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Freedom Caucus chairman Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., talks about health care earlier this month and conservatives' opposition to the health care bill proposed by GOP leadership and the White House.

Why The Freedom Caucus Shouldn't Worry About Primary Threats From President Trump

7:00am April 02, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

The reality is that defeating an incumbent is hard work — it not only takes recruiting viable candidates but helping them with fundraising and campaign infrastructure.

Khanh-Hoa Nguyen cooks caramelized pork belly with ginger, a Cambodian dish served to women who have just given birth.

For Centuries, These Asian Recipes Have Helped New Moms Recover From Childbirth

7:00am April 02, 2017

by Grace Hwang Lynch

Postpartum soups and stews have traditionally been prepared for new moms by Asian grandmothers and aunts, the recipes passed down orally. A new cookbook seeks to preserve them before they're lost.

A tank heads off to support French troops in Juvigny, France, in this undated World War I photo. Tanks were introduced in the war. The watchmaker Cartier designed a metal band for its wristwatches based on tank treads, a tradition that continues to this d

From Wristwatches To Radio, How World War I Ushered In The Modern World

6:52am April 02, 2017

by Greg Myre

The war is remembered for trench warfare, millions of deaths and the failure to bring lasting peace. But it also brought together emerging technologies, remaking life on and off the battlefield.

North Carolina's Kennedy Meeks (3) of the and Jordan Bell (1) of the Oregon get tangled up during the Final Four Semifinal.

North Carolina Edges Out Oregon For A Shot At Sixth NCAA Title

1:03am April 02, 2017

by Tom Goldman

With Saturday's 77-76 victory, North Carolina is one step away from the chance at a redemptive title after losing at the buzzer in last season's championship game. They'll face Gonzaga Monday night.

Gonzaga's Nigel Williams-Goss celebrates his team's win at Saturday night's buzzer for the NCAA semifinals game against South Carolina.

Gonzaga Earns First Shot At Championship With Win Over South Carolina

11:12pm April 01, 2017

It's game over for the Gamecocks. The Gonzaga Bulldogs survived a second-half rally to claim a 77-73 victory against South Carolina in the Final Four.

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It May Be Too Soon For Congress To Grant Flynn Immunity In Inquiry Over Russia Ties

6:43pm April 01, 2017

by Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Stephen Saltzburg, a law professor at George Washington University about why Michael Flynn would want immunity before testifying in front of congressional committees.

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Barbershop: 'Bathroom Bill,' VP Pence's Marriage Beliefs

6:43pm April 01, 2017

Political commentator Gayle Trotter, columnist Steven Petrow and film producer Tammy Garnes take on the controversial repeal of North Carolina's bill, the criticism behind Pence's marriage and more.

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Mississippi State Ends UConn's 111-Game Winning Streak

6:43pm April 01, 2017

by Michel Martin

The Mississippi State University women's basketball team ended the University of Connecticut's winning streak, in an upset victory in the semifinals of the NCAA tournament.

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Gabby Williams of the Connecticut Huskies battles for the ball against Dominique Dillingham of the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs in the first half Friday night during the semifinal round of the 2017 NCAA Women's Final Four in Dallas.

Mississippi State Drops Powerhouse UConn, Will Face South Carolina For Title

10:38am April 01, 2017

by Christopher Dean Hopkins

The University of Connecticut women came into the semifinal riding a 111-game winning streak, including a 60-point beating of Mississippi State in last year's tourney. Friday, that all was wiped away.

Trump's Budget And Older Adults

8:04am April 01, 2017

by Ina Jaffe

The Trump administration's budget proposes cuts to a number of government programs that are important to older Americans.