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Republicans Officially Nominate Donald Trump For President

8:54pm July 19, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Trump's son, Donald Jr., cast his state's 89 delegates for his father as the Quicken Loans Arena erupted in cheers and the convention band began playing "New York, New York."

Nomination Process Underway At GOP Convention In Cleveland

7:51pm July 19, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Delegates to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland begin the nomination process to officially name Donald Trump as the GOP nominee for president.

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GOP Delegates Prepare To Seal The Deal For Donald Trump

6:18pm July 19, 2016

by Scott Horsley

On day two of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, delegates will officially name Donald Trump as their nominee for president.

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Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson To Deliver Message Of Unity At Convention

6:18pm July 19, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, on the second day of the Republican National Convention.

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Police Face New Challenges Amid Growing Terror Threat

6:18pm July 19, 2016

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Atlanta Police Chief George Turner about how his police department has changed tactics, after eight police officers have died as a result of police-targeted assaults in Baton Rouge, La., and Dallas.

Stephen Colbert Revives Right-Wing Persona To Mark Start Of GOP Convention

6:18pm July 19, 2016

by Eric Deggans

Stephen Colbert resurrected his Colbert Report conservative buffoon character Monday night for the opening night of the Republican National Convention. The move highlights what Colbert's been missing since he took the helm of The Late Show.

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A demonstration dose of Suboxone film, which is placed under the tongue. It is used to treat opioid addiction.

Maryland Switches Opioid Treatments, And Some Patients Cry Foul

6:18pm July 19, 2016

by Alison Kodjak

The state switched funding Suboxone strips for treatment of opioid abuse because they were being trafficked in jails. But some patients say the pill that was substituted isn't working for them.

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Ohio Delegation Breakfast Focuses On GOP Platform, Avoids Trump

6:01pm July 19, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel sets the scene on the first day of the Republican National Convention by speaking to various people at an Ohio delegation breakfast.

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A giant crane sits on the roadbed of the Tappan Zee Bridge north of New York City after toppling around noon on Tuesday, during construction of a new bridge.

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Crane Collapses On Tappan Zee Bridge In New York, Injuring 5

5:58pm July 19, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

No cars were hit when the crane crashed from the new, under-construction Tappan Zee Bridge onto the existing bridge. Two employees and three motorists were injured.

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Murdochs To Remove Roger Ailes Amid Sexual Harassment Claims

5:37pm July 19, 2016

by David Folkenflik

Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes is being ousted from the network after a former anchor sued him for sexual harassment. More women have come forward, including Fox News star Megyn Kelly.