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Trump wants to clear homeless camps in D.C.; Mayor says his policies hurt the city
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser about the capital city under President Trump and the planned renaming of Black Lives Matter Plaza.
Artwork Speaks For Young Boys Affected By Gun Violence
by Kavitha Cardoza
Almost 700 children under age 12 were killed or injured in gun violence last year. An afterschool program works with young boys who live in some of the poorest and most dangerous neighborhoods in D.C.
Washington, D.C., Parked In Second Place For Worst Traffic
NPR's Renee Montagne leaves her West Coast post to host in D.C. this week. That means she's hopping from the worst commute in the country to the second worst.
Sanders Looks Ahead As Clinton Wins 4 More; GOP Race Down To 3 Candidates
Clinton beat Sanders in three states. Trump sweeped Florida. Karen Beckwith of Case Western Reserve University of Ohio and Susan MacManus of the University of South Florida weigh in on the races.
Clinton Wins 4 States; Rubio Bows Out; Kasich Still In With Ohio Win
Democrat Hillary Clinton won Ohio, Florida, North Carolina and Illinois. Missouri is too close to call for both the Democrats and Republicans.
Obama Prepares To Nominate New Supreme Court Justice
Who's in the running to fill the vacant seat on the Supreme Court? An announcement could come this week.
Rubio Suspends Campaign After Trump's Win; Kasich Takes Ohio
Sen. Marco Rubio announced an end to his campaign following a loss in his home state of Florida to Donald Trump. Sitting Ohio Gov. John Kasich dealt Trump his only loss on Tuesday on his home turf.
Trump Leads With 3 Wins, Kasich Wins Ohio
by Mara Liasson
Republican Donald Trump won big again last night, but Marco Rubio dropped out after losing Florida. John Kasich kept his bid alive by winning Ohio. On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton held onto Ohio.
Texas Congressman Declares Magic A 'National Treasure'
Conservative Texas Congressman Pete Sessions introduced a bill before Congress on Tuesday that would recognize magic as an "art form with unique power to impact the lives of all people."
Clinton Grabs 4 Wins In Lead Over Sanders
With David Greene in Ohio and Steve Inskeep in Florida, some Democrat voters say Bernie Sanders pushed Hillary Clinton to be a better candidate. Don Gonyea also has the latest for the Republican side.
Low Graduation Rates Among Black Athletes
A new study shows black male athletes are completing college at significantly lower rates. Renee Montagne speaks to Kevin Blackistone, a "Washington Post" sport columnist, to examine this pervasive problem.
Pastor Supports Trump After Confronting Him About Racism
An African American pastor from Ohio shares why he's been a long-time supporter of Donald Trump after a one-time meeting with the businessman. David Greene talks to Cleveland pastor Darrell Scott, who first met Trump six years ago.
Obama's Will To Fill Justice Seat Widens Rift With McConnell
by Ailsa Chang
The relationship between President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell the last 7 years has been often confrontational and awkward, marked by occasional bouts of productive deal-making.