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Groups that register voters are feeling besieged by new state laws
New Republican-backed laws in several states add large fines or criminal penalties for minor mistakes in voter registration work. As groups pull back, they're reaching fewer voters.
Man Climbs 500-Foot Philly City Hall
A man climbed to the top of Philadelphia's City Hall, about 500 feet up. City officials only found out after he posted a video on YouTube.
7 Priests Walk Into A Bar
Seven student priests tried to get into a bar in Cardiff, Wales, but the staff at first turned them away, thinking they were dressed up for a bachelor party. The bar apologized with a free round.
Actor Ed Harris Says Sam Shepard Was 'Iconically American'
Playwright/actor Sam Shepard died Thursday at the age of 73. Actor Ed Harris worked with him on many different project on the stage and screen; he offers his memories.
Trump's Threat To Cut U.S. Payments Raises Uncertainty In Health Insurance Market
by Alison Kodjak
The U.S. government is scheduled to make large payments to health insurance companies to help offset discounts required by the Affordable Care Act. President Trump has threatened to stop the payments.
Gauging The Potential Effects Of U.S. Sanctions Against Venezuela's Leader
The White House will be imposing targeted sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in response to his efforts to rewrite his country's constitution. This is only the fourth time the U.S. has sanctioned a head of state.
A Conservative's Take On Scaramucci's Quick Ouster
Christopher Ruddy, CEO of conservative media company Newsmax, talks about President Trump's decision to remove Anthony Scaramucci as White House communications director less than 2 weeks after being named to the job.
The Olympics Return To LA
by Tom Goldman
The Olympics are coming back to Los Angeles, but not in 2024 as organizers had first hoped. In a deal with the International Olympic Committee, the summer games return in 2028 instead.
The View From Moscow On U.S.-Russia Diplomatic Tensions
Russian International Affairs Council director Andrey Kortunov discusses the consequences of Vladimir Putin expelling U.S. diplomats. The move was in response to new U.S. sanctions approved by Congress.
John Kelly's Dramatic Start As Trump's Chief Of Staff
To assess John Kelly's first day as the president's chief of staff, host Steve Inskeep speaks with Jeremy Bash, who served as chief of staff to then-defense secretary Leon Panetta.
Remembering The I-35W Bridge Collapse 10 Years Later
by Solvejg Wastvedt
The I-35W bridge was one of Minnesota's busiest, carrying 140,000 cars a day over the Mississippi River. It collapsed during rush hour on Aug. 1, 2007. Ten years later, the disaster still looms large.