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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.
Atticus' Halo Comes Apart In 'Watchman'
Fans of To Kill a Mockingbird are in for a shock: In Harper Lee's new book, Go Set a Watchman, the beloved Atticus is a racist. NPR's Lynn Neary talks with Fresh Air book critic Maureen Corrigan.
Europe And Greece Far Apart As Bailout Talks Continue
Leaders of the European Union continue their talks about bailing Greece out for a third time. NPR's Lynn Neary speaks to Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson about the proposals on the table.
Mexican Drug Lord Escapes From Prison For The 2nd Time
NPR's Lynn Neary speaks with correspondent John Burnett about the prison escape of Joaquín Guzmán, the Mexican drug lord known as El Chapo.
3 Rights Equal A Left: Mapping Safer Routes In New York City
It turns out that turning left at intersections is dangerous. So, two New York City councilmen have asked Google to map routes that cut down on left turns in the Big Apple.
Dread And Despair Among Greeks As They Wait To Learn Their Fate
From the capital to the countryside, there is pervasive fear in Greece as European leaders in Brussels debate the country's economic fate.