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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.
The Last Decade Has Been Tumultuous For The Publishing Industry
by Lynn Neary
The publishing story of the 2010s was digitization. Publishers and booksellers were terrified but at the end of the decade, e-books proved a boon.
After Complaints, BYU-Idaho Reverses Medicaid Decision
by James Dawson
Brigham Young University-Idaho faced a backlash after it introduced a policy barring students from using Medicaid to meet requirements for health coverage to enroll in the school.
Judge Delivers Blow To White House: McGahn Must Testify
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Tennessee Assistant Solicitor General Jonathan Shaub about a court ruling ordering a White House official to appear before Congress to testify in the impeachment probe.
Intruder Didn't Stand A Chance Against Female Bodybuilder
Willie Murphy, an 82-year-old woman, told WHAM-TV in Rochester, N.Y., that she beat the intruder with a table, a broom and shampoo. She says he picked the wrong house to break into.
Thanksgiving Invitation Continues Despite A Grandma's Text Mistake
In 2016, Jamal Hinton received a text from Wanda Dench inviting him to dinner. She texted the wrong number but Jamal asked if he could still come. They plan to continue the tradition this year.
A 'Weak State' Threatens Democracy, William Burns Writes In 'The Atlantic'
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former Deputy Secretary of State William Burns on the threat of what he calls a "weak state" — where institutions of diplomacy are being hollowed out.
China Wanted A Spy In Australia's Parliament, Reports Say
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks New York Times reporter Jamie Tarabay, who's based in Sidney, about an alleged plot by a Chinese espionage ring to install an agent for Beijing in Australia's parliament.
Anti-Government Demonstrations Continue In Colombia
by John Otis
Protesters in Colombia took to the streets for a fifth straight day Monday, angry over economic issues, police violence and corruption. It is the latest Latin American nation to experience unrest.
News Brief: McGahn Ruling, Impeachment Probe, Colombia Protests
Federal judge rules an ex-White House counsel must testify in the impeachment probe. Also, the view from Moscow on that inquiry. And, Colombia is entering its sixth day of planned protests.
How Are The Impeachment Hearings Being Perceived In Russia?
by Lucian Kim
President Trump and some allies have argued that Ukraine, not Russia, may be responsible for election meddling. That debunked theory runs counter to the conclusion of the intelligence community.
Why Ana De Armas Was Hesitant To Take A Role In 'Knives Out'
In the movie Knives Out, the patriarch of a wealthy family is found dead. Was it murder or suicide? The dark comedy is packed with Hollywood stars - including a relative newcomer.