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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.
Environmentalists Celebrate Keystone XL Decision
by Nathan Rott
Environmental groups and activists are celebrating President Obama's decision to reject the Keystone XL Pipeline plan, but some people say that the Keystone decision is a symbolic one.
Trump Takes SNL: Show Highlights
Donald Trump appeared on Saturday Night Live last night. NPR's Rachel Martin shares a few highlights from the show.
One Year Until Election Day 2016, Where The Candidates Stand
It's one year until people will vote in the 2016 presidential election. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with NPR's national political correspondent Mara Liasson about where candidates stand right now.
From College To The Pentagon, Football's Controversial Week
Alabama beat LSU in the annual SEC West college football rivalry last night. Mike Pesca, host of Slate's The Gist podcast, joins Rachel talk about it and the scandals plaguing football.
Bill Cosby Allegations At Center Of Pennsylvania DA Race
by Jeff Brady
Sexual abuse allegations against Bill Cosby are now part of a political campaign. In a race for district attorney in Pennsylvania, candidates are blaming the other for ignoring victims.
Southern California Finally Sees Rain — In A Museum
by Mandalit del Barco
It's come to this. If you want to see rain in Los Angeles, you have to go to a museum. Today, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art opens the exhibition, Rain Room, where water is not just life, it's art.