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At Least 9 People Dead After Flash Flooding In Rural Arizona

10:32pm July 16, 2017

by Maquita Peters

A flash flood plowed through a popular rural Arizona swimming hole Saturday, killing nine people, including at least one child and leaving many more missing, local officials say.

Director George A. Romero attends the Night of the Living Dead World Premiere of Restored Print during the To Save and Project: The 14th MOMA International Festival of Film Preservation at MOMA on November 5, 2016 in New York City.

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George Romero, 'Night Of The Living Dead' Director, Dies At 77

10:12pm July 16, 2017

by Maquita Peters

The legendary film director died in his sleep on Sunday with his family by his side, "following a brief but aggressive battle with lung cancer."

Iran Detains President's Brother, Sentences U.S. Student On Espionage Charges

9:36pm July 16, 2017

by Emma Bowman

A Chinese-American history researcher has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. Recently re-elected President Rouhani's supporters see his brother's arrest as a move to undermine the president.

Before Its First Meeting, Learn About The New Election Integrity Comission

5:23pm July 16, 2017

The Washington Post's David Weigel talks with NPR's Michel Martin about the new Commission on Election Integrity, and why some states are refusing to go along with it.

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Militant Right-Wing Activists Protest Religious Community With Peaceful History

5:23pm July 16, 2017

by Brian Mann

A small enclave of mostly African-American Muslim families have become a fixation for right-wing groups who claim it's used as a terrorist training camp. But neighbors say they're friendly people.

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50th Anniversary Of Detroit 'Riots' Lookahead

5:23pm July 16, 2017

NPR's Michel Martin is headed to Detroit for a show about the anniversary riots. But Detroit Free Press columnist Stephen Henderson says calling the events of 1967 a "riot" can be controversial.

Artist Louie Gong Brings Authentic Native American Art To Mainstream Business

5:23pm July 16, 2017

by Marcie Sillman

Louie Gong is a Native American visual artist and designer who got his start decorating Vans sneakers. Today he's one of the most successful Native entrepreneurs in the country.

HBO Summer: 'Game Of Thrones' And More Return

5:23pm July 16, 2017

by Eric Deggans

Game of Thrones returns to HBO Sunday night. And next Sunday, Ballers and Insecure will also come back for another season of must-watch viewing.

What The Law Says About Donald Trump Jr.'s Meeting With A Russian Lawyer

8:03am July 16, 2017

After a week of attention on Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting with a Russian lawyer, NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley if any laws were broken.

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They Paid For Wedding Dresses, Then The Company Went Out Of Business

8:03am July 16, 2017

Alfred Angelo Bridal closed all of its stores late last week, leaving brides-to-be across the country trying to track down dresses they had already paid for.