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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.
With Justice Kennedy Retiring, Trump Gets Another Supreme Court Pick
Rachel Martin talks to Michael Dorf, constitutional law professor at Cornell Law School and an ex-clerk for Justice Kennedy, about the longest serving member of the court deciding to step down.
Democrats Weigh Gravity Of Justice Kennedy's Retirement
David Greene talks to Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota about the impact of Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement from the Supreme Court in the run-up to midterm elections.
White House Expected To Announce Details Of A Putin Summit
Rachel Martin talks to Alexander Vershbow, former U.S. ambassador to the Russian federation, about the possible upshot for both countries ahead of a summit between Presidents Trump and Putin.
Trump To Pick Kennedy Successor From List Of Conservative Judges
Carrie Severino, chief counsel at the Judicial Crisis Network, talks to David Greene about what conservatives hope to see from Justice Anthony Kennedy's successor on the Supreme Court.
Baseball Umpires Don't Get Overtime. Does That Affect Extra Innings?
by Shankar Vedantam
Researchers find that during extra innings, baseball umpires make calls in a way that tends to end games sooner. This seems to be because umpires aren't given additional money to work extra innings.
Police Issue Arrest Warrant For Man Who Called 911 Too Many Times
The Georgia man has dialed 911 more than 100 times in the past three years for mostly non-emergency situations. The Cobb County fire chief says police respond each time to make sure everything is OK.
Examining What Justice Anthony Kennedy's Retirement Means
by Nina Totenberg
Kennedy, a moderate and a champion for gay rights, is retiring. President Trump will likely replace him with a staunch conservative, which would fundamentally shift the culture of the court.
Piece Of 130-Ton Fatberg Goes On Display At London Museum
The display of waste that accumulates inside sewers has been a huge draw. To quote the BBC, "There's even a fatberg musical — currently in the pipeline.
Halevi's 'Letters To My Palestinian Neighbor' Looks For Common Ground
Israeli writer Yossi Klein Halevi is determined to reach across the divide to Palestinians who share his homeland. He writes letters about faith and longing to an anonymous Palestinian neighbor.
Removing Hemp From Controlled Substances List Is Overdue, Farmer Says
by Esther Honig
The Senate version of the farm bill would legalize industrial hemp and take it out of DEA classification. A Colorado farmer sees it as a savior crop when it comes to drought and tariffs.
South Korea's Win Helps Mexico Advance To World Cup's Round 16
Mexico lost to Sweden in World Cup action on Wednesday. But because South Korea beat defending champions Germany, Mexico gets to advance to the round of 16. Mexican fans are ecstatic.
Yemeni-American Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Travel Ban
by Steve Inskeep
A Yemeni-American who's protested Trump's travel ban reflects on what the high court's decision means for mixed-status families who have been separated by Yemen's civil war and America's ban.