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Former Evangelical Pastor Rethinks His Approach To Courtship

9:13am July 10, 2016

Josh Harris, a former evangelical pastor, wrote an influential book on Christian courtship. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with him about the criticism he's gotten from people who grew up reading his book.

Oklahoma City Unveils Exclusive North American Matisse Exhibition

8:52am July 10, 2016

by Kate C. Greer

A collection of 100 works of art by Henri Matisse and his contemporaries is now on display at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. It's the only North American venue for the exhibition.

People attend a vigil outside Dallas police headquarters on Thursday.

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The Days After: A Nation Reacts To The Week's Violence

8:38pm July 09, 2016

In the aftermath of two highly publicized police shootings and the deaths of five Dallas police officers, scenes of protest and prayer have unfolded around the country. Here is a glimpse.

People take part in a protest in New York City's Grand Central Station on Friday.

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Ambush In Dallas Shakes The Movement For Police Reform

6:38pm July 09, 2016

by Martin Kaste

Twelve police officers were shot — and five were killed — in a mass shooting in Dallas on Thursday. The killings have complicated efforts to reform policing around the country.

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A Look At Policing In The United States

5:28pm July 09, 2016

In this special edition of All Things Considered, we spend the entire hour on policing in the United States. This week saw both civilians and officers on the receiving end of violence.

Officers Can Turn To Police Chaplains In Time Of Need

5:28pm July 09, 2016

When police officers need someone to talk to, they can turn to police chaplains. President of the International Conference of Police Chaplains Mark Clements talks about what they are saying this week.

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'Washington Post' Tracks More Than 500 Police Shootings In 2016

5:28pm July 09, 2016

The Washington Post's Kimbriell Kelly speaks about the data the newspaper has collected on police shootings over the past two years. More than 500 people have been fatally shot by police in 2016.

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Former Detective Claims Black Lives Matter Founded On 'Pack Of Lies'

5:28pm July 09, 2016

Ron Martinelli, a forensic criminologist and former police detective, is critical of the Black Lives Matter movement. He says they promote false narratives and are partially responsible for violence.

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Looking At How Police Are Trained

5:28pm July 09, 2016

After a week of deadly shootings involving police, questions are being asked about the training officers receive for these kinds of situations. Former police officer Seth Stoughton studies the issue.

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Barbershop: What It's Like In The Uniform

5:28pm July 09, 2016

Former and current law enforcement officers Chief Chris Magnus, Officer Anwar Sanders and former police chief Betty Taylor discuss the recent shootings by and of police.