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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.
Georgia To Hold Virtual Peachtree 10K Race
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Rich Kenah, of the Atlantic Track Club about changes to the 50-year-old Peachtree Road Race. The event will be held virtually this November.
Some COVID-19 Patients Taken Off Ventilators Remain In Persistent Comas, Doctors Find
by Martha Bebinger
Doctors are studying a troubling development in some COVID-19 patients: They survive the ventilator, but don't wake up. The persistent, coma-like state can last for weeks.
Remembering Bernard Fils-Aimé, Haitian Activist And Entrepreneur Who Died Of COVID-19
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Karl Fils-Aimé, son of Bernard Fils-Aimé, about his father, who recently died after becoming infected with the coronavirus.
Peace Talks Between Afghanistan, Taliban Expected To Begin Soon
by Diaa Hadid
Negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban to end 40 years of war will begin soon. But some say Afghan officials hope to delay talks until there's a new administration in Washington.
Japanese Residents Concerned About COVID-19 At Okinawa U.S. Military Base
by Anthony Kuhn
COVID-19 cases among U.S. military personnel on the Japanese island of Okinawa have caused tensions with local residents. A public outcry has caused the military to make some minor concessions.
Politics Chat: President Trump Goes After The USPS
by Mara Liasson
We discuss the response of Joe Biden's campaign to the pandemic, the consequences of President Trump's attack on the U.S. Postal Service, the role of Sen. Kamala Harris as the VP nominee, and more.
Two Delegates On Preparing For the Democratic National Convention
Two of delegates headed to the Democratic National Convention speak with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about how the party plans to unite behind Joe Biden as its nominee.
Democratic National Convention Kicks Off Monday In Virtual Event
by Scott Detrow
Democrats will hold their convention this week to nominate Joe Biden for president and Kamala Harris for vice president. It will be an all-virtual event, presenting challenges and opportunities.
An Update On Ongoing Protests In Belarus
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with reporter Dan Peleschuk about the protests in Belarus, where he found himself briefly detained.
As Pandemic Continues, Some Choose To Wear Masks That Are Stylish Too
We talk about the fashion of COVID-19 face masks with DIY designers Ryan Glen who sells bedazzled masks on Etsy, and Ohio principle Bryan Raach, whose mask is designed to make students feel safe.