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The Edge (from left), Bono and Larry Mullen Jr. of rock band U2 will not be bringing their The Joshua Tree World Tour to St. Louis this weekend amid security concerns.

U2, Ed Sheeran Cancel St. Louis Concerts After Protests Over Police Acquittal

10:06pm September 16, 2017

by Marissa Lorusso

Multiple performances have been canceled over safety concerns, amid unrest prompted by the acquittal of a former police officer charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a black man.

Delilah Gutierrez holds a sign during a protest against President Trump's efforts to crack down on immigration in San Francisco earlier this year.

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Lawmakers Vote To Make California A 'Sanctuary State'

6:25pm September 16, 2017

by Chris Benderev

The legislation would prohibit California law enforcement officers from communicating with federal immigration enforcement agencies, with some exceptions.

Republicans And Democrats Remain Divided On Fate Of DACA

6:08pm September 16, 2017

As the White House may be inching closer to a deal that will decide the fate of 800,000 DACA recipients, Congresswoman Linda Sanchez shares her viewpoint on the current negotiations.

St. Thomas Continues To Deal With Destruction Caused By Hurricane Irma

6:08pm September 16, 2017

by Jason Beaubien

People in the U.S. Virgin Islands are still reeling more than a week after being hit with the full force of Hurricane Irma. On St. Thomas, water and power have not been restored in many areas.

St. Louis Brace For More Protests Following Police Officer Acquittal

6:08pm September 16, 2017

Jason Stockley is a white, former St. Louis police officer who was acquitted in the 2011 shooting death of black driver Anthony Lamar Smith. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with St. Louis Post-Dispatch metro columnist Tony Messenger about what he's calling "two views of disrupting America."

Barbershop: Conservative Free Speech On College Campuses

6:08pm September 16, 2017

The Washington Examiner's Sarah Westwood, radio show host Charlie Sykes, and The Root editor-in-chief Danielle Belton weigh in on the controversy surrounding ESPN anchor Jemele Hill and the series of conservative-organized free speech events at University of California, Berkeley.

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'Cincinnati Enquirer' Delves Into The Heroin Epidemic

8:10am September 16, 2017

The Cincinnati Enquirer ran a vivid, sweeping report on the opioid crisis — a mosaic of scenes and sounds from the city's streets, homes and court rooms. Editor Peter Bhatia talks with Scott Simon.

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Parts Of South Florida Still Underwater

8:08am September 16, 2017

by Russell Lewis

Almost a week after Hurricane Irma slammed into Florida, some neighborhoods are still underwater. In Bonita Springs, people have to use boats or high-water vehicles to get to their homes.

Why The Government Sells Flood Insurance

8:08am September 16, 2017

Taxpayers will cover a large part of the cost of hurricane damage. Historian Stephen Mihm of the University of Georgia talks with Scott Simon about the history of the National Flood Insurance program.

California Lawmakers Pass 'Sanctuary State' Bill

8:08am September 16, 2017

by Scott Shafer

California lawmakers voted to make the state a "sanctuary" for immigrants in the country illegally. The bill restricts when local law enforcement can help federal agents enforce immigration laws.