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News Brief: Deadly Protest, Police Reform, Politics And Protests

Portland's mayor blames President Trump for the city's deadly violence. Wisconsin state lawmakers to meet for special session on police reform. And, protests are an issue in the presidential race.

News Brief: Deadly Protest, Police Reform, Politics And Protests

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How Many Coronavirus Cases Are Happening In Schools? This Tracker Keeps Count

Teacher Alisha Morris created an interactive tracker of coronavirus in schools, current through Aug. 23, including this map, created by another volunteer. The National Education Association will now take on updates to the database. US schools tracker/Screenshot by NPR hide caption

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How Many Coronavirus Cases Are Happening In Schools? This Tracker Keeps Count

Alisha Morris, a Kansas theater teacher, created a database of COVID-19 cases in schools. Now maintained by the National Education Association, it shares data that some schools prefer to keep quiet.

How Many Coronavirus Cases Are Happening In Schools? This Tracker Keeps Count

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News Brief: Laura Roars Ashore, Kenosha Protests, Republican Convention

Hurricane Laura has made landfall on the Gulf Coast. Protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake continued for a 4th night in Wisconsin. And, highlights of the third night of the GOP convention.

News Brief: Laura Roars Ashore, Kenosha Protests, Republican Convention

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Politics

News Brief: GOP Convention, Deadly Kenosha Protest, Hurricane Laura

First lady Melania Trump addresses the GOP convention. The third night of protests in Kenosha, Wis., turns deadly. And, Hurricane Laura grows stronger as it approaches the Texas-Louisiana border.

News Brief: GOP Convention, Deadly Kenosha Protest, Hurricane Laura

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Politics

News Brief: Republican Convention, Wisconsin Protests, Jerry Falwell Jr.

Day 1 of the GOP convention rebutted the Democrats' convention. In Kenosha, Wis., peaceful protests end with fires and looting. And, Jerry Falwell Jr.'s role at Liberty University is in doubt.

News Brief: Republican Convention, Wisconsin Protests, Jerry Falwell Jr.

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Politics

News Brief: GOP Convention, COVID-19 Treatment, Wisconsin Shooting

Republican convention to make the case: four more years for President Trump. FDA authorizes an emergency treatment for COVID-19. And, the shooting of a black man by Wisconsin police sparks protests.

News Brief: GOP Convention, COVID-19 Treatment, Wisconsin Shooting

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'Break It Up' Examines The History Of Secession Movements In The U.S.

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'Break It Up' Examines The History Of Secession Movements In The U.S.

Author Richard Kreitner tells NPR he didn't write his book as a prescription, but that "if we are talking about the end of democracy in America ... I think we need to have all options on the table."

'Break It Up' Examines The History Of Secession Movements In The U.S.

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Politics

News Brief: Democratic Convention, California Fires, Flint Water Crisis

It was a big night at the Democratic convention for Kamala Harris. California fires push resources to the limits. And, Michigan reaches a settlement agreement with victims of the Flint water crisis.

News Brief: Democratic Convention, California Fires, Flint Water Crisis

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News Brief: USPS Controversy, Democratic Convention, Belarus Strife

Postmaster general suspends changes until after the election. Joe Biden is officially the Democratic presidential nominee. And, pressure mounts on Belarus' president to resign.

News Brief: USPS Controversy, Democratic Convention, Belarus Strife

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'It's Not Religion': In 'The Runaways,' Bhutto Examines The Lure Of Extremism
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'It's Not Religion': In 'The Runaways,' Bhutto Examines The Lure Of Extremism

"I was really trying to look at why a 19-year-old boy would give up everything ... in order, quite literally, to take up arms against the world," says novelist Fatima Bhutto.

'It's Not Religion': In 'The Runaways,' Bhutto Examines The Lure Of Extremism

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Health

News Brief: COVID-19 And Kids, Beirut Blast Aftermath, Chicago Looting

Nearly 100,00 U.S. children tested positive for COVID-19 during last two weeks of July. Lebanon's government resigns. And, hundreds of young people go on a looting spree in downtown Chicago.

News Brief: COVID-19 And Kids, Beirut Blast Aftermath, Chicago Looting

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News Brief: U.S. COVID-19 Cases, Eviction Bans Expire, Hong Kong Arrest

More than 5 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with COVID-19. Federal and state eviction bans, put in place after the coronavirus, are lapsing. And, a media mogul in Hong Kong has been arrested.

News Brief: U.S. COVID-19 Cases, Eviction Bans Expire, Hong Kong Arrest

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Economy

News Brief: Pandemic Sales, COVID-19 Hospital Data Glitches, 2020 Census

Even in financial uncertainty, some firms turn a profit. Major glitches reported in a federal government database for hospital data. And, the Census Bureau's door-knocking program will end early.

News Brief: Pandemic Sales, COVID-19 Hospital Data Glitches, 2020 Census

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Business

News Brief: GDP Preview, Federal Agents Step Back In Portland, Big Tech Hearing

Commerce Department expected to release grim economic report. Federal law enforcement officers are standing down in Portland, Ore. Four big tech CEOs testify before House panel's anti-trust hearing.

News Brief: GDP Preview, Federal Agents Step Back In Portland, Big Tech Hearing

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In Ashtabula, Ohio, Young People Fight For The County's Political Future

The historic Ashtabula Lift Bridge in Ashtabula, Ohio opened in 1925. Da'Shaunae Marisa for NPR hide caption

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Politics

In Ashtabula, Ohio, Young People Fight For The County's Political Future

Ashtabula County, Ohio, voted for Barack Obama in 2012, then for Donald Trump. New political leaders there hope a younger generation of voters will help decide the 2020 presidential election.

In Ashtabula, Ohio, Young People Fight For The County's Political Future

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