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Los Angeles Police Board Says Officers Involved In Ezell Ford Shooting Violated Policy

10:04pm June 14, 2015

by Frank Stoltze

Civil rights leaders and the family of Ezell Ford welcomed Tuesday's decision by the Los Angeles Police Commission finding fault with the officer who shot and killed the mentally ill black man. But they are waiting to see what punishment, if any, the department imposes.

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Pope Creates Tribunal To Investigate Bishops Accused Of Hiding Sex Abuse

10:04pm June 14, 2015

by Tom Gjelten

Pope Francis has created a tribunal to hear cases of bishops who failed to protect kids from pedophile priests.

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Jeb Bush, seen here bowing his head in prayer as governor of Florida in 2000, is deeply religious. "Twenty years ago I converted to Catholicism," Bush said last month. "It was one of the smartest things I've done in my whole life."

Why Jeb Bush Can't Bank On Faith Like His Brother Did

10:00pm June 14, 2015

by Don Gonyea

Bush, who is likely running for president, is a firm Catholic. But that might not be enough for evangelical Christians in Iowa who see him as moderate and are looking elsewhere.

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The inside of J-Mart Wigs after riots left the store in shambles.

For Baltimore Businesses, Aid For Riot Repair Is Not Coming Fast Enough

9:57pm June 14, 2015

by Pam Fessler

Nearly 400 businesses were damaged during riots after Freddie Gray's death. But weeks later, the repairs are limping along, despite promises of aid from nonprofits and both city and state officials.

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel focused on disadvantaged youth in Chicago in his inaugural speech after being sworn in to a second term as mayor.

Graduation Rates: Chicago Says It Will Keep Better Track of At-Risk Students

9:51pm June 14, 2015

by Becky Vevea

Chicago Public Schools have been mislabeling dropouts, getting them off the books and out of the graduation rate. CPS now says it will stop the practice.

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Editing The Climate Talkers: Punctuation's Effect On Earth's Fate

9:36pm June 14, 2015

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

The littlest things — punctuation, precise word choice and grammar — can hold tremendous power in worldwide climate negotiations. This year in Europe, editors get a chance to help make history.

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NASCAR Goes Green: Gas-Guzzling Sport Works To Reduce Carbon Footprint

3:21pm June 14, 2015

by Michael Tomsic

NASCAR is probably not what you think of when it comes to being environmentally friendly. But it — and other sports leagues — is working to change that.

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U.S. Export-Import Bank Targeted By Conservatives

3:20pm June 14, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

The agency that helps finance U.S. companies overseas has long been a favorite of big business. But now some members of Congress, who see it as a symbol of corporate welfare, want to see it expire.

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Sam Venable teaches music at Langston Hughes Elementary in New Orleans.

Hot Jazz, Cool Teacher: How One New Orleans Man Fosters Greatness

11:30am June 14, 2015

by Sami Yenigun

For struggling students, music can often be what keeps them going. The same is true for this New Orleans band director.

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U.S. May Send Tanks And Infantry Vehicles To Eastern Europe

11:02am June 14, 2015

The Pentagon is seeking approval for a plan to put heavy weaponry into countries on the border with Russia. NPR's Rachel Martin and correspondent Tom Bowman discuss the proposal.

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