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Strategists Allison, Begala Weigh In On Democratic National Convention

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Aimee Allison, founder of She the People, and Paul Begala, chief strategist of Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign, about the issues ahead of November's election.

Keren Prescott, with her daughter by her side, delivers a speech at the Capitol building.

Teachers, Students And Parents Rally In Hartford To Keep Learning Remote

Chants, speeches and a public art installation took over the state Capitol building Wednesday as educators, parents and students called on the state to...

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and then-Vice President Joe Biden walk through National Statuary Hall on their way to a joint session of Congress on Jan. 6, 2017.

A New Biden Administration Would Face Old Problems With Congress

If Joe Biden wins the White House, he will confront a familiar roadblock to advancing his agenda: a polarized, closely divided Congress.

Amid mail delivery delays, the U.S. Census Bureau is planning to send additional paper forms to some households that have not yet responded to the 2020 census.

Mail Delays Could Hurt The Census, Too

After Oct. 7, the Census Bureau will stop accepting paper 2020 census forms postmarked by Sept. 30, NPR has learned. Some worry mail delays could harm the accuracy of census data about rural areas.

N.Y. Republican Chairman Nick Langworthy

N.Y. Republican Chairman To Campaign Against Police Reforms

New York Republican Party Chairman Nick Langworthy plans to campaign across the state in support of police ahead of the 2020 election.Langworthy spoke out…

Iraqi National Museum Deputy Director Musin Hassan holds his head in his hands as he sits amid destroyed artifacts in the Baghdad museum in 2003.

In Iraq, Authorities Continue To Fight Uphill Battle Against Antiquities Plunder

Heritage experts say hundreds of thousands of pieces have been looted at archaeological sites and museums. As the illegal trade in antiquities continues, Iraq is trying to get objects returned.

A task force concluded in 2016 that Michigan's environmental agency bore primary responsibility for the water crisis in Flint. The state is now agreeing to pay $600 million to resolve lawsuits over the crisis.

Michigan Agrees To Pay $600 Million To Flint Residents Over Water Debacle

A summary of the preliminary settlement shows that nearly 80% of the money would go to resolve claims filed on behalf of minors and children.

Former White House Adviser Steve Bannon Arrested In Border Wall Scheme

Steve Bannon, President Trump's former political strategist, was arrested Thursday along with three other people in connection with an online fundraising scheme.

Beware of scammers. Legitimate contact tracers will never ask you for any sort of payment or seek other financial information or your Social Security number.

How To Tell A Real COVID-19 Contact Tracer's Call From A Scammer's

A loved one's health could depend on the truth if you get a call from a real contact tracer about your exposure to the coronavirus. But beware impostors who ask you for payment or to click on a link.

Mark Marston slides a MERV 13 air filter into the HVAC system outside Basics Fitness Center in Portland, Maine, on July 21. The gym bought these filters and made other changes to its ventilation, including bringing in more outside air, to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

As We Return To Work And School During The Pandemic, Can The Air Inside Be Kept Safe?

Changes to ventilation — everything from opening windows to making pricey upgrades to HVAC systems — can help reduce the risk of the coronavirus being spread inside a building.

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