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George Orwell's anti-tyranny fableAnimal Farm turns 75 this week. We examine what Orwell was thinking when he wrote it, why it's lasted so long and what we can learn from it today.

Teens in an isolated refugee camp for 80,000 Syrians have trouble with remote classes and finding something to do during the coronavirus lockdowns.

Some states' election rules say that mail-in ballots count as long as they're postmarked by Election Day. But some arrive without postmarks and that raises questions about whether they should count.

Jill Biden, along with former President Bill Clinton, will headline the second night of the Democratic National Convention. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Stacey Abrams are also expected to speak.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced Tuesday that he was suspending controversial service changes to the U.S. Postal Service until after the November election.

Democratic delegates were supposed to be in Milwaukee this week. Instead, they're attending the Democratic National Convention virtually. Two delegates from Michigan share their experience with NPR.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says the U.S. Postal Service is fully capable of handling mail-in ballots for the upcoming elections even after he ordered the removal of mailboxes and sorting machines.

Reports of mail slowdowns are forcing election officials to scramble. They're installing drop boxes and trying to reassure voters they won't have to cast their vote in person amid the pandemic.

Melania Trump spoke from the White House, addressing the pandemic and racial unrest. Her appearance was one of several moments raising ethical concerns during the second night of the RNC.

Pence is a bridge between Trump and evangelicals and social conservatives, reshaping the president's bombast into language more palatable to the Republican mainstream.