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Biden's cancer diagnosis underscores question at the heart of new book 'Original Sin'
by Mia Venkat
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with CNN Anchor Jake Tapper and Axios reporter Alex Thompson about their new book Original Sin.
Deputy WH Press Secretary Discusses President Trump's Stance On DACA
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Hogan Gidley, Deputy White House Press Secretary, about President Trumps' stance on DACA after he said there will be no deal to save the program, after waffling on this position.
As College Basketball Prepares To Crown Men's Champion, Scandal Looms Over Program
by Tom Goldman
College basketball has one more game — the men's national championship. Both the mens' and womens' tournaments have had magic moments during a year when the state of college basketball is in question.
Anti-Apartheid Activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Dies At 81
by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton
Anti-apartheid activist and wife of the late Nelson Mandela, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela died Monday at 81. She was renowned for revving up crowds with her fierce speeches denouncing the apartheid system.
Israel Rejects Calls For An Investigation Into The Deaths Of 18 Palestinians In Gaza
by Daniel Estrin
Israel rejects calls to investigate of its use of force to quell clashes along the border with Gaza. Palestinians say at least 18 Palestinians were killed and hundreds wounded with live fire.
Caravan Of Central American Migrants Attracting A Lot Of Attention After Trump's Tweets
by Carrie Kahn
A large group of Central American migrants, mostly Hondurans, is traveling north through Mexico. Some aim to seek asylum when they hit the U.S. border. President Trump accused Mexico of doing 'very little' to stop illegal migration on Twitter last weekend.
Saudi Arabia To Start Offering Tourist Visas, Opening Up Traditionally Restrictive Country
by Jackie Northam
Saudi Arabia has allowed millions of Muslims to visit on religious pilgrimages but now it plans to open its doors to others by starting to offer tourist visas.
Meet The Companies Behind Facial Recognition Technology
by Rob Schmitz
In China, face-recognition technology is being used for lots of things, from surveillance to ride-hailing and shopping. NPR's Shanghai correspondent Rob Schmitz tried it out and met with manufacturers.
Oklahoma And Kentucky Teachers Go On Strike, Demanding More Education Funding
by Emily Wendler
Thousands of Oklahoma teachers did not go to school Monday. Instead they are protesting at the state capitol. They've walked off the job to draw attention to funding and salary shortfalls.
What's Behind President Trump's Latest Focus On Illegal Immigration
by Mara Liasson
The idea that President Trump wants to crack down on illegal immigration is hardly a new one and now he says Democrats are to blame for the failure to reach a deal on the status of DACA recipients, but Democrats dispute that.