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Decades Later, Sanitation Workers Rewarded For Role In Civil Rights Movement

6:09pm July 29, 2017

Elmore Nickleberry, and other black sanitation workers who participated in the Memphis sanitation worker's strike of 1968, will soon be receiving $70,000 in retirement grants.

Barbershop: Changes At The White House And What The GOP Does Next

6:09pm July 29, 2017

Columnist and former speechwriter Mary Kate Cary, political strategist Ron Christie and public affairs strategist Brian Wise discuss the week's White House shake-up, as well as the health care debate.

The Path Forward In Health Care Remains Uncertain For Both Parties

6:09pm July 29, 2017

The failure of the GOP's health care bill in the senate means the Affordable Care Act is still law. NPR's Noel King speaks with Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News about where things might go now.

Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Offers A Look At Up-And-Coming Talent

6:09pm July 29, 2017

by Andrew Limbong

The international comedy festival draws new and established stand-ups, improvisers, sketch actors, comedy writers. Some people are just looking for a good laugh, but some want to hire the comedians.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives in the company's new Model 3 electric vehicle for a special event on Friday.

First Customers Get Tesla Model 3 Electric Cars

2:28pm July 29, 2017

by Sonari Glinton

The vehicles are comparatively affordable at $35,000. Tesla says it can't build them fast enough to meet the demand.

A $30 million partnership between the NFL and the National Institutes of Health is set to expire at the end of August, with much of the NFL's pledged money unspent. Above, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in February.

NFL, NIH End Partnership For Concussion Research With $16M Unspent

1:22pm July 29, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

The relationship has been fraught with disputes about which research should be funded. Four House members have asked NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell whether the league plans to honor its commitment.

In late January, President Trump speaks on the phone to Russian President Vladimir Putin while White House chief of staff Reince Priebus (from second left), Vice President Pence, White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, press secretary Sean Spicer and n

Don't Look Away: Stuff Happens Fast In Trump's First Summer In Washington

1:20pm July 29, 2017

by Ron Elving

Even as the GOP's assault on Obamacare lurched and stumbled to a stop, America's attention was divided by other stories — some important, some of lesser consequence and some of greater shock value.

The White House is seen reflected in a rainwater puddle on Friday, July 28, 2017 — amid very stormy times in Washington, D.C.

Could Trump Pardon Himself? Probably Not.

12:04pm July 29, 2017

by Nina Totenberg

No president in history has done that, but some likely have contemplated it.

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People watch as coverage of an ICBM missile test is displayed on a screen in a public square in Pyongyang on July 29, 2017.

Analysts: North Korea Improves Its Capabilities With Each Missile Test

10:28am July 29, 2017

by Elise Hu

North Korea fired a missile on Friday that experts say had the capability of striking U.S. cities. Korea observers argue with each successive test, the U.S. and allies lose leverage with Pyongyang.

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Pedestrians walk past a "Look!" sign on the crosswalk at the intersection of 42nd St. and 2nd Ave. in New York. Cities all over the country are looking for ways to get pedestrians to pay more attention.

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It's Now Illegal To Text While Crossing The Street In Honolulu

8:54am July 29, 2017

by Miles Parks

Laws that ban tapping on a phone while driving have become common, but in Hawaii, a new escalation targets pedestrians.