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Boy Scouts To Announce End Of Ban On Gay Leaders

7:24pm July 27, 2015

by Wade Goodwyn

The Boy Scouts are expected to end the ban on gay leaders and volunteers Monday. It will still allow troops affiliated with religious groups to deny leadership roles based on sexual orientation.

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Detainees at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Wash., gather for a Sikh prayer service.

With Religious Services, Immigrant Detainees Find 'Calmness'

7:24pm July 27, 2015

by Liz Jones

In-house chaplains have helped detainees cope with daily frustration, even reducing violence in detention centers. But meeting the spiritual needs of people from all over the world is a challenge.

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'I Am Cait' Premieres As Reality Series With A Cause

7:24pm July 27, 2015

by Eric Deggans

NPR reviews the premiere of I Am Cait, E! network's new reality series in which Caitlyn Jenner introduces her female identity to her family and explores transgender issues.

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The Toughest Job In Education? Maybe Not

6:50pm July 27, 2015

by Steve Drummond

The assistant principal has a lot on her plate. But that job is where future school leaders come from. Some districts are trying to make sure APs get the training they need.

Well-Off Baby Boomers Know How To Binge Drink, Too

5:35pm July 27, 2015

by Ina Yang

Think binge drinking, and college students downing cheap beer from red cups come into mind. But healthy affluent adults over 50 are more likely to drink dangerously than their peers.

Christy O'Donnell, who has advanced lung cancer, is one of several California patients suing for the right to get a doctor's help with prescription medicine to end their own lives if and when they feel that's necessary.

California Judge Throws Out Lawsuit On Medically Assisted Suicide

5:35pm July 27, 2015

by April Dembosky

The superior court judge says questions raised in the case should be decided by legislatures or voters, not the court. The terminally ill plaintiffs say they'll appeal his decision.

Almond orchards across California are dealing with trees showing signs of stress from the drought, such as smaller nuts and salt-burned leaves.

Salt Is Slowly Crippling California's Almond Industry

4:48pm July 27, 2015

by Ezra David Romero

California's ongoing drought has forced many almond growers to use groundwater on the thirsty crop. The problem: That water is high in salt, and it's killing almond trees.

Turkey Grants U.S. Permission To Use Air Base Near Syrian Border

2:58pm July 27, 2015

The U.S. now has permission to use a Turkish air base near the border with Syria to launch airstrikes against the self-proclaimed Islamic State, U.S. officials say.

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New 'Daily Show' Host Trevor Noah Tries Out Jokes About Racism, Ebola

2:41pm July 27, 2015

by Marc Silver

The South African comic, who assumes the reins of the Comedy Central series on Sept. 28, did a show in Washington, D.C., this weekend. Here's a sample of his comedy stylings.

Turkey Opens Airspace For U.S. Operations Against Islamic State

2:30pm July 27, 2015

NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Soner Cagaptay, director of the Turkish Research Program at The Washington Institute, about Turkey allowing U.S. airstrikes against extremists in Syria and Iraq.

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