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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.
Egyptian Government Raids Independent News Outlet
by Jane Arraf
Egyptian authorities raided and shut down a news organization critical of the country's government. It's part of a crackdown that has seen websites closed and thousands of activists jailed.
Investigation: There's A Ban On Isolated Timeouts In Illinois Schools
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jennifer Smith of the Chicago Tribune about the investigation, along with ProPublica, into the seclusion of Illinois children alone behind locked doors.
School Officials In Colorado Aim To Stop A Fast-Moving Outbreak
by Stina Sieg
Health investigators in the state suspect norovirus is responsible for hundreds of cases of a gastrointestinal illness. One school district has already closed, and another may soon follow.
Florida Dog Drives In Circles For 90 Minutes
A man in Port Saint Lucie, Fla., left his dog Max alone in the car. Max kicked the car into reverse, causing it to drive backwards. The car drove in circles until it eventually hit a mailbox.
Fox Anchor Nick Vasos' Sick Day Email Goes Viral
Vasos is an anchor at Fox 4 in Kansas City, Mo. He tried to email his boss to ask about a sick day and inadvertently mailed the entire company, which owns almost 200 stations across America.
The 2019 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Is Canceled
For years, the fashion show put on by Victoria's Secret has been a key marketing tool. The controversial event has been discontinued. The retailer's parent company says it's time to evolve.
News Brief: SEAL Case, Bloomberg Candidacy, Hong Kong Election
The Navy secretary is forced out over a SEAL case. Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is officially running for president. And, Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement gains in regional elections.
She Grew Up Watching Mr. Rogers. Now She's Directed A Movie About Him
by Tim Greiving
The family friendly Mr. Rogers is the subject of a new movie: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. It stars Tom Hanks and is directed by Marielle Heller.
Impeachment Hearings Produced No Bombshells, Rep. Johnson Says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to GOP Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana and NPR's Tim Mak about the conclusion of the first public phase of the impeachment inquiry. What is the next phase of the probe?