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Two former leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention, one Black and one white, want to bridge the Deep South's racial divide with faith-based discussions in cities once active in the slave trade.(Image credit: Annie Flanagan for NPR)

The approval ends years of wrangling that launched a U.S. Justice Department investigation into why Colorado-based Liberty Media, the commercial rights holder of F1, would not approve the team.(Image credit: Matt York)

Conservative groups have filed lawsuits against workplace diversity initiatives that prioritize historically marginalized groups.(Image credit: Steven Senne)

Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds and at least one person has died in clashes.(Image credit: Maaz Awan)

The Onion's bid came out on top, but a bankruptcy judge must sign off on the sale. Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and the losing bidder says the process was "rigged" against them.(Image credit: Mario Tama)

These are women murdered by an intimate partner, a family member, a rapist, a stranger randomly assaulting females. Laws do not always offer protection and justice. What needs to be done?(Image credit: Anuwar Hazarika/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

He said the countries weren't doing enough to control the flow of illegal drugs, especially fentanyl, and migrants across the border.(Image credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

English rocker noted a similarity in their styles while praising both songwriters. Continue reading…

More than 200 emergency and medical workers have been killed since last October, Lebanon's health ministry says. Many believe Israel's military is targeting them in its war against Hezbollah.(Image credit: Ali Khara for NPR)

Israel has mandatory military services for citizens over the age of eighteen that meet certain requirements, and refusing to serve, which has always been controversial is even more contentious now that the country is fighting in Gaza and Lebanon. We meet one young person choosing to go to jail rather than serve in the military. Support NPR and get sponsor-free episodes of State of the World. Sign up for NPR+ […]