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Democrat Andrew Gillum's surprise victory in the Florida gubernatorial primary sets up a race between a young, black progressive and Rep. Ron DeSantis, a Republican who has staked his political career on his ties to President Trump.

5 Takeaways From A Surprise Win In Florida And A Nasty Race In Arizona

Andrew Gillum's upset victory in the Florida Democratic gubernatorial primary pits a young, black Democratic progressive against a Republican who has staked his career on his ties to Trump.

Renée Fleming, photographed singing the national anthem during Super Bowl XLVIII, will sing at the memorial service for the late Sen. John McCain at Washington's National Cathedral.

Renée Fleming, America's Go-To Diva, To Sing At McCain Memorial In Washington

The versatile opera star will sing an Irish classic at the memorial service of Senator John McCain Saturday at Washington's National Cathedral.

White House counsel Don McGahn spearheaded the president's successful push to pack the bench with conservative judges.

Don McGahn, White House Counsel Who Helped Reshape Federal Judiciary, To Step Down

McGahn served as Donald's Trump's campaign lawyer and spearheaded the president's successful push to pack the bench with conservative judges.

Going Public: Jackson Chamber to Host Women's Car Care Seminar

On this edition of Going Public we talk with Jen Berti, Membership Director with the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and Amy Ybarra, with Gearheads Auto…

Vials of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are displayed on a counter at a Walgreens Pharmacy in Mill Valley, Calif., in 2015.

Texas Nurse Loses Job After Apparently Posting About Patient In Anti-Vaxxer Group

A Texas Children's Hospital nurse allegedly described a young patient with the measles in a Facebook post affirming her opposition to vaccines. The hospital says patient privacy is a "top priority."

Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois Football Rivalry Named "War for the Wheel"

Starting with the 2018 season, the longstanding football rivalry between Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois will be deemed "War for the Wheel." The…

Prisoners on work duty, filling sandbags in the "Big Red" work area.

The Forgotten History Of A Prison Uprising In Vietnam

Long Binh Jail was a prison for American soldiers on the outskirts of Saigon with notoriously harsh conditions. In 1968, a group of black inmates were fed up with their treatment and the war.

Alan McElligott, a professor of animal behavior, is eager to learn more about goat-human interactions.

Goats Might Prefer A Smile To A Frown, Study Says

The goats in the study gravitated toward a photograph of a happy human face.

Kennedy Odede (in blue shirt) is dancing for a good reason. The charity he and his wife started has been awarded the $2 million Hilton Humanitarian Prize. He's joined by residents of Kibera, the neighborhood in Nairobi where his nonprofit group provides educational, health and clean water services.

Whatever Happened To ... The Street Kid Whose Life Was Saved By Kindness

Kennedy Odede was a homeless kid in the slum of Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya. Now he's the founder of a successful nonprofit helping his community. How are he and his group faring?

In The 'Everything Is Alive' Podcast, It's The Guests That Set It Apart

Everything Is Alive is straightforward interview podcast with one tiny twist: the guests are inanimate objects. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with the program's host, Ian Chillag.

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