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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.
HIllary Clinton's Former Campaign Manager Calling For More Cybersecurity
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Robby Mook about the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's inability to get many campaigns to follow cybersecurity recommendations.
President Trump Seems To Be Struggling To Find Replacements For His Legal Team
by Carrie Johnson
President Trump's legal team has been in flux for more than a week and several top name attorneys have turned down the chance to work for him. This come as Robert Mueller's special counsel team is intact and moving forward amid that chaos.
U.N. Calls For Investigation Into Assassination Of Black Activist In Brazil
by Philip Reeves
The U.N. has called for an investigation into the assassination of black activist Marielle Franco. Her death in Rio de Janeiro two weeks ago prompted huge demonstrations demanding an end to the bloodshed.
H&M Leaves $4.3 Billion In Unsold Inventory On The Racks
Clothing retailer H&M said Tuesday it has $4.3 billion in unsold inventory. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with New York Times reporter Elizabeth Paton about what this means for the fast fashion retail.
Why Teachers In High-Need Areas Are Now Saddled With Debt
by Chris Arnold
A new government study obtained by NPR finds that thousands of teachers have had their federal grants taken away and converted to loans, often for minor paperwork errors.
What Kim Jong Un's Trip To China Means For Negotiations With North Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un traveled to China this week on his first trip to another country since taking power. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with David Kang of the University of Southern California about the summit and what it means for ongoing negotiations with North Korea.
A Look At The State Of School Integration 64 Years After Brown v. Board Of Education
Linda Brown Thompson of Brown v. Board of Education died this week. In 1954, the decision was supposed to desegregate schools. Now, 64 years later, NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Georgetown University law professor Sheryll Cashin about the effects.
What Extreme Partisan Gerrymandering Could Mean For 2018 Midterms
The Brennan Center for Justice has released a report on gerrymandering that says a Democratic takeover of the House is almost out of reach. Michael Li, the report's co-author, explains the findings.
Frustration Seems To Reign As Justices Hear Case Challenging Extreme Gerrymandering
by Nina Totenberg
The Supreme Court justices seemed frustrated by the problem of partisan gerrymandering in arguments Wednesday — and what to do about it.
Democrats See Opportunity In Dallas Suburb Thanks To Once Reliably GOP Voters
by Don Gonyea
Texas Republican Pete Sessions is running for reelection in a district that is an island of blue in a sea of red. But Democrats are sensing an opportunity in the area that Hillary Clinton won in 2016.
Congress Cutting Aid To Palestinians Over Controversial Stipend Practice
by Daniel Estrin
As part of the spending package that President Trump signed last week is a law that cuts aid to Palestinians because of a controversial practice in which the Palestinian Authority pays stipends to the families of people who've committed attacks on Israelis and are dead or in jail.
In East Africa, Musical Superstar Diamond Platnumz Sees His Music As Much More Than Art
by Eyder Peralta
In East Africa there is an undisputed king of pop: Diamond Platnumz. Every month, it seems, he is putting out yet another hit full of plaintive lyrics and undeniable beats.