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The Poetry Foundation announced today that two of its leaders have stepped down, after poets associated with the organization criticized their response to the police killing of George Floyd.

Japanese organizing officials said Wednesday that they want to "streamline" the games, which may include seeking to reduce the total number of participants. They haven't provided specific details.

Jacob Frey acknowledges a need to shift a culture that has "failed black and brown people" for years. But he says calling for the dismantling of police without an alternative in place is "not a plan."

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jeff Gluck of The Athletic about NASCAR's decision to ban the Confederate battle flag at all of its events and properties.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to former New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial about Wednesday hearing on police reforms and accountability.

In the wake of George Floyd's death, the police chief wants reforms that would involve the terms of the contract. Critics say the union has protected members who used excessive force.

New cases are rising in at least 20 states, even as restrictions on daily life continue to ease. The U.S. total represents more than 25% of the confirmed cases worldwide.

President Trump and presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden will be in battleground states Thursday to talk with voters about the various crises upending American life.

Biden and Trump are back on the campaign trail. Amazon will no longer let police use its facial recognition software. And, U.S. Student Xiyue Wang discusses his time in prison in Iran.

Yosemite National Park reopens Thursday after nearly three months of closure because of the pandemic. Local businesses are beginning to reopen as well, and many visitors are eager to return.