Sam Gringlas
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Politics
Amid Peaceful Protest, Crowd Surrounds Rand Paul After Trump Speech
Walking near the Kentucky senator and his wife, protesters were speaking out about the police killing of Breonna Taylor in Louisville. The situation escalated as police attempted to push them back.
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National
'It's Absurd': Trump Officials Brush Off NBA Player Strikes Over Police Shooting
"They've become like a political organization and that's not a good thing. I don't think that's a good thing for sports or for the country," said President Trump.
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Politics
Fact-Checking 6 Claims Pence Made About Biden's Record In His RNC Speech
Pence warned that a Biden administration would threaten American freedoms and crumble the nation's economy. In making that case, Pence deployed several inaccurate or questionable claims.
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Law & Courts
Trump Shatters Ethics Norms By Making Official Acts Part Of GOP Convention
The second night of the Republican National Convention featured a naturalization ceremony, a presidential pardon and the secretary of state speaking while abroad on official business.
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Politics
What It's Like For A Delegate To Participate In A Virtual Convention
Democratic delegates were supposed to be in Milwaukee this week. Instead, they're attending the Democratic National Convention virtually. Two delegates from Michigan share their experience with NPR.
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Politics
Young Democrats Wonder Whether Party Is Prioritizing Nostalgia Over The Future
The speaker lineup has made some young people wonder whether the party is failing to emphasize enough of a forward-focused vision for the country most likely to entice younger voters.
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National
Economist: U.S. Workers, Economy Will Suffer With End Of Federal Pandemic Benefits
The $600 unemployment benefit set to expire this month helped keep families afloat, says Georgetown University's Indivar Dutta-Gupta. Without it, they face serious hardship, and the economy will slow.
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Race & Identity
Young Activists Pour Energy Into Protests, But What About The Election?
With a presidential campaign and historic demonstrations unfolding, the country's youngest voters and activists are navigating the power of direct action versus electoral politics in real time.
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Food
Detroit's King Of Corned Beef Dies From Coronavirus Complications
Otis Knapp Lee made cakes for Bill Clinton's inaugurations and gave away thousands of turkeys every Thanksgiving. But the Detroit deli owner was best known for his heaping corned-beef sandwiches.
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Politics
Hawaii Rep. Gabbard Suspends Her Presidential Campaign And Backs Biden
The Iraq war veteran, who has stirred controversy within her own party, failed to take off in the Democratic presidential primary.