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George Clooney hosted two high-dollar fundraisers in support of Hillary Clinton this weekend.

Politics & Government

George Clooney On A Big Money Difference Between Clinton And Sanders

3:31pm April 17, 2016

by Arnie Seipel

The actor hosted two big benefits for the Democratic front-runner this weekend. Clinton is raising money that can go to candidates at all levels, while Sanders' donations go solely to his campaign.

Barber Leroy Robinson Jr., one of the participants of the Sharp Insight project, has a shop on Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia.

Turnout And A Trim: Bid To Boost Black Men's Voting Heads To The Barbershop

2:21pm April 17, 2016

by Katie Colaneri

African-American men tend to vote at lower rates than other groups of Americans. So, a Philadelphia civic activist is recruiting barbers to talk to their customers about voting and local engagement.

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How Do We Ensure Big Banks Aren't 'Too Big To Fail?'

10:00am April 17, 2016

In this week's installment of Hanging On, Weekend Edition's series about issues facing the middle class, we ask why some of the country's biggest banks are still "too big to fail."

Trump Leads GOP Ahead Of N.Y. Primary

8:28am April 17, 2016

Donald Trump holds a strong lead in his home state of New York, but the question is how many delegates he'll pick up after the state's primary on Tuesday.

Big factory closures in Massena, N.Y., once home to the profitable GM plant, have forced hundreds of residents to scramble to move elsewhere or find a way to stay.

After Factory Plant Closures, Job Loss, A Small NY Town Struggles To Bounce Back

8:28am April 17, 2016

by NPR Staff

Small towns like Massena, N.Y., have been devastated by recent plant closures, and presidential candidates are blaming free trade agreements. Former factory workers admit they had a part to play too.

Democratic Party Troubles Overshadowed By GOP Drama

8:06am April 17, 2016

NPR's Rachel Martin talks about the state of the Democratic presidential race with New York Times columnist Frank Bruni.

Parsing The Lasting Legacy Of Clarence Thomas' Confirmation Fight

5:16pm April 16, 2016

NPR's Michel Martin talks with Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Howard University professor Alvin Thornton and reporter Nina Totenberg about the Anita Hill controversy during Thomas' confirmation.

In most states where exit polling is available, men have voted for Hillary Clinton at about the same rate as Bernie Sanders. States where Clinton won the overall vote are bolded.

Politics & Government

Hillary Clinton, The 'Gender Card' And What It Could Mean In November

8:42am April 16, 2016

by Asma Khalid

Data from exit polls conducted this primary season suggest Clinton has a clear advantage with women voters. If that holds up, what does it mean for her candidacy?

Impassioned Sanders Supporters Reach Upstate NY With DIY Activism

8:07am April 16, 2016

by Brian Mann

As Bernie Sanders races for the Democratic nomination in New York, he's relying on enthusiastic volunteers to run a campaign on their own dime and time in parts of the state he's not able to reach.

New York A 'Turning Point' For Democrat Race

8:07am April 16, 2016

Much of the Republican presidential race is about whether Donald Trump will get to the magic number of 1,237 delegates at the Republican National Convention in July. New York votes next.