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Well ahead of the ticker-tape parade's 11 a.m. start time, young fans were already in place along the route to celebrate the U.S. women's World Cup victory.

Women's Soccer Team Earns Ticker-Tape Parade In NYC — And A Return To No. 1

12:10pm July 10, 2015

by Bill Chappell

It's the first time any women's team has been celebrated in New York's famed Canyon of Heroes: Thousands attende a parade honoring the U.S. women's national soccer team's World Cup title.

Rep. Jenny Horne, a Republican who is part of Charleston's delegation to the Statehouse, gave a powerful speech about the Confederate flag Wednesday, calling it "a symbol of hate."

Watch: Confederate Descendant's Scathing Address In S.C. Flag Debate

12:04pm July 10, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Republican Rep. Jenny Horne lit up the House with a speech criticizing its slowness to take down the flag, saying, "I am a descendant of Jefferson Davis. OK? But that does not matter."

We asked NPR listeners to send in their selfies with the 2016 candidates and around 50 people did. Gray Barrett (right) took this selfie with Rand Paul in Washington, D.C., this summer. "Though I'm not a Rand Paul supporter, I couldn't pass up this opport

How To Take A Picture-Perfect Presidential Candidate Selfie

10:35am July 10, 2015

by Tamara Keith

This election has been called the "selfie election." It turns out there's an art to the political selfie. And with this many candidates running for president, they are in need of some advice.

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The Writing Assignment That Changes Lives

9:19am July 10, 2015

by Anya Kamenetz

Goal-setting closed achievement gaps in a recent experiment. The key element? Students put their thoughts in writing.

Confederate Flag At S. Carolina Statehouse Headed To Military Museum

8:10am July 10, 2015

by Duncan McFadyen

South Carolina is set to take down the flag that's flown on the statehouse grounds for years. It will be taken down the street to the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.

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Mardi Palan, a hair stylist in Portland, Ore., is hoping to become a surrogate for a couple from Israel.

An Explicit Contract Makes Surrogacy Viable For An Oregon Woman

8:02am July 10, 2015

by Kristian Foden-Vencil

Carrying a child for someone unable to become pregnant can be a legal and ethical minefield. In Oregon, lenient laws and strict contracts have made surrogacy a more appealing option for women.

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Math And Reading Test Scores In 2013, By State

Students' Reading And Math Skills Are Still All Over The Map

10:56pm July 09, 2015

by Elissa Nadworny

A federal report out today reinforces that states have huge differences in their definition of "proficiency."

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OPM: 21.5 Million Social Security Numbers Stolen From Government Computers

9:41pm July 09, 2015

by Brian Naylor

The number includes 19.7 million individuals who applied for a background investigation.

Former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb, who is running for president, speaks at the Urbandale Democrats' Flag Day celebration on June 14 in Urbandale, Iowa.

Webb Seeks To Clarify Defense Of Confederate Battle Flag

7:43pm July 09, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

Ex-Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., has defended the Confederate battle flag for years, making a nuanced argument for what it represents. But that's been complicated after the shooting at a Charleston church.

Kerry Says Iran Nuclear Talks 'Will Not Be Rushed'

6:52pm July 09, 2015

by Peter Kenyon

Secretary of State John Kerry says there's progress in nuclear talks with Iran but no deal yet. He says the U.S. won't be rushed.

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