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Wednesday

National

Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to violating George Floyd's civil rights in federal court

Former cop Derek Chauvin changed his not guilty plea to guilty of willfully depriving George Floyd, a Black man, of his constitutional rights when Chauvin used excessive force that killed Floyd.

Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to violating George Floyd's civil rights in federal court

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Sunday

Race

Outside of Atlanta, Black families are buying land to create a safe haven

19 Black families have purchased land south of Atlanta for a future city called Freedom. They envision it as a safe haven built by them, for them, and for other Black families.

Outside of Atlanta, Black families are buying land to create a safe haven

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Movie Interviews

Reenacting their own childhood abuse from Catholic clergy, 6 men heal in 'Procession'

Leila Fadel talks with filmmaker Robert Greene about his latest project, "Procession." It follows six men who suffered abuse from Catholic clergy. They scripted, acted and filmed their stories.

Reenacting their own childhood abuse from Catholic clergy, 6 men heal in 'Procession'

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Wednesday

Race

Racism is a common thread in 3 high profile trials in different parts of the U.S.

There are three high profile court cases going on in three different parts of the country. Central to all are race and racism in the United States.

Racism is a common thread in 3 high profile trials in different parts of the U.S.

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Wednesday

With racial attacks on the rise, Asian Americans fear for their safety

Demonstrators march during a protest against Asian hate in Times Square in New York in March after a troubling spike in violence against the Asian American community during the coronavirus pandemic. Michael Nagle/Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images hide caption

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Shots - Health News

With racial attacks on the rise, Asian Americans fear for their safety

One in 4 Asian Americans fear they may be attacked because of their race or ethnicity, according to a new NPR poll. Native Americans and Blacks also fear the rise in racially motivated violence.

With racial attacks on the rise, Asian Americans fear for their safety

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Friday

Sports

National Women's Soccer League cancels weekend games after investigation into coach

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Meg Linehan of The Athletic about her investigation into former National Women's Soccer League coach Paul Riley, who has been accused to sexual coercion.

National Women's Soccer League cancels weekend games after investigation into coach

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Politics

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales speaks about the border and immigration

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Congressman Tony Gonzales, a Republican representing Texas' 23rd congressional district, an area that stretches over 800 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border including Del Rio.

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales speaks about the border and immigration

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Thursday

Asia

Humanitarian Leader Warns Of Economic Collapse In Afghanistan

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Jan Egeland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, about the looming economic crisis since Afghanistan's western-backed government collapsed to the Taliban.

Humanitarian Leader Warns Of Economic Collapse In Afghanistan

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Technology

Facebook's Own Research Says Its Apps Can Harm Mental Health. Senators Have Questions

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz about the Senate hearing where Facebook answered questions on the impact its products have on young people's mental health.

Facebook's Own Research Says Its Apps Can Harm Mental Health. Senators Have Questions

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Wednesday

Middle East

Near-Famine, Civil Conflict And COVID Leave Yemen In Devastating Humanitarian Crisis

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with David Gressly, the United Nation's resident coordinator in Yemen, about the worsening humanitarian crisis in the nation.

Near-Famine, Civil Conflict And COVID Leave Yemen In Devastating Humanitarian Crisis

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Tuesday

Author Interviews

Karl Ove Knausgaard On Exploring A 'World Out Of Joint' In His New Book

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Norwegian author Karl Ove Knausgaard about his new book, The Morning Star, his first novel since publishing his six-volume autobiographical series.

Karl Ove Knausgaard On Exploring A 'World Out Of Joint' In His New Book

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Monday

History

Survivors Of The Trinity Nuclear Test Weren't Warned — Then Were Lied To After

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Lesley Blume about the struggle of the survivors of the Trinity nuclear test in 1945 — one locals didn't know was coming and caused serious health issues.

Survivors Of The Trinity Nuclear Test Weren't Warned — Then Were Lied To After

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Friday

World

Novelist Edwidge Danticat: Allow Haitians To Determine Their Own Future

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with award winning Haitian-American novelist Edwidge Danticat about the challenges in Haiti.

Novelist Edwidge Danticat: Allow Haitians To Determine Their Own Future

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Aid Official Warns Of A Bleak Situation In Afghanistan As Winter Approaches

Girls gather at a gender-segregated school in Kabul on Sept. 15. When older secondary students returned to classes, female students were told to wait. Bulent Kilic/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Asia

Aid Official Warns Of A Bleak Situation In Afghanistan As Winter Approaches

The head of Save the Children in Afghanistan says it has been difficult to operate under the Taliban and their restrictions on women. Without humanitarian aid, he predicts serious casualties ahead.

Aid Official Warns Of A Bleak Situation In Afghanistan As Winter Approaches

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