Donald Trump spent this week campaigning in states with upcoming primaries. The presumptive GOP nominee has been strengthening elements of his campaign. But his tone remains the same.
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Why Some Clinton Supporters Are Not ‘Really Ready To Go Public’
Hillary Clinton doesn’t have the biggest rallies. Her bumper stickers and campaign signs aren’t particularly visible. It seems her supporters are laying low. Here’s why.
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At Apartment Complex Where 6-Year-Old Was Killed, Volunteers Try To Make A Difference
The Blue Lake Village Apartments are painted beige and green. Locals call them the “Colors.” Around the back, there’s a playground with faded yellow…
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, May 26
Donald Trump officially clinches the GOP nomination, and Hillary Clinton’s emails won’t go away. Plus, a Trump/Sanders debate? This episode: host/campaign reporter Sam Sanders, congressional correspondent Susan Davis, campaign reporter Scott Detrow, and national political correspondent Mara Liasson. More coverage at nprpolitics.org. Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.
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Seattle Sonics Fans Swallow Bitter Pill As Oklahoma City Thunder Thrive
NPR’s Kelly McEvers talks to Paul Rogers, editor and senior writer for “Sonics Rising,” an SB Nation blog, about the incredible loss and sadness Seattle Sonics fans feel now that the team is doing so well as the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Obama Walks Tricky Line In Visit To Hiroshima, Japan
The White House says President Obama will not apologize for the U.S. nuclear bombing of Hiroshima when he visits the Japanese city on Friday. NPR looks at the political significance of the visit and the tricky line Obama will have to walk.
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Nonprofit Works To Reshape Public Perception Of Latinos In America
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with former government official Henry Cisneros and businessman Sol Trujillo, co-founders of the nonprofit Latino Donor Collaborative, which works to reshape the public’s image of Latinos.
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GOP Congressman Defends House Zika Funding Package
NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma about why the House funding package is enough for now to confront the spread of the Zika virus in the U.S.
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After Departure Of Uber, Lyft In Austin, New Companies Enter The Void
Earlier this month, voters in Austin, Texas, rejected an effort to overturn the city’s rules for ride-hailing companies. Uber and Lyft tried to prevent fingerprinting of their drivers, and now both have left town. A few other ride-share companies have popped up to help fill the void. NPR explores how people are getting around town without Uber and Lyft.
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Trump Surpasses Number Of Delegates Needed To Secure GOP Nomination
Donald Trump crossed the threshold of required delegates to secure the GOP nomination. The change came as a small number of unbound delegates said they will support him at the party’s convention.
