Morning Edition for June 2, 2021 : NPR

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The Brewing Political Battle Over Critical Race Theory

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., speaks at a news conference about banning federal funding for the teaching of critical race theory. Michael Brochstein/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect hide caption

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Politics

The Brewing Political Battle Over Critical Race Theory

by Barbara Sprunt

The Brewing Political Battle Over Critical Race Theory

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Harry Mack Is Freestyle Rapping For 10 Hours Straight

Freestyle rapper and YouTuber Harry Mack of Los Angeles will celebrate 1 million subscribers by rapping for 10 hours on Wednesday. Justin James hide caption

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Music News

Harry Mack Is Freestyle Rapping For 10 Hours Straight

by Ziad Buchh

Harry Mack Is Freestyle Rapping For 10 Hours Straight

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National

Some Texas Lawmakers Disown Part Of Their Plan To Change Voting Rules

by Steve Inskeep , Ashley Lopez

Some Texas Lawmakers Disown Part Of Their Plan To Change Voting Rules

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Strange News

Officials Say They Didn't Intend To Codify Asparagus In Belgian Law

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Asia

As Most Of Japan Is Under Emergency Orders, Calls Grow To Cancel Olympics

by Anthony Kuhn

As Most Of Japan Is Under Emergency Orders, Calls Grow To Cancel Olympics

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History

The Historical Perspective Behind The Latest Israel-Hamas Conflict

by Ramtin Arablouei , Rund Abdelfatah

The Historical Perspective Behind The Latest Israel-Hamas Conflict

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National Security

Meat Supplier JBS Is The Lastest Company Hit With Ransomware Attack

by Greg Myre

Meat Supplier JBS Is The Lastest Company Hit With Ransomware Attack

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National

White House Suspends Drilling Leases In Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

by Tegan Hanlon

White House Suspends Drilling Leases In Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

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Europe

French News Channel, Referred To As French Fox News, Gains In Popularity

by Eleanor Beardsley

French News Channel, Referred To As French Fox News, Gains In Popularity

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Mental Health

More Kids Struggle With Mental Health Challenges Because Of The Pandemic

by Jenny Brundin

More Kids Struggle With Mental Health Challenges Because Of The Pandemic

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Middle East

What A New Israeli Coalition Government Would Mean For Arabs

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National

An Expert Has The Answers To Daylight Saving Time Conundrum

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Strange News

The Name Karen Drops Significantly On A List Of Popular Baby Names

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National

For Farmers In The Western U.S., Drought Inflicts Harsh Realities

by Anna King

For Farmers In The Western U.S., Drought Inflicts Harsh Realities

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National

Vaccinations Help Michigan Lower COVID Cases, Mayor Of Grand Rapids Says

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National

Website Tailored To Paramilitary Groups Experiences Explosive Growth

by Odette Yousef

Website Tailored To Paramilitary Groups Experiences Explosive Growth

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