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The former secretary of state offered an extraordinary view of what leadership could be: firm, but also filled with consideration and tremendous character.

After his teacher found a disturbing drawing, the suspect was allowed to return to class without a search of his backpack or locker. "A lot could have been done different," the prosecutor has said.

Three white men are found guilty in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. Members of the U.S. military are experiencing food insecurity. And, unrest continues in Sudan.

Democrats and Republicans are getting ready for the next round of elections. The party chairmen, the Democrats' Howard Dean and Republicans' Ken Mehlman, both see a need to reach out to voters from the other's core constituencies.

Author Kip Stratton's new book, Chasing the Rodeo begins with his memory of the 1967 National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City. He was 12. Stratton reads from the book and shares memories of the sport with John Ydstie.

The Trump administration is undoing Obama-era guidance to schools on affirmative action. And, an update on last month's shooting of an unarmed black teenager in East Pittsburgh, Pa.

Mrs. Astor Regrets: The Hidden Betrayals of a Family Beyond Reproach tells the story of the Astors of New York, a storied philanthropist family. Shortly after the death of Brooke Astor in 2007, her only child, Anthony Marshall, was indicted on charges of looting her estate. Author Meryl Gordon talks to Scott Simon about the book.

The Chauvin trial closes its first week. A train crash in Taiwan has killed more than 30 people. And, college enrollment plummets during the pandemic.

Although Venezuela has a rich literary culture, its writers remain largely unknown outside of the country. Marcela Valdes traces the intersection of literature and politics in the large Caribbean nation, showing the forces that have kept Venezuelan writers from getting the praise they deserve.

Parents and schools prepare to lose free meals provided as federal assistance during the pandemic at a time when families are feeling the strain of high food, gas, housing and utility costs.