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An Abundance Of Jacobs

After years as the most popular baby name in America, waves of Jacobs are entering the workforce, dating world and college. Wall Street Journal reporter Jacob Gershman talks with Lulu Garcia-Navarro.

Calling For Missed Connections

Do you have a family member or friend that you are no longer in touch with because of politics, religion, or a personal decision? Tell us at [email protected] or at (202) 216-9217.

Navy Ends Combat Camera Units

The Navy is shuttering its famous Combat Camera units, which sent photographers into battle to bring back moving and still images.

A Quick Look At Brett Kavanaugh, The New Supreme Court Justice

Here’s a brief look at some key information about Kavanaugh as he begins his lifetime appointment to the nation’s highest court.

‘Believe Women, Until It’s Time To Stop’: Republican Senators Celebrate In ‘SNL’ Open

Republican senators were in full party mode in Saturday Night Live‘s cold open, the day of Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation. Here’s a look at the show’s political parodies this week.

A Law Professor’s Case In Support Of Justice Kavanaugh

NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with UCLA Law Professor Eugene Volokh about his thoughts on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s path to the Supreme Court.

Narrow Senate Vote Confirms Kavanaugh To Supreme Court

After a contentious process, the Senate has confirmed Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination. The chamber was roiled over allegations of sexual assault against the nominee.

Lawyer For Christine Blasey Ford Talks Impact Of Her Client’s Testimony

Lisa Banks, one of Christine Blasey Ford’s lawyers, tells NPR’s Michel Martin that Ford’s testimony has inspired other women to share their stories of sexual assault.

Amazon Employees Consider Consequences Of Company’s MInimum Wage Hike

This week, Amazon announced it would raise the minimum wage for 350,000 of its workers — but some employees have mixed feelings.

Pence Delivers Inflammatory Speech Against Chinese Government

Vice President Mike Pence gave an aggressive speech against the Chinese government this past week.

’16 Shots’ Podcast Host Weighs In On Chicago Police Officer Verdict

NPR’s Michel Martin talks with Jenn White, host of “16 Shots,” a podcast from WBEZ and The Chicago Tribune, about the verdict in the trial of Jason Van Dyke in the shooting death of Laquan McDonald.

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