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Which Trump Should Be Believed On Overturning Roe v. Wade?

The apparently mixed signals of the moment do not really suggest any further evolution in the president’s abortion thinking. They suggest a strategy for confirming whomever the president picks.

White House Won’t Order Flags At Half-Staff To Honor Annapolis Newspaper Staff

Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley says President Trump denied his request for the proclamation meant to show respect for four journalists and a sales assistant killed at The Capital newspaper last week.

Wildfires Spread In Northern California

“The sky is very dark, even in the middle of the day. It’s a little scary,” a man in Sausalito told The Associated Press.

Backlash Continues To Grow Against ‘Zero Tolerance’ Policy

Thousands of people marched over the weekend to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies. NPR’s Ari Shapiro and Mary Louise Kelly examine the rallies and how politicians responded.

And Los Angeles Says Hello To Ex-Cleveland Cavalier LeBronJames

The currently beleaguered but storied Los Angeles Lakers get another superstar to try to bring back winning ways. LeBron James chooses to join the Lakers and the city’s basketball fans rejoice.

How The Agency That Gave Us ‘Government Cheese’ May Aid U.S. Farmers

President Trump has promised to shield farmers from trade war fallout. That effort is likely to involve an infusion of taxpayer money and the Commodities Credit Corporation.

Some Lawmakers Propose Legislation To Eliminate ICE

A handful of Democratic lawmakers are calling to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks to Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., who is sponsoring the legislation.

The Many Functions Of ICE, And How That Came To Be

NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Doris Meissner, former commissioner of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, about how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement works and how its structured.

Cleveland Says Goodbye To LeBron James, Again

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James is leaving his hometown team once again. The four-time NBA most valuable player has signed a four-year, $154 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Harvey Weinstein Charged Over Alleged Sex Crime Against A Third Woman

The disgraced movie mogul is already facing first-degree rape and other charges in New York. Now, Weinstein is facing new accusations that he assaulted a woman in 2006.

W.Va. Teachers Campaign For Public Office During Summer Break

More than a dozen current and former educators are running for state office in the deep red state of West Virginia. Teacher walkouts across the country began this year in West Virginia.

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