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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.
USS Carl Vinson Spends 2nd Year In A Row In Western Pacific
by Anthony Kuhn
The U.S. has assigned two Navy fleets to the Western Pacific for the first time since World War II as it tackles multiple challenges in the Asia-Pacific region.
White House Convenes Summit On Opioids
NPR's David Greene talks to Jessica Hulsey Nickel, founder of the Addiction Policy Forum. She is attending the White House opioid summit on Thursday.
News Brief: Trump Changes On Gun Policy, Opioids, USOC CEO Resigns
President Trump challenged long-standing GOP orthodoxy on gun policy in a meeting Wednesday. Also, Noam Levey of the Los Angeles Times discusses the White House's response to the opioid epidemic.
Story In 'The Onion' Is Kind Of True
The parody website The Onion had a story about "open-air" sewers in Cleveland. But it was partially true. City officials noted that the city has two elevated sewers.
Rep. Gerald Connolly On White House Security Clearances
The White House had a deadline to provide information to the House Oversight Committee about its handling of security clearances. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Democratic Rep. Gerald Connolly.
Journalists Argue Russian Interference Has Been Exaggerated
The New Yorker's Masha Gessen and Adrian Chen have covered Russia extensively. They tell NPR's David Greene why they think the impact of Russian election interference efforts is largely overblown.
Trial Begins For Widow Of Pulse Shooter
by Amy Green
Survivors of the Pulse nightclub attack and family members of those killed are preparing for the trial of the shooter's widow.
U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Steps Down
by Alexandra Starr
The CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee has resigned, citing health reasons. His departure comes after a series of sexual abuse scandals in Olympic sports.
A Fight Over Flood Preparedness In Virginia
by Sarah McCammon
New zoning rules in Norfolk, Va., require developers to include flood prevention measures. Some builders opposed the move and say it will raise costs for homebuyers.