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Rwanda Arrests The Man Who Inspired The Hollywood Film 'Hotel Rwanda'
Paul Rusesabagina, portrayed in the film Hotel Rwanda as the hero who saved fellow Rwandans during the 1994 genocide, has been arrested and charged by his government with terrorism.
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President Trump Visits Kenosha, Wis., To Show Support For Police And Businesses
President Trump said he went to Kenosha, Wis., to show support for law enforcement and businesses affected by recent protests. Critics say his visit might stoke further confrontation.
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Impact Of Climate Policy On 2020 Presidential Election
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Varshini Prakash, co-founder of the Sunrise Movement and an adviser to Joe Biden's climate task force, about the impact of climate policy on this year's election.
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Oregon Law Enforcement Turns Down Governor's Help Request
Oregon's governor asked other departments to help Portland police with ongoing unrest, but they refused. They say they don't want to get involved unless Portland is more willing to crack down.
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'Having And Being Had': A Book That Answers Your Questions On Capitalism
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with author Eula Biss about her new book. Having and Being Had attempts to answer questions on capitalism: What is it? Is it inevitable? And how do we live outside it?
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Undocumented People With No Health Insurance Struggle Especially Hard From COVID-19
People who contract COVID-19 can spend months in recovery and end up with long-term disabilities. It's especially hard for undocumented immigrants who are at high risk an don't have health insurance.
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Communities Are Trying To Help Working Parents Who Face A Child Care Gap
With many schools opening up either part-time or remotely, working parents face a childcare gap. Districts and nonprofits are partnering to provide accessible childcare and remote learning options.
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Many Employers Say Temporary Tax Break Is Not Worth The Trouble
The Trump administration is planning to suspend the collection of payroll taxes starting Tuesday. But unless Congress forgives the taxes, workers will end up with smaller paychecks early next year.
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'Black Panther' Star Chadwick Boseman's Legacy
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Jamil Smith of Rolling Stone about the state of opportunities for Black creators in Hollywood following the death of actor Chadwick Boseman.
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Biden Pushes Back At Trump's Law And Order Campaign
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden hit back at President Trump's law and order campaign messaging, saying the president "can't stop the violence because for years he has fomented it."
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A Canceled State Fair Can't Stop Minnesota's Famed Butter Sculpture Artistry
The Minnesota State Fair tradition of butter sculpting lives on, despite neither a formal fair nor the presence of its longtime sculptor.
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The GOP's Effort To Win Over Black Voters
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with New York Times columnist Charles Blow about efforts by President Trump's campaign and the Republican Party to appeal to Black men.