Game 3 Of The NBA Finals Will Be A Homecoming For Golden State Warrior Quinn Cook
As the NBA Finals continue to thrill fans, for one player on the Golden State Warriors, it’s an extra special moment. Two years ago Quinn Cook was introduced to NPR listeners as he was slogging through basketball’s minor leagues.
What Tuesday’s Primary Results Say About The Midterms This Fall
Eight states had primary contests Tuesday — determining who will be on the ballot in some important races come November. NPR takes a look at what we learned from those results — and what we should be looking for headed into the fall.
California Voters Recall Judge Who Gave Brock Turner A 6-Month Sentence
Judge Aaron Persky, who handed down the sentence in the high-profile sexual assault trial of Stanford student Brock Turner, was recalled by voters in California on Tuesday. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Stanford law professor Michele Dauber, who …
President Trump Commutes Sentence Of Grandmother Serving Life In Prison
President Trump issued his second commutation Wednesday to Alice Marie Johnson who has been in federal prison for more than 20 years for a first-time drug conviction.
Police Say Soldier Stole Armored Vehicle And Led Them On Two-Hour Chase
Police say the driver surrendered in downtown Richmond, Va. The 29-year-old suspect was arrested and faces charges including driving under the influence of drugs.
New Mexico Could Elect First Native-American Woman To Congress
Deb Haaland, a member of the Laguna Pueblo tribe, won her party’s nomination in the solidly Democratic 1st district Tuesday night.
Delaware Legalizes Sports Gambling, And Governor Makes First Bet
After a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the federal government cannot stop states from legalizing sports betting, Delaware didn’t waste any time taking advantage of the opportunity.
Democrats Breathe Sigh Of Relief After Tuesday’s Primaries
The party’s chances of taking back the House were helped, especially with apparent results in California. That, plus four other takeaways from Tuesday night’s elections in eight states.
IHOP Says ‘IHOb’ — And The Internet Says, What?
The company wrote, “There’s so many obtions, what could it b?!” — and one Twitter user replied, “Can you not blease?”
How Did California’s Primaries Work Out For Democrats?
Steve Inskeep talks to Eric Bauman, chairman of the California Democratic Party, about Tuesday’s primaries that are expected to set the scene for November’s midterm elections.
China’s ZTE Reportedly Strikes Preliminary Deal To Lift U.S. Ban
The cellphone maker was sanctioned by the Commerce Department for illegal sales to Iran and North Korea. However, President Trump last month said he wanted to resolve the issue to save jobs in China.
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