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Blinken ends Ukraine trip with promise of U.S. help as Russia goes back on offensive
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Antony Blinken ended his trip to Ukraine by promising U.S. help to push Russian troops out. But the lengthy debates in Washington over aid to Ukraine has impacted the battleground.
Obama Blasts Donald Trump's Comments About Orlando Massacre
by Scott Horsley
President Obama blasted Donald Trump Tuesday. He said Trump's call for a ban on Muslim immigrants to the U.S. would betray America's values and make the country less safe.
Developers Recycle Suburban Office Parks For New Age
by Joel Rose
Suburban office parks and corporate campuses look increasingly like dinosaurs as corporate America downsizes and chases a younger workforce into city centers. But some developers are trying to recycle older office parks for the information age.
New Details Emerge About Orlando Gunman Omar Mateen
by Jeff Brady
New details are emerging about the gunman in the Orlando nightclub shootings. Law enforcement continues to seek clues into why he did what he did.
'Such A Fantasy Of A Fantasy': U.S. Fencer On Reaching Rio Olympics
by Melissa Block
He never dared imagine he could make it to the Olympics, but 28-year-old fencer Jason Pryor will be competing at this summer's games in Rio de Janeiro. He's ranked No. 1 in the U.S. in men's epee fencing.
Orlando Shooting Survivor Volunteers As Translator For Victims' Families
Many of the families of the victims in the Orlando massacre don't speak English. Eddie Meltzer was at Pulse and left a few minutes before the shooting started. The next day he decided to volunteer as a liaison and translator for families and law enforcement. NPR's Ari Shapiro spoke to Meltzer in Orlando.
Obama's Criticism Reveals Multi-Front Campaign Against Trump
by Mara Liasson
President Obama's animated criticism of Donald Trump's comments Tuesday reveals a multi-front campaign against the Republican candidate.
Russian Soccer Team Faces Punishment Over Fan Violence
by Corey Flintoff
European soccer officials say they will kick Russia out of the European Championship if there is any repeat of the violence involving Russian fans during the rest of the competition, currently underway in France.
Orlando Doctors Recall Race To Treat Nightclub Shooting Victims
by Debbie Elliott
Doctors, nurses and surgeons from the Orlando Regional Medical Center spoke out Tuesday about that terrible Sunday morning when dozens of nightclub shooting victims came to the hospital. A victim also described the scene inside the nightclub as the shootings happened.
'These Are My People': Writer Reflects On Orlando Attack In 'Washington Post'
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with writer Justin Torres, who wrote a piece in the Washington Post about Latin night at the queer club.
Orlando's LGBT Bars Respond Differently To Pulse Massacre
by Kirk Siegler
The Orlando shootings sent a wave of shock across the city that is known as a premier destination for gay nightlife. Pulse is one of about a dozen gay bars and night clubs. Some clubs closed temporarily at the request of police while safety protocols are revised, others are hiring armed security guards and remaining open.
Latino Community In Orlando Bands Together In Wake Of Massacre
by Adrian Florido
The majority of the victims of the shootings in Orlando, Fla., were Latino. This bilingual and strong bicultural community is struggling but banding together.