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60 Years Later: The children of Freedom Summer look back on their experiences
by Jey Born
As part of the Mississippi Freedom Summer in 1964, civil rights groups ran summer schools to educate Black children. We hear from six former students who look back on their experiences.
The NFL is expanding its worldwide reach to Brazil
by Steve Inskeep
The NFL will hold a regular season game in São Paulo, Brazil, next year. The League says Brazil is an important market, with more than 38 million fans. The league has had games in the UK ad Germany.
Will Democrats concede on border security to pass aid for Ukraine?
by Steve Inskeep
Democratic strategist Maria Cardona offers her take on what Democrats might concede on border security to get aid to Ukraine passed.
Russia's Putin holds first call-in Q&A session since he launched invasion of Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a call-in question-and-answer session for the first time since he launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Atlanta federal appeals court hears arguments ov controversial police training center
by Stephen Fowler
A federal appeals court in Atlanta will hear arguments today in a case that could determine whether the public can vote on construction of the controversial police training center.
Prosecution rests in former President Trump's civil fraud trial
After a 10-week civil fraud trial where Donald Trump and his three oldest children testified in public, testimony is now over. The prosecution has rested and the case will soon go to a judge.
Tonight's Geminid meteor shower could bring up to 120 shooting stars per hour
by Steve Inskeep
One of the most reliable and prolific meteor showers of the years continues its peak tonight. The Geminid display delivers up to 120 shooting stars per hour.
Migrant surge, homelessness testing Denver's new mayor
by Kevin Beaty
Morning news brief
by Steve Inskeep
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds marathon Q&A session. The Supreme Court will hear a case about access to abortion pills. The prosecution rests in the Trump civil fraud trial.
DK Metcalf's ASL teacher says Seahawks receiver brings his own style to the language
by Steve Inskeep
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf is learning American Sign Language and using it in his touchdown celebrations. We hear from his ASL instructor.