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New Louisville Police Chief Takes The Helm During Tense Time In The City

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Yvette Gentry will become the third police chief in the city of Louisville, Ky., since the police killing of Breonna Taylor in March.

After serving in the department for two decades — including time as a deputy police chief — Gentry retired in 2014. She will be the first Black woman to lead the department and will serve on an interim basis.

Glass Fire Rages Across Northern California, Burning Thousands Of Acres

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The Glass Fire has prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents in California's Napa and Sonoma counties and caused the destruction of dozens of buildings.

Since igniting in the wine country on early Sunday, wind-fueled flames have engulfed 48,440 acres and consumed more than 50 homes and buildings, according to CalFire. As of late Wednesday morning, the fire was only 2% contained.

Irish Foreign Affairs Minister On Brexit And A Seat On The U.N. Security Council

By editor • 19 hours ago

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Fires continue to rage across Northern California this week, burning tens of thousands of acres. The Glass Fire in Sonoma and Napa counties has pushed people out of their homes, causing traffic jams in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County's most populous city. Police Chief Ray Navarro pleaded with people to keep the roads as clear as possible and only use them to leave.

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Trump Complains About Moderator Chris Wallace But Calls 1st Debate 'Fun'

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How Facebook Is Trying To Control Election Disinformation, Part 1

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Ski Industry Prepares For The Season In The Pandemic

By Nina Keck • Sep 29, 2020

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In a typical year, skiing and snowboarding in Vermont is a $1.6 billion industry. The state's largest ski association says closing early last season because of COVID-19 cost the state's resorts about $100 million. And as Vermont Public Radio's Nina Keck reports, that's why resorts are doing all they can to stay open this season.

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Anita Hill On Sexual Harassment In Hollywood And Beyond

By & • Sep 29, 2020

In the three years since the Harvey Weinstein story broke and the #MeToo movement took off, a new report finds that people working in Hollywood and the entertainment business say not enough has changed.

The Hollywood Commission, a nonprofit that works to eradicate harassment and discrimination, surveyed nearly 10,000 people in the entertainment industry nationwide. It found many are staying silent because they fear retaliation, or they don't believe people in positions of power will be held to account.

Democrats Worry GOP Efforts To Recruit Poll Watchers May Lead To Voter Intimidation

By • Sep 29, 2020

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In a typical year, skiing and snowboarding in Vermont is a $1.6 billion industry. The state's largest ski association says closing early last season because of COVID-19 cost the state's resorts about $100 million. And as Vermont Public Radio's Nina Keck reports, that's why resorts are doing all they can to stay open this season.

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Cubs And White Sox Are In Playoffs With No Fans To Watch Them

By • Sep 29, 2020

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Trump Campaign Senior Adviser On The Presidential Debate

By editor • Sep 29, 2020

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In a typical year, skiing and snowboarding in Vermont is a $1.6 billion industry. The state's largest ski association says closing early last season because of COVID-19 cost the state's resorts about $100 million. And as Vermont Public Radio's Nina Keck reports, that's why resorts are doing all they can to stay open this season.

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Savanna's Act Addresses Alarming Number Of Missing Or Killed Native Women

By • Sep 28, 2020

Last week, the House passed Savanna's Act, a bill that requires the Department of Justice to strengthen training, coordination, data collection and other guidelines related to cases of murdered or missing Native Americans. It aims to address the alarming number of cases involving Native women.

Former North Dakota Sen. Heidi Heitkamp first introduced the bill in 2017. It passed the Senate earlier this year and President Trump is expected to sign it into law.

A Look At Amy Coney Barrett's Record On Abortion Rights

By • Sep 28, 2020

President Trump has made no secret of his intentions regarding the U.S. Supreme Court and abortion rights. During a presidential debate in 2016, Trump vowed to appoint justices who'd vote to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide.

Kennedy Center Hosts First In-Person Concert Since Lockdown

By • Sep 28, 2020

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Concert halls and theaters are taking baby steps to reopen. The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., held its first in-person concert, A Time to Sing: An Evening with Renee Fleming and Vanessa Williams. NPR's Elizabeth Blair was there and has this postcard.

