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Today's Stories May 20, 2016

Changing Hearts, Minds And Laws For Latin American Gays

In January, LGBT Latinos in Miami held their first ever gay pride event, the GayOcho! Festival.

The Latest On Egypt Air Flight 804

Crews have found debris and personal belongings from the plane that plunged into the Mediterranean Sea yesterday.

A Walk Down Boston's 'Methadone Mile'

Massachusetts' opioid epidemic is vividly seen on one of Boston's most notorious thoroughfares.

Oklahoma Bill Criminalizing Abortion Is Most Likely Unconstitutional

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The Rich, Sexy History Of Oneida — Commune And Silverware Maker

Once proclaiming free love and breeding for a super race, Oneida, New York became known for silverware production.

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Eighth Grade Girls Are More Proficient In Tech Tests Than Boys

A new assessment shows that eighth grade girls are more proficient in technology and engineering literacy tests than boys.

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Olympic Swimmer: After Russian Doping, 'No Confidence' Of Fair Competition In Rio

Olympic athletes from around the world are outraged at the latest doping allegations out of Russia.

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Lawsuit Challenges El Paso's De Facto Debtor Prison

The border city of El Paso, Texas has a policy that allows the city to jail people who cannot pay their traffic fines. Now a lawsuit filed in federal court is challenging the practice.

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EgyptAir Crash Becomes An Issue In The Presidential Campaign

Republican frontrunner Donald Trump raised eyebrows yesterday for an early tweet calling the EgyptAir crash terrorism.

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TV After Shows Popping Up Everywhere

Networks are realizing an easy source of ratings and income, capitalizing on television they’ve already made

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DJ Sessions: From Haitian-Canadian Electronica To A Grateful Dead Tribute

KCRW DJ Anne Litt brings us one piece from the Haitian-Canadian electronic musician Kaytranada and a song off a new Grateful Dead tribute album.

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Social Media Buzz: Lawmaker Kerfuffles In U.S. and Canada

We speak with Mike Barry of the Guardian U.S.

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Banks Bