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On Broadway, Daniel Breaker shines as Alexander Hamilton's greatest rival. In the kitchen, he also creates a stir, sir. But whether acting or cooking, both require perseverance and experimentation.

Many faith leaders are looking past suicide as a sin to help spot and support those suffering from mental health issues in their communities.

Congress passed a budget deal this week to avert a government shutdown. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican Congressman Bill Flores of Texas about why he voted for the budget.

This week in the Barbershop, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with military veterans Jas Boothe, Joe Plenzler and Sherman Gillums Jr. to discuss President Trump's proposal for a U.S. military parade.

The White House faces turbulence with the departure of senior aide Rob Porter, whose two former wives accused him of abuse. And President Trump blocks the release of the classified Democratic memo.

It's not an ideal time for another leadership shake-up at the Federal Railroad Administration, as last year was the deadliest year for the U.S. rail system in at least a decade.

Rob Porter was working at the White House with a temporary security clearance. Throughout the government, though, there is a big backlog of background checks that is hampering its function.

Ten years ago, black Lab mix Abby ran away from home. Now, she has been reunited with her owner Debra Suierveld, who tells NPR's Scott Simon that Abby has fit right back in with the family.

The education secretary has had success in rolling back Obama-era regulations, but she has made less progress on school choice. That, and other education news in our weekly roundup.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Bhairavi Desai, executive director of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, about a driver's suicide and the financial challenges drivers face in a changing economy.

Pennsylvania Republicans have unveiled a new map for congressional districts after a court order.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with author Katie Roiphe about her essay on the #MeToo movement in this month's Harper's Magazine. It's called "The Other Whisper Network."