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In Salt Lake City, A Boy Scout Troop That Welcomes Gay Parents

2:55pm September 22, 2015

by Terry Gildea

When Boy Scouts of America dropped its ban on gay adults serving as volunteers, the decision was met with resistance in Utah — led by the Mormon church. But one troop adapted to the change.

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Pope Francis' Southern Entry To The U.S. Has Symbolic Meaning

2:54pm September 22, 2015

by Sylvia Poggioli

Starting his three-day visit as a migrant from Cuba was intentional. In a speech to Congress, he's expected to challenge positions along the political and social spectrum with more straight talk.

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Center For Public Integrity Details Dangers Of Paint Stripper Solvent

2:42pm September 22, 2015

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Jamie Smith Hopkins of the Center for Public Integrity about a solvent found in common paint strippers that can trigger heart attacks and asphyxiation, causing rapid death.

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Amnesty lawyers said they didn't know why the Justice Department had issued several apparently conflicting accounts of its handling of the Senate report, but in their complaint they cited the possibility that authorities were

Rights Group Slams DOJ's 'Inconsistent' Response To Senate Torture Report

2:25pm September 22, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

Amnesty International USA is demanding an investigation into what it says is a lackluster response by Justice Department officials to the 6,000-page Senate torture report released in 2014.

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What's That Smell?! When Workplaces Try Fragrance Bans

2:18pm September 22, 2015

by Yuki Noguchi

Is your colleague's perfume too strong? Did the cleaning crew just come by? Some say fragrances are chemical irritants that should be banned from the office. But doing so isn't so easy.

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Pope John Paul II listens to President Jimmy Carter's welcoming speech at the White House in 1979. John Paul made an unprecedented seven-city tour of the U.S., speaking to immense crowds. But the idea of a pope coming to Washington and meeting with the pr

Washington Welcomes A Pope, But America's Arms Weren't Always So Open

2:02pm September 22, 2015

by Ron Elving

A papal visit is now regarded as public relations gold. But the idea of a pope coming to Washington and meeting with the president was unthinkable before the 20th century.

Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., cheer the candidate at the New Hampshire Democratic convention Saturday.

Bernie Sanders Would Be The Big Winner In New Public-Funding Model

1:38pm September 22, 2015

by Peter Overby

The Public Interest Research Group came up with a matching-funds plan that would benefit candidates who have raised the most money from small donations.

A person plays Candy Crush Saga on his tablet in Lille, northern France. This year, mobile games revenues are expected to fly past console games and hit more than $30 billion worldwide.

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Apple TV, App Makers Try To Move Casual Gamers To Bigger Screen

1:05pm September 22, 2015

by Laura Sydell

In 2015, mobile games revenues are expected to hit more than $30 billion worldwide. Apple wants these casual gamers to play their mobile games on its streaming TV console.

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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks at a news conference Monday in Madison, Wis., where he announced that he is suspending his Republican presidential campaign.

9 Puzzling Scott Walker Moments That Led To His Downfall

11:24am September 22, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The Wisconsin governor pointed the finger at Donald Trump for his early demise, but Walker also has himself to blame for repeated gaffes and missteps on foreign policy, immigration and more.

Remembering A'Lelia Walker, Who Made A Ritzy Space For Harlem's Queer Black Artists

11:03am September 22, 2015

by Hugh Ryan

Walker's Hudson River parties played a crucial role in the Harlem Renaissance: They provided a safe, welcoming space for queer black artists at a time when they were often pushed into the shadows.