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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.
Violence In Jerusalem Follows Trump's Decision To Recognize City As Israel's Capital
by Daniel Estrin
Palestinians demonstrated and clashed with Israeli troops in protest of President Trump's declaring the U.S. recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital. But mostly they're considering their next steps.
Preparing To Leave, National Counterterrorism Center Director Reviews Threats
After working under three presidents, Nick Rasmussen is stepping down as director of the National Counterterrorism Center. In an exit interview, he tells NPR's Mary Louise Kelly how terrorism threats have changed since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
South Carolina Police Officer Sentenced For Shooting An Unarmed Black Man
by Victoria Hansen
A white former South Carolina police officer received a 20-year prison sentence for the shooting death of an unarmed black man. Michael Slager shot Walter Scott from behind after he fled during a traffic stop.
MPR Cutting Ties With Longtime Business Partner Garrison Keillor
by Euan Kerr
Last week, Minnesota Public Radio announced it was severing ties with Prairie Home Companion host Garrison Keillor. Separating long-term business arrangements also carries emotional baggage.
Congress Examines Sexual Harassment Settlements Paid With Taxpayer Dollars
by Susan Davis
A House panel today examined taxpayer-funded settlements given to victims of sexual harassment on Capitol Hill. The process through which they are paid out is opaque to the public.
GOP Women Confront Sexual Misbehavior By Politicians
Senator Al Franken resigned Thursday after multiple sexual harassment allegations against him. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Katie Packer Beeson, Mitt Romney's former campaign manager, about sexual harassment on Capitol Hill.
Sen. Al Franken Announces To Resign Amidst Sexual Misconduct Allegations
by Scott Detrow
Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn. announced his resignation in Thursday. He yielded to mounting calls from fellow Democrats to resign after allegations of unwanted sexual contact over a number of years.
U.S Wants Peacekeeping Force In Ukraine-Russia Dispute
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says Ukraine needs an international peacekeeping force to patrol its border with Russia. The Kremlin has a different idea of where it would be placed and operate.
MPR News Reports Democratic Sen. Al Franken Will Resign
by Susan Davis
Minnesota Public Radio has confirmed with a Democratic official who has spoken to Sen. Al Franken and key aides who say Franken will resign his Minnesota Senate seat on Thursday.
Bitcoin's Rising Value Could Be Good News, But Might Not
by Uri Berliner
The price of Bitcoin has skyrocketed more than 1,200 percent this year. That's got people talking about the digital currency and wondering why it has climbed so high and whether its rise is a bubble which will burst.