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Out Of Bounds: Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins On Criminal Justice Overhaul

7:46am April 02, 2017

As more athletes take up social causes, Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins about his trip to Capitol Hill to push for changes to the criminal justice system.

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.

The Call-In: Answering Your Questions About Trump And Climate Change

7:46am April 02, 2017

by Nathan Rott

President Trump has signed an executive order rolling back a number of climate change initiatives. This week, we answer listener questions about the Trump administration's environmental policies.

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.

Freedom Caucus chairman Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., talks about health care earlier this month and conservatives' opposition to the health care bill proposed by GOP leadership and the White House.

Why The Freedom Caucus Shouldn't Worry About Primary Threats From President Trump

7:00am April 02, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

The reality is that defeating an incumbent is hard work — it not only takes recruiting viable candidates but helping them with fundraising and campaign infrastructure.

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.

A tank heads off to support French troops in Juvigny, France, in this undated World War I photo. Tanks were introduced in the war. The watchmaker Cartier designed a metal band for its wristwatches based on tank treads, a tradition that continues to this d

From Wristwatches To Radio, How World War I Ushered In The Modern World

6:52am April 02, 2017

by Greg Myre

The war is remembered for trench warfare, millions of deaths and the failure to bring lasting peace. But it also brought together emerging technologies, remaking life on and off the battlefield.

North Carolina's Kennedy Meeks (3) of the and Jordan Bell (1) of the Oregon get tangled up during the Final Four Semifinal.

North Carolina Edges Out Oregon For A Shot At Sixth NCAA Title

1:03am April 02, 2017

by Tom Goldman

With Saturday's 77-76 victory, North Carolina is one step away from the chance at a redemptive title after losing at the buzzer in last season's championship game. They'll face Gonzaga Monday night.

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.

National

It May Be Too Soon For Congress To Grant Flynn Immunity In Inquiry Over Russia Ties

6:43pm April 01, 2017

by Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Stephen Saltzburg, a law professor at George Washington University about why Michael Flynn would want immunity before testifying in front of congressional committees.

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