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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.
French Debate Extending Ban On Muslim Headscarf
by Eleanor Beardsley
A parent wearing a headscarf on a school field trip has reignited debate. Some say the headscarf doesn't fit in France's secular society. Others say this conflates the veil with Islamist radicalism.
Companies Try To Trademark 'Ok, Boomer' Expression
by Yuki Noguchi
Now that the expression "OK, Boomer" has gone viral, companies are trying to cash in on the meme's moment. Some hope to make a business line of it by trademarking the phrase.
Oakland Zoo Visitors Noticed Something Wrong With Bears' Enclosure
Observers saw that the window to the bears' enclosure was covered in cracks that looked like spiderwebs. A zoo spokeswoman said a human child cracked the glass by hitting it with a rock.
10 Years After She Ran Across The U.S., Katie Visco Took On Australia
Long distance runner Katie Visco just completed a 2,200 mile, 119-day run across the Australian Outback.
Black Author Discusses Trump With White Conservative Men
NPR's David Greene speaks with Clifford Thompson about his book: What It Is: Race, Family, and One Thinking Black Man's Blues.
News Brief: Impeachment Probe, Rep. Jordan, Torture Accusation
The ambassador to the EU testifies in the impeachment probe. Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan has a prominent role in the impeachment inquiry. A Hong Kong citizen says Chinese secret police tortured him.
Chicago Woman Buys Abandoned Villa In Italy
Meredith Tabbone of Chicago found the deal of a lifetime. She bought a classic Italian villa at auction for around $6,000. The 18th century building was abandoned for more than 100 years.
New York Bagel Shop Manager Personally Returns Customer's Keys
Diana Chong was going to Pennsylvania for pre-Thanksgiving with her family. She left her keys in the bagel shop. Manager Vinny Proscia drove 185 miles to give them back in person.
3 More Witnesses To Appear Before House Impeachment Panel
by Susan Davis
On Tuesday, four witnesses faced a long day of questioning in the House impeachment inquiry. Witnesses on Wednesday include the U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland.
Somali American Family Pays A Price For Cooperation With The FBI
by Hannah Allam
In a tight-knit Minnesota community, a mother and son are outcasts because the son helped authorities in a terrorism case. The son was among nine men who sought to travel to Syria to join ISIS.
America's 'Shame': Medicaid Funding Slashed In U.S. Territories
by Selena Simmons-Duffin