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Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab wrote ‘We Are Free, You and Me’ with daughter in mind
by Michel Martin
Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab wrote a new children’s book inspired by affirmations they share with their daughter and scores of young people they meet through their activism.
Maybe Leave The Hook In That Catch
by Steve Inskeep
A Grand Rapids, Mich., man went magnet fishing and landed something unexpected: A hand grenade. A German one. From World War I.
Some Worry Trump's Move To Boost Hong Kong Protests Could Backfire
The president signed a law supporting the protesters and ordering sanctions for human rights violations. Kevin Lam, a pro-democracy activist elected to the district council, details reactions there.
As Primaries Near, Booker Campaign Fights To Stay In The Conversation
by Scott Detrow
The New Jersey senator is doing his best to keep his place on the debate stage. He needs to get 4% in four polls in the next two weeks to pass the Democratic National Committee's bar for inclusion.
Dozens Of Protesters Shot And Killed By Iraqi Security Forces
by Steve Inskeep
Thursday was among the bloodiest days since protests resumed last month. More than 300 have been killed in that span. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to New York Times Baghdad bureau chief Alissa Rubin.
When Militants Took Mecca: A Short Siege With An Immense Legacy
by Ramtin Arablouei
Forty years ago, militants held one of Islam's holiest sites — Saudi Arabia's Grand Mosque — and thousands of pilgrims hostage for two weeks. Though they failed, they shaped the future of the region.
After Deadly Attacks On Ebola Responders, WHO Watches Congo Outbreak From Outside
by Steve Inskeep
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Dr. Margaret Harris, a World Health Organization spokesperson in the Democratic Republic of Congo, about attacks in the country against health workers combating Ebola.
As Brexit Pulls Britain Apart, It Could Bring Ireland Back Together
by Frank Langfitt
The latest proposed Brexit deal is deeply unpopular in Northern Ireland, where it will require a new customs border between the island and the rest of Great Britain. That could mean tariffs.
New California Law Will Help Public Get To Exclusive Beach, But Battles Remain
by Stephanie O'Neill
The law aims to settle a long-running battle between Hollister Ranch landowners and advocates for public beach access. The owners worry it could flood the pristine shoreline with trash and pollution.
Ballot Initiatives Thrive On Green: Grassroots, And In Some States, Cash
by Callum Borchers
About half of states allow citizen initiatives. Deadlines are looming in Massachusetts, but it's among the states that allow paid signature gatherers, who can get initiatives over the finish line.
Canadians, Increasingly Diverse, Wonder If Hockey Can Shift To Match
The suspension of a NHL coach for a past use of a racist slur is raising questions in Canada about the sport's ability to reflect the nation's increasingly multicultural makeup.
Study: For HIV-Infected Babies, Treatment Should Start At Birth
by Pien Huang
Every day, as many as 500 babies in sub-Saharan Africa are born with HIV. A study out of Botswana finds that if newborns are given treatment right away, the virus becomes almost undetectable.