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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports  – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.
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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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President Trump has congratulated Attorney General William Barr for
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Politics & Policy

1,100 former DOJ employees call on Barr to resign after intervening in Stone Case

1,100 former Department of Justice officials are calling on Attorney General Barr to resign after his department lowered the prison sentence recommendation for Roger Stone.

6 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden, greets supporters at a campaign event in Columbia, S.C. (Gerald Herbert/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

For first time, Biden calls Obama deportations ‘big mistake’

Going further than he ever has in expressing regret over Obama administration immigration policy, presidential candidate Joe Biden called it a “big mistake.”

6 years ago

Grass and shrubs take over the closed Fort Brown Memorial Golf Course in Brownsville, Texas. The course was original built by the University of Texas system but the facilities are on the south side of the border wall. (Verónica G. Cárdenas for NPR)
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Politics & Policy

Between President Trump’s border wall and the Rio Grande lies a ‘no man’s land’

6 years ago

JerriAnne Boggis, executive director of the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire, poses with a monument that was erected in Harriet E. Wilson's honor. Boggis says when she read Wilson's book, she felt as if it was written the book just for her. (Verónica G. Cárdenas for NPR)
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Arts & Entertainment

Early novel written by free Black woman called out racism among abolitionists

Here's one thing historians know to be true about Harriet Wilson: Some indomitable part of her spirit allowed her to survive a life on the margins of American society.

6 years ago

A syringe with an influenza vaccine inside heads to its mark during a flu vaccination at Eastfield College in Mesquite, Texas, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. (LM Otero/AP Photo)
Health

Amid coronavirus fears, a second wave of flu hits U.S. kids

A second wave of flu is hitting the U.S., turning this into one of the nastiest seasons for children in a decade.

6 years ago

In this July 23, 2019, file photo, California attorney Michael Avenatti walks from a courthouse in New York, after facing charges. (Craig Ruttle/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Michael Avenatti is convicted of trying to extort Nike

A lawyer who gained fame by representing porn star Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Donald Trump has been convicted of trying to extort sportswear giant Nike.

6 years ago

The Republican National Committee has mailed forms, called the “2020 Congressional District Census,” to selected homes in Montgomery and Berks counties in recent weeks. (provided)
Politics & Policy

GOP ‘congressional census’ circulates in Montco and Berks County, causes confusion

A local lawmaker is warning people to look out for a political questionnaire, designed to look like the 2020 census, that seeks donations for the Republican Party.

6 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang speaks during a campaign event at Hopkinton Town Hall on Feb. 9 in Hopkinton, N.H. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
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Politics & Policy

Tech entrepreneur Andrew Yang dropping out of 2020 presidential race

Yang built his campaign around a signature policy proposal — universal basic income — rising from relative obscurity with a loyal following of supporters.

6 years ago

In this March 26, 2019 file photo, actor Jussie Smollett gestures as he leaves Cook County Court after his charges were dropped in Chicago. (Paul Beaty/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Actor Jussie Smollett faces new charges

A grand jury returned a six-count indictment accusing actor Jussie Smollett of lying to Chicago police, a special prosecutor announced Tuesday.

6 years ago

People inquire about temporary positions available for the 2020 census during a job fair in Miami in September 2019.
(Lynne Sladky/AP Photo)
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Money

Lawmakers, advocates worry bureau won’t fill half million 2020 census jobs

The bureau says it needs around a half-million workers to carry out the national head count. Some census advocates are worried the agency isn't moving fast enough on hiring.

6 years ago

Temple students Luisa Suarez and Conall Smith (right) interviewing former Mass. Gov. Bill Weld in New Hampshire. (Kenneth Cooper)
Politics & Policy

Believing in your own power: Lessons from N.H. primary

Temple University students are learning more than journalism skills while covering the New Hampshire primary.

6 years ago

(Patrick Semansky/AP Photo)
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Politics & Policy

Strain, scrutiny, settling scores: The upshot of a packed political week

Aside from times of genuine national crisis, it is hard to recall a week with as many events of political significance as the one we have all just witnessed.

6 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate and former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks during a Democratic fundraising dinner on Saturday. Buttigieg is coming under attack from rival candidates for his relative lack of experience. (Mary Altaffer/AP Photo)
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Politics & Policy

Campaigning takes a negative turn in closing days of New Hampshire race

In the final sprint before New Hampshire's primary, Democratic presidential candidates are taking a more sharply negative tone about their rivals than they have up until now.

6 years ago

Speaker Nancy Pelosi holds up three fingers in reference to H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act in Trenton, NJ. (Becca Haydu for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Impeachment over, Pelosi and N.J. House Dems focus on lowering prescription drug costs

The roundtable discussion was a re-promotion of the bill H.R.3, more formally known as the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Act.

6 years ago

Democratic presidential candidates, Sen. Bernie Sanders (left), Sen. Amy Klobuchar and businessman Tom Steyer raise their hands during a Democratic presidential primary debate on Friday at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H. (Elise Amendola/AP Photo)
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Politics & Policy

Five takeaways from the last Democratic debate before the New Hampshire primary

The Democratic candidates for president debated once again Friday night, just days after the Iowa caucuses and days before the New Hampshire primary Tuesday.

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