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The party certainly didn't decide on Donald Trump. So how did he get the nomination? They simply failed to decide on anyone else, according to one political scientist.

Celebrities, Lies, And Outsiders: How This Election Surprised One Political Scientist

6:00am June 21, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Marty Cohen cowrote "The Party Decides" — The Book that policy nerds were reading in the run-up to the 2016 election. Here's what he thinks about the election so far.

A critic of the New York City Police Department stop-and-frisk policy wears a shirt outlining a citizen's search rights at a city council meeting in August 2013. The Supreme Court ruled Monday in an unrelated case that even if police stop someone without

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Evidence Found In Illegal Stops Backed By Justices, But Brings Fiery Dissent

11:37pm June 20, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

Even if police halt someone for no reason, the Supreme Court said, if a reason to search them is discovered, anything found is admissible. Justice Sotomayor says that disproportionately hits the poor.

Senate Rejects 4 Gun Proposals Inspired By Orlando Attack

8:25pm June 20, 2016

Just over a week after the deadly nightclub rampage in Florida, the Senate has voted down measures to expand background checks and limit purchases by those on terrorism watch lists.

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Chocolate bars from San Francisco-based Dandelion Chocolate. The company makes reports about its sourcing practices available to the public online.

Are Millennials Chocolate Chip-o-crites?

7:56pm June 20, 2016

by Natalie Jacewicz

Millennials profess to care about ethical sourcing when grocery shopping. But a study of chocoholics ages 18-35 shows just how different values and behavior can sometimes be.

Law enforcement officials block off the road near Pulse nightclub on June 15 as they continue the investigation into the shooting there. The Justice Department on Monday released a transcript of a 911 call that Omar Mateen made the night of the shooting.

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Citing 'Unnecessary Distraction,' FBI Reverses Stance On Orlando Gunman Transcript

7:41pm June 20, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Hours after releasing a transcript of Orlando gunman Omar Mateen's phone call with police that omitted his pledge of allegiance to ISIS, the Justice Department releases a new version.

Trump Ousts Embattled Campaign Manager

7:31pm June 20, 2016

Corey Lewandowski's departure appears to be a reaction to the presumptive GOP nominee's sagging poll numbers and weeks of difficulty as he prepped for a tough fight with Hillary Clinton.

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This presidential election, many workers and employers say political vitriol is carrying over into the workplace — making it a potentially hostile environment.

In 2016, Talking Politics Can Make Things Uncomfortable At Work

7:31pm June 20, 2016

by Yuki Noguchi

This presidential election, many workers and employers say political vitriol is carrying over into the workplace — making it a potentially hostile environment.

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Justice Sotomayor Delivers Blistering Dissent In Utah Search Case

7:30pm June 20, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that an otherwise illegal search of a pedestrian by a police officer in Utah was permissible under the Constitution because the pedestrian had an outstanding warrant out for his arrest. Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote a blistering dissent focused on the implications of the decision.

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Hospitals Face New Obstacles In Wake Of Mass Shootings

7:30pm June 20, 2016

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dr. John Hick about obstacles hospitals and emergency responders encounter after shootings.

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Why Preschool Suspensions Still Happen (And How To Stop Them)

7:17pm June 20, 2016

by Cory Turner

Thousands of children in public pre-K, especially black preschoolers, are suspended each year. The problems are clear. So are some fixes.

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