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CEO Says Wells Fargo Has Transformed After Scandals; Lawmakers Are Skeptical
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers question whether Wells Fargo has changed its culture away from fraud and mismanagement that have led to billions in fines and penalties against the bank.
When Food Aid Goes Local, Some Say It Works Better
Food security experts have long debated whether it's better to ship bags of rice and corn from the United States to the hungry overseas, or to buy food close to where it's needed. New research suggests most of the time, it's better to buy food close to where it's needed.
Taylor Fritz wins match to become first American man in a U.S. Open final since 2006
Taylor Fritz surged with a six-game run against a fading Frances Tiafoe, also of the U.S., to come out on top 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 and reach his first Grand Slam final.
'Is this what it had to be?'
In 2005, Kim Osorio sued The Source for gender discrimination, sexual harassment and hostile work environment, retaliation, defamation. Responses to the case reinforced hip-hop's culture of silence.
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Rob Schmitz is NPR's international correspondent based in Berlin, where he covers the human stories of a vast region reckoning with its past while it tries to guide the world toward a brighter future. From his base in the heart of Europe, Schmitz has covered Germany's levelheaded management of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise of right-wing nationalist politics in Poland and creeping Chinese government influence inside the Czech Republic.
Policing Reform, Civilian Oversight And More: After Months Of Protest, Voters Decide
Months of protests over police brutality has brought some change, but major reform has so far eluded many communities.
Washington Green? State Creates Logo For Legal Pot
When it becomes legal to sell marijuana in the state, packages will have to be labeled. The logo is a marijuana leaf centered over an outline of the state. Will T-shirts and bumper stickers follow?
Harrisonburg program encourages new and growing childcare services
The city of Harrisonburg is using a portion of American Rescue Plan Act funds to spur the development and expansion of childcare providers. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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News brief: mortgage rates, midterm election issues, union drive at Starbucks
Buying a home has become a lot more expensive. Democrats are trying to balance multiple global crises ahead of fall's midterm elections. The drive to unionize Starbucks stores is gaining ground.
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Why is China so concerned about Israel-Iran tensions?
China is closely watching whether Israel and Iran can broker a ceasefire. Beijing gets much of its crude oil imports from Iran through a "dark fleet" of vessels to evade American sanctions.
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