Hong Kong Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Transfer To China
The 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's transfer to China is being celebrated across the territory. At the same time, the visit by China's president is inspiring protests.
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Explaining The Confusion Behind The Limited Travel Ban Guidelines
The State Department guidelines for the limited travel ban allow for some family members and not others, including grandparents. Reuter's Yeganeh Torbati explains the confusion.
What You Should Know About The Senate Health Care Bill
Kaiser Health News Chief Washington Correspondent Julie Rovner gives the latest news on the Senate health care bill.
What's Next After States Miss Budget Deadline?
Many states failed to pass a budget by a Friday, June 30 deadline. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with John Hicks, executive director of the National Association of State Budget Officers about the impact.
States Miss Budget Deadline, Go Into Full Or Partial Shutdown Mode
New Jersey, Maine and Illinois couldn't resolve budget impasses, while Washington and Alaska managed eleventh-hour deals.
Organizer Of Failed Bahamas Musical Festival Arrested, Charged With Fraud
Billy McFarland has been accused of bilking at least two people who invested $1.2 million in the festival.
Shooting At Little Rock Nightclub Injures 28
Police say that they do not believe the incident is related to terrorism and that all of the victims are alive.
DeVos Loosens For-Profit College Rules; More State Cash May Head To Religious Schools
Two new court decisions, and other education news, including significant new research on the effectiveness of voucher programs.
Chinese Leader Warns Hong Kong Not To Buck Beijing's Authority
Xi Jingping says that Hong Kong residents must not cross a "red line" that would "endanger the sovereignty and security" of China.
Unseasonable Winter Weather Takes A Bite Out Of Georgia's Peach Crop
It may be hard to enjoy a Georgia peach, if you don't live in the state. A warm winter, followed by a March freeze wiped out most of this year's crop, and what's left may not leave the state.