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Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens holds classes for people who are learning English as a second language. A teacher leads the class in a rendition of Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Night."

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In New York's Multinational Astoria, Diversity Is Key To Harmony

7:36pm March 31, 2015

by Alexandra Starr

The neighborhood in Queens has become a kind of urban United Nations, with people from 100 countries living there. The more diverse it becomes, the better its residents appear to get along.

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Clinton Seeks A 'New Relationship' With The Press

7:18pm March 31, 2015

Some of Hillary Clinton's most vocal critics are from those in the media. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to correspondent Mara Liasson about Clinton's evolving relationship with the press.

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Chinese Finance Minister Lou Jiwei (left) speaks during the signing ceremony of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank last year in Beijing.

Dozens Of Countries Join China-Backed Bank Opposed By Washington

6:24pm March 31, 2015

by Jackie Northam

Some of Washington's closest allies have signed on to a new Asian development bank. The U.S. opposes the bank, in part, because it presents a challenge to American influence in the Asia region.

The 5-to-4 vote crossed the court's usual ideological lines.

Supreme Court Deals Medicaid Blow To Doctors And Health Companies

5:59pm March 31, 2015

by Nina Totenberg

The court ruled Tuesday that private Medicaid providers cannot sue to force states to raise reimbursement rates in the face of rising medical costs.

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The Fear Of Black Men In America: Join Our Twitter Chat #FearAndRace

5:56pm March 31, 2015

This week, NPR's Michel Martin has been leading challenging conversations about the fear of black men. Now we want to hear from you.

Trevor Noah, 31, will become the new host of The Daily Show later this year.

Trevor Noah, Jon Stewart's Replacement, Goes From Hero To Villain In 24 Hours

5:50pm March 31, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Soon after it was announced that Noah will host The Daily Show, it emerged that some of his tweets mocked women and Jews — tweets that critics have called sexist and anti-Semitic.

NPR senior Washington editor Beth Donovan walks on a treadmill desk in her office in Washington, D.C.

Sure, Use A Treadmill Desk — But You Still Need To Exercise

5:31pm March 31, 2015

by Patti Neighmond

Treadmill desks were the hot new trend in exercising a few years ago. The idea was to get moving and lose weight at work. But a new study suggests people don't use them enough to make a difference.

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South African comedian Loyiso Gola performed at The Orbit, a club in Johannesburg, in February.

Advice For Trevor Noah From The 'Jon Stewart Of South Africa'

5:13pm March 31, 2015

by Don Boroughs

The Daily Show isn't the only fake news show around. South Africa has Late Nite News, starring comedian Loyiso Gola. We asked him how he feels about Noah's new job — and what advice he has to offer.

Opponents of Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act gathered in front of the Indiana State House Saturday.

What The 2016 Hopefuls Are Saying About Indiana's 'Religious Freedom' Law

4:00pm March 31, 2015

by Amita Kelly

"This is simply allowing people of faith space to be able to express their beliefs," said Jeb Bush. Hillary Clinton tweeted: "Sad this new Indiana law can happen in America today."

"This lamb ham is sweet, buttery and smoky, with just a hint of lamb flavor," says Sam Edwards, one of the Virginians who is bringing back the colonial style of curing lamb.

The Revival Of Lamb Ham: A Colonial Tradition Renewed

3:54pm March 31, 2015

by Jill Neimark

British colonialists brought lamb ham to America, where a sugar-cured, smoked variety became popular. Easier-to-cure pork ham eventually took its place, but now two Virginians are bringing it back.