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At Morehouse, Biden says dissent should be heard because democracy is 'still the way'
Facing potential headwinds with both young voters and Black voters, President Biden's Morehouse College commencement address focused on his view of the importance — and future of — democracy.
Former U.S. Commander: ISIS 'Is Not Defeated'
On a visit to Iraq, President Trump contended that the U.S. shouldn't be the policeman of the world. Mary Louise Kelly talks to John R. Allen, former commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan.
To Capture French Region Of Provence, She Photographed The Wind
A new photography book captures the unseeable — the storied Mistral wind in Provence. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with the photographer, Rachel Cobb.
'Holmes & Watson' Shows What It Takes To Earn A Rotten Tomatoes Score Of Zero
The Sherlock Holmes spoof briefly earned zero percent on the film review site. How did it accomplish this anti-feat, and what are some of the other flops to which it's now being compared?
Report: Shootings Were The Leading Cause Of Law Enforcement Officer Deaths In 2018
by Christopher Connelly
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund reports an increase in officer deaths this year, up 13 percent from 2017.
The Unregulated Terrain Of Gene-Editing Technology
by Rob Stein
A Chinese scientist's claim that he'd created the first gene-edited babies rocked the world this year, raising questions about the ethics of powerful new gene-editing techniques.
A Viral, Very Inventive Obit That Captured The Internet's Imagination
When Rick Stein died, his daughter Alex Walsh wrote an obituary notable for its lies — she elaborated on his life to create a life of mystery for her dad.
2018 Put Pope Francis To The Test
by Sylvia Poggioli
It was not a good year for Pope Francis. He got off to a bad start, defending a Chilean bishop accused of covering up sex abuse, and then struggled to prove the Church's commitment to reform.
'WSJ' Report: Psychiatric Hospitals With Safety Violations Remain Accredited
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Stephanie Armour about her investigation of how many psychiatric hospitals with troubling safety records continue to receive accreditation.
On Day 6 Of Shutdwon, Government Remains At Impasse
by Kelsey Snell
The Senate will be in session today, but most lawmakers remain away from Washington, with no signs of progress towards ending a partial government shutdown in its sixth day.
Saudi King Reshuffles Cabinet After Khashoggi Kiling
by Deborah Amos
The Saudi government rearranges its cabinet in what observers say could be an attempt to stabilize the rule of a powerful crown prince suspected of involvement in the killing of a journalist.