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N.Y. Parole Of Former Black Panther Activist Who Murdered 2 Cops Sparks Reform Debate

Anthony Bottom, who now goes by the name Jalil Muntaqim, was interviewed in New York state prison in 2018. He's going home on parole after more than four decades behind bars. Messiah Rhodes/Screenshot by NPR (YouTube) hide caption

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National

NY Parole Of Former Black Panther Activist Who Murdered 2 Cops Sparks Reform Debate

Anthony Bottom, 68, is at the center of a discussion over elderly inmates convicted of violent crimes in their youth. Reform advocates say after decades behind bars most should go home.

Politics

Undecided Voters Share Concerns Ahead Of First Presidential Debate

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The Shimmering Austeria

Elections

What We Can Expect After Election Day

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Politics

Critics Say Federal Prosecutors Are Pushing The Envelope With Protest Charges

by Martin Kaste

Critics Say Federal Prosecutors Are Pushing The Envelope With Protest Charges

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Space

Space Debris Buildup Could Threaten Satellites, Space Travel

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Further Than It Mad Zach

Environment

California Grants Joshua Trees Temporary Endangered Species Protections

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I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For U2

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A Couple Swim Bibio

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: State Capitals

by Will Shortz

Sunday Puzzle: State Capitals

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Health

Eviction Crisis Grows Despite CDC's Moratorium

by Bram Sable-Smith

Eviction Crisis Grows Despite CDC's Moratorium

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'Medicating With Music': How One Tiny Desk Contest Entrant Heals Through Song

Meaghan Maples, aka Mama Haze, was one of the standout artists in the 2020 Tiny Desk Contest. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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'Medicating With Music': How One Tiny Desk Contest Entrant Heals Through Song

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'Medicating With Music': How One Tiny Desk Contest Entrant Heals Through Song

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On Your Side Meghan Maples

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Heaven's Calling Robert Randolph & the Family Band

Law

White House Deputy Press Secretary Discusses Trump's Pick For Supreme Court Justice

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Politics

Politics Chat: President Trump Nominates Amy Coney Barrett For Supreme Court

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Chill Relax Lofi-Moon

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Mutiny Flitz & Suppe, Kupla

Elections

How The Trump Administration Can Reach Latino Voters

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National

N.Y. Parole Of Former Black Panther Activist Who Murdered 2 Cops Sparks Reform Debate

by Brian Mann

N.Y. Parole Of Former Black Panther Activist Who Murdered 2 Cops Sparks Reform Debate

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Music

How TikTok Has Changed The Music Industry

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Lotus Pat Van Dyke

Education

How Louisiana Schools Are Doing After Hurricane Laura

by Aubri Juhasz

How Louisiana Schools Are Doing After Hurricane Laura

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After the Revival Brian Blade

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My Little Brown Book John Coltrane & Duke Ellington

Author Interviews

Juan Felipe Herrera Paints Portrait Of America In New Poetry Collection

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Television

Michelle Buteau On Her Long Career And New Netflix Special

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Hour Time Is Ours DJ Denz The Rooster

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Believe in Yourself DJ Denz The Rooster

Undecided Voters Share Concerns Ahead Of First Presidential Debate

What We Can Expect After Election Day

Critics Say Federal Prosecutors Are Pushing The Envelope With Protest Charges

Space Debris Buildup Could Threaten Satellites, Space Travel

California Grants Joshua Trees Temporary Endangered Species Protections

Buy Featured Music

Sunday Puzzle: State Capitals

Eviction Crisis Grows Despite CDC's Moratorium

'Medicating With Music': How One Tiny Desk Contest Entrant Heals Through Song

White House Deputy Press Secretary Discusses Trump's Pick For Supreme Court Justice

Politics Chat: President Trump Nominates Amy Coney Barrett For Supreme Court

How The Trump Administration Can Reach Latino Voters

N.Y. Parole Of Former Black Panther Activist Who Murdered 2 Cops Sparks Reform Debate

How TikTok Has Changed The Music Industry

How Louisiana Schools Are Doing After Hurricane Laura

Juan Felipe Herrera Paints Portrait Of America In New Poetry Collection

Michelle Buteau On Her Long Career And New Netflix Special

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