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After Trump's Visit, Merkel Signals Shift In U.S.-German Relations

4:33pm May 29, 2017

This weekend, German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed fraying relations between Europe and the U.S., saying Europe may no longer be able to count on others. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Washington Post diplomatic correspondent Anne Applebaum for analysis.

Tiger Woods, shortly after his arrest early Monday in Jupiter, Fla.

Tiger Woods Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI In Florida

4:00pm May 29, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The all-time golf great was booked Monday morning in Jupiter, Fla., on suspicion of driving under the influence. He was released just a few hours later.

President Trump lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Trump Honors Fallen Warriors At Arlington National Cemetery

2:09pm May 29, 2017

by Jim Kane

In his first Memorial Day speech as commander in chief, President Trump paid tribute to those who died in service to the country, and thanked the families who sacrificed their loved ones.

Mayor Catherine Pugh speaks at a news conference at City Hall in Baltimore on April 4.

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Baltimore Mayor Considers Removal Of Confederate Monuments

12:42pm May 29, 2017

by Jim Kane

Mayor Catherine Pugh says she wants to "take a closer look at how we go about following in the footsteps of New Orleans," which removed its confederate monuments earlier this month.

Every Sunday, Andrew Lumish cleans the gravestones of military veterans in Florida.

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Scrubbing Veterans' Headstones Clean, Uncovering Heroes

12:21pm May 29, 2017

by Cathy Carter

A Florida man has made it his mission to clean the decades of grime off tombstones of military veterans. He makes them look better, but also learns about their history.

Adult ADHD can be difficult to diagnose.

Adult ADHD Can't Be Diagnosed With A Simple Screening Test, Doctors Warn

9:12am May 29, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

Despite support from the World Health Organization for the latest adult ADHD screening survey, some researchers worry that it will lead to over-prescribing of powerful amphetamines.

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Trump Returns To Face Scandals

8:38am May 29, 2017

by Scott Detrow

President Trump's first foreign trip wasn't enough to get away from scandals involving Russia. Reports say Jared Kushner tried to set up a back channel of communications.

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The Science Of Identifying Soldier Remains

8:38am May 29, 2017

by Arun Rath

As the Defense Department continues to identify the remains of servicemen lost in foreign wars, Hattie Johnson informs the families who have been waiting decades for information.

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VA Re-Evaluates Family Caregiver Program

8:38am May 29, 2017

by Quil Lawrence

The Department of Veterans Affairs is re-evaluating some of the people it dropped from its caregiver program following an NPR report. We have an update on what's changed and what's next.

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One hospital in California has created designated no-handshake zones in an effort to curtail the spread of germs.

Handshake-Free Zones Target Spread Of Germs In The Hospital

8:38am May 29, 2017

by Anna Gorman

Hospital-acquired infections can be life-threatening, and unwashed hands are often to blame. One hospital in California thinks banishing handshakes could help reduce infections.

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