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In Florida, there's détente in the battle between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis
by Greg Allen
Disney and a board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have settled lawsuits over who controls development in the 40-square-mile district that's home to its Orlando theme parks.
5 Police Officers In Dallas Are Killed By 2 Snipers
Three suspects are in custody. Rachel Martin talks to Charlie Scudder, a reporter with The Dallas Morning News, who says people are still in shock about what happened Thursday night.
Baton Rouge Police Shooting Victim Honored At Prayer Vigil
by Caitlin Dickerson
Hundreds attended a prayer vigil for Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, La. Sterling was the black man who was shot dead in an altercation with two white police officers early Tuesday morning.
Emory University Honors 2 Students Killed In Bangladesh Terrorist Attack
Abinta Kabir was a sophomore from Miami and Faraaz Hossain was in business school and from Dhaka, Bangladesh. A vigil in their memory was held Thursday in Atlanta.
Movie Review: 'Our Little Sister'
by Kenneth Turan
Japanese dramas don't get the publicity of that country's animated films but our reviewer says there is a new drama that deserves our attention. He says Our Little Sister must be seen to be believed.
Syrian Refugees Face Many Challenges When They Try To Resettle
David Greene talks to Matthew Soerens of World Relief about evangelical congregations that are working to resettle refugees from Syria and other countries in the U.S.
Venezuela's Economic Implosion Exacerbates Inequality
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Examining The Clinton-Trump Relationship Before Election Season Started
by Sam Sanders
Hillary Clinton attended Donald Trump's third wedding. Trump has contributed to Clinton's past campaigns and her husband's foundation. Does this mean that, before this election, they were friends?
Democrats To Meet Friday To Finalize National Party Platform
David Greene talks to Rep. Keith Ellison, one of the drafters of the 2016 Democratic national platform. The Minnesota Democrat says they don't have party unity yet, but that they will get there.
Racial Tensions Flare In Baton Rouge After Police Fatally Shoot A Black Man
From Louisiana, Albert Samuels, a professor at Southern University, talks about the racial make-up and history between Baton Rouge's African-American community and police. David Greene reports.
Protesters Gather After Minn. Man Dies After An Encounter With Police
by Tim Nelson
Police in a Minneapolis suburb are investigating the shooting of a motorist, apparently by an officer. The incident came to light through a Facebook Live video posted by the driver of the car.