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Rep. Charles Rangel, a Democrat from New York, speaks during a June interview in New York.

Congressman Rangel Battles For Political Survival

8:13pm June 23, 2014

by Brigid Bergin

The New York representative runs a real risk of losing to Dominican-American rival Adriano Espaillat in Tuesday's Democratic primary. Rangel is one of the longest-serving members of Congress.

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David Chance recuperates at Oregon Health and Science University.

Pharmaceutical Companies Accuse Hospitals Of Misusing Discounts

8:07pm June 23, 2014

by Kristian Foden-Vencil

Drugmakers offer medicines at a bargain price to hospitals that treat large numbers of poor patients. Hospitals sometimes resell the drugs at full price and make hefty profits.

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In Trial, Movement To Ordain Mormon Women Approaches Defining Moment

4:51pm June 23, 2014

by Dan Bammes

Activists are now asking Mormon church leaders to reconsider a policy that allows only men to be ordained. One Mormon woman has just been expelled from the church for her activism.

Administration Focuses On Challenges Working Families Face

11:11am June 23, 2014

by Tamara Keith

Ideas like paid sick, maternity leave and universal preschool will take center stage at the White House Summit on Working Families.

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Politics & Government

Congress Keeping Close Watch On Obama's Plans In Iraq

6:25pm June 22, 2014

by David Welna

President Obama has said that the U.S. is prepared to take targeted military action in Iraq to confront insurgents and that he will consult Congress. But he's said nothing about seeking its approval.

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National

Suburban D.C. Bear Gets Social Before Getting Relocated

11:52am June 21, 2014

A bear that was found walking around Bethesda, Md., has been returned to his natural home. But not before gaining a moment of Internet fame with two fake Twitter accounts created on his behalf.

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National

An Urban Stonehenge For The New World

11:52am June 21, 2014

Around the world, civilizations have been fascinated by the solstice. In the first of our series, Summer Stargazing, NPR's Scott Simon talks to astronomer Jackie Faherty about Manhattanhenge.

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The fire-breathing dragon that helped Harry and his friends escape from the banker goblins sits on top of Gringotts Wizarding Bank in Diagon Alley, Universal Orlando's newest attraction.

Economy

Universal Bets Wizarding World Will Bring In Big Money Magic

8:18pm June 20, 2014

by Amy Kiley

The Harry Potter attraction at Universal Orlando Resort is expanding with a new, fantastical Diagon Alley. It's complete with a ride, shopping, butterbeer — and an estimated $400 million price tag.

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Romero is detained at a county park near McAllen, Texas, after wading across the Rio Grande. He says he left Central America to avoid conscription by street gangs and to join his family in the U.S.

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From A Stream To A Flood: Migrant Kids Overwhelm U.S. Border Agents

7:59pm June 20, 2014

by John Burnett

Of the hundreds of migrants that U.S. border agents catch daily in the Rio Grande Valley, 20 percent are unaccompanied minors. Instead of catching lawbreakers, the agents say, they're baby-sitting.

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New York City To Pay Millions To End Central Park Jogger Case

7:29am June 20, 2014

Officials in New York City reportedly have agreed to pay $40 million to five men who were convicted in the 1989 Central Park jogger case, but who were later exonerated.

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