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Race sleuths root out cheaters of road races using publicly available race data and photos taken along the course.

Meet Two Race Sleuths Trying to Keep Marathoners Honest

4:48pm April 02, 2017

by Heidi Glenn

Spring is a busy season for runners — and for the sleuths sniffing out race cheats. With an eye on the Boston Marathon, amateur investigators use math and methodology to protect the sport's integrity.

Chicago police announced on Sunday the arrest of a 14-year-old boy in connection with the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl that was streamed live on Facebook. Above, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson talks to reporters at the scene of a trip

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14-Year-Old Charged In Sexual Assault Broadcast On Facebook Live

3:29pm April 02, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

The boy faces felony counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault and manufacturing and dissemination of child pornography in connection with the attack on a 15-year-old Chicago girl.

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback opposes legislative efforts to expand the state's Medicaid program.

With Obamacare Here to Stay, Some States Revive Medicaid Expansion

2:54pm April 02, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

The failure of the Republican health care plan gave new energy to state-level efforts to expand Medicaid. We look at three states where that may happen — Kansas, Maine and Virginia.

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The Arrowhead Inn is one of four Whiteclay, Neb., stores that sell 4 million cans of beer annually. The stores are currently up for sale.

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Pastor Raises Money To Buy Out Liquor Stores Near Reservation

7:46am April 02, 2017

by Jim Kent

For a small population, Whiteclay, Neb., sells a lot of beer, mostly to the nearby Pine Ridge Reservation. But now, as the liquor stores look to sell, a pastor is trying to buy them out.

Every spring Yellowstone opens about 50 miles of its main thoroughfares to bikes only.

Before Cars Come In, Bikes Accompany Bison In Yellowstone

7:46am April 02, 2017

by Eric Whitney

Yellowstone National Park is often overwhelmed by cars. But right now, only bicycles are allowed on some popular park roads. But bikers have to be ready to dodge bears, wolves and other wildlife.

Solar Power Advocates Undeterred By Trump's Climate Policies

7:46am April 02, 2017

by Will Stone

Some worry that President Trump's rollback in climate policy will hurt renewable energy. But in Arizona, a state that has embraced solar energy, those in the industry say the outlook is still bright.

Khanh-Hoa Nguyen cooks caramelized pork belly with ginger, a Cambodian dish served to women who have just given birth.

For Centuries, These Asian Recipes Have Helped New Moms Recover From Childbirth

7:00am April 02, 2017

by Grace Hwang Lynch

Postpartum soups and stews have traditionally been prepared for new moms by Asian grandmothers and aunts, the recipes passed down orally. A new cookbook seeks to preserve them before they're lost.

Gonzaga's Nigel Williams-Goss celebrates his team's win at Saturday night's buzzer for the NCAA semifinals game against South Carolina.

Gonzaga Earns First Shot At Championship With Win Over South Carolina

11:12pm April 01, 2017

It's game over for the Gamecocks. The Gonzaga Bulldogs survived a second-half rally to claim a 77-73 victory against South Carolina in the Final Four.

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Arkansas Plans Rapid Execution Schedule

8:04am April 01, 2017

Arkansas is scheduled to execute eight men in the course of 11 days this month. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with former commissioner of corrections Allen Ault about the implications of the quick pace.

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The Missing Kids Of Washington, D.C. And Social Media

8:04am April 01, 2017

by Ian Stewart

Washington D.C.'s police department recently began a social media campaign to help find the city's missing kids. The effort had some unintended consequences — sparking national outrage.