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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.
British Police Investigate 2 New Cases Of Deadly Nerve Agent Poisoning
by Alice Fordham
British police say two people who fell ill Saturday were poisoned by the same nerve agent used to attack an ex-Russian spy in a nearby town in March. It's unclear if the new victims were targeted.
It's Not Right Officer Gets Bond After Killing An Unarmed Teen, Reverend Says
Steve Inskeep talks to Reverend Shanea Leonard about why she continues protesting the death of an unarmed black teenager even after the officer was charged with criminal homicide.
What Happens When Bureaucracy Accidentally Kills You?
by Aviva DeKornfeld
There is a list of names of just about everyone with a social security number who has died. It is meant to prevent identity theft. But sometimes a name of a living person gets added by accident.
Controversial Polish Law Forces Top Judges To Retire
It's an opportunity for the nationalist-populist ruling party to reshape the courts. Noel King talks to Lukasz Pawlowski, managing editor of magazine Kultura Liberalna in Warsaw.
British Exam Board To Be Fined Over 'Romeo And Juliet' Question
The test asked about Tybalt's hatred of the Capulet family. But Tybalt, you may remember, is a Capulet — he was Juliet's cousin. His hatred was for the Montagues.
Next Supreme Court Justice May Help To Define Affirmative Action Cases
Retiring Justice Kennedy was often the swing vote on affirmative action cases. Steve Inskeep talks to legal scholar Dana Thompson Dorsey about how a conservative judge would affect affirmative action.
LeBron James' Departure Upsets Cleveland Cavaliers Fan
The fan wanted to burn LeBron's jersey — he laid it on a paper beer case and dumped fuel on it. He then reached in with a match, and ended up setting himself on fire. Reports say he'll be okay.
Sundance Film Festival Hit 'Sorry To Bother You' Opens Friday
by Shereen Marisol Meraji
Oakland rapper Boots Riley makes his directorial debut with Sorry to Bother You. He calls it "an absurdist dark comedy with magical realism and science fiction inspired by the world of telemarketing."
U.S. And Iran Trade Threats Over Oil Exports, Persian Gulf Shipping Lane
by Peter Kenyon
After Iran's president suggested Mideast oil exports could be disrupted if Iran's oil exports are cut off, Washington said it would do what's necessary to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for tankers.
Yemenis Wait To See If U.S. Government Renews Their Protected Status
Steve Inskeep talks to ex-U.S. Ambassador to Yemen Stephen Seche, he's among national security experts calling for the Homeland Security Department to extend Temporary Protected Status for Yemenis.
Morning News Brief
Have Democrats found an election-year message and strategy? And, distillers are worried as U.S. allies respond to President Trump's aggressive trade policies by putting tariffs on bourbon.