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White House Plans To Take Block On Revised Travel Ban To Supreme Court

Thu, 25 May 2017 18:18:00 -0400

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that Trump's revised travel ban should be kept on hold. Already the Trump administration has said it plans to ask the Supreme Court to hear the case.

Iraqi Refugee Empowers Youth To Share Their Stories With 'Narratio'

Thu, 25 May 2017 18:13:00 -0400

After Ahmed Badr and his family fled the Iraq War, he used writing to grapple with his experience as a refugee in the U.S. He founded the website Narratio so other youth could share their stories.

From Paris With Love: A Kansas City Musician Gets Distance And Perspective

Thu, 25 May 2017 17:52:00 -0400

Missouri native Krystle Warren digs into American history on her new album Three The Hard Way. She talks about what it's like to observe the U.S. from France, her home for the past nine years.

Ramen Rock: These Japanese Punk Legends Sing About Food

Thu, 25 May 2017 17:13:00 -0400

For over 35 years, the all-female Shonen Knife has been serving up catchy punk titles like "Wasabi," "Hot Chocolate" and "Sushi Bar." But don't mistake them for bubblegum pop. These ladies are legit.

White House Ends Congressional Bill Allowing Deportation Delays For Immigrants

Thu, 25 May 2017 16:32:00 -0400

The Trump administration is ending a longstanding system in which members of Congress can intervene in the deportation of an immigrant in the country illegally. Immigrant advocates and Senate Democrats are crying foul.

Lawmakers Propose Subjecting Secret Service Director To Senate Confirmation

Thu, 25 May 2017 16:32:00 -0400

A strongly bipartisan group of House members is sponsoring a bill to make the director of the Secret Service subject to Senate confirmation, following widespread concern over the agency's performance in recent months. The bill also increases funding for protection of second residences, which for the Trump administration has become a major expense.

Sponsors Back Out Of NYC Puerto Rican Day Parade Over Honoree

Thu, 25 May 2017 16:32:00 -0400

NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Marlon Bishop, senior producer at Latino USA, about the Puerto Rican Day Parade's controversial decision to honor Oscar Lopez Rivera as a national freedom hero. The decision has caused major sponsors, such as Goya, JetBlue and the Yankees, to pull their sponsorship of the parade.

British Police Suspend Intelligence Sharing With U.S. After Leaks

Thu, 25 May 2017 16:32:00 -0400

Britain has suspended intelligence sharing with the U.S. on the Manchester attack after information was leaked to the press. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with former National Coordinator for Security Richard Clarke on how this leak affects relations between the two countries.

Former U.S. Ambassador Responds To Trump's Rhetoric On NATO

Thu, 25 May 2017 16:32:00 -0400

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Gen. Douglas Lute, who was the U.S. ambassador to NATO until January, about Trump's visit to NATO, and how his comments square with his past statements about the alliance.

President Trump Meets NATO Leaders In Belgium

Thu, 25 May 2017 16:32:00 -0400

President Trump has had a fraught relationship with NATO dating back to his days as a candidate. Thursday he appeared with NATO leaders in Belgium and lectured them on not paying their fair share.

Philadelphia Reconsiders Relationship With Native Son Bill Cosby

Thu, 25 May 2017 16:32:00 -0400

As Bill Cosby faces a trial for aggravated indecent assault, his relationship with Philadelphia is also on the line. Cosby grew up in Philadelphia and has maintained close ties to the city.

Since 9/11, U.S. Presidents Developed Varied Language To Describe Terrorists

Thu, 25 May 2017 16:32:00 -0400

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Farah Pandith, adjunct fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, about the evolution of presidential rhetoric on acts of terrorism and the groups that perpetrate them.

Pentagon Reveals Results Of Probe Into Deadly Mosul Airstrike

Thu, 25 May 2017 16:32:00 -0400

The Pentagon quietly disclosed the results of its investigation into a deadly airstrike in March that killed more than 100 civilians in Mosul, Iraq. A small American bomb ignited "a large amount of explosive material" that ISIS fighters had hidden in the house.

LeBron James' Return To Cleveland Illustrates Remarkable Economic Experiment

Thu, 25 May 2017 16:32:00 -0400

Professional sports generate a tremendous amount of money, but it's tricky to know exactly what part of sports generates that money. LeBron James unintentionally ran a nearly perfect economic experiment by unexpectedly leaving Cleveland and then, three years later, returning with almost no warning. A pair of economists have now used James' prodigal son data to look at the financial impact a single superstar can have on a local economy.

On Night Before Election, Montana House Candidate Allegedly Assaults Journalist

Thu, 25 May 2017 16:32:00 -0400

Last night in Montana, the Republican candidate for the state's open U.S. House seat, Greg Gianforte, was charged with misdemeanor assault after allegedly "body-slamming" a journalist. The vote is on Thursday.

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