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Expecting Mother Has Some Thoughts For People Who Want To Give Her Unsolicited Advice

NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Jaclene Paolucci, who authored a viral tweet about getting unsolicited advice from strangers while pregnant.

Trump Again Considering Early Prison Release For Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

President Trump is again considering letting former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich out of prison early. Blagojevich is serving 14 years for trying to sell Obama’s U.S. Senate seat.

Users Can Sue Facebook Over Facial Recognition Software, Court Rules

A federal court said Facebook users in Illinois can sue the company over face recognition technology. Facebook said users can choose to turn off the feature. It plans to seek a review of the ruling.

Immigration Lawyer Discusses Working With Families In Mississippi After ICE Raids

NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Marshall Goff, an attorney in Jackson, Miss., about the impact of recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids on immigrant families.

Former Acting ICE Director John Sandweg Discusses Mississippi Raids

NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with John Sandweg, former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, about the ICE raid in Mississippi that resulted in 680 arrests.

MLB’s Yankees And White Sox To Play At ‘Field Of Dreams’ Farm

For one night, big leaguers will play baseball at the Iowa farm that was made famous in the beloved film Field of Dreams.

Kentucky Coal Miner On Why He Decided To Start A Protest Against Blackjewel

NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with coal miner Chris Lewis. He’s protesting with his coworkers on a Kentucky train track until they receive back pay from Blackjewel, the bankrupt company they worked for.

The Pistol That Looks Like A Rifle: The Dayton Shooter’s Gun

The gun used in Dayton has the same core component as an AR-15-style rifle. It also had a 100-bullet magazine. But it’s legally considered a pistol.

The Couple Killed Saving Their Baby In El Paso Had Just Found A Future Together

Andre and Jordan Anchondo were two of the 22 people killed in El Paso on Saturday. President Trump visited El Paso to meet with survivors as families grieve and mourn their loved ones.

News Brief: Gun Control, ICE Raids In Mississippi, New Puerto Rico Governor

Immigration agents arrested approximately 680 people in workplace raids in Mississippi Wednesday. Also, Puerto Rico has a new governor and an update on gun control proposals.

Kids And Adults With Autism Flying Easier In Pittsburgh, With Airport’s Help

Pittsburgh International Airport has opened a 1500-square-foot “sensory space” to help people on the autism spectrum decompress during travel. Soothing colors, and private soundproof rooms are a hit.

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