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Net Neutrality Has Been Rolled Back — But It’s Not Dead Yet

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai succeeded in repealing the 2015 rules for internet service providers. But some states have already acted to keep net neutrality alive on their turf.

After 35 Years, Air Force Deserter Found Living In California Under False Name

Capt. William Howard Hughes Jr. had top-secret clearance and disappeared in 1983. His family was baffled, and some people speculated he’d defected to the Soviet Union.

Supreme Court Rules That Ohio May Purge Voters From Registration Rolls

A divided Supreme Court has ruled that Ohio is allowed to purge voters from the rolls based on inactivity. The decision could have implications for several states.

Online Big Spenders Tend To Be Men, NPR-Marist Polls Shows

Nearly 3 out of 10 online shoppers have taken the plunge to buy an item that costs $1,000 or more. Men are twice as likely as women to buy a big ticket item online, according to a new NPR/Marist poll.

Back Off: How To Get Out Of The High-Pressure Parenting Trap

Part of a parent’s job is to help kids do their best, but pushing too hard can backfire. Some parents are learning to balance the focus on success with an emphasis on well-being.

Activists Push To Ban Coyote Hunting Competitions

Coyote hunting competitions have come under pressure from environmental and animal rights groups in the U.S. Now some competition hunters wonder whether the events will be allowed to continue.

Trump-Kim Summit: What To Expect

President Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un have arrived in Singapore ahead of their historic summit.

Concerns Ahead Of Trump-Kim Summit

To understand what’s at stake for the United States in the upcoming summit with North Korea, NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with former Ambassador Wendy Sherman and former NATO commander James Stavridis.

Military Recruiting In The Time Of DACA

Thousands of immigrants have achieved a quick path to citizenship by serving in the U.S. military. The Trump administration’s immigration policies have greatly reduced that source of enlistees.

#MeToo At The Southern Baptist Convention

Southern Baptists begin their annual convention Tuesday under a cloud of sexual misconduct allegations. Michel Martin speaks to Rev. Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

A Conversation With The Valedictorian Whose Speech Was Censored

When Lulabel Seitz started talking about sexual assault allegations in her graduation speech, the mic was cut. NPR’s Michel Martin talks to her about the experience.

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