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Columbia University president is set to testify about antisemitism on campus
The testimony from Columbia's president comes several months after lawmakers grilled the presidents of Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania.
Colin Kaepernick Is Picked For Nike's Anniversary 'Just Do It' Campaign
Steve Inskeep talks to Justin Tinsley of the website The Undefeated about Nike selecting the ex-quarterback as one of the faces of its "Just Do It" campaign, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Politics In The News: Massachusetts Primary Election
Massachusetts holds its primary on Tuesday. David Greene talks to Frank Phillips, Boston Globe State House bureau chief, and NPR congressional correspondent Scott Detrow, about what to expect.
Federal Judge In Texas To Hear States' Case Against Obamacare
by Blake Farmer
On Wednesday, a federal judge in Fort Worth hears arguments over whether to suspend the Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare. Twenty states, led by Texas, are bringing a fresh court challenge.
Researchers At Saint Andrews University Study Gender Bias In Monkeys
Researchers found female vervet monkeys have closer social bonds, and if one of them finds a better way to get food, others pay attention. Male monkeys are less discriminating in whom they learn from.
Dunkin' Donuts Says Wrong Cups Were Used In Massachusetts
Dunkin' Donuts is part of New England culture, and yet some Patriots fans were served their iced coffee in Philadelphia Eagles World Champions cups. The Eagles beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl.
Head Of Ireland's Green Party Wants Trump Invitation Rescinded
David Greene talks to Eamon Ryan, the head of Ireland's Green Party, about why he is against President Trump's upcoming visit to the country. Trump is scheduled to go there in November.
Morning News Brief: Brett Kavanaugh, Colin Kaepernick
Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh begins confirmation hearings. Former 49ers quarterback Kaepernick is one of the faces of Nike's "Just Do It" anniversary campaign. Fire guts Brazil's National Museum.
McCain's Final Farewell
by Shannon Van Sant
John McCain's burial at the U.S. Naval Academy on Sunday brought to a close several days of ceremonies honoring the late senator from Arizona.