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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.
Iraqi Ambassador: 'There Always Has To Be An Interdependency' To Address Global Terrorism
Now that Iraqi forces are retaking Fallujah, what is next? NPR's Rachel Martin sat down with Lukman Faily, Iraq's Ambassador to the U.S., to talk about his country's future and America's role in it.
Pew: Partisan Divide On Gun Ownership, Bipartisan Support On Background Checks
Congress has resisted passing gun control legislation but how does the American public feel? Michael Dimock, president of the Pew Research Center, shares the latest polling with NPR's Rachel Martin.
Sen. Susan Collins Sees Her Gun Control Proposal As A Bipartisan Compromise
Congress has failed to pass gun control laws for years. But following the massacre in Orlando, there are now competing proposals. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Sen. Susan Collins about her proposal.
Families Of Undocumented Victims Of Orlando Face Unique Challenges
by John Burnett
Families of the 49 dead in the Orlando shooting are holding services, saying good-bye and arranging to bring bodies back home. But what happens if the person killed was living in the U.S. illegally?
Questions Surround FBI's Closing Of Prior Orlando Shooter Investigations
The FBI interviewed Orlando gunman Omar Mateen before he shot dead 49 people. John Pistole, former deputy director of the FBI, talks with NPR's Rachel Martin about how the bureau investigates leads.
Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers Enter NBA Finals Game 7
The Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers play for the top prize in basketball tonight. Slate's Mike Pesca shares his thoughts on the upcoming game with NPR's Rachel Martin.
Cleveland's Championship Drought Takes Its Toll On Exasperated Sports Fans
by David C. Barnett
The Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers are preparing for tonight's NBA showdown. Cleveland sports teams, which haven't won a championship in 52 years, hope tonight breaks the curse.
State Department Dissent On Syria Approach Signals Divide Within Administration
Over 50 State Department officials signed a dissent memo, criticizing the administration's Syria policy. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to former ambassador Robert Ford about why many took this action.