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Donald Trump Campaign Largely Ignores Swing State Of North Carolina

6:11pm June 27, 2016

by Tom Bullock

North Carolina is a crucial state that Republicans need to win if they are to take the White House this fall. But so far, Donald Trump's campaign has almost no presence there.

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'Game Of Thrones' Evolves On Women In Explosive Sixth Season

6:11pm June 27, 2016

The sixth season of HBO's Game of Thrones showed a real evolution in the way the show portrays women and in the season finale, several female characters ascended to power. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Glen Weldon from NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour and Greta Johnsen, host of the Nerdette podcast, about the show.

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on a number of cases on Monday, including whether people who have domestic violence convictions should have access to firearms.

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Supreme Court Rules Domestic Abusers Can Lose Their Gun-Ownership Rights

5:00pm June 27, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

In a 6-2 vote, the justices concluded that misdemeanor assault convictions for domestic violence are sufficient to invoke a federal ban on firearms possession.

Back in 2009, Ella Curry, 6, received a spritz of FluMist at Northwood High School in Silver Spring, Md.

How FluMist Slipped From Preferred To Passe

4:59pm June 27, 2016

by Julie Appleby

A CDC advisory panel concluded the nasal spray vaccine is so ineffective that it shouldn't be used by anyone during the 2016-2017 flu season. Until 2015, the spray was the top choice for kids.

Stacks of boxes containing critical supplies stretch almost as far as the eye can see in this Strategic National Stockpile warehouse.

Inside A Secret Government Warehouse Prepped For Health Catastrophes

4:29pm June 27, 2016

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

More than $7 billion in drugs, vaccines and supplies are stashed in warehouses to be tapped in case of a pandemic or an attack with chemical, biological or nuclear weapons. NPR got a peek at one.

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Supreme Court Rules Domestic Violence Offenders Can Lose Gun Rights

4:28pm June 27, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

The Supreme Court ruled Monday on a case over whether individuals who pled guilty to state misdemeanor domestic abuse charges are in violation of federal law for possessing firearms and ammunition.

Supreme Court Texas Abortion Ruling Threatens Other State Laws

4:28pm June 27, 2016

by Jennifer Ludden

The Supreme Court's decision striking down Texas laws limiting abortion access could have significant impacts in other states.

Texans React To Supreme Court's Ruling On State Abortion Law

4:28pm June 27, 2016

by Wade Goodwyn

People in Texas react to the Supreme Court's decision Monday overturning a state law cutting the number of health clinics that perform abortions.

Most children in the U.S. don't drink enough water, and summer heat and outdoor play can increase water needs.

Water Break: Is Your Child Drinking Enough Fluids This Summer?

3:26pm June 27, 2016

by Carolyn Beans

From sports camps to running around on the playground, kids can log long hours in the summer heat. Many don't stop to drink water. A few simple moves by camps, coaches and parents can help.

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell speaks outside the Supreme Court in April.

Supreme Court Throws Out Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's Conviction

1:10pm June 27, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

McDonnell was sentenced to two years in prison after he was convicted of public corruption. The high court, however, ruled the government used too-broad an interpretation of the federal bribery law.