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Reaction To Baltimore Prosecutor Marilyn Mosby's Remarks

5:49pm May 01, 2015

by Kat Chow

On Friday, Mosby announced that the death of Freddie Gray was a homicide. She is charging the city police officers with a range of offenses — including second-degree murder and manslaughter.

From Medicaid to immigration to same-sex marriage, Ohio Gov. John Kasich has rankled some in the conservative base.

Ohio Republican Gov. Kasich On Expanding Medicaid: 'It's My Money'

5:44pm May 01, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

John Kasich is thinking about running for president. But the problem is whether he can get through a GOP primary, given some of his issue positions.

Keen Ice runs during morning training ahead of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

Ahead Of The Kentucky Derby, 5 Absurd Rules For Naming Racehorses

4:52pm May 01, 2015

by Julie Alderman

"Ocho Ocho Ocho" made it through the name-approval process, but "Preakness Princess" never would.

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The Racially Charged Meaning Behind The Word 'Thug'

4:47pm May 01, 2015

NPR's Melissa Block speaks to John McWhorter, associate professor of English and comparative literature at Columbia University, about the use of the word "thug" to describe Baltimore rioters.

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Ex-Ally Of N.J. Gov. Chris Christie Pleads Guilty In Bridge Closures Scandal

4:34pm May 01, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Former Port Authority official David Wildstein pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy in the "Bridgegate" scandal. Also, a grand jury unsealed indictments against two other former Christie aides.

While New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie addressed the Virginia Consumer Electronics Association Friday, his ally was due in court over charges related to the "Bridgegate" scandal.

A Rough Week For 2 Potential Presidential Candidates

4:24pm May 01, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley got heckled in Baltimore for his policing policies, while New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's former ally pleaded guilty for his role in the "Bridgegate" scandal.

President Obama escorts 2015 National Teacher of the Year winner Shanna Peeples into the Rose Garden on Wednesday. With them is Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Peeples is an English teacher at Palo Duro High School in Amarillo, Texas.

From The White House, A Celebration Of Great Teaching

3:29pm May 01, 2015

by Elissa Nadworny

President Obama welcomes the National Teacher of the Year and tells how a great educator shaped his own life.

A view inside the Kern's Kitchen factory in Louisville, Ky. Though lots of people in Kentucky have their own versions of what they call "derby pie," the Kern family trademarked the name "Derby-Pie" decades ago. And the Kerns are quite vigilant about prote

What's Inside A 'Derby Pie'? Maybe A Lawsuit Waiting To Happen

3:28pm May 01, 2015

by Nina Feldman

Around Louisville, "derby pie" is de rigueur fare for the Kentucky Derby. But the pie's creators are real sticklers about what can be called a "derby pie" — and they're not afraid to sue over it.

Drum Fill Friday, For May 1

3:09pm May 01, 2015

Our recurring puzzler for careful listeners this week features a selection of fills handpicked by All Songs Considered co-host Robin Hilton. Hear the drum fill (or intro) and match it to the song.

Meech Johnson celebrates on Friday, after State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby announced criminal charges against all six officers suspended after Freddie Gray suffered a fatal spinal injury while in police custody in Baltimore.

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Baltimore Mayor: 'No One Is Above The Law In Our City'

3:08pm May 01, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

As Stephanie Rawlings-Blake spoke, people in west Baltimore celebrated. The mayor also instructed her police chief to suspend all officers facing felony charges.

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