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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.
McMaster Is A Solid Choice For National Security Adviser, Rep. Schiff Says
President Trump announced that Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster will be his new national security adviser. David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, who tweeted his strong approval of the pick.
Art Exhibit Doubles As Used Book Store For Spanish Speakers
by Simon Rios
A traveling Spanish bookstore has opened in Boston, its eighth and last stop. The creator says the art installation responds to the disappearance of bookstores, and the "invisibility" of Spanish.
Ann Ravel Resigns Her Seat On The Federal Election Commission
Rachel Martin talks to FEC Commissioner Ann Ravel. When she decided to resign her term on the commission early, it set up an opportunity for President Trump to shape political spending rules.
Trump's New National Security Adviser Is Known For Speaking His Mind
by Tom Bowman
After the resignation of retired Gen. Michael Flynn, President Trump has picked three-star Army Gen. H.R. McMaster to be national security adviser. He's known as an intellectual military strategist.
National Zoo Says Bye Bye To Bao Bao
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., bids farewell to one of its most famous residents: a panda cub named Bao Bao. The three-and-a-half year old giant panda is bound for China.
France Warns Russia To Stay Out Of Its Presidential Election
by Eleanor Beardsley
The French government warned the Kremlin not to interfere in its presidential vote after signs of a disinformation and hacking campaign against a rising candidate who is not sympathetic to Russia.
Rep. Reed Faces Tense Crowds At Town Halls In Western New York
Rachel Martin talks to Republican Rep. Tom Reed, who represents New York's 23rd District, and co-chaired Trump's transition team, about angry outbursts at his constituent meetings over the weekend.
Host Alex Trebek Raps 'Jeopardy!' Category
The category was "Let's Rap, Kids!" Contestants made a choice, and host Alex Trebek rapped the answer. He rapped lyrics to songs by Kanye West, Drake and others.
Does Studying Economics Make You Selfish?
by Shankar Vedantam
Social science research finds that students who are taught classical economics about how humans act in their rational self-interest, become more likely to act selfishly after learning those lessons.