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Dealing with Iran's nuclear program requires tricky diplomacy. But there's low trust
by Michele Kelemen
President Trump says U.S. and Israeli forces destroyed Iran's nuclear program. Analysts say Iran may have moved its uranium stockpiles. There's little trust, by all sides, in diplomacy.
Federal District Judge Upholds North Carolina's Sweeping Voter ID Law
by Pam Fessler
A federal district judge upheld North Carolina's new voting law, including requirements that voters show a government-issued photo ID at the polls and only vote in the correct precinct. Opponents of the law say they will appeal, but the decision could be in effect for the November elections, which voter advocates say might mean some voters, especially minorities, will be disenfranchised. The judge said that did not appear to be the case.
'Saturday Night Live' Announces Plan To Cut Ads In Favor Of Branded Content
Saturday Night Live and NBC announced they will cut nearly 30 percent of ads and replace them with branded content. The network says it hopes this change will result in more sustained live viewership.
Your Song Changed My Life: Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page On Lonnie Donegan
NPR Music's Bob Boilen talks with Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin about a song that changed his life, "Rock Island Line," by Lonnie Donegan.
Once A Jewel Of Public Transit, D.C. Metro Stumbles Under Crisis
by Martin DiCaro
The Washington, D.C., Metro has become a symbol of dysfunction as the subway system stumbles from crisis to crisis. But the leaders of the system are developing a plan to get the Metro back on track.
'Acela Primary': Voters Hit The Polls In 5 Northeastern States
Tuesday is the so-called "Acela primary." Voters headed to the polls in five northeastern states and we'll hear from them.
Beyonce Returns To The Spotlight With New Album, 'Lemonade'
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Treva Lindsey, an assistant professor of women's, gender and sexuality studies at Ohio State University, about Beyonce's new album Lemonade, which was released as a visual album on Saturday night.
Connecticut Democrats Divided Over Gun Control Ahead Of Primary
by Patrick Skahill
Gun control has become a major subject of debate in the Connecticut Democratic presidential primary.
In Maryland, Political Money Flows Ahead Of Upcoming Elections
by Peter Overby
Washington, D.C., gets a close-up view of political money excesses next door in the Maryland elections, which include a millionaire self-financing his campaign and a candidate's spouse running a superPAC.