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A Defiant Muhammad Ali Was Cherished By Black Men

2:27pm June 06, 2016

by Karen Grigsby Bates

Muhammad Ali is being remembered as a great athlete and humanitarian. Black Americans — especially men — are fond of another Ali: the one who spoke truth to power, even at tremendous personal cost.

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Politics & Government

Demographic Changes Chip Away At Orange County's Conservatism

2:27pm June 06, 2016

Renee Montagne talks to Bao Nguyen, mayor of Garden Grove, Calif., and candidate for Congress from the 46th district, about what his campaign means for the political shifts in Orange County.

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Politics & Government

Trump Questions Neutrality Of Muslim And Mexican-American Judges

2:21pm June 06, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

After criticism from legal scholars for saying a judge could not treat him fairly because he was of Mexican descent, Donald Trump has extended his concern about judicial bias to Muslim Americans.

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Children sometimes can run a fever after getting a vaccine.

Febrile Seizures After Childhood Vaccines Are Rare, Study Finds

1:22pm June 06, 2016

by Tara Haelle

Seizures caused by fever are frightening, even though they don't harm long term. And a few vaccines do slightly raise the risk of a febrile seizure. But not being vaccinated poses a greater risk.

Between January and March, beekeepers send millions of hives to California to pollinate almond trees. A sign in this almond orchard warns it is patrolled — a measure to combat rising beehive thefts.

National

Beekeepers Feel The Sting Of Stolen Hives

9:55am June 06, 2016

by Jodi Helmer

Beekeepers make money renting out hives to pollinate crops. But in California, thefts are on the rise. That's led to a hive shortage that is driving up demand, costs — and more thefts.

Young Dancer Forgoes Princess Getup For Hot Dog Costume

6:54am June 06, 2016

During princess day at her dance class, Ainsley Turner wore a weenie costume. And in a lineup next to all the sparkling dresses, she stood straight, beaming with pride.

Politics & Government

Democrats In Wisconsin Call On Party To Revamp Superdelegates' Role

5:29am June 06, 2016

by Shawn Johnson

As the Democratic primary comes to an end, some are trying to end the role of superdelegates in choosing the party nominee. Wisconsin's Democratic party passed such a resolution over the weekend.

The Boeing VC-137C SAM 26000 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. When presidents from John F. Kennedy to Bill Clinton were aboard, it was also known as Air Force One.

National

Museum Builds New Hanger To Show Off Former Air Force One

1:18pm June 05, 2016

by Noah Adams

The Boeing 707 that carried assassinated President John F. Kennedy's body from Dallas to Washington, D.C., is center stage in a new $40 million hanger at the U.S. Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio.

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U.S.-India Relations Centers On Defense, Modi Returns For 4th U.S. Visit

8:15am June 05, 2016

by Julie McCarthy

The U.S. continues its "pivot to Asia," as security concerns in the region grow. This week, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a joint meeting of Congress, a rare honor.

Sports

Remembering Muhammad Ali; NBA Finals Update

7:48am June 05, 2016

The sports world is mourning the loss of Muhammad Ali. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks about Ali's achievements with Mike Pesca, host of Slate's The Gist podcast. They also look ahead to the NBA finals.