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What We Learn From Comey’s Memos

A series of memos written by former FBI Director James Comey that detail his meetings with President Donald Trump have been published.

Why More Than A Million Teachers Can’t Use Social Security

About 40 percent of teachers live in places where their state or local pension is the only safety net they’ve got.

National Teacher’s Union Cuts Ties With Wells Fargo Over Bank’s Ties To NRA, Guns

The American Federation of Teachers, the largest teacher’s union in the country is ending its relationship with Wells Fargo because the bank does business with the gun industry and the NRA.

‘We Came A Long Way’: After Prison, A New Chance For A Dad And His Daughter

For much of her childhood, Abby Gagliardo’s dad, Ralph, was in and out of prison. But Abby, now 17, never understood why — and she was hostile toward him when he finally returned home five years ago.

News Brief: Justice Department Developments, National School Walkout, South Korea

Some of James Comey’s memos detailing his meetings with President Trump have been released. Also, students are expected to walk out of classes to protest gun violence on Friday.

Students Walk Out Again To Protest Gun Violence

Thousands of students are expected to walk out of school on Friday to protest school violence. It comes on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine shooting.

GOP Group Urges Support For Mueller Investigation

NPR’s David Greene talks with Sarah Longwell of the group Republicans for the Rule of Law, which is airing ads in support of the Mueller investigation.

Pruitt’s Possible Ethics Violations

Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt faces multiple ethics investigations. Former Office of Government Ethics general counsel Don Fox talks with NPR’s David Greene.

How Pokemon Inspired A Citizen Science Project To Monitor Tiny Streams

How do we accurately forecast the amount of water that will be available any given year? It’s not easy. But some Colorado scientists think they’re onto a possible solution — inspired by Pokemon.

8 Years After Deepwater Horizon Explosion, Is Another Disaster Waiting To Happen?

Eight years after the deadly Deepwater Horizon explosion, a safety watchdog aims to prevent another disaster. But it faces multiple challenges, and a shift in focus under the Trump administration.

On 4/20 Chuck Schumer To Introduce Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana

The top Senate Democrat will introduce a bill to decriminalize pot at the federal level. It is one of the furthest-reaching legislative efforts by any congressional leader affecting marijuana policy.

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