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Rep. Omar's Bill Would Sanction Saudi Crown Prince For Khashoggi's Killing

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., about her proposed bill to sanction Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Book Details South Africa From Mandela To Zuma

South Africans go to the polls on Wednesday and Jacob Zuma is almost certain to win the presidency. Alec Russell is author of the book Bring Me My Machine Gun: The Battle for the Soul of South Africa from Mandela to Zuma. Russel talks with Renee Montagne about Zuma, who is the charismatic leader of the African National Congress.

Dan Vyleta's new book <em>Smoke</em> imagines a world where vice is made visible, in the form of curling black Smoke.

'Smoke' Author Dan Vyleta Keeps It Messy

Dan Vyleta's new novel imagines a world where inner faults and sins are made visible by black smoke curling from bodies. He says his big, sprawling narratives were inspired by the works of Dickens.

Humpback whales and tanker in Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary in Massachusetts Bay.

Listening To Whale Migration Reveals A Sea Of Noise Pollution, Too

Christopher Clark, an engineer turned whale biologist, wired the world's oceans with hydrophones. Whales sing as they migrate, he learned. And the ship sounds clouding the ocean can deeply interfere.

Jason Carney designed and installed the solar array on the roof of his house in Nashville, Tenn. He wants to introduce more people in minority communities to the advantages of solar energy.

Stepping Into The Sun: A Mission To Bring Solar Energy To Communities Of Color

Solar energy has taken off across the U.S. As an African American working in the industry, Jason Carney wants to make sure minority communities don't miss out on the energy savings or the green jobs.

Pedestrians in Harvard Yard in 2019. Schools and businesses have gone to court to stop the Trump administration from barring online-only international students from entering or staying in the United States.

Schools, Businesses, Cities Push Back On Rule Blocking Some International Students

The Trump administration says it will ban international students in the fall if their education is online-only. Colleges and businesses say that decision could devastate the economy.

TikTok has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration after the White House issued an executive order that would effectively ban the hugely popular app from operating in the United States.

TikTok Sues Trump To Block U.S. Ban

The White House has targeted the Chinese-owned app with an executive order that would effectively ban it from operating in the U.S. Lawyers for TikTok say the president's action is unconstitutional.

An autonomous tank is demonstrated in France last month. Leading researchers in artificial intelligence are calling for laws against lethal autonomous weapons. They also pledge not to work on such weapons.

AI Innovators Take Pledge Against Autonomous Killer Weapons

"We will neither participate in nor support the development, manufacture, trade, or use of" artificial intelligence that is used to kill people, leading AI researchers vowed.

A new study found that investors were significantly more likely to bet a company's stock price was going to increase if the company had more women on staff compared with other companies.

Investors May Prefer Companies With More Women In The Workforce

A new study found investors were significantly more likely to bet a company's stock price was going to increase if the company had more women on staff compared with other companies.

The Mandela Playlist: A Life And Legacy, Told In Music

It's worth pausing to consider not only the legacy and achievements of former South African president Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, but also the rich musical associations of his life.

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