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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.
Washington Welcomes Exiled Political Activist As Venezuela's Ambassador
by Michele Kelemen
Carlos Vecchio, who doesn't have access to Venezuela's embassy, represents national assembly leader Juan Guaido, who the U.S. and other countries back as they pressure Nicolas Maduro to step aside.
News Brief: China Trade Talks, Venezuela Leadership, Medicare For All
A crucial round of trade talks with China kicks off Wednesday. U.S. increases pressure on Venezuela's president to step down. And, what does Medicare for all mean?
Bipartisan Group To Meet To Discuss Border Security Funding
Rachel Martin talks to GOP Rep. Chuck Fleischmann of Tennessee about the border security funding negotiations — central in the fight that caused the government shutdown. NPR's Mara Liasson weighs in.
Apple Reports Slow Holiday Sales Hurt Revenue And Profits
by Laura Sydell
Apple posted its first holiday quarter decline in revenue and profit in more than a decade. It warned the slowdown in its core iPhone business and weakness in China have spilled into this year.
It's Cold Out And Police In Missouri Have A Request
Police in Warrensburg would like everyone to cut them a break. They posted on their Facebook page, asking the public to keep crime to a minimum over the next three days because it's just too cold.
We Answer The Question: What Is Medicare For All?
by Alison Kodjak
Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris, who's a candidate for the 2020 presidential election, has endorsed "Medicare for all." But the details of what that means are rather elusive.
Irish Border Continues To Be A Sticking Point In A Brexit Deal
Steve Inskeep talks to Irish columnist and author Martina Devlin about the key issue in the ongoing Brexit negotiations: the border that separates Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Many Challenges Inhibit An Independent White House Bid
Rachel Martin talks to political scientist Brendan Nyhan of the University of Michigan about the long odds against independent political candidates.