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President Barack Obama gives his commencement address to the 2016 graduating class of Howard University in Washington, D.C. on Saturday.

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In Commencement Speech, Obama Advises Howard University Grads On Creating Change

2:58pm May 07, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

In his impassioned call for civic engagement, Obama says that race relations have improved but there's more to be done. He advises the historically black university's graduates on shaping the future.

An aerial view of the Hiram Bithorn Stadium as Puerto Rico plays Dominican Republic at the Caribbean Series baseball tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico in February.

Major League Baseball Cancels Series In Puerto Rico Due To Zika Concerns

11:09am May 07, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The Pirates-Marlins series was meant to honor Hall of Fame player Roberto Clemente, who hails from the island. But players say they were worried about contracting Zika.

Donald Trump eating a Trump Steak — which was likely not in that taco bowl.

#MemeOfTheWeek: Donald Trump's Taco Bowl

9:29am May 07, 2016

by Sam Sanders

If Donald Trump tweets an image of a taco bowl in the heart of a Trump Tower, but no one else is there to eat it, does it make a meme?

Headed For Re-Election, Sen. John McCain Can't Afford To Upset Trump Supporters

8:37am May 07, 2016

by Jude Joffe-Block

Arizona Sen. John McCain has spent 30 years in the Senate but he's worried that sharing a ballot with Donald Trump this November could cost him his Senate seat.

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A pedestrian stops to look at an automated real-time bike counter on Market Street in San Francisco.

Your Workout Data Might Be Helping Cities Build Safer Streets

8:31am May 07, 2016

by Zhai Yun Tan

As more people bike, cities are working on ways to keep them safe alongside cars. Now, transportation planners are turning to data from apps that cyclists and runners use to track themselves.

This drink is a twist on the traditional mint julep. Think bubbly champagne in lieu of whiskey. Recipes below.

Bourbon To Bubbly: Shake Up Your Derby Mint Julep

8:17am May 07, 2016

by Allison Aubrey

On Derby Day, the mint-infused cocktail reigns supreme. The mint is a must, but these days, everything from brandy to gin and champagne can sub in for the whiskey.

Donald Trump's Republican Victory Marks New Political Reality

7:59am May 07, 2016

The latest from the presidential campaign, as Donald Trump seeks to unify Republicans and Hillary Clinton looks ahead to a rough month of continuing primaries.

With Cruz Out, Will Donald Trump Be Able To Capture Republican Evangelical Vote?

7:59am May 07, 2016

NPR's Lynn Neary speaks with Russell Moore of the Southern Baptist Convention about whether Republican evangelical voters will coalesce around Donald Trump now that he is the de facto GOP nominee.

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Meth Lab Chemist Who Spent Years Getting High On Job Creates Chaos For Massachusetts Justice System

7:59am May 07, 2016

by Arun Rath

A new report from the office of the Massachusetts Attorney General's office details egregious misconduct and extensive drug use on the job by a former employee of the state crime lab.

Before The Races, Test Your Kentucky Derby Knowledge

7:59am May 07, 2016

NPR's Lynn Neary speaks with author and trivia master A.J. Jacobs about everything you always wanted to know about the Kentucky Derby.