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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.
Theaters Welcome Another Superhero Movie: 'Captain America: Civil War'
by Kenneth Turan
Captain America: Civil War is the latest offering from the Marvel universe and it's a thriller with strong political themes. It already opened overseas and has brought in more than $200 million.
KFC Launches Edible Nail Polish In Hong Kong
The two edible nail polishes are based on the company's Original and Hot & Spicy recipes. The Hong Kong test group is being asked to choose a nail flavor that will be massed produced.
Trump's Golf Course, Trump's Rules?
Former boxing champ Oscar De La Hoya says he saw Donald Trump cheat twice while they played golf together two years ago. They were playing at the Trump National Golf Club in Los Angles.
Obama To Travel To Flint, Where City Water Still Requires A Filter
by Lindsey Smith
President Obama visits Flint, Mich., on Wednesday for the first time since the water crisis began. Flint residents are still relying on bottled water and faucet filters to get safe drinking water.
Why Do Cities Keep Vying To Host The Olympics?
by Frank Deford
They invariably never live up to what the politicians and construction moguls promise, says sports commentator Frank Deford.
Wildfire Flares In Canada's Oil Sands Region
Rachel Martin speaks with the CBC's Marion Warnica about the wildfires in Alberta, Canada, where authorities have issued a mandatory evacuation order for the 80,000 residents of Fort McMurray.
With Cruz Out And Trump A 'Presumptive Nominee,' What's Next For GOP?
The GOP primary race is all but over. After losing in Indiana, Ted Cruz suspended his campaign. Rep. Tom Marino, R-Pa., says Donald Trump has to pivot to appeal to female voters and heal party rifts.
While The GOP Race Is Essentially Over, Democrats Press On
by Tamara Keith
Bernie Sanders won the Democratic primary in Indiana. It wasn't a big enough win to erode Hillary Clinton's massive lead in pledged delegates, but it was a win. Sanders vows to fight on.
With Cruz Out Of The GOP Race, Will His Supporters Back Trump?
One of Ted Cruz's most important constituencies in the contest for the presidential nomination was religious conservatives. Rachel Martin talks to Ron Johnson, head of the Indiana Pastors Alliance.
Indiana Primary: Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump Win; Ted Cruz Drops Out
Donald Trump won decisively on Tuesday. NPR's Mara Liasson reports on the GOP turning point. And, Rachel Martin talks to Democratic pollster Margie Omero and Republican pollster Jim Hobart.