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Week In Politics: Donald Trump Becomes Likely GOP Nominee

7:07pm May 06, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with our regular political commentators, E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and the Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss Donald Trump's rise as he becomes the likely GOP nominee and the Democratic primary race.

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Nationalism V. Conservatism: What Trump's Rise Means For The GOP

7:07pm May 06, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Avik Roy about his recent op-ed in Forbes, which describes why the kind of nationalism promoted by Donald Trump is at odds with American conservatism.

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Motherly Advice Posted On Billboards Across New York City

7:05pm May 06, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Paul Malmstrom, co-founder of the ad agency "Mother New York," about the series of words of advice posted around New York City. They are words of wisdom signed "mother."

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Geophysicists announced this week that they have successfully collected key samples from the site of the asteroid strike that likely wiped out the dinosaurs.

Geologists Find Clues In Crater Left By Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid

7:05pm May 06, 2016

by Geoff Brumfiel

Scientists drilling beneath the Gulf of Mexico have hit the layer deposited when an asteroid the size of Staten Island, N.Y., hit Earth. Samples might contain details from that fateful day.

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'John Doe' Offers To Turn Over Original Panama Papers Documents To Prosecutors

6:47pm May 06, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

But the anonymous source behind the document dump wants immunity from government prosecution first.

Saying "That's OK, you're still good at writing" may not be the best strategy, researchers say.

How To Teach Children That Failure Is The Secret To Success

6:41pm May 06, 2016

by Tara Haelle

When children view their abilities as something they can change over time, they're more apt to deal well with challenges, researchers say. And what parents say can help or hurt.

Jeb Bush Won't Vote For Trump: 'I Cannot Support His Candidacy'

5:49pm May 06, 2016

Trump's former 2016 presidential rivals Jeb Bush and Lindsey Graham both said Friday they cannot support their party's de facto White House nominee.

Graduates celebrate during commencement ceremonies at Harvard University.

Job Growth Might Be Slowing Overall — But It's Surging For New College Grads

5:35pm May 06, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Congratulations to the Class of 2016! They are graduating into the best job market in a decade, especially for those with degrees in business, technology or engineering.

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Department Of Homeland Security Officer May Be Linked To Deadly Shootings In Maryland

5:25pm May 06, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Maryland police say it appears that Eulalio Tordil, who is suspected of killing his wife on Thursday, is connected to two shootings on Friday. Tordil has been taken into custody.

In Tennessee, Activist Drives Socially Conservative Political Agenda

4:26pm May 06, 2016

by Chas Sisk

Activist David Fowler is the moving force behind much of the socially conservative legislation proposed in Tennessee this past year.