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In this 1942 file photo provided by the U.S. Marine Corps, Japanese soldiers stand guard over American prisoners of war just before the start of the Bataan Death March following the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. Some of those who survived the de

Japan's Mitsubishi Apologizes For Using U.S. POWs As Forced Labor In WWII

6:14pm July 19, 2015

by Scott Neuman

A senior executive personally said sorry to James Murphy, 94, who was forced to work in one of the company's copper mines, something Murphy described as "slavery in every way."

What Trump's Candidacy Means For The GOP

5:21pm July 19, 2015

The Huffington Post says it won't cover Donald Trump as a political story, despite his surge in the polls. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with The New York Times' Jeremy Peters about Trump's popularity.

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at the Family Leadership Summit in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday.

Trump Doubles Down On McCain Criticism, Refusing To Apologize

3:56pm July 19, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The GOP presidential candidate has touched a nerve with his remarks about the Arizona senator's war record, prompting the national commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars to call them "despicable."

Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Raises Questions Of Religious Rights, Tax Status

2:00pm July 19, 2015

by Tom Gjelten

Religious colleges worry that if they stick to their convictions, they may lose tax-exempt status. That happened to Bob Jones University in 1983 because it continued to prohibit interracial dating.

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Employee Or Contractor? New U.S. Guidelines Could Reclassify Workers

1:36pm July 19, 2015

by Yuki Noguchi

The Labor Department has suggested standards an employer must meet to consider a worker an independent contractor. Employment lawyers say this will lead to more lawsuits against employers.

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A Suicide Or Something Else? Young Woman's Death In Jail Incites Suspicion

1:22pm July 19, 2015

by Martin Kaste

After Sandra Bland was discovered dead in her Texas jail cell this week, the county medical examiner ruled it a suicide. But her family is questioning that finding — and the FBI is investigating.

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University of Michigan professor Peter Allen lectures to students during his real estate investing course.

Professor Delivers A Crash Course In Real Estate Investing To Detroiters

1:20pm July 19, 2015

by Jason Margolis

Housing prices there have dropped, opening up investment opportunities — but only if you know how to invest. One professor is teaching inner-city residents how to get in on the market.

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Comedian Bill Cosby performs at the Buell Theater in Denver, in January. Cosby, 77, is facing sexual assault accusations from more than two women, with some of the claims dating back decades.

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Cosby, In Sworn Deposition, Says He Paid Women To Keep Affairs Secret

12:13pm July 19, 2015

by Scott Neuman

In a New York Times exclusive based on new documents related to a 2005 case, the comedian presents himself "as an unapologetic, cavalier playboy."

Carter Travels To Middle East To Pitch Iran Agreement

9:35am July 19, 2015

Following the Iran nuclear deal, the defense secretary visits Israel, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with former diplomat Dennis Ross about U.S. allies' objections to the pact.

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Former Cuba Diplomat Feels Joy, Relief As Havana Embassy Reopens

9:35am July 19, 2015

The U.S. will reopen its embassy in Havana Monday. Wayne S. Smith was there when it closed in 1961. He was later in charge of the U.S. Interests Section. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Smith.

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