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Bernie Sanders says Netanyahu is attacking campus protests to deflect war criticism
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized ongoing campus protests across the U.S. as antisemitic. The Vermont senator said it was an attempt to "deflect attention" from Israel's actions.
President Trump Pardons Oregon Ranchers Convicted In 2012 Arson Case
by Kirk Siegler
President Trump signed full pardons on Tuesday for Oregon ranchers Dwight Hammond Jr. and his son, Steven, whose imprisonment inspired an anti-government takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.
Senate Democrats Have Few Options To Stop Confirmation Of Supreme Court Nominee
by Mara Liasson
President Trump and his Republican allies sound confident about the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, but Democrats have moved quickly to object to his nomination.
Sen. Mazie Hirono Weighs In On Upcoming Confirmation Hearing For Brett Kavanaugh
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, about the upcoming confirmation hearing for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee.
Many Paleontologists Today Are Part Of The 'Jurassic Park' Generation
Paleontology is experiencing a golden age, with a new dinosaur species discovered every 10 days on average. Those inspired by the film Jurassic Park as children are now exiting Ph.D. programs and injecting the field with new talent.
This Game Show Gives Contestants A Chance To Have Their Student Debt Paid Off
A new game show premieres Tuesday on TruTV. It's called Paid Off and it gives contestants a chance to answer trivia questions — and if they win, their student loans are paid off.
Spotted Lanternfly Could Be Worst Invasive Species In 150 Years
by Susan Phillips
International shipping sometimes brings unwanted guests: invasive species. The latest invader, the spotted lanternfly, threatens fruit and hardwoods. It's recently spread to Pennsylvania.
How Senate Democrats May Respond To Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with democratic strategist Stephanie Cutter about how Senate Democrats may respond to President Trump's Supreme Court nominee.
Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh Could Leave His Mark On Many Health Care Cases
by Alison Kodjak
Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, will have a chance to leave his mark on a series of health care cases, including ones related to Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act and Planned Parenthood.
Head Of EU Council Issues A Warning As President Trump Criticizes NATO
by Ayesha Rascoe
President Trump arrives in Brussels Tuesday for the NATO summit amid tensions with European allies. Trump has continually pressed allies to pay more for their national defense.
After 2nd Rescue, 4 Boys And Their Coach Remain Trapped In Cave In Thailand
by Michael Sullivan
Four more boys were rescued after being trapped in a cave in Thailand — bringing the total out of the cave to eight. Four more boys and their soccer coach remain in the cave.
Only Around Half Of 'Tender Age' Children Will Be Reunited With Parents By Deadline
by John Burnett
Tuesday is the deadline for the Trump administration to reunite migrant parents separated from their children under the age of 5 at the U.S.-Mexico border.