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Kris Kobach, Kansas secretary of state, arrives for his meeting with President-elect Trump in November. His letter on behalf of the White House's voting security commission has drawn criticism from some state officials.

White House Panel Asks States For Their Voter Rolls

6:50pm June 29, 2017

by Pam Fessler

The panel looking into voter fraud allegations wants names, addresses, birthdates, party affiliation and elections voted in since 2006 for every registered voter in the country.

Mammography has helped increase the early detection of breast tumors. Now, researchers say, the goal is to discern which of those tumors need aggressive treatment, including chemotherapy or radiation after surgery.

Tumor Test Helps Identify Which Breast Cancers Don't Require Extra Treatment

6:47pm June 29, 2017

Researchers say the test, which measures gene activity, can help avoid "overtreating" tumors that are not life-threatening. It might allow some patients to avoid radiation and chemotherapy.

Potential annual damages are shown on the county-level in a scenario in which emissions of greenhouse gasses continue at current rates. Negative damages indicate economic benefits.

Mapping The Potential Economic Effects Of Climate Change

6:16pm June 29, 2017

by Christopher Joyce

Scientists and economists predict what parts of the U.S. may get hit hardest by climate change. A new study goes county by county to gauge the potential cost of global warming.

Colonial actor-interpreters walk in front of the courthouse on Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia in 2015.

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Colonial Williamsburg Cuts Jobs To Reduce Growing Debt

6:14pm June 29, 2017

by Sarah McCammon

Colonial Williamsburg President and CEO Mitchell Reiss says the museum's foundation has been losing millions of dollars a year and was more than $300 million in debt at the end of 2016.

Baseball umpire John Tumpane consoles a woman he had seen step over a railing on the Roberto Clemente Bridge Wednesday. Tumpane grabbed her arm and held onto her until help arrived.

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'Not On My Watch': MLB Umpire Helps Save Woman On Pittsburgh Bridge

5:33pm June 29, 2017

by Amy Held

John Tumpane said he saw a woman step over the rails of a bridge on Wednesday and grabbed onto her out of "instinct" until help arrived.

MSNBC Morning Joe hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski arrive at the 2015 White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner.

Trump's Graphic Insult Of Cable Host Crosses A Line For Many

4:59pm June 29, 2017

by Miles Parks

The president of the United States went after an MSNBC anchor's looks and intellect on Twitter Thursday morning. It prompted immediate pushback even from elected officials of his own party.

Refugee Advocates Prepare For New Challenges Under Travel Ban

4:31pm June 29, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Linda Hartke, president of the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, about how President Trump's revised travel ban will affect refugees.

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Prosecutors Face Challenges Convicting Police Officers Involved In Shootings

4:31pm June 29, 2017

by Martin Kaste

Several high-profile prosecutions of law enforcement officers have ended in acquittal or hung juries. A big reason: a Supreme Court ruling called Graham v. Connor, and the instructions juries get as a result.

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White House Puts More Pressure On Sanctuary Cities To Comply With Immigration Law

4:31pm June 29, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

The Trump administration is intensifying its conflict with cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Republicans in Congress are adding to the pressure. Friday is the deadline for sanctuary cities to respond to the Department of Justice.

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'It's Larger Than Pride': Activists Consider Path Forward For LGBT Movement

4:31pm June 29, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Catalina Velasquez of Casa Ruby and Sue Doster of InterPride about what "Pride" should be and where the LGBT movement needs to go from here.

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