A high school quarterback dies after brain injury, Alabama’s 2nd death in 2 weeks
Sixteen-year-old Caden Tellier’s death comes less than two weeks after the tragic death of another Alabama high school football player. Semaj Wilkins, 14, collapsed Aug. 13 during a practice.
The U.S. national park system gets a $100 million grant, the largest in its history
The National Park Foundation said the gift from Lilly Endowment Inc. would help fund programs in the national park system, which includes more than 400 sites.
Garcetti denies lying under oath to cover up allegations against a top adviser
NPR investigates allegations that former Los Angeles mayor and current U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti lied under oath to protect a friend and adviser from harassment claims.
Ukrainians gathered with supporters in Washington, D.C., to run in traditional attire
They ran along the Potomac River over the weekend in Ukrainians’ traditional dress shirts: the vyshyvanka. It’s a shirt with colorful embroidery —– especially on the front, collar and sleeves.
Insurance refused to pay for her abortion, even when her life was at stake
Insurance coverage for abortion care in the U.S. is a hodgepodge. And the proliferation of abortion bans in various states has exacerbated the confusion.
Babe Ruth jersey of ‘called shot’ fame sells for record $24 million
The road jersey is said to have been worn by the legendary slugger when he predicted his home run in the 1932 World Series. What actually happened has been the subject of debate for 92 years.
The Harris campaign says it has raised $540 million since launching
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign reported raising $40 million in the days since the Democratic National Convention — bringing the campaign’s total fundraising amount to $540 million.
Republicans’ false claims of illegal voting for Democrats are hurting some citizens
False and unproven claims have been circulating for months about noncitizens voting in the next election. Now the rhetoric is having consequences.
What the DNC revealed about Harris’ plan for immigration
Republicans have accused Presidential candidate Kamala Harris of being weak on immigration. At this week’s Democratic National Convention, the party sent a clear message about Harris’ stance.
‘Track Change’ podcast follows 4 incarcerated men as they record an album
Garland Carr, featured on the podcast Track Change, was recently released from prison. NPR’s Adrian Ma talks to him about how he’s adjusting to life on the outside.
NPR investigates harassment accusations against former top aide of Eric Garcetti
NPR uncovered new allegations of sexual harassment against a former top adviser to the U.S. ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, and new questions about whether Garcetti lied under oath.
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