Tracing The Course Of The U.S. Pandemic
The first coronavirus case in the U.S. was diagnosed about nine months ago. NPR reconstructs the timeline of the pandemic in this country and talks about the months to follow.
Why FBI Says People Accused Of Plotting Attacks In Michigan Are Part Of A Militia
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Kathleen Belew, an assistant professor of history at the University of Chicago, about why those charged in plotting attacks in Michigan are part of a militia.
Whistleblower On How Political Pressure Affects Safety Of Coronavirus Vaccines
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rick Bright, former Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority director, about his whistleblower complaint on political pressure over the coronavirus.
Pennsylvania Voters Don’t Think Fracking Is A Big Issue Despite Trump’s Focus On It
Pennsylvania is a major state for drilling natural gas. President Trump has made fracking a significant issue of his campaign in the swing state, but it’s unclear how much it may help him.
What Did Chicano Moratorium Of 1970 Mean For Chicano Activists?
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium — a day when Mexican Americans in Los Angeles marched to protest the Vietnam War. It influenced a generation of Chicano activists.
Transgender Rights Advocate And Journalist Monica Roberts Dies At 58
Pioneering transgender activist and journalist Monica Roberts died this week. She paved the way for mainstream reporting on transgender people and inspired countless transgender journalists.
Hurricane Delta Now Leaving Yucatán Coast, Could Hit Gulf Coast As Major Storm
Hurricane Delta brought a dangerous storm surge to Mexico’s Yucatán resort area. It has weakened, but Delta could develop 120 mph winds by late Thursday, the National Hurricane Center says.
‘Let My People Vote’ Tells Of One Man’s Journey To Getting 1.4 Million Back A Voice
Desmond Meade rose from addiction, homelessness, and prison to run a campaign to re-enfranchise more than one million Florida voters; it’s a tale of hope, persistence, and the power of organizing.
2 Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize In Chemistry For Genome Editing Research
The 2020 Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded for research into “rewriting the code of life.” Emmanuelle Charpentier of France and Jennifer Doudna of the U.S. are the laureates.
Commerce Department Asks For Appeal To End Census Counting Before Oct. 31
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and NPR’s Hansi Lo Wang about the 2020 census. Ross wants counting to end early. A judge ruled counting will continue through October.
White Gun-Wielding St. Louis Couple Reportedly Indicted By Grand Jury
“I’ve been told they’ve been charged with exhibiting a firearm and tampering with evidence,” Joel Schwartz, who represents Mark and Patricia McCloskey told NPR.
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