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For Stopping A Pandemic Of Gun Violence, Let's Look To The Flu

Police tape blocks off a street where a 16-year-old was shot and killed and another 18-year-old was shot and wounded on the on April 25 in Chicago. Joshua Lott/Getty Images hide caption

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Can I Just Tell You?

For Stopping A Pandemic Of Gun Violence, Let's Look To The Flu

We take proactive measures to stop the spread of the flu — so, NPR's Michel Martin asks, why can't we combat gun violence the same way?

For Stopping A Pandemic Of Gun Violence, Let's Look To The Flu

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Thousands Of Firefighters Battle Massive Big Sur Blaze

A car destroyed by the Soberanes fire in Big Sur, Calif. Lodge managers and cafe owners there are facing cancelled bookings after fire officials warned that crews will likely be battling the fire for another month. Terry Chea/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Thousands Of Firefighters Battle Massive Big Sur Blaze

After more than a week, a 38,000-acre wildfire on the California coast is still growing, and authorities warn it could burn through August even after it is contained.

U.S. Olympian Kim Rhode Takes Her Shot At History To Dispel Stigma

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The Torch

U.S. Olympian Kim Rhode Takes Her Shot At History To Dispel Stigma

If Rio goes well for her, Olympic shooter Kim Rhode could become the first person to medal in six consecutive Summer Games. But Rhode is looking beyond the personal accolades.

U.S. Olympian Kim Rhode Takes Her Shot At History To Dispel Stigma

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New Concealed Carry Law Coincides With Grim Anniversary Of Austin Massacre

Starting tomorrow, concealed weapons will be allowed on Texas campuses. NPR's Elise Hu talks with University of Texas vice chancellor David Daniel, 50 years to the day since the UT tower shooting.

New Concealed Carry Law Coincides With Grim Anniversary Of Austin Massacre

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Hot Air Balloon Crash Leaves At Least 16 Dead In Central Texas

A hot air balloon carrying at least 16 passengers crashed early Saturday morning near Lockhart, Texas. There were no survivors. It's the worst such accident in U.S. history.

Hot Air Balloon Crash Leaves At Least 16 Dead In Central Texas

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The Oyster's Mighty Comeback Is Creating Cleaner U.S. Waterways

As the wild oyster population resurges, there is an added bonus — our waterways are getting cleaner. Mladen Antonov/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The Salt

The Oyster's Mighty Comeback Is Creating Cleaner U.S. Waterways

WDDE

The farm-to-table movement has caused the farming of oysters — nature's hardworking little water filters — on the East Coast to double in the past six years.

The Oyster's Mighty Comeback Is Creating Cleaner U.S. Waterways

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Saturday

'It's Jarred My Soul': Prosecutor Speaks On Flint Lead Water Crisis

Special prosecutor Todd Flood talks about his investigation into tainted water in Flint, Mich., including allegations that there was a cover-up. Nine people have been criminally charged so far.

'It's Jarred My Soul': Prosecutor Speaks On Flint Lead Water Crisis

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'Picturing Children' Shows More Than A Century Of African-American Childhoods

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Code Switch

'Picturing Children' Shows More Than A Century Of African-American Childhoods

The National Museum of African American History and Culture's director Lonnie Bunch talks about a new book from the museum's collection showing a snapshot of life for African-American children.

'Picturing Children' Shows More Than A Century Of African-American Childhoods

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Trump Responds To Slain Soldier's Father, Who Appeals To GOP Leaders

Khizr Khan, whose son was killed in Iraq, speaks directly to Donald Trump at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Thursday. His wife Ghazala Khan stands beside him. Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Trump Responds To Slain Soldier's Father, Who Appeals To GOP Leaders

Khizr Khan gave an emotional speech at the DNC in Philadelphia. Donald Trump accused Khan of being scripted by the Clinton campaign and wondered if Ghazala Khan was unable to speak for herself.