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President Trump has ordered the federal government to stop critical race theory training. The order came even after a summer of protests for racial justice across the country.

Trump Tells Agencies To End Trainings On 'White Privilege' And 'Critical Race Theory'

The director of the Office of Management and Budget told agency heads on Friday that such trainings were "divisive" and "anti-American."

After six trials and 23 years behind bars, charges are being dropped against Curtis Flowers (pictured here in Dec. 2019) over a 1996 quadruple killing in Mississippi. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a conviction last summer, citing among other things, the deliberate elimination of Black jurors from Flowers' trials.

After 6 Trials, Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Curtis Flowers

Flowers spent 23 years behind bars for a 1996 quadruple killing at a Mississippi furniture store. Prosecutors said Friday that there were no credible witnesses available for a seventh trial.

Ravi Patel On His New 'Pursuit of Happiness' Docuseries

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ravi Patel about his new TV series Pursuit of Happiness.

The Tokyo Summer Olympics had been set to start in July but were pushed back a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

'At Any Cost': Japanese, IOC Officials Insist Olympics Will Happen In 2021

In the past week, multiple Japanese organizers and International Olympic Committee officials have said that the Tokyo Games will proceed regardless of the state of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Zoom Towns And The New Housing Market For The 2 Americas

One America is living in a housing boom. The other needs support from the government or family for an affordable place to live.

Some of the world's largest vaccine-makers hope to bolster public confidence in a yet-to-arrive COVID-19 vaccine, pledging to follow strict safety protocols in the rush to respond to the pandemic. Here, a nurse practitioner administers a dose of flu vaccine in Key Biscayne, Fla.

9 Drugmakers Sign Safety Pledge In Rush To Develop Coronavirus Vaccine

The pledge comes one month after a survey found that only 2 in 5 Americans said they planned to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Former FBI Agent Addresses Post-Sept. 11 Torture In Newly Declassified Book

Ali Soufan investigated terrorism cases and opposed the CIA's use of torture following the Sept. 11 terror attacks. After a legal battle, the redacted material in his 2011 memoir, Black Banners, has been restored.

Rosine Mbakam, left, says she chose to shoot all images and sound herself to maintain an equal relationship with the subjects of her films.

Whatever Happened To ... The Filmmaker Focusing On A New Face For African Women?

Rosine Mbakam was headed from Belgium to Cameroon, her homeland, to make a documentary. Then lockdown struck. So did inspiration for a new topic: How coronavirus is linked to the "virus" of racism.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., center, introduced a targeted coronavirus relief bill and said he planned a vote this week on it.

McConnell Proposes Pandemic Relief Bill, Democrats Quickly Dismiss It As 'Emaciated'

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell rolled out a targeted coronavirus aid plan amid stalled negotiations on a broader deal. Democrats oppose the bill and it's unlikely to advance.

Free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick will appear in the latest update of the Madden NFL 21 franchise. Kaepernick is seen above ahead of a workout for NFL football scouts and media in Riverdale, Ga., in 2019.

The Return Of Colin Kaepernick — To The Madden Franchise

EA Sports says Kaepernick will return as a free agent in the latest update of Madden 21. His overall rating of 81 is higher than several notable NFL starters, including Baker Mayfield and Cam Newton.

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