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Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
Politics Chat: Republicans Gear Up For National Convention
by Mara Liasson
We look ahead to the Republican National Convention to see how the party will respond to last week's Democratic National Convention and what its vision for the future will look like.
Ohio Delegate Prepares For Republican National Convention
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks delegate Dimitrious Stanley of Columbus, Ohio, what he's expecting from the Republican National Convention.
What To Expect At The Upcoming Republican National Convention
by Ayesha Rascoe
A look at what's in store as Republicans gather in person and virtually this week to hear from President Trump and other party officials making the case for a second term.
Study Finds Painting Eyes On Cows' Butts Can Save Their Lives
Researchers in Botswana have found that painting large eyes on the rear ends of cows wards off predators. They hope that fewer attacks will reduce livestock losses.
Vancouver Mourns The Loss Of Its Old Apple Tree
At age 194, the storied Old Apple Tree of Vancouver, Wash. finally succumbed to old age. The city recently held a memorial to celebrate the matriarch's legacy.
Who Is Jimmy Lai? Prominent Hong Kong Publisher Faces New National Security Law
by Julie McCarthy
We take a look the life of media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who escaped Mainland China for Hong Kong in the hole of a fishing boat to become one of the territory's richest men.
U.S. Sanctions, COVID-19 Deal Double Blow To Iran's Economy
by Peter Kenyon
As the U.S. tries to get international cooperation for harsher sanctions on Iran, people in the country strain under the double economic hits of the pandemic and sanctions that are already in place.
A Boy Avenges His Murdered Father, With The Help Of A Magical 'Ikenga'
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
California Wildfires Continue To Burn As Weather, COVID-19 Complicate Response
by Sara Hossaini
Weather continued to complicate firefighting efforts for several California wildfires that have burned hundreds of thousands of acres.