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Sen. Klobuchar urges peers to mitigate 'inflamed' rhetoric after Minnesota shootings
by Michel Martin
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn, calls for civility after an attack that killed one state lawmaker and left another wounded.
'Drop By Drop': How Poetry Helped The U.S. Military In Afghanistan
From the Rough Translation podcast, the story of an Air Force captain who seemed to hold the key to turning around the Afghan war, and why everything went wrong.
World Cup Big Screen Lets Eagles Fans Relive Super Bowl Glory
In Philadelphia, fans gathered in the streets to watch the World Cup Championship. Afterwards ... well, the huge TV screen was set up anyway. Why leave? Why not stay and re-watch the Super Bowl?
Democratic Sen. Reed Had Called For Trump To Cancel Putin Meeting
Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, says President Trump should cancel his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the wake of the Justice Department's indictments of 12 Russian agents for election interference.
America's Last Blockbuster: 'There's A Line Of Customers At The Store Right Now'
As of July 16, there will be only one Blockbuster video store operating in the United States — in Bend, Ore.
Former Ambassador To Russia Bill Burns On What's At Stake In Helsinki
President Trump is downplaying expectations for his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Bill Burns, who was U.S. ambassador to Russia for President George W. Bush, explains which country has more to gain from the meeting.
Protests Continue In Chicago After Police Body Cam Released
by Sarah Karp
A police shooting sparked unrest this weekend in Chicago. There were conflicting accounts of whether the officer acted appropriately, and community leaders are calling for an investigation.
Trump Tweets About U.S.-Russia Relations Ahead Of Summit With Putin
by Lucian Kim
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet Monday in Helsinki. In a tweet ahead of the summit, Trump said relations are bad, in part because of what he called the "Rigged Witch Hunt."
What Works And What Doesn't In Cohen's 'Who Is America?'
by Eric Deggans
Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's new series, "Who is America?", premiered on Showtime Sunday. In his trademark way, he uses outrageous characters to provoke outrageous reactions.
Florida Man Admits To Drinking In Car, But Not While Driving
Local news reported the man slurring his words when police pulled him over. He had a bottle of Jim Beam in his passenger seat but said he'd been sipping only at stop signs and lights. He went to jail.
News Brief: What Trump And Putin Want From Their Summit, Plus Iraq Protests
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Helsinki - why have senators strongly urged Trump not to meet Putin alone? And southern Iraq is in turmoil as protests over jobs and basic services spread.
Unrest In Southern Iraq Continues As Government Cuts Internet
by Jane Arraf
Protests have gripped areas in southern Iraq for several days. The government has cut off access to the Internet, making it more difficult to get accurate information.
Trump Tests The U.S.-U.K.'s 'Special Relationship'
President Trump is stress-testing what is known as the U.S. and U.K.'s "special relationship." Hours after landing, he broke protocol, undercut Prime Minister Theresa May and blasted London's mayor.