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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.
For The Danna Brothers, Pixar's New Film Is 'Uncannily Personal'
At its core, Onward is a story about siblings. Mychael and Jeff Danna composed the score for the film and speak with NPR's Leila Fadel about their work together.
What The U.S.-Taliban Deal Means For American Troops In Afghanistan
by Tom Bowman
The U.S. and the Taliban signed an agreement that calls for the full withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan within 14 months.
Democrats Must Assess How To Campaign In Oil And Gas States
by Reid Frazier
Climate change has become a key issue in the Democratic primaries, but voters are split in the swing state of Pennsylvania — where the fracking boom has boosted the economy.
Sanders Boycotts AIPAC Convention, Angering Many Jewish Voters
by Tom Gjelten
Sen. Bernie Sanders could become the first Jewish president of the U.S. Yet he has angered many Jews with his criticism of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a pro-Israel lobbying group.
Syria Could Be Facing Its Worst Humanitarian Crisis. But It's Not Always Page One News
Syria has been in and out of the news for nearly a decade. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with The Washington Post's Syria correspondent Liz Sly on how to tell a story that is constantly being forgotten.
'Manhattan Is A Lenape Word,' And Other Poems Looking At Native Americans' Struggles
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with author and poet Natalie Diaz about her new book, Postcolonial Love Poems.
Coronavirus Around The World: How The U.S., Italy And Other Countries Are Responding
The virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading in the U.S., but the general threat to most Americans remains low. Other countries have made various changes to address the outbreak.
Algorithm Targets Marijuana Convictions Eligible To Be Cleared
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro