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NPR Politics Lunchbox: Continued Protests, GOP Platform Calls For Marriage Amendment

9:52am July 12, 2016

Our favorite 2016 news and stories curated from NPR and around the web. Today, protests continue across America's cities and more than 40 million Americans shoulder $1.3 trillion in student debt.

Clinton's possible vice president picks.

Meet Hillary Clinton's Potential Vice Presidents In 100 Words

9:39am July 12, 2016

The Democrat will already make history with her own nomination for president. Now the question is whether she wants to do it again with her choice of running mate by picking a second woman or Latino.

White kid and black kid looking through binoculars together

Beyond Integration: How Teachers Can Encourage Cross-Racial Friendships

9:32am July 12, 2016

by Kendra Yoshinaga

As kids grow older, they grow less likely to maintain or build relationships with friends of different races. A new study shows teachers can have a surprising effect on changing that.

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Dallas, A Grieving City, Honors Slain Officers; Awaits Obama's Visit

6:38am July 12, 2016

by John Burnett

A vigil was held Monday for those killed and wounded by a shooter. President Obama will speak at a Tuesday memorial, and those attending the vigil shared what they want to hear from the president.

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Obama Promises Regular Meetings With Police Groups

6:22am July 12, 2016

Steve Inskeep talks to Jim Pasco, executive director of the National Fraternal Order of Police, about law enforcement leaders' meeting with President Obama and Vice President Biden on Monday.

National

Baton Rouge Officers Say Alton Sterling Was Reaching For A Gun

5:25am July 12, 2016

by Greg Allen

Authorities released details that allege Alton Sterling was going for a gun when he was shot and killed by police. That account is disputed by the owner of the store where Sterling was killed.

Gov. Rick Snyder called for the people of Michigan to "be supportive of law enforcement," after a shooting at a courthouse in St. Joseph killed two bailiffs and injured two others.

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2 Bailiffs Shot To Death At A Southwestern Michigan Courthouse

10:03pm July 11, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

In St. Joseph, Berrien County, a deputy sheriff and bystander were wounded. The gunman was also shot and killed.

Data brokers collect information on how you use the Internet, from personal data you share on Facebook to online shopping.

National

Firms Are Buying, Sharing Your Online Info. What Can You Do About It?

6:38pm July 11, 2016

by Brian Naylor

Every time you visit a website, companies you've never heard of are collecting data about you and selling or sharing it with other companies. You can opt out, but few consumers are aware of that.

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Former Trump Adviser Gives Closer Look At A Non-Traditional Campaign

6:38pm July 11, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel discusses the Trump campaign organization with Barry Bennett, a former adviser to the Trump campaign and the former campaign manager for Ben Carson.

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Nearly 200 Protesters Arrested After Violent Clashes With Baton Rouge Police

6:38pm July 11, 2016

by Greg Allen

A Black Lives Matter protest in Baton Rouge, La., on Sunday took a violent turn as nearly 200 protesters were arrested. Demonstrators were protesting the police killing of Alton Sterling last week.

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