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NPR's Tavis Smiley talks to corporate attorney Isaac Vaughn, hailed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of America's top black lawyers, about overcoming the challenges people of color often face when they seek to own their own businesses.

NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to Tess Vigeland of Marketplace about the rise in global crude oil prices. The average price topped $50, a new record.

The top commander in Iraq discusses his struggle to keep politics out of the military and what the term "Petraeus Generation" means to him.

The real estate mogul tried to strike a populist tone in announcing his tax plan. It cuts taxes for corporations and raises them on hedge fund managers, but its cost ... sure looks huge.

The president's approval rating is up to 44%, but 7-in-10 people say the country is going in the wrong direction, and young and Black voters are among the least likely to vote this fall.

You might know Fran Fluher as the heart behind Huntsville's Manna House, but her life is a lesson in service, faith and Southern hospitality. She talks with Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors about being inspired by her parents, who dedicated nearly 70 years to a life of purpose and helping hands. Plus, finding what fits your own passion to support your local community, and how even the smallest acts of outreach provide the gift of hope.

After 54 years of dominance, Jacob and Mark were overcome by Noah as the most popular name for baby boys in the U.S. Sophia was the top pick for girls.

The 28-year-old rocketed past Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson in the final laps of the contest and held onto the top position until the end.

Howard Berkes is a correspondent for the NPR Investigations Unit.

Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters. He is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First. He has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. His books have chronicled character and characters, in war and peace, sports and art, tragedy and comedy.