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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.
U.S. Backs Hong Kong Protesters After Pro-Democracy Candidates Win Election
President Trump has signed into law a bill that supports pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. How's this being viewed in mainland China? NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to David Rennie of The Economist.
How Vaping Could Be Damaging The Environment
by John Daley
With more than three dozen deaths attributed to vaping, attention is focused on the health and addiction impacts of e-cigarettes. But e-cigs and disposable vape pods can also harm the environment.
Huge Explosion Rips Through Texas Chemical Plant
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Matt Dempsey of the Houston Chronicle about regulatory failures of the chemical industry after there was an explosion Wednesday at a chemical plant in Texas.
On Thanksgiving: Classical Composers Are Not Always Thankful
Music commentator Miles Hoffman talks about the things some famous classical composers were not thankful for. Composers have also felt as though the world should be thankful for them.
Russian Dairy Farm Outfits Cows With Virtual Reality Headsets
In this case, the grass really is greener on the other side. While in real life the bovines have to put up with gloomy Moscow weather, their headsets display green fields and summer sun.
Trump Aims To Designate Mexican Drug Cartels As Terrorist Groups
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to former DEA special agent Jack Riley, about what the effects could be of President Trump's plan to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
Campus Incidents Involve Academic Freedom Vs. Hate Speech
Universities and colleges across the country are struggling to balance academic freedom and free speech rights following incidents of hate speech.
With Help From A Metal Detector, Hikers Find Lost Wedding Ring
Mount Hancock is a 4,000-foot snow covered mountain in New Hampshire. It's also where Bill Giguere lost his wedding ring. He posted a plea for help on a hiking Facebook group. Two hikers found it.
Montana Company Sues A Fashion Giant Over Copyrighted Camo Print
by Olivia Reingold
Camouflage fashion is everywhere. A Montana company that makes camo primarily for hunters is suing fashion giant Supreme for poaching its copyrighted camo pattern.
Protests In Iran Are About More Than A Spike In Gas Prices, Expert Says
A hike in Iran's fuel prices sparked demonstrations but protests dwindled after a week-long Internet blackout. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Assal Rad of the National Iranian American Council.
Giuliani Says He Was 'Paid Zero' From Ukraine's Top Prosecutor
The Washington Post reports Rudy Giuliani was in talks to be paid by Ukraine's top prosecutor as they sought damaging information on Democrats. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to reporter Matt Zapotosky.