Politics & Government

Can Trump Turn Pennsylvania's Disaffected Democrats Into Believers By November?

9:47am May 18, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Donald Trump argues his route to the White House runs through traditionally Democratic states such as Pennsylvania. But it's not clear the Keystone State will make that large an impact this fall.

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Sanders Wins Oregon Primary, Clinton Has A Slim Lead In Kentucky

9:26am May 18, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

Voters went to the polls in Kentucky and Oregon on Tuesday. Hillary Clinton may have just barely edged out Bernie Sanders in Kentucky's primary. But Sanders won by a significant margin in Oregon.

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Children of Bodom is one of the many bands in Finland's vibrant — and unique — heavy metal scene.

President Obama Is Familiar With Finland's Heavy Metal Scene. Are You?

8:18am May 18, 2016

by NPR Staff

Obama commended the country's prolific metal scene while speaking with European Nordic leaders. "Finland is making the weirdest heavy metal imaginable," Decibel editor-in-chief Albert Mudrian says.

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Nevada Incident Could Make It Difficult For Sanders' Supporters To Back Clinton

7:28am May 18, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Sen. Bernie Sanders is answering for violence at the Nevada Democratic Party's state convention, where his supporters threw chairs and hurled obscenities as Hillary Clinton claimed the most delegates.

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Hillary Finally Wins A Clinton County During Primary Contests

6:59am May 18, 2016

Reporters noticed that Bernie Sanders kept winning counties named Clinton. The Vermont Senator was eight for eight. Hillary Clinton finally won a Clinton County — Tuesday night in Kentucky.

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'We'll Take It': Rep. Grijalva On Sanders' Latest Primary Showings

6:27am May 18, 2016

Mary Louise Kelly talks to Rep. Raul Grijalva of Arizona, who supports Bernie Sanders as the Democratic presidential nominee, about the results of the Oregon and Kentucky primaries.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton addresses the crowd during a campaign rally in Bowling Green, Ky., on Monday.

Sanders Wins Oregon; Clinton Appears To Eke Out A Victory In Kentucky

11:42pm May 17, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

With nearly all votes counted, Hillary Clinton leads Bernie Sanders in the Kentucky Democratic primary by almost 1,800 votes.

Millions To Be Eligible For Overtime Under New Obama Administration Rule

11:14pm May 17, 2016

by Scott Horsley

Starting December 1, anyone earning less than about $47,000 a year will qualify for overtime when they work more than 40 hours a week. The move will affect more than 4 million workers.

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In Sit-Down With Donald Trump, Megyn Kelly Shows A Light Touch

10:55pm May 17, 2016

by Sam Sanders

After nine months of feuding, the long-awaited interview may not have been worth the hype.

Democrats Go To Polls In Kentucky, Oregon Primaries

7:00pm May 17, 2016

by Ron Elving

As the Democratic race goes on, voters in Kentucky and Oregon have their say in primaries Tuesday. Both states could be favorable for Sen. Bernie Sanders to extend a win streak against Hillary Clinton.

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