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Tennis Star Andy Murray Reflects On Elementary School Shooting Tragedy

8:25am November 19, 2016

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN the magazine about the career of tennis star Andy Murray whose elementary school was the site of a school shooting in 1996.

New Balance On Damage Control After Trump Statement 'Taken Out Of Context'

8:25am November 19, 2016

by Craig Lemoult

The running shoe company was never a big fan of the Trans Pacific Partnership, a trade deal pursued by the Obama administration. But after Trump won the election, New Balance found itself in a pickle.

Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown Sees Common Ground With Trump On Trade

8:14am November 19, 2016

The Democratic senator from Ohio, Sherrod Brown, tells NPR's Scott Simon he's willing to work with Donald Trump's administration on a number of issues.

'Ray And Joan' Chronicles Complex Life Of Kroc's Philanthropic Wife

8:14am November 19, 2016

It's often quoted that Ray Kroc made a fortune and his wife spent it — on causes he may not have agreed with. Lisa Napoli talks to Scott Simon about the life and love affair in her new book.

Trump Agrees To Settle Trump University Lawsuits For $25 Million

8:13am November 19, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump has settled three outstanding lawsuits related to his now-defunct Trump University. The New York Attorney General announced the $25 million settlement Friday.

Danny McNeish, his stepmother, Julie, and his father, Phil, on the front porch of Julie and Phil's house in Roanoke, Va.

This Family Doesn't Agree On Trump — But They Await His Presidency Together

8:12am November 19, 2016

by Jennifer Ludden

Danny McNeish voted for Hillary Clinton; his father and stepmother voted for Donald Trump. And though they disagree on who's best for the country, this Virginia family keeps things civil, even calm.

National

Advisor To Trump Transition Team Considers Immigration As National Security Priority

8:12am November 19, 2016

NPR's Scott Simon talks to former Congressman Pete Hoekstra about the Trump administration's transition process, and potential national security policies for the new administration.

Young human brains need loads of stimulation to learn and grow, pediatricians have long known. But a mouse study shows overstimulation also rewires the brain in ways that can interfere with learning.

Heavy Screen Time Rewires Young Brains, For Better And Worse

8:12am November 19, 2016

by Jon Hamilton

Bombarding young mice with video and audio stimulation changes the way the brain develops. But some scientists think those sorts of brain changes could protect kids from stressing out in a busy world.

'Hamilton' Cast Makes Appeal To Attendee Mike Pence, Amid Emotional Audience

8:12am November 19, 2016

Vice president-elect Mike Pence attended the Broadway production of Hamilton last night. At the end of the musical, the cast of the show had a message for him.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney argues against Donald Trump's nomination as the GOP presidential candidate on March 3 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Once Trump's Loudest GOP Critic, Mitt Romney Set To Meet President-Elect

6:00am November 19, 2016

by Meg Anderson

Donald Trump may be taking the old adage of keeping friends close and enemies closer to heart. Romney was one of Trump's harshest Republican critics throughout the presidential campaign.