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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.
Rep. Mike Johnson On Revived GOP Health Care Plan
After the collapse of a Republican effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, House Republicans say they've made changes to their health care plan. Rachel Martin talks to Republican Rep. Mike Johnson.
2 Taco Restaurants Will Go To Court Over Trademark Issue
In 2008, the Texas-based franchise Torchy's Tacos registered the phrase "damn good tacos." Torchy's is suing Colorado restaurant "Dam Good Tacos" over the rights to the phrase.
Has U.S. Policy Changed Regarding ISIS And Syria's Civil War?
Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Tom Bowman and Republican Rep. Will Hurd of Texas about how the Trump administration is addressing Syria's civil war. Hurd says Syria's President Bashar Assad "must go."
Alabama Governor Refuses To Step Down, Faces Impeachment Hearings
by Debbie Elliott
Impeachment hearings get underway on Monday for Alabama's governor. Robert Bentley, a two-term Republican, is accused of misusing his office to cover up an alleged affair.
Competition Heartbreak: A Tenth Of A Point Changes Rio's Carnival Winner
by Philip Reeves
A Samba school in Brazil partied for days after winning Rio's Carnival competition for the first time in 30 years. But a judge made a mistake, and the prize must be shared with another samba school.
Violence Escalates Against Egypt's Coptic Christian Minority
Two churches were bombed in Egypt Sunday, killing more than 40 people. To learn about the Coptic Christian community that was targeted, Rachel Martin talks to Sudarsan Raghavan of The Washington Post.
The Future Of Syria's President Is The Latest Issue To Divide The GOP
President Trump received support for bombing a Syrian airfield. A divisive question looms over any deeper involvement in Syria's war. Steve Inskeep talks to Jonah Goldberg of the National Review.
Author Richard Florida On 'The New Urban Crisis'
Steve Inskeep talks to author Richard Florida — who has made a career studying cities, both culturally and economically. Florida's new book is called The New Urban Crisis.
Trump Administration Assesses Global Peacekeeping Priorities
by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton
The U.S. wants to see changes within the United Nations, as well as its peacekeeping operations worldwide — most of which are in Africa. The U.S. is the biggest donor to the budget.