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Comey's Testimony And The Rest Of The Week In Politics

5:51pm June 10, 2017

One of the biggest questions from former FBI Director James Comey's testimony was whether President Trump asked him to drop the investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

'March Against Sharia' Meets Opposition in Syracuse, New York

5:51pm June 10, 2017

A conservative lobbying group called Act for America has organized what it calls a nationwide "March Against Sharia" in some 19 states. One of the marches raised tensions in Syracuse, N.Y.

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A Conversation About What It Means To Be A Good Citizen

5:51pm June 10, 2017

by Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin visits Scranton, Pa., for the last installment in the "Going There" live event series. This time, the guests talk about Civics 101.

President Bill Clinton, with Vice President Al Gore, signs his 1996 order designating the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah. Opponents continue to note that Clinton made this move while sitting at the Grand Canyon — in Arizona.

What Utah's Canyon Country Can Tell Us About Trump's Monuments Review

5:02pm June 10, 2017

For over two decades, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument has been a lightning rod. Now, it's under review along with 26 other monuments and serves as example of what has people worked up.

Erik Vance holds his son while a pediatrician administers vaccinations.

A Dad Takes His Son To The Doctor And Discovers Fear Of Vaccines

3:09pm June 10, 2017

by Erik Vance

As a science journalist, I know vaccines are safe. But when it was time to take my son to get his shots, I suddenly found myself overwhelmed by fear. Does science stand a chance against emotion?

Former FBI Director James Comey takes his seat to testify at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

Is Trump Guilty Of Obstruction Of Justice? Comey Laid Out The Case

1:46pm June 10, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The fired FBI director came loaded for bear at his congressional testimony and seemed to leave lots of bread crumbs for investigators, like a Justice Department special counsel, to pick up on.

Denise Zamora is the organizer of Saturday's "March Against Sharia" in San Bernardino, Calif., the site of a 2015 mass shooting.

'March Against Sharia' Planned Across The U.S.

1:36pm June 10, 2017

by Tom Gjelten

Saturday's nationwide "March Against Sharia," sponsored by a group known for aggressively criticizing Islam, has in recent days become a rallying cause for right-wing extremists.

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The view from the balcony of the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, Ala.

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A Birmingham Landmark With A Storied But Segregated History

8:14am June 10, 2017

by Scott Simon

The Lyric Theatre in Birmingham Ala., has a long history. It embraces it, both the good and the bad.

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Alabama's Recent Scandals

8:14am June 10, 2017

by Debbie Elliott

John Archibald, political writer for AL.com, and NPR's Debbie Elliott talk with host Scott Simon about the series of scandals that have shaken Alabama politics in recent years.

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A Conservative's Take On The James Comey Hearing

8:14am June 10, 2017

NPR's Scott Simon talks to conservative commentator Michael Graham of The Weekly Standard about fired FBI Director James Comey's testimony.

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