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Scalia's Colleagues Speak On His Early Term Years

12:45pm February 14, 2016

Justice Antonin Scalia served on the Supreme Court for decades. Rachel Martin talks with two of his former legal clerks — one from his early years on the Court and one from the middle of his career.

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Backlash After Referee Bans Traditional Navajo Hairstyle

12:14pm February 14, 2016

by Laurel Morales

A hairstyle set off a firestorm at a recent Arizona high school basketball game. The referee told Flagstaff's Lady Eagles they couldn't wear traditional Navajo buns. KJZZ's Laurel Morales reports.

President Barack Obama speaks on the death of Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia in Rancho Mirage, Calif., on Saturday. Scalia, 79, died Saturday, in Texas. Obama will be nominating a replacement.

Who Are The Possible Candidates To Fill Scalia's Seat?

11:29am February 14, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Any pick by President Obama is sure to touch off a tough confirmation fight. But who will be at the center of the fray? Here are a few likely candidates.

Daughter Of Late Eric Garner Endorses Bernie Sanders

11:27am February 14, 2016

Eric Garner died after being put in a chokehold by NYPD officers. His mother has endorsed Hillary Clinton and his daughter, Bernie Sanders. Rachel Martin asks Erica Garner why she chose Sanders.

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Words On Justice Scalia's Legacy From SCOTUS Blog

9:15am February 14, 2016

Rachel Martin speaks with Tom Goldstein of SCOTUS blog about Justice Antonin Scalia's time and legacy on the Supreme Court.

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GOP Debate: Scalia's Vacancy; Trump Puts Jeb On The Defense

9:15am February 14, 2016

Republicans let loose on each other in last night's South Carolina debate. Rachel Martin asks NPR national political correspondent Mara Liasson about it.

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Hats Off To A Tale Of Good Sportsmanship

9:15am February 14, 2016

Rachel Martin pauses to note a story from a New Jersey swim meet. It's about good sportsmanship and losing gracefully.

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Clinton And Sanders Fight To Win Black Voters In South Carolina

9:11am February 14, 2016

Both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton tout their support among African-Americans. Rachel Martin speaks with NPR's Sam Sanders about who might have the leg up in the upcoming South Carolina primary.

West Point Students' Plan To Counter ISIS Online Strategy

9:11am February 14, 2016

The State Department sponsored a contest to find the best ways to combat ISIS propaganda online. A group of cadets from West Point got second prize. Rachel Martin speaks with team member CJ Drew.

Steve Downey and Terry Farley pose for a wedding photo last March. They first met in high school, 44 years earlier.

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Love, Lost And Found: "Things Just Fell Into Place"

7:40am February 14, 2016

by NPR Staff

Old high school sweethearts just happened to find each other on social media at the right time. Like a Cinderella story with a modern twist, the two reunite decades later.