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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.
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?
Low Mobility Rate Has Consequences For Families And The Economy
by Scott Horsley
More Americans are staying put than ever before. The Census Bureau reported this week that the mobility rate has fallen to its lowest level on record — about half the rate of three decades ago.
Democratic Rivals Want To Turn Black Voters Away From Biden
Joe Biden holds a firm position in the Democratic primary with overwhelming support among black voters. While traveling to Atlanta for this week's debate, his rivals tried to challenge that strength.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Debuts 'Cybertruck' With A Slight Mishap
Musk wanted to show off the vehicle's strength. A sledgehammer didn't dent the door. But when a big metal ball was used, the armored window cracked. A second attempt produced the same result.
U.S. Sends First Migrant To Guatemala Under Asylum Agreement
by Maria Martin
A Honduran seeking asylum in the U.S. has been sent to Guatemala where he must first seek asylum under a deal brokered with Guatemala in July. He is the first to be removed under the agreement.
Planet Money Investigates The Origins Of The Sperm Bank
by Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi
Sperm banking has become a lucrative international business. But until the 1980s, it was a niche industry.
The State Will Take Over Houston's Independent School District
by Laura Isensee
The Texas education commissioner has notified Houston's school board that he will strip it of its elected powers — a move that was widely expected but still marks an unprecedented takeover.
Israel's Netanyahu Faces Charges In 3 Corruption Cases
by Daniel Estrin
Benjamin Netanyahu is the first sitting Israeli prime minister to be indicted. He stands accused of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. The longtime leader has denied any wrongdoing.
Wataru 'Wat' Misaka, Broke NBA's Color Barrier, Dies At 95
by Rocio Hernandez
Wataru "Wat" Misaka, the first non-white to play in the NBA, has died. His sportsmanship and other accomplishments left an indelible mark.
You Too Can Spend The Night In An Edward Hopper Painting
At the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, guests can book a night in a re-creation of Edward Hopper's 1957 "Western Motel." A standard stay runs from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m., The New York Times reports.
News Brief: Impeachment Hearing, Netanyahu Indicted, Migrant Deported
Two weeks of public impeachment hearings are over. Criminal charges against Israel's prime minister are announced. And, the Trump administration is deporting U.S. asylum-seekers to Guatemala.