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A Suicide Or Something Else? Young Woman's Death In Jail Incites Suspicion

1:22pm July 19, 2015

by Martin Kaste

After Sandra Bland was discovered dead in her Texas jail cell this week, the county medical examiner ruled it a suicide. But her family is questioning that finding — and the FBI is investigating.

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University of Michigan professor Peter Allen lectures to students during his real estate investing course.

Professor Delivers A Crash Course In Real Estate Investing To Detroiters

1:20pm July 19, 2015

by Jason Margolis

Housing prices there have dropped, opening up investment opportunities — but only if you know how to invest. One professor is teaching inner-city residents how to get in on the market.

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Comedian Bill Cosby performs at the Buell Theater in Denver, in January. Cosby, 77, is facing sexual assault accusations from more than two women, with some of the claims dating back decades.

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Cosby, In Sworn Deposition, Says He Paid Women To Keep Affairs Secret

12:13pm July 19, 2015

by Scott Neuman

In a New York Times exclusive based on new documents related to a 2005 case, the comedian presents himself "as an unapologetic, cavalier playboy."

Carter Travels To Middle East To Pitch Iran Agreement

9:35am July 19, 2015

Following the Iran nuclear deal, the defense secretary visits Israel, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with former diplomat Dennis Ross about U.S. allies' objections to the pact.

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Former Cuba Diplomat Feels Joy, Relief As Havana Embassy Reopens

9:35am July 19, 2015

The U.S. will reopen its embassy in Havana Monday. Wayne S. Smith was there when it closed in 1961. He was later in charge of the U.S. Interests Section. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Smith.

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As California Drought Wears On, LA Starts To Lose Its Trees

9:35am July 19, 2015

by Gloria Hillard

California's drought and mandatory conservation measures are taking a toll on Los Angeles' green spaces. First to go were lawns, and now people are not watering their trees.

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A Lane cake is a layered sponge cake filled with a rich mixture of egg yolks, butter, sugar, raisins and whiskey and topped with boiled icing.

What Ever Happened To The Boozy Cake In 'To Kill A Mockingbird'?

8:45am July 19, 2015

by Meredith Bethune

In Harper Lee's classic first novel, Scout Finch's neighbor is known for her Lane cakes. But it's now hard to find this Southern layered sponge cake filled with raisins and whiskey anywhere.

The parklet on K Street Northwest in Washington, D.C., opened officially on July 14. It's the first parklet of its kind in the city.

Big News: Tiny Parks Coming Soon To A Parking Spot Near You

5:15am July 19, 2015

by Paige Pfleger

The District of Columbia opened its first semipermanent tiny park. The parklet's creators hope the new space will encourage pedestrians to hang out, while others worry about losing parking spaces.

Greg O'Brien and his wife are finding it more difficult to drive to and from their family's secluded house on Cape Cod. As they move out and move on, O'Brien has discovered a bittersweet trove of memories.

When Losing Memory Means Losing Home

6:33pm July 18, 2015

by Rebecca Hersher

As his Alzheimer's progresses, journalist Greg O'Brien and his wife have decided it's time to leave the home where they raised their three kids. The move is turning up some sweet discoveries.

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Theodore Roosevelt's 'Summer White House' Reopens To The Public

6:33pm July 18, 2015

by Hansi Lo Wang

The 26th U.S. President spent his summers at a mansion on an 83-acre estate on New York's Long Island. Sagamore Hill has reopened to visitors after a three-year restoration project costing $10 million.

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