officials face criminal charges for their slow response.
At Dallas Event, Trump Outlines 4-Point Plan To Address 'Disparities'
President Trump presented the broad strokes of how he intends to address racial disparity — a plan that he says will provide more support to police, and address economic, health and education issues.
Examples Of Reimagining Police Departments That Show Promise
Since the protests sparked by George Floyd's killing in police custody, many have called for overhauling police departments and policies. Efforts underway in some cities have had mixed success.
Battle Between U.S. And Chinese Telecom Huawei Intensifies
The U.S. is preventing telecom giant Huawei from getting critical components, and is pressuring allies not to use its products. But there could be serious side effects for American companies.
George Floyd Protests Lead To Push To Register New Voters
Voter registration has plummeted due to the coronavirus. But organizers are hoping to harness protesters' energy and are using the first mass gatherings of people in months to register new voters.
Why Wilson, N.C., Became Its Own Internet Provider
The coronavirus pandemic forced an unprecedented shift to remote working, and at the same time, it highlighted a big problem for small cities: slow Internet speed.
Why George Floyd's Death In Minneapolis Hit A Nerve In France
People of color in France have problems with police, but they say it's of a different magnitude compared to the U.S. There's been a comparison between Floyd's death and that of a black Frenchman.
Search Is Over: Hidden Treasure Chest Found In Rocky Mountains
There's word a treasure box filled with gold and gems and hidden in the mountains a decade ago has been found. That's left a passionate community of tens of thousands of hopeful hunters in mourning.
Racial Reconciliation Is An Individual Journey, Dallas Pastor Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Todd Wagner, pastor at Watermark Community Church in Dallas, about how evangelical churches are grappling with the issues of race and racism.
Girls' Bracelets Raise Money For Black Businesses, Food Drives In Minneapolis
Kamryn Johnson and her friends started Bracelets for Unity and Justice. Each homemade bracelet sells for up to $5, but some people give more — even $100. In about a week, they raised around $40,000.