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Rep. Nita Lowey, D-N.Y., walks to a bipartisan negotiation meeting Monday over securing the U.S. Southern border and keeping the U.S. government from shutting down.

Days From Another Shutdown, Here's What The Negotiators Are Facing

Bipartisan negotiators are working on a border security funding deal — but both sides are still sorting out what kind of "wall" or "barrier" is in and whether President Trump will sign it.

John Lasseter at a movie premiere at El Capitan Theatre earlier this month in Los Angeles.

Pixar's John Lasseter Takes Leave Of Absence After Harassment Allegations

The Hollywood Reporter published allegations that Lasseter, Pixar's chief creative officer, is known for "grabbing, kissing, and making comments about physical attributes."

Roxsana Hernandez, a transgender asylum seeker from Honduras, is seen in this undated photo.

Activists Allege Assault, Abuse In Death Of Transgender Asylum Seeker

The Transgender Law Center has announced plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit over the case of Roxsana Hernandez, a trans asylum seeker who died in the custody of ICE.

Journalists gather around an Indian police vehicle carrying seven people accused in the 2018 rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Six men were convicted and one was acquitted on Monday. Another suspect will be tried in juvenile court.

Indian Court Convicts 6 Men In Rape And Murder Of 8-Year-Old Girl

Three of the men were sentenced to life, while the other three were given five-year prison terms for their roles in the January 2018 crime that horrified the country and sparked nationwide protests.

Vierkandt says she appreciated her mentor Coplan's support and guidance during difficult years. "For the older generation, they've lived life. They can tell you 'Oh that doesn't matter,'" she says.

Bringing Together Young And Old To Ease The Isolation Of Rural Life

In rural communities, loneliness and lack of social connection are taking a toll on the elderly and young alike. One group in Minnesota is trying to solve the problem by connecting the generations.

Activists from Girl Up. Top row from left: Valeria Colunga, Eugenie Park, Angelica Almonte, Emily Lin. Bottom row from left: Lauren Woodhouse, Winter Ashley, Zulia Martinez, Paola Moreno-Roman.

Teen Girl Activists Take On Skeptical Boys, Annoying Buzzwords

We spoke to teen activists at the Girl Up event in Washington, D.C., this week. They had a lot to say about everything from buzzwords that make them mad to the best ways to de-stress.

Bushwick Bill, performing at Los Angeles State Historic Park on August 5, 2018. The rapper died June 9, 2019 following an earlier diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

Bushwick Bill, Of Houston Rap Group Geto Boys, Dead At 52

The Houston-based dancer-turned-rapper, part of the successful trio Geto Boys, was one of the first to bring cinematically macabre imagery to rap lyricism.

How Do You Survive A Pandemic? These Women Have Lessons For Us All

Women often bear a heavier burden at times of crisis. Yet they draw on their inner strength to survive — and thrive. NPR photographed and interviewed 19 women over 3 weeks. Here are their stories.

They Fight — Politely — For What's Right For The World's Girls

We spoke to teen activists at the Girl Up event in Washington, D.C., this week. They had a lot to say about everything from buzzwords that make them mad to the best ways to de-stress.

Structural Injustice Is At The Core Of 'We, The Survivors'

Tash Aw's beautifully written new novel focuses on class issues in contemporary Malaysia, where his compelling protagonist is struggling to lead a quiet life after a long-ago murder conviction.

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