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Protesters gather outside the state Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., Friday, June 16, 2017, after St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez was cleared in the fatal shooting of Philando Castile.

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What To Make Of Philando Castile's Death, One Year Later

3:52am June 21, 2017

by Kat Chow

In the aftermath of the acquittal of the officer who shot and killed Philando Castile, we've rounded up some of the compelling writing about this case — and police shootings — over the past year.

Republican Karen Handel, projected winner of Georgia's 6th Congressional District, addresses supporters gathered at Hyatt Regency at Villa Christina earlier on Tuesday in Atlanta.

Republicans Hold Georgia House Seat, Dashing Democrats' Hopes

11:03pm June 20, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

Karen Handel, a former GOP state official in Georgia, defeated Democrat Jon Ossoff, a 30-year-old documentary filmmaker. Democrats have been unable to pick up a seat in any special election this year.

White House press secretary Sean Spicer departs after a briefing at the White House on Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

The Daily White House Briefing: 'Must-See TV' With An Uncertain Future

8:54pm June 20, 2017

by Ron Elving

There has been a rising storm of high dudgeon among the national media in recent days because the daily briefings have been closed to cameras — when the briefings happened at all.

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In theory, "direct primary care" should result in better health for patients and lower health care costs overall. But some analysts say that approach just encourages the worried well to get more care than they need.

A Pioneer In 'Flat-Fee Primary Care' Had To Close Its Clinics. What Went Wrong?

6:40pm June 20, 2017

by michelle andrews

Many patients liked the Qliance approach, which gave them unlimited access to a provider for a modest fee and freed doctors from insurance paperwork. But critics say the approach may not be viable.

Democrat Jon Ossoff Hopes Suburban Atlanta District Finally Elects Non-Republican

6:15pm June 20, 2017

by Don Gonyea

This suburban Atlanta congressional district usually elects Republicans. But in what has become the single most expensive Congressional race in U.S. history, Democrat Jon Ossoff hopes to change that.

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Authorization For The Use Of Military Force Could Be Up For Update In Senate

6:15pm June 20, 2017

by David Welna

For years, members of Congress were unwilling to update the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force that legalized most post-9/11 overseas operations. Now, the Senate could consider it.

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Former New Mexico Governor Discusses His Role In Otto Warmbier Negotiations

6:15pm June 20, 2017

by Kelly McEvers

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson on the death of American college student Otto Warmbier, who returned from North Korea in a coma last week.

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Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko In Washington To Meet President Trump

6:15pm June 20, 2017

by Michele Kelemen

Ukraine's president is in Washington hoping to meet President Trump and explain his side of the war with Russian-backed separatists, but the White House isn't exactly rolling out the red carpet.

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Dramatic Increase In Number Of People Being Hospitalized Due To Opioids

6:15pm June 20, 2017

by Audie Cornish

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dr. Traci Green, deputy director of injury prevention at Boston Medical Center about the stunning show increase in the number of hospital visits related to opioids.

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Guests attend a Refugees Welcome dinner at Lapis restaurant in Washington, D.C. The goals of the evening: to bring locals together with refugees in their community and to break barriers by breaking bread.

These Dinner Parties Serve Up A Simple Message: Refugees Welcome

5:19pm June 20, 2017

by Maria Godoy

Across the U.S., locals are hosting meals designed to help the community meet the refugees who live among them as neighbors, and to break barriers by breaking bread together.