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Arizona Suspends Uber’s Self-Driving Vehicle Testing After Fatal Crash

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said the state will suspend Uber’s ability to test autonomous vehicles after a crash last week killed a pedestrian near Phoenix.

Trump Budget Would Eliminate Justice Department’s Peacemaking Office

In a time of deep political divisions, President Trump’s budget blueprint for next year would combine the Community Relations Service with the Civil Rights Division.

Baton Rouge Officers Will Not Be Charged In Alton Sterling’s Killing

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry said the state has declined to press charges against the two white officers for shooting Sterling, a black man. Federal officials made a similar call last year.

4 Feel-Good Stories Of The Final 4, From Sister Jean To Cool Cops In Kansas

There have been some great moments in this year’s NCAA tournament that can still bring a smile to even the smallest sports fans among us.

New ‘Billions’ Season: The Show About Power And Money You Should Be Watching

It seems like the definition of 1 percenters’ problems dressed up as a TV series. But compelling characters and the subtext make it a must-watch

3 Reasons Gun Companies Are Under Pressure

Remington Arms Co. has filed for bankruptcy, and other companies are struggling to find profits after President Trump’s election, shrinking markets and misfires on new products.

Atlanta Working ‘Around The Clock’ To Fight Off Ransomware Attack

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says cybersecurity experts are trying to restore normalcy as quickly as possible after hackers encrypted some city data and demanded a $51,000 payment.

Memphis: How Do You Remember Martin Luther King Jr.?

NPR’s Morning Edition is traveling to Memphis, Tenn., to report on the years since MLK’s death. We want to hear from Memphis families to learn how things have changed — or not changed.

Suspicious Packages Found At Military Installations Around D.C.

Some of the packages reportedly held components like black powder, a fuse and a circuit board, but it’s not clear whether any contained a functional explosive device. The FBI is investigating.

Christian Colleges Are Tangled In Their Own LGBT Policies

Conservative Christian colleges worry their official positions on LGBT issues could run afoul of sex discrimination law and harm relations with their own students.

For Women With Low-Risk Pregnancies, Technology Can Reduce Doctor Visits

In a program called OB Nest, The Mayo Clinic has been using a telemedicine program that allows low-risk expectant mothers to forgo some standard prenatal visits.

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