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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.
Denmark Has An Issue With Its Southern Border — Wild Boars
by Sidsel Overgaard
The U.S. isn't the only country worried about the security of its southern border. Denmark is building a barrier along its frontier with Germany to keep out wild boar.
Nurse Suspected Of Impregnating Incapacitated Woman Is Arrested
by Kathy Ritchie
An Arizona nurse has been arrested for the sexual assault of an incapacitated woman in a long-term care facility. The assault resulted in a pregnancy and the birth of that child late last year.
Shutdown Day 34: Senate Set To Consider 2 Competing Bills
by Domenico Montanaro
The Senate on Thursday is expected to hold votes on two competing proposals that could end the partial government shutdown. Both measures are expected to fail.
U.S. Recognizes Opposition Leader As Venezuela's Head Of State
by Philip Reeves
Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó declared himself interim president Wednesday, in a bid to seize power from sitting leader Nicolás Maduro. The U.S. swiftly proclaimed its support for Guaidó.
White House Wants Democrats To Come To The Table, Spokeswoman Says
Steve Inskeep talks to Director of Strategic Communications Mercedes Schlapp about two Senate votes on bills that would end the government shutdown. NPR's Domenico Montanaro weighs in on the issue.
Adventure Series Book Publisher Sues Netflix Over Trademark
by Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi
Netflix's Black Mirror: Bandersnatch lets viewers make decisions for the main character. The publisher of the Choose Your Own Adventure book series is suing Netflix for trademark infringement.
Brexit Box Helps Britons Prepare For The Worst
One company is helping people in Britain prepare for challenging times. It is selling food rations for 30 days in case Brexit causes chaos. The meals are described as British favorites.
430 College Applicants Have Their Hopes Dashed
The applicants got an email from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg saying they were accepted to the school. Then they got another email, saying they should disregard the previous email.
Pope Francis Is In Panama For Catholic Church's World Youth Day
On his way to Panama, Pope Francis answered reporters' questions. Steve Inskeep talks to Ines San Martin of the Catholic news site Cruxnow about what the pope had to say about refugees.
Incoming Migrants Overwhelm Spain's Refugee Centers
by Lucia Benavides
Spain is taking in more migrants than Greece or Italy — the first time that's happened since the crisis began in 2015. The numbers are expected to rise, and that's straining Spain's migrant services.
Guitarist Tom Morello Answers The Question: What Scares You?
For a new podcast, member station WNYC has been asking people: What scares you? Tom Morello plays guitar for such bands as Rage Against the Machine and Prophets of Rage. He shares some of his fears.