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After years in a Syrian ISIS camp, a 10-person American family is back in the U.S.
by Sacha Pfeiffer
The complex deal also brought home two sons of a Minnesota man who fought for ISIS.
How Did California's Primaries Work Out For Democrats?
Steve Inskeep talks to Eric Bauman, chairman of the California Democratic Party, about Tuesday's primaries that are expected to set the scene for November's midterm elections.
Partner Violence In Papua New Guinea
by Durrie Bouscaren
The South Pacific country of Papua New Guinea has one of the highest rates of gender-based violence in the world. We look at reasons why and what can be done about it.
Voters Turned Out In 8 States For Primary Elections
by Kelsey Snell
Some takeaways: in both parties, women were doing better than men. On the district level, health care and taxes were on the minds of lots of voters. Was President Trump a factor in any races?
France's 'Spiderman' Revs Up Debate Over Illegal Immigration
by Eleanor Beardsley
An immigrant who saved a child was awarded French citizenship. The case has inflamed the debate over immigration, and how to handle the large numbers of migrants who continue to come to France.
20 Years Since 'Sex And The City' Premiered
by Linda Holmes
It's been 20 years since the landmark HBO series Sex and the City premiered. The show built a huge following because of the frank and cheeky way it dealt with the female perspective on relationships.
Kate Spade's Fashion Legacy
by Karen Grigsby Bates
The fashion designer Kate Spade has died at age 55 of an apparent suicide. She was known for playful handbags and other accessories that millions of women wanted.
In Rural Ohio, An Opioid Crisis Becomes A Meth Crisis
by Rachel Martin
Vinton County, Ohio was hit hard by the opioid epidemic. But now, as opioids are becoming harder to obtain, more and more users are turning to cheap methamphetamine.
Congress Grills Sports Officials Over Nassar Scandal
by Alexandra Starr
Fallout from the USA Gymnastics sexual abuse scandal continued with another grilling in Congress. Former top leaders of the sport and from Michigan State University answered tough questions.
GOP Strategist On Primary Results
Voters headed to the polls Tuesday in eight states to pick nominees in different races. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Republican strategist Scott Jennings about the results.
Cokie Roberts On The Impact Of Robert Kennedy's Death
On the 50th anniversary of Robert F. Kennedy's death, Cokie Roberts answers listener questions and tells Noel King about the impact of that assassination on the 1968 elections and the country.