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Frozen Food Sales Feel The Heat As Consumers Opt For Fresh

Food from the frozen aisle accounts for only about 6 percent of grocery store sales — and that percentage has seen some declines over the past few years. The deli section, however, keeps expanding.

Veterans’ Issues Take Center Stage In Montana Politics

Democratic Montana Sen. Jon Tester helped sink the nomination of Ronny Jackson to lead the VA. President Trump and other Republicans hope to use the controversy to defeat Tester in the election.

Studies Say Illegal Immigration Does Not Increase Violent Crime

Three recent studies show, for the first time, that conviction and arrest rates for people in the country illegally are no higher, and may be lower, than crime rates for native-born Americans.

Rosenstein Responds To Republican Critics

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has responded to articles of impeachment against him drafted by Republican lawmakers. Former Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty speaks to Steve Inskeep.

States Sue To Keep Emissions Standards

NPR’s Rachel Martin talks with California Attorney General Xavier Becerra about California and other states’ lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s decision to rewrite auto emissions rules.

Pentagon’s No. 2 Watches The Money — And The Future

Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan views a rising China and proliferating military high tech as key challenges to the long-term security of the United States.

Doctor: Trump Dictated Letter Attesting To His ‘Extraordinary’ Health

Dr. Harold Bornstein, who released a letter in 2015 describing Donald Trump’s health in glowing terms, now tells CNN that the candidate dictated the whole thing.

Texas, Six Other States Sue Trump Administration Seeking An End To DACA

With Trump’s effort to end DACA stymied by three federal courts, seven states seek another decision apparently to set up conflicting court rulings.

International Workers’ Day Protests In Puerto Rico Go From Peaceful To Chaotic

What began as an organized series of demonstrations against government austerity measures across the island, ended with police firing tear gas into assembled crowds.

#MeToo Founder Tarana Burke Responds To R. Kelly

In a statement Monday, the R&B singer’s management referred to the #MuteRKelly campaign as “a public lynching.” Burke counters that women affiliated with Time’s Up are looking for accountability.

College Decision Day Brings Relief, Excitement And Big Worries About Money

On May 1, high school seniors must submit a commitment — and financial deposit — to their final college choice. But for low-income students, it’s not necessarily the end of the road.

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