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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.
Tent Encampment In Texas Holds Detained Immigrant Children
by John Sepulvado
The federal government is holding detained migrant boys in a desert tent encampment. Some were detained after arriving alone at the border, while others were separated from their families.
Political Fight Centers On Whether German Borders Should Be Closed
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
Germany's government is in danger of being brought down over immigration — the same issue that almost cost Angela Merkel the chancellorship during last fall's elections.
Zillow Data Used To Project Impact Of Sea Level Rise On Real Estate
by Greg Allen
A study by the Union of Concerned Scientists examined how real estate values were affected in 23 coastal states. Florida has the most to lose, according to the research.
Senate Judiciary Committee To Hear Testimony About IG Report
Rachel Martin talks to Sen. Richard Blumenthal about how senators are expected to question how the FBI and Department of Justice handled the investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server.
Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen Defends 'Zero Tolerance' Border Policy
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen addresses the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy that is separating families who cross the border illegally.
Colombians Elect Right-Wing Populist Duque As President
by John Otis
Ivan Duque won the presidency of Colombia Sunday. The conservative campaigned against the peace process with the leftist FARC movement. Duque defeated former guerrilla fighter Gustavo Petro.
'LA Times' New Owner Plans To Compete With 'New York Times,' 'Washington Post'
by David Folkenflik
The Los Angeles Times has a new owner. Patrick Soon-Shiong takes over the paper, as well as the San Diego Union-Tribune and several community and suburban publications in a $590 million deal.
Will Congress Address Immigration Border Controversy?
Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Will Hurd of Texas about the growing criticism against the Trump administration policy of separating parents and children crossing illegally into the U.S.
Half-Marathon Entrant Runs Full Marathon
Sean Elmquist of Minnesota planned to run a half marathon but he boarded the wrong bus and realized he would miss his race. The bus he was on was headed for the full marathon — so he went for it.
Ex-Bush Official Weighs In On U.S. Relations With North Korea, China
Rachel Martin talks to Victor Cha, who served in the George W. Bush administration, about the U.S.-North Korea summit, and why U.S. trade tensions with China could complicate North Korea diplomacy.
NYC Mayor On Diversity Problems With City's Elite Public High Schools
Steve Inskeep talks to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio about his proposal to change how students are admitted to the city's specialized high schools.