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A bloody nose, a last hurrah for friends, and more prom memories you shared with us
by Mansee Khurana
We asked for your favorite prom night memories. Here's what you shared.
News Brief: Democracy Activists Arrested In Hong Kong, Methane Limit Rollback, Brexit
Hong Kong authorities arrested activists in a coordinated sweep ahead of a what had been a planned anti-government march. Also, the EPA aims to roll back limits on methane and an update on Brexit.
Justice Department Watchdog: Comey Violated Policy Related To Trump Memos
The Justice Department's Inspector General finds former FBI Director James Comey violated policy by sharing classified information with individuals outside of the FBI. The DOJ declined prosecution.
Virgin Islands Rep. Stacey Plaskett On Hurricane Dorian
NPR's David Greene speaks to Stacey Plaskett, who represents the Virgin Islands in Congress, about how Hurricane Dorian's wind and rain affected those places.
A Brief Political History Of Recessions
Commentator Cokie Roberts talks with David Greene and answers listener questions about the history of U.S. presidents and recessions.
Colorado Dad Gains Fame For Punny Jokes
Vince Rozmiarek is getting attention online for the puns he posts on a sign in Indian Hills, Colo. Sample: "A joke doesn't become a dad joke until it's full groan."
Why Mattis Left The Trump Administration
NPR's David Greene speaks with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, about his interview with Jim Mattis on why he left the Trump administration.
Anti-Semitism In U.S. Politics
David Greene speaks with Dove Kent of the organization Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice about the increased prominence of anti-Semitism and the effect it is having on Jewish Americans.
Audit Finds LA Falls Short In Reducing Homelessness
by Anna Scott
Los Angeles' controller says the city dramatically failed to meet its goals in reducing homelessness. The audit shows LA fell short getting people into both permanent homes and into shelters.
News Brief: Hurricane Dorian, Democratic Debate, Ireland And Brexit
We have the latest on the impact of Hurricane Dorian on Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Also, a preview of the next Democratic debate and what Brexit means for Ireland.
10 Candidates Set For Next Democratic Debate
by Domenico Montanaro
The final lineup is set for the Democrats' third presidential primary debate. Some campaigns and pollsters have criticized the requirements for appearing on the debate stage.
A Story Of Nazi Uranium
by Geoff Brumfiel
A cube of uranium from a Nazi nuclear reactor has turned up in Maryland. Now two researchers are trying to figure out how it got there and what happened to similar artifacts.