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Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
Great White Shark Caught On Camera Napping For The First Time
Scientists think they've finally caught on film a shark getting some rest. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Greg Skomal, a marine fisheries biologist, who was part of the team that collected the footage.
Security Expert: 'ISIS And Al-Qaida Are Competing On A Worldwide Canvas'
Is ISIS expanding its territory into Bangladesh? NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Georgetown University's Bruce Hoffman, about terrorism's global footprint and the increasingly lethal attacks.
As Panama Canal Reopens, Many In The Country Feel Left Out Of Its Windfalls
by Carrie Kahn
The Panama Canal reopens Sunday, with an expanded lane allowing mega ships to pass. It's good news for the nation, but residents in the city of Colon, near the canal, think they're being shortchanged.
After Voting Against 'Brexit,' Wales Weighs In On EU Business Uncertainty
While the U.K. voted to leave the European Union, a majority of voters in Wales voted to leave. NPR's Linda Wertheimer discusses the Brexit decision with Wales' First Minister Carwyn Jones.
'Brexit': Global Economic Aftershocks
The decision by voters in the United Kingdom to exit the European Union has already had a profound effect on global financial markets. Here's a preview of what to expect in the coming days in the U.S.
1 In 10 Cal State Students Is Homeless, Study Finds
New research from California State University suggests 1 in 10 students there are homeless and 1 in 5 are food insecure. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to George Parker, a once homeless student.
Bill Cunningham, Beloved New York Times Fashion Photographer, Dies At 87
New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham died Saturday at the age of 87. New York Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet discusses his life and his nearly 40 years of work for the paper.
'Brexit' Sentiments Hang Over Spanish Elections For Voters Wanting Change
by Lauren Frayer
Spaniards head to the polls today after the previous election failed to produce a government. While some voters want change, others are worried that Brexit-like discontent will cause more instability.
Clinton And Trump Channel 'Brexit' Reactions Into Campaign Messaging
The presidential campaigns were quick to weigh in on Britain's vote to leave the European Union. NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with correspondent Mara Liasson about what we learned and what's ahead.