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Principal Of LeBron James’ I Promise School Talks About Mission

LeBron James has joined with the Akron public school district to open the I Promise School for at-risk children. Principal Brandi Davis talks with Rachel Martin about the school’s mission.

Tempering The Cost Of Aging, Dying In Prison With The Demands Of Justice

Massachusetts has one of the highest rates of aging prisoners in the nation. A new law would allow parole for prisoners who can prove they are physically or cognitively incapacitated.

More Taxpayers Will Owe The IRS In April Because Of Underwithholding, Report Says

The Government Accountability Office says 3 million more Americans are likely to have experienced underwithholding from their paychecks in 2018 as a direct result of the new tax law.

Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Blocking 3D-Printer Guns

The judge said the untraceable weapons could end up in the wrong hands. But it’s unclear how effective the order is since some gun plans have already been online for four days.

Several States Push Back On 3D-Printable Gun Access

NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro about the state lawsuit filed against the Trump Administration to block access to 3D guns.

Administration Mulls Over Change In Tax Code

The Trump administration is floating an idea to unilaterally change the tax code by redefining how capital gains are calculated, a move that would benefit wealthy Americans.

Democrats Push For More Records On Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh

Democrats and Republicans in the Senate are at odds over access to past work experience for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Kristine Lucius, Senate Judiciary Committee’s former staff director, about the vetting proc…

What’s Next For Justice Anthony Kennedy Following Retirement

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s last day on the bench is Tuesday. Kennedy spoke about his retirement and plans to attend the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference in Anaheim, Calif. last Thursday.

North Korea Continues To Produce New Ballistic Missiles

North Korea continues to produce missiles despite talks with Trump in Singapore. Melissa Hanham, from the James Martin Center For Nonproliferation studies explains the evidence.

FACT CHECK: U.S. And North Korea After Their Singapore Summit

President Trump has claimed his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has led that nation to begin the process of denuclearization and removed its threat to the United States. A fact check.

A Look Into What Immigrant Families Face At Busiest Border Crossing

The Rio Grande Valley in South Texas is the busiest section of the U.S.-Mexico border. NPR’s Ari Shapiro spends time with agents patrolling the border.

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