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Computer Teacher With No Computers Chalks Up Clever Classroom Plan

Owura Kwadwo Hottish, a middle school teacher in Ghana, has found a way around the problem. He literally draws the computer screen on the blackboard.

A Clearer Picture Of Parkland Shooting Suspect Comes Into Focus

Friends, family and neighbors were aware of the man now accused of killing 17 people. So were two sheriff’s departments and the FBI. Despite all the red flags, nothing was done to intervene.

Jury Selection Begins For Orlando Shooter’s Widow

In 2016, Noor Salman’s husband opened fire at Pulse nightclub, killing 49 people and wounding dozens more. Salman is accused of aiding terrorism and obstructing justice.

Journalists Argue Russian Interference Has Been Exaggerated

The New Yorker’s Masha Gessen and Adrian Chen have covered Russia extensively. They tell NPR’s David Greene why they think the impact of Russian election interference efforts is largely overblown.

News Brief: Trump Changes On Gun Policy, Opioids, USOC CEO Resigns

President Trump challenged long-standing GOP orthodoxy on gun policy in a meeting Wednesday. Also, Noam Levey of the Los Angeles Times discusses the White House’s response to the opioid epidemic.

White House Convenes Summit On Opioids

NPR’s David Greene talks to Jessica Hulsey Nickel, founder of the Addiction Policy Forum. She is attending the White House opioid summit on Thursday.

Some Democrats Hesitant To Run On Gun Control

Democrats are getting more vocal about gun control, but not all members of the party want to approach the issue.

A Fight Over Flood Preparedness In Virginia

New zoning rules in Norfolk, Va., require developers to include flood prevention measures. Some builders opposed the move and say it will raise costs for homebuyers.

U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Steps Down

The CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee has resigned, citing health reasons. His departure comes after a series of sexual abuse scandals in Olympic sports.

Trial Begins For Widow Of Pulse Shooter

Survivors of the Pulse nightclub attack and family members of those killed are preparing for the trial of the shooter’s widow.

States Seek More Federal Funding For Opioid Treatment, Not More Promises

The Trump administration has talked about prioritizing the opioid crisis, but states have seen little in the way of new resources. And, in some states, getting into treatment is becoming even harder.

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