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The 5-to-4 vote crossed the court's usual ideological lines.

Supreme Court Deals Medicaid Blow To Doctors And Health Companies

5:59pm March 31, 2015

by Nina Totenberg

The court ruled Tuesday that private Medicaid providers cannot sue to force states to raise reimbursement rates in the face of rising medical costs.

Chat with us on twitter today at 12:30 p.m. ET using the hashtag #FearAndRace.

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The Fear Of Black Men In America: Join Our Twitter Chat #FearAndRace

5:56pm March 31, 2015

This week, NPR's Michel Martin has been leading challenging conversations about the fear of black men. Now we want to hear from you.

Trevor Noah, 31, will become the new host of The Daily Show later this year.

Trevor Noah, Jon Stewart's Replacement, Goes From Hero To Villain In 24 Hours

5:50pm March 31, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Soon after it was announced that Noah will host The Daily Show, it emerged that some of his tweets mocked women and Jews — tweets that critics have called sexist and anti-Semitic.

NPR senior Washington editor Beth Donovan walks on a treadmill desk in her office in Washington, D.C.

Sure, Use A Treadmill Desk — But You Still Need To Exercise

5:31pm March 31, 2015

by Patti Neighmond

Treadmill desks were the hot new trend in exercising a few years ago. The idea was to get moving and lose weight at work. But a new study suggests people don't use them enough to make a difference.

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South African comedian Loyiso Gola performed at The Orbit, a club in Johannesburg, in February.

Advice For Trevor Noah From The 'Jon Stewart Of South Africa'

5:13pm March 31, 2015

by Don Boroughs

The Daily Show isn't the only fake news show around. South Africa has Late Nite News, starring comedian Loyiso Gola. We asked him how he feels about Noah's new job — and what advice he has to offer.

Opponents of Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act gathered in front of the Indiana State House Saturday.

What The 2016 Hopefuls Are Saying About Indiana's 'Religious Freedom' Law

4:00pm March 31, 2015

by Amita Kelly

"This is simply allowing people of faith space to be able to express their beliefs," said Jeb Bush. Hillary Clinton tweeted: "Sad this new Indiana law can happen in America today."

"This lamb ham is sweet, buttery and smoky, with just a hint of lamb flavor," says Sam Edwards, one of the Virginians who is bringing back the colonial style of curing lamb.

The Revival Of Lamb Ham: A Colonial Tradition Renewed

3:54pm March 31, 2015

by Jill Neimark

British colonialists brought lamb ham to America, where a sugar-cured, smoked variety became popular. Easier-to-cure pork ham eventually took its place, but now two Virginians are bringing it back.

Tony Simmons listens to Baltimore City Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke speak to a Johns Hopkins University class after a council meeting at City Hall. Simmons is assisting in teaching the class, called "Health, Homelessness, and the Housing Question," which

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Homeless Man Encourages Others On The Streets To 'Get Up'

3:33pm March 31, 2015

by Pam Fessler

Tony Simmons is a former heroin addict and drug runner who had been in and out of jail. Today, he helps many of Baltimore's 3,000 homeless residents — with housing guidance, advice and hugs.

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Obama Releases Frozen Military Aid To Egypt

3:15pm March 31, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Delivery of the F-16s, Harpoon missiles and M1A1 Abrams tank kits was suspended in 2013 after a military-backed coup. The White House cited national security as the reason for its decision today.

A waiter shovels snow outside the restaurant he works at in the Chinatown neighborhood of Boston.

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There's Officially An Upside To Boston's Brutal Winter

3:02pm March 31, 2015

Nearly 3 inches fell Sunday night in Boston — making this winter the city's snowiest ever.