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Thursday

National

University Of Nevada-Reno Won't Dismiss Student In Viral Charlottesville Rally Photo

A University of Nevada, Reno, student became the poster child of the white supremacist march in Charlottesville, after his picture went viral. Despite pressure to kick him out, the school says he'll stay.

University Of Nevada-Reno Won't Dismiss Student In Viral Charlottesville Rally Photo

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Thursday

Between Swimming And S'mores, Young Muslim Campers Learn To Cope With Rising Hate

Sofia Majed (from left), Samah Safiullah and Noa Turk assist Fatima Diallo as she navigates the ropes course. Maggie Starbard for NPR hide caption

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National

Between Swimming And S'mores, Young Muslim Campers Learn To Cope With Rising Hate

The 55-year-old Muslim Youth Camp is taking on new meaning as a temporary respite for today's new generation in the current political climate.

Between Swimming And S'mores, Young Muslim Campers Learn To Cope With Rising Hate

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Tuesday

National

Taylor Swift Wins Groping Suit Against Ex-Radio Host

A jury in Denver found fully in pop singer Taylor Swift's favor Monday, delivering a unanimous verdict in a trial over whether she was groped by a former radio host during a Denver meet-and-greet.

Taylor Swift Wins Groping Suit Against Ex-Radio Host

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Monday

Law

Jury Rules In Favor Of Taylor Swift In Groping Lawsuit

The jury ruled in favor of the pop superstar on Monday, in a high profile case in which she accused a Denver radio disc jockey of groping her. Swift did not report the incident at the time in 2013.

Jury Rules In Favor Of Taylor Swift In Groping Lawsuit

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Law

Jury Begins Deliberations In Taylor Swift Groping Trial

A jury hears closing arguments and may render a verdict on countersuits between Taylor Swift and a Denver disc jockey who allegedly groped her at a publicity event. A judge threw out the disc jockey's claim that Swift unfairly had him fired, but the case continues against her mother and others on her team.

Jury Begins Deliberations In Taylor Swift Groping Trial

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Thursday

Feds Arrest Man Credited With Helping To Stop Ransomware Attack

Marcus Hutchins, seen in May when he was credited with hobbling the WannaCry attack. Now, U.S. authorities have arrested him for allegedly creating and distributing banking malware. Frank Augstein/AP hide caption

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Feds Arrest Man Credited With Helping To Stop Ransomware Attack

The Justice Department alleges Marcus Hutchins, who is said to have short-circuited WannaCry's global attack, created another malware program. His supporters say DOJ couldn't be more wrong.

Wednesday

Religion

Muslims In The U.S. Face Increased Discrimination, PEW Report Says

A newly-released poll from the Pew Research Center finds Muslims in the U.S. are facing increased discrimination but are optimistic about being both Muslim and American.

Muslims In The U.S. Face Increased Discrimination, PEW Report Says

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Tuesday

Middle East

Reporting From Egypt On The Day 'There Was A Rip In The Fabric Of Society'

For more than five years, NPR's Leila Fadel has been reporting from Cairo. She looks back on that time — from the optimism she arrived with to the massacre that tore Egyptian society apart.

Reporting From Egypt On The Day 'There Was A Rip In The Fabric Of Society'

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Wednesday

Middle East

Egyptian Woman Goes From Protests To Pizza

An Egyptian activist who once took to the streets to help topple a dictator now works organizing rural women in small business and pizza making. The country is too dangerous for political activism.

Egyptian Woman Goes From Protests To Pizza

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As Egypt's Jails Fill, Growing Fears Of A Rise In Radicalization

Supporters of Egypt's ousted President Mohammed Morsi, a Muslim Brotherhood leader, chant slogans against the Egyptian military during a trial in which they were charged with violence in Alexandria, Egypt, on March 29, 2014. Thousands of Muslim Brotherhood supporters have been jailed by the current government. A former prisoner tells NPR he saw some turn to ISIS in prison. Heba Khamis/AP hide caption

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Parallels

As Egypt's Jails Fill, Growing Fears Of A Rise In Radicalization

Unprecedented numbers of political prisoners in Egypt's jails could lead to a supersized version of an old problem: inmates becoming radicalized. "In jail, they become ISIS," says a former prisoner.

As Egypt's Jails Fill, Growing Fears Of A Rise In Radicalization

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Wednesday

Egypt And Turkey: Why A Coup Succeeded In One And Failed In The Other

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (in suit and green tie) inspects a police honor guard as he arrives at the parliament in Ankara on Friday. A July 15 coup attempt was quickly crushed in Turkey, a country that has had multiple military takeovers in the past. Burhan Ozbilici/AP hide caption

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Parallels

Egypt And Turkey: Why A Coup Succeeded In One And Failed In The Other

Both countries have strong militaries wary of conservative Muslim politicians. But as a wealthier, more middle-class country, Turkey rose up when elements of the military tried to take over.

Thursday

Fear Grips Turkey Amid Government Crackdown After Failed Coup

A Turkish special forces police officer stands guard in front of the Istanbul Justice Palace on July 20. Family members of those detained have been gathering outside, hoping for a chance to see their loved ones. Ozan Kose/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Parallels

Fear Grips Turkey Amid Government Crackdown After Failed Coup

Most Turks are afraid to speak out after last week's failed coup. Tens of thousands have been detained. A family looks for their missing soldier son, saying he didn't know he was being used in a plot.

Fear Grips Turkey Amid Government Crackdown After Failed Coup

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Tuesday

Turkey's Post-Coup-Attempt Purge Widens As Arrests And Firings Grow

People wave Turkish flags Tuesday as they gather in Taksim Square in Istanbul, protesting against the attempted coup last Friday. The Turkish government accelerated its crackdown on alleged plotters of the failed coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Emrah Gurel/AP hide caption

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Parallels

Turkey's Post-Coup-Attempt Purge Widens As Arrests And Firings Grow

Turkey has detained or dismissed thousands of people from the government and the military in what many see as the president's attempt to seize even greater powers.

Turkey's Post-Coup-Attempt Purge Widens As Arrests And Firings Grow

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Monday

Turkey's President Cracks Down After Failed Coup

Turkish police in the city of Mugla on Sunday detain members of the military suspected of involvement in Friday's attempted coup. Following the failed revolt, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government has moved swiftly, detaining some 7,000 suspects, many in the military and the government. Tolga Adanali/AP hide caption

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Parallels

Turkey's President Cracks Down After Failed Coup

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan could use the coup attempt against him to purge government institutions, including the military and the judiciary. Critics say he has already accumulated too much power.

Turkey's President Cracks Down After Failed Coup

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Sunday

Middle East

In Wake Of Attempted Coup, Turkish President Vows To Eradicate 'Virus'

A wide crackdown is underway in Turkey following a failed coup against elected President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. NPR's Leila Fadel gives the latest.

In Wake Of Attempted Coup, Turkish President Vows To Eradicate 'Virus'

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