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Benjamin Franklin's Favorite Protest Song of the Revolutionary War

Percussionist Sean Kennedy speaks with Morning Blend's Dorrie Nutt about the history of "The Downfall of Paris", a protest song favored by founding Father Benjamin Franklin.

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FBI Files Charges In Vanessa Guillen Case

Spc. Vanessa Guillen went missing in April. Now federal investigators say she was murdered, and buried near a river outside Austin. Her family says the murder came after sexual harassment.

FBI Reveals New Details In The Case Of Missing Fort Hood Pfc. Vanessa Guillen

Fort Hood Pfc. Vanessa Guillen has disappeared in April. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with attorney Natalie Khawam and Vanessa's sister Lupe Guillen about new details in this case.

Widespread Use Of Face Masks Could Save Tens Of Thousands Of Lives, Models Project

Models developed by mathematical epidemiologists project that tens thousands of lives across the US can be saved by more people wearing face masks.

Khashoggi Murder Trial Begins In Turkey

Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a leading critic of the kingdom's crown prince, was killed in Istanbul in 2018. Twenty Saudis are standing trial in absentia in Khashoggi's death.

Major League Baseball Cancels 2020 All-Star Game Because Of Coronavirus

It had been scheduled for July 14, hosted by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The next All-Star Game is set for summer 2021 in Atlanta.

Business As Usual During The Pandemic, This Time Through Plexiglass

Demand for plexiglass has skyrocketed due to the coronavirus as businesses worldwide install protective barriers.

Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Easier Voting By Mail In Alabama During Coronavirus

A lower-court judge had allowed less rigorous terms for absentee voting because of the pandemic. That ruling was blocked a dozen days before a primary run-off there.

Washington Redskins And Cleveland Indians Are Rethinking Their Names

Corporate sponsors and investors have put pressure on the D.C. football team. Cleveland's baseball team says it wants to embrace the need for social justice.

England To Lift Quarantine Rule For More Than 50 Nations — But Not For The U.S.

Effective July 10, travelers from "reduced risk" countries, including Spain, France, Germany and Italy, won't have to self-Isolate for 14 days. The U.S. is not among the exempt countries.

Planning To Celebrate The 4th? What To Know About The Risks Of Parties And Bars

Alcohol makes people lose inhibitions. And maybe take off their masks, and get up close and personal. Here's why you may want to reconsider going out this weekend. Or how to stay safe if you do.

'Make The Climate A Priority Again,' Says Germany's Student Activist Neubauer

NPR sits down with Germany's prominent youth climate activist to discuss lessons from the coronavirus and next steps for the movement.

Drill Down To County Level And The U.S. COVID-19 Outbreak Looks Even Worse

Local data reveal a deeper picture of where the current hot spots are in the United States — and where new ones could surface.

Reflection On A 4th That Seems Far from Glorious

We do need a holiday just now. And not just a moment of leisure but an occasion for unity, healing and hope.

For Some Black Americans, Love Of Country Means Holding It Accountable

For many African Americans, patriotism is complicated because the promises of America aren't fulfilled equally. The Fourth of July brings a challenge: reconciling national pride with systemic racism.

News from WLRH and NPR

News from WLRH

Benjamin Franklin's Favorite Protest Song of the Revolutionary War

News from NPR

FBI Files Charges In Vanessa Guillen Case

FBI Reveals New Details In The Case Of Missing Fort Hood Pfc. Vanessa Guillen

Widespread Use Of Face Masks Could Save Tens Of Thousands Of Lives, Models Project

Khashoggi Murder Trial Begins In Turkey

Major League Baseball Cancels 2020 All-Star Game Because Of Coronavirus

Business As Usual During The Pandemic, This Time Through Plexiglass

Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Easier Voting By Mail In Alabama During Coronavirus

Washington Redskins And Cleveland Indians Are Rethinking Their Names

England To Lift Quarantine Rule For More Than 50 Nations — But Not For The U.S.

Planning To Celebrate The 4th? What To Know About The Risks Of Parties And Bars

'Make The Climate A Priority Again,' Says Germany's Student Activist Neubauer

Drill Down To County Level And The U.S. COVID-19 Outbreak Looks Even Worse

Reflection On A 4th That Seems Far from Glorious

For Some Black Americans, Love Of Country Means Holding It Accountable

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