How Presidential Debates Have Impacted Incumbents

By editor • Sep 28, 2020

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Feda Almaliti, Advocate For Families With Autistic Children, Dies In House Fire

By editor • Sep 28, 2020

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Five months ago, we spoke with autism support advocate Feda Almaliti about how the pandemic has affected children with autism like her 15-year-old son, Mu.

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In Affluent Maryland County, Pandemic Exacerbates Food Insecurity

By • Sep 27, 2020

An hour before the food distribution event began in Bethesda, Md., on a recent Friday, a long line of cars was already winding through the parking lot.

Volunteers from St. John's Episcopal Church worked to unpack boxes of bread, prepared meals and coffee — enough for the first 200 people to arrive. Nourish Now, a Maryland-based nonprofit food bank, provides food for the weekly events.

Waiting in his car, Peter Warner was sure to arrive early this time. Last week, the group ran out of meals within a half hour.

For One Food Insecure Family, The Pandemic Leaves 'No Wiggle Room'

By Dana Cronin • Sep 27, 2020

Ja Nelle Pleasure never used to think twice about putting food on the table for her family.

In fact, the Pleasure family revolved around food. One of their favorite activities was to spin a globe, put a finger down and cook a dish from the country where it lands.

"It was a lot of fun because we got to eat all over the place, stuff that none of us would have dared try before, like silkworms," she says. "They really look disgusting and scary. ... But when you eat it, it tastes like popcorn."

Outlining Solutions To Help End Hunger

By editor • Sep 27, 2020

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So what does food insecurity look like and feel like for the 1 in 6 people who are projected to experience it this year? We went to find out.

JOHN ROSS: I need one more volunteer to load cars.

MARTIN: On a Friday earlier this month, we visited a food distribution site in Bethesda, Md. It's in Montgomery County, which is one of the wealthiest counties in the country. But as in many places, the need for food has grown since the beginning of the pandemic.

In Rural Nebraska, Combating Hunger From The Pandemic Is A Community Effort

By Christina Stella • Sep 27, 2020

Lexington, Neb., is just one of the many rural communities that has long dealt with food insecurity, but the global pandemic both intensified need in the town of 11,000 residents and presented new challenges in getting people food.

Teen Activist Pushes To Lower Voting Age To 16

By editor • Sep 26, 2020

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Kal Penn On New Show Meant To Empower Young Voters

By editor • Sep 26, 2020

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Author Interview: Adapting To Social Media's Disruptions In 'The Hype Machine'

By editor • Sep 26, 2020

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New Normal: West Virginia Bus Drivers Deliver Meals To Kids In Need

By editor • Sep 26, 2020

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When schools closed in March because of the coronavirus pandemic, families who depended on their kids getting free or reduced-cost meals at school were left with a big challenge.

What Nomination Of Amy Coney Barrett To The Supreme Court May Mean For Parties

By • Sep 25, 2020

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Novavax Researcher Says No Chance Of A 'Shortcut' In Vaccine Safety

By & • Sep 25, 2020

Novavax, a vaccine maker in Maryland, is becoming the 10th coronavirus vaccine candidate to enter the final phase of testing, called phase 3.

The trial is taking place in the U.K., where researchers plan to enroll up to 10,000 adults of various ages in the next four to six weeks. Half the participants will get a placebo and half will get the company's vaccine.

At least a quarter of participants will be over the age of 65, the company says, and it will also "prioritize groups that are most affected by COVID-19, including racial and ethnic minorities."

Trump May Announce Amy Coney Barrett As His Nominee To Supreme Court, Source Tells

By • Sep 25, 2020

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Trump May Appoint Federal Judge Amy Coney Barrett To The Supreme Court

By • Sep 25, 2020

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Kentucky Governor: Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Transcripts Should Be Made Public

By • Sep 25, 2020

After a Kentucky grand jury declined to charge any officers with the actual shooting of Breonna Taylor, protesters now want to see the court transcripts that led to this decision — and so does Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat who previously served as the state's attorney general.

Larry Wilmore And Amber Ruffin Host Late-Night Shows For Peacock

By • Sep 25, 2020

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What It's Like To Be An Evacuee From Creek Fire

By editor • Sep 25, 2020

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So far, the Creek Fire, the biggest single fire ever to burn in the state of California, is only 36% contained. Still, some residents are now allowed to return home as long as they have a quick evacuation plan because the fire is still unpredictable.

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