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Congress Weighs Whether to Allow Guantánamo Prisoners to Travel to the U.S. for Medical Care

The Pentagon has been putting a new focus on the health care needs of aging detainees, but there is still considerable political opposition to allowing them on American soil.

Muhammad Ali: The 10 most memorable fights in the Courier Journal

These are the 10 most memorable Muhammad Ali fights that were published in the Courier Journal

        

In the ring: Take a look back at retro photos of Muhammad Ali boxing

See historic scenes of Muhammad Ali in the ring

        

Officials Name 12 People Killed In Virginia Beach

City officials have named the 12 people killed in a shooting in Virginia Beach, Va., Friday.

Suspect in Virginia Beach Shooting Was a Longtime City Employee

DeWayne Craddock, an employee with the Public Utilities Department, killed at least 12 people and injured several others, according to the police.

Virginia Beach Shooting: 12 Victims Identified in Government Office Attack

Most of the victims, city officials said, worked for the Virginia Beach government, several of them for decades.

Why Are Gray Whales Dying? Researchers Cut Through The Blubber For Answers

More than 60 dead gray whales have washed up on Pacific coasts this year, the most in two decades. Researchers are trying to determine whether their food source is a problem, or climate change.

Opioid Company Trial Wraps Up First Week In Oklahoma

The first civil trial seeking to hold a pharmaceutical company accountable for the opioid crisis has finished its first week in Oklahoma.

No Move To Tighten Building Codes As Hurricane Season Starts In Florida

Last year, Hurricane Michael shredded thousands of houses in Panama City, Fla., and surrounding areas that have long had some of Florida’s weakest building codes.

Reflecting On The Tiananmen Square 30th Anniversary

NPR’s Scott Simon asks Wuer Kaixi, who protested in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, to reflect on the upcoming 30th anniversary of the massacre there.

Virginia Beach Vice Mayor On Shooting

NPR’s Scott Simon asks Virginia Beach, Va., Vice Mayor James Wood about Friday’s mass shooting there.

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