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Tuesday

National

Monterey Park victims' names are released as the gunman's motives are investigated

Authorities have released the names of all 11 people killed in the Monterey Park, Calif., shooting. The investigation continues into the gunman's motive.

Monterey Park victims' names are released as the gunman's motives are investigated

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Monday

National Security

The latest on the Monterey Park shooting

In Monterey Park, Calif., there are more questions than answers following the killings of 11 people and wounding of 10 others at a dance studio. Most of the victims were older and of Asian descent.

The latest on the Monterey Park shooting

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Tuesday

Hurricane-damaged roofs in Puerto Rico remain a problem. One group is offering a fix

Construction apprentices prepare to replace a damaged roof in the town of Toa Baja, P.R. PRoTechos, the nonprofit they work with, was founded to fix the roofs of people who got little or no government help after Hurricane Maria devastated the island in 2017. Erika P. Rodríguez for NPR hide caption

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Hurricane-damaged roofs in Puerto Rico remain a problem. One group is offering a fix

Five years after Hurricane Maria, PRoTechos, a local nonprofit, helps repair damaged roofs the government overlooked or that were fixed poorly. It also trains people to make future repairs themselves.

Saturday

A small town ballfield took years to repair after Hurricane Maria. Then Fiona came.

Brothers Ian, Jahxiel and Isaac Rodríguez run the bases at the damaged baseball park in their neighborhood, Lajas Arriba, in Lajas, Puerto Rico. Erika P. Rodríguez for NPR hide caption

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A small town ballfield took years to repair after Hurricane Maria. Then Fiona came.

After repairs were completed this summer, a restored ballfield in one of Puerto Rico's poorest towns had become a symbol of progress in the face of tragedy. Hurricane Fiona dealt a setback.

Wednesday

What a hate crime case might look like for the Colorado Springs shooter

Officials are investigating the Colorado Springs nightclub shooting as a possible hate crime. Last year, state lawmakers made it easier for prosecutors to pursue hate crime charges.

What a hate crime case might look like for the Colorado Springs shooter

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Thursday

National

Rep. Bass is elected mayor of Los Angeles in a contentious and close race

Congresswoman Karen Bass was elected mayor of Los Angeles, making her the first woman and second African American to lead the city. The race was dominated by voters' concerns about homelessness.

Rep. Bass is elected mayor of Los Angeles in a contentious and close race

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Sunday

Movie Interviews

In conversation with 'Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues' director Sacha Jenkins

NPR's Adrian Florido talks with director Sacha Jenkins about his latest film, Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues, streaming on AppleTV+.

In conversation with 'Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues' director Sacha Jenkins

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Author Interviews

2 drag queens have advice for women in 'Working Girls'

NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with drag queens Katya Zamolodchikova and Trixie Mattel about their new book, Working Girls: Trixie and Katya's Guide to Professional Womanhood.

2 drag queens have advice for women in 'Working Girls'

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Saturday

Education

What the end of affirmative action could mean for college diversity

Guest host Adrian Florido speaks with Mitchell Chang, associate vice chancellor at UCLA, about what's at risk if affirmative action in college admissions is overturned.

What the end of affirmative action could mean for college diversity

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Sports

What Kyrie Irving's suspension says about the NBA

NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with sports commentator Kevin Blackistone about the suspension of NBA player Kyrie Irving by the Brooklyn Nets.

What Kyrie Irving's suspension says about the NBA

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Monday

National

Angered by racist comments, Oaxacan immigrants march to Los Angeles City Hall

The protesters were upset over racist comments that the former president of the council made. Nurry Martinez has resigned, but protesters want the other two on the leaked audio to step down too.

Angered by racist comments, Oaxacan immigrants march to Los Angeles City Hall

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Thursday

National

Embattled LA City Councilwoman Nury Martinez resigns her seat after racist comments

Just days after she was heard making racist remarks in a leaked recording, La City Council member Nury Martinez resigned from her seat. Earlier this week she stepped down as council president.

Embattled LA City Councilwoman Nury Martinez resigns her seat after racist comments

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Wednesday

National

Former president of the L.A. City Council resigns after she made racist comments

The former president of the L.A. City Council resigned her council seat three days after the release of a secret recording in which she and colleagues engaged in racist conversation.

Former president of the L.A. City Council resigns after she made racist comments

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The fallout lingers in Los Angeles over a racism scandal that has engulfed City Hall

A racism scandal has embroiled politics in Los Angeles. The political fallout has ballooned since three council members were heard in a secret recording engaging in racist conversation.

The fallout lingers in Los Angeles over a racism scandal that has engulfed City Hall

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Monday

National

L.A. City Council president faces calls to resign after she made racist comments

On a recording, the L.A. City Council president made racist comments. There have been calls for her resignation and the episode has exposed the racial tensions that have affected politics in the city.

L.A. City Council president faces calls to resign after she made racist comments

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