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A Boxing Match And A Derby: The Week In Sports

10:26am May 02, 2015

NPR's Scott Simon and NPR's Tom Goldman chat about tonight's boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao; the Kentucky Derby; and the NBA match-up between the Clippers and Spurs.

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The Lincoln Monument at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Ill., houses the tomb of the late president and was erected to preserve his legacy.

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Lincoln's Tomb Site At Risk With State Budget Cuts

10:26am May 02, 2015

by Rachel Otwell

Thousands will honor Lincoln's death in Springfield, Ill. this weekend. Yet, the tomb's caretakers are facing criticism from scholars and are struggling to find funding to maintain the historic site.

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Author: Clinton Foundation Disclosures 'Sloppy At The Very Least'

10:26am May 02, 2015

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Joshua Green of Bloomberg News about the Clinton Foundation and its apparent lack of transparency over donors.

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Georgia Settles Case Alleging Assembly-Line Justice For Children

10:26am May 02, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

After the Justice Department filed a statement of interest in the case, the state of Georgia has settled a lawsuit accusing it of providing inadequate representation to poor young people.

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Councilwoman: Police Can Get A Fair Trial In Baltimore

10:26am May 02, 2015

Baltimore City Councilwoman Helen Holton tells NPR's Scott Simon she's celebrating the indictment of six police officers in the death of Freddie Gray.

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Grade-Skippers: Where Are They Now?

10:16am May 02, 2015

by Owen Phillips

Earlier this week, we reported on "acceleration": jumping ahead by either skipping a grade or entering kindergarten early. We asked if any of you had done it ... and how it all turned out.

In Haiti after the earthquake, volunteers with All Hands toss buckets from the cement mixer back to the sand piles for a quick refill.

You Want To Go To Nepal And Help Out. Is That A Good Idea?

8:07am May 02, 2015

by Diane Cole

Volunteers are eager to lend a hand as the country recovers from the earthquake. That's a noble intention — but it could backfire.

Royal supporter John Loughrey salutes with men dressed as soldiers carrying boards with proposed baby names outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in London on Friday.

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Kate Middleton, Wife Of Prince William, Is In Labor

6:30am May 02, 2015

by L. Carol Ritchie

The Duchess of Cambridge checked into a London hospital and is in the early stages of labor, according to reports.

PROFILE: Young Prosecutor In Gray Case Shows No Tolerance For Police Misconduct

12:12am May 02, 2015

by Jackie Northam

Marilyn Mosby promised to tackle violent crime and police misconduct when she took office in January. She wasted no time in leveling charges against six police officers in the death of Freddie Gray.

Dynegy is one of a growing number of companies to hold meetings online.

The Annual Shareholders' Meeting Will Now Come To Order Online

9:18pm May 01, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

The tradition of the annual meeting is gradually changing. Some firms have replaced the face-to-face meeting with a virtual one. But some investors still want to look the CEO in the eye.

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