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Biden is facing skepticism among Wisconsin's college student voters
by Elena Moore
Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses.
Breaking Down How A Contested Convention Could Stop Donald Trump
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks to Sasha Issenberg, a journalist with Bloomberg Politics, about delegates for the Republican National Convention in July. As Donald Trump consolidates a significant delegate lead in his attempt to win the Republican presidential nomination, some in the party are discussing how to stop Trump at the Republican National Convention.
Major Automakers Agree To Install Automatic Braking Systems
by Sonari Glinton
Major automakers have agreed to install automatic braking systems on nearly all models by 2022. Federal regulators say the technology will prevent thousands of crashes. Through the use of sensors, the systems detect imminent crashes and apply the brakes even if drivers don't react.
After Loss In Ohio, Bernie Sanders Considers Path Forward
by Sam Sanders
Following a devastating loss in Ohio on Tuesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders' path to a nomination just got even harder. So why is he still in the race?
American Journalist Euna Lee Recalls Time In North Korean Labor Camp
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with American journalist Euna Lee about her four months in North Korea's labor camps and what recently detained American student Otto F. Warmbier might experience.
SeaWorld To End Orca Breeding Program In Partnership With Humane Society
SeaWorld announced it will end it's orca breeding program, phase out orca performances and partner with the Humane Society of the U.S. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with SeaWorld President and CEO Joel Manby and Humane Society President and CEO Wayne Pacelle.
Locals Return Home After U.S.-Backed Forces Push ISIS Out Of Syrian Town
by Alice Fordham
With help from U.S. special forces, Kurdish and Arab Syrian troops recently forced ISIS out of key crossroads city Shadadi. Now locals are moving back.
Erick Erickson Urges Republicans To Prepare 'Third-Party Alternative'
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Erick Erickson, founder of conservative website, "The Resurgent." The prominent Republican believes if Donald Trump wins the party's presidential nomination, Republicans should prepare to launch a third party candidate as an alternative.
Michelle Obama Promotes All-Star Song 'This Is For My Girls' At SXSW
by Neda Ulaby
Michelle Obama announced a song Wednesday at the South by Southwest Music Festival that brings together some of the biggest female music stars in the service of girls' education globally.
Exit Polls Provide Insight Into Growing Coalition Of Donald Trump Supporters
by Asma Khalid
The thinking early on in this campaign was that Donald Trump pulled his support almost exclusively from white working class voters, but exit polls show his coalition of political backers is broad and expanding.
EU-Turkey Migration Plan Faces Fierce Opposition Across Europe
by Lauren Frayer
Protests erupt across Europe, as aid groups challenge a European Union-Turkey plan to halt migrants. Under pressure, leaders will meet Thursday to try to approve the deal. But the EU has never been more divided.