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Supreme Court rules administration can end protected status for Venezuelans for now
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that the Trump administration, for now, can end the safeguard known as Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Venezuelans living in the U.S.
Open-Carry, Concealed-Carry Gun Permits Add To Police Nervousness
by Martin Kaste
Gun carriers and officers aren't being given consistent instructions on what to do to avoid the use of lethal force during interactions with police.
Pa. Delegate: State Will Swing Red; Fact-Checking Convention Statements
Pennsylvania is a true swing state. It may go red this year, says pro-Trump delegate Lynn Ryan. And, Steve Inskeep and Scott Detrow fact-check the statements made Monday night at the convention.
Can't Get Enough Of Chris Christie? He's Now A Bobblehead
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum released a new bobblehead: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. He's available even though Donald Trump passed him over as a vice presidential choice.
Day 1 In Cleveland: Chaos On The Republican Convention Floor
Some wanted to amend the rules to allow delegates to vote against Trump if they said they can't vote for him in good conscience. Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Scott Detrow about the floor disturbance.
World Anti-Doping Agency Finds Russia Endorsed Athletes Cheating
by Corey Flintoff
The International Olympic Committee will hold an emergency conference call for members of its Executive Board on Tuesday to discuss the latest revelations about Russian doping in international sport.
Republican Convention Day 1: 'Make America Safe Again'
Steve Inskeep talks to Kellyanne Conway, a senior adviser to the Trump campaign. NPR's Scott Detrow and Mara Liasson wrap up the convention events of the first night which had a law and order theme.
'Ban The Box' Laws,' Do They Help Job Applicants With Criminal Histories?
by Shankar Vedantam
To help ex-felons land jobs, many states have enacted a law that prevents employers from asking applicants to check a box to reveal criminal history. But these laws may not have the intended effect.
2016 Republican National Convention: Party Platform
NPR's Scott Detrow reports on the party's platform. Steve Inskeep talks to Rachel Hoff, the first openly gay Republican on the platform committee. NPR's Kirk Siegler reports on protest demonstrations.
Woman Marries Man Who Got Her Attention With Tweets
He handled social media for a book shop in London. She found his tweets amusing. On Sunday, Victoria and Jonathan O'Brien tied the knot. And now their marriage is trending.
TV's 'Veep' Writers Take On The Republican Convention
What would the writers of Veep say about the scripting of the Republican National Convention so far? Steve Inskeep talks to three writers of the HBO show: Dave Mandel, Billy Kimball and Erik Kenward.
Baton Rouge Shooter, Gavin Long, Dispensed Radical Political Ideology
by Wade Goodwyn
In Louisiana, the investigation continues into the murder of three Baton Rouge law enforcement officers. Gavin Long, a Marine veteran who served in Iraq shot, 6 officers before being killed by SWAT.
Cokie Roberts, Sam Donaldson On Conventions: We Witnessed History
Commentator and columnist Cokie Roberts and former ABC News newsman Sam Donaldson have been reporting on conventions for two decades. They give us some historical perspective on the week ahead.