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Pistols for sale at Target Masters in Garland, Texas in 2017

Researchers Tackle Gun Violence Despite Lack of Federal Funding

11:43am May 12, 2018

by Ramin Skibba

Despite a federal ban on funding the study of gun violence, researchers have published hundreds of studies in recent years exploring risk factors and solutions to the problem.

Heading To A Skilled Trade School? Forgoing A 4-Year Degree? Tell Us About It

8:22am May 12, 2018

by NPR Ed

There are lots of paths to a job that don't require four-year bachelor's degrees. Have you taken one? Are you about to?

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What Artificial Intelligence Can Do For Local Cops

8:07am May 12, 2018

Axon, formerly Taser, has created a new ethics board to consider the implications of using artificial intelligence in local policing. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to the head of Axon, Rick Smith.

New York Politics After Schneiderman

8:07am May 12, 2018

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Liz Benjamin, host of Capital Tonight on Spectrum News about the the scandal around Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and New York's political landscape.

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A Busy Time For Migrating Birds

8:07am May 12, 2018

by Elizabeth Miller

Migratory birds are flocking to northwest Ohio before they fly across Lake Erie — and so are thousands of birders from around the world.

Comparing Nonproliferation Policy For Iran And North Korea

8:07am May 12, 2018

Mahsa Rouhi from the International Institute for Strategic Studies tell NPR's Scott Simon about the difference in pressuring North Korea and Iran to both give up nuclear ambitions.

Sept. 11 Architect Wants To Tell Senators About Haspel

8:07am May 12, 2018

David Nevin is lead defense attorney for Sept. 11 planner Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. He tells NPR's Scott Simon that Mohammed wants to share information relevant to Gina Haspel and the CIA.

Who Paid Michael Cohen?

8:07am May 12, 2018

by Ryan Lucas

AT&T has acknowledged paying hundreds of thousands to Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, at a time when it was fighting the administration's opposition to its proposed merger.

The $1 Fentanyl Drug Test

8:07am May 12, 2018

Public health experts are encouraging drug users to test their drugs for fentanyl with a $1 strip. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Traci Green of Brown University about the technology.

Studies found that attending community college full time for at least one semester greatly increased chances of graduating.

Single Mothers Balance Care And Coursework; New High School Rankings

6:00am May 12, 2018

New research on measuring teacher prep programs and Starbucks' partnership with Arizona State University, all part of this week's education news roundup.