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USS Arizona Memorial At Pearl Harbor Closes Indefinitely Due To Structural Concerns

The memorial, which honors the 1,177 sailors and Marines on the battleship who died during the December, 1941 Japanese surprise attack, has fissures on its exterior.

Subtropical Storm Alberto ‘Is Gaining Some Tropical Characteristics’

The storm, which is predicted to reach the northern U.S. gulf coast Sunday night or Monday, is currently moving through the Gulf of Mexico at a rate of 15 miles per hour.

‘With Honor’ Group Works To Elect Veterans

NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Rye Barcott, the co-founder and CEO of With Honor. The group supports military veterans running for Congress.

Mueller Investigation Latest

Robert Mueller doesn’t speak publicly about his investigation and his office is fighting news outlets seeking information. NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks.

ACLU Report Alleges Government Abuse Of Migrants

The ACLU says detained immigrant children suffered pervasive abuse at the hands of U.S. border authorities. Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to law professor Claudia Flores, who helped draft the report.

On ‘White Fear Being Weaponized’ And How To Respond

White people have called the police on black people in multiple incidents recently, despite no crimes being committed. Professor Khalil Muhammad thinks it’s a problem with a complex history.

Canadian Mining Company Exits Pebble Mine Deal In Alaska, Leaving Project In Question

Opponents of the mine are calling on the state’s governor to stop the project. The copper and gold mine would be located on state lands near some of the richest salmon fisheries in the world.

Joshua Holt, American Held In Venezuela, Is Welcomed Home

President Trump greeted the 26-year-old Utah man Saturday. Holt, who traveled to Venezuela to marry his fiancée in 2016, was jailed for nearly two years on what the U.S. believes are bogus charges.

John McCain Documentary Filmmaker Focuses On Bipartisanship

A new documentary, John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls explores the life of the war hero turned U.S. senator. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with the filmmaker Peter Kunhardt.

Barbershop: NFL’s New National Anthem Policy

In the Barbershop, NPR’s Michel Martin talks sports and politics with ESPN commentator Kevin Blackistone, the Seattle Times’ Matt Calkins, and former Vikings player Chris Kluwe.

Florida Is In A State Of Emergency As Subtropical Storm Alberto Approaches

The first named storm of the season is expected to bring heavy rains and flash flooding. Gov. Rick Scott has sounded alarm bells.

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