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Monday

Contract Extended For Acting Head Of Bureau Of Land Management

The contract for the controversial acting head of the Bureau of Land Management was extended on Monday. Democrats and former federal land managers were pushing hard for it not to be renewed.

Contract Extended For Acting Head Of Bureau Of Land Management

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Sports

College Athletes In California Can Now Be Paid Under Fair Pay To Play Act

A new California law allows college athletes to get paid in certain scenarios. That's setting up a clash with the NCAA, the governing body of college sports.

College Athletes In California Can Now Be Paid Under Fair Pay To Play Act

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Technology

Inside The Movement To Improve Access To High-Speed Internet In Rural Areas

Texas Public Radio

Broadband Internet is a fact of life for most Americans. But 21 million people do not have access to high-speed connections at all. In rural areas, there's a move to improve the situation.

Inside The Movement To Improve Access To High-Speed Internet In Rural Areas

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Pittsburgh Synagogue Gets Help From Neighboring Church, 1 Year After Deadly Shooting

90.5 WESA

Nearly a year after a man opened fire in Pittsburgh's Tree of Life Synagogue, members of the congregation are holding their High Holy Days celebration at an Episcopal church that welcomed them in.

Pittsburgh Synagogue Gets Help From Neighboring Church, 1 Year After Deadly Shooting

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How Big Oil Of The Past Helped Launch The Solar Industry Of Today

Elliot Berman with his team at Solar Power Corporation outside their office and manufacturing facility in Braintree, Mass., in 1973. John Perlin, author of Let it Shine: The 6,000-Year Story of Solar Energy, credits Berman with planting the flag of solar photovoltaics throughout the world. Solar Power Corporation via John Perlin hide caption

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Getting To Zero Carbon: The Climate Challenge

How Big Oil Of The Past Helped Launch The Solar Industry Of Today

The multibillion-dollar solar photovoltaic industry has roots in an unexpected place. More than 40 years ago, oil companies invested in solar research and development that have proved critical.

How Big Oil Of The Past Helped Launch The Solar Industry Of Today

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NFL Suspends Oakland Raider Vontaze Burfict For Rest Of Season Over Head-To-Head Hit

The NFL is suspending Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict for the rest of the season, following a dangerous play on Sunday. Burfict, who has a history of unnecessary roughness penalties, is seen here leaving the field in Indianapolis after his most recent ejection. Justin Casterline/Getty Images hide caption

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Sports

NFL Suspends Oakland Raider Vontaze Burfict For Rest Of Season Over Head-To-Head Hit

"The discipline marks the longest punishment ever handed down for an on-field act in NFL history," NFL.com states. Burfict has repeatedly violated unnecessary roughness rules during his career.

'Big Wonderful Thing' Sets Us Straight On Texas, Moving Away From The Mythology

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Review

Book Reviews

'Big Wonderful Thing' Sets Us Straight On Texas, Moving Away From The Mythology

Stephen Harrigan's sprawling history of the Lone Star state showcases his enthusiasm for Texas; it's an endlessly fascinating look at how the state has evolved over the years.

California Governor Signs Bill Allowing College Athletes To Profit From Endorsements

UCLA players celebrate during a game against the Arizona Wildcats at the Rose Bowl last year in Pasadena, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill paving the way for college athletes in the state to hire agents and sign endorsement deals. Victor Decolongon/Getty Images hide caption

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Sports

California Governor Signs Bill Allowing College Athletes To Profit From Endorsements

Gov. Gavin Newsom said the measure he signed is "the beginning of a national movement." It's also sure to irk the NCAA, which has banned athletes from hiring agents and signing endorsement deals.

Up To 4 Feet Of Snow: Montana Hit By 'Unprecedented' Winter Storm

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Up To 4 Feet Of Snow: Montana Hit By 'Unprecedented' Winter Storm

Despite coming in September, the amount of snow that just fell over two days in Great Falls is second to only one other two-day total in the city, in any month.

Arizona Could Resume Executions With Single-Drug Protocol

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The move to resume federal executions later this year has motivated Arizona to find a replacement for its lethal cocktail. The state stopped executing people after a botched case in 2014.

Arizona Could Resume Executions With Single-Drug Protocol

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José José, Mexico's Prince Of Song, Dies At 71

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Obituaries

José José, Mexico's Prince Of Song, Dies At 71

In Mexico, crowds gathered for a karaoke tribute to legendary singer José José, who died Saturday in Miami. His career spanned decades and his records sold in the millions.

José José, Mexico's Prince Of Song, Dies At 71

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Sunday

Law

MacArthur Fellow Recognized For Work In Restorative Justice

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with sujatha baliga, who was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship last week, about her work in restorative justice.

MacArthur Fellow Recognized For Work In Restorative Justice

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Author Interviews

Work And Motherhood In 'Maternal Optimism'

Danna Greenberg and Jamie Ladge wrote Maternal Optimism: Forging Positive Paths Through Work and Motherhood. They told NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro that balancing parenting and work changes as kids grow.

Work And Motherhood In 'Maternal Optimism'

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'We Must Keep Loving': Trauma Lingers 2 Years After Mass Shooting In Las Vegas

Survivor Susanan Anely stands on the sidewalk bordering the Healing Garden in Las Vegas. Since Route 91, she has moved back to Las Vegas, started a new job, gotten promoted, started school and fallen back in love with photography. Bridget Bennett hide caption

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The Picture Show

'We Must Keep Loving': Trauma Lingers 2 Years After Mass Shooting In Las Vegas

Survivors of the 2017 mass shooting at a music festival in Las Vegas are still experiencing lasting effects. "All these people that think that you can just move on — you don't," one survivor says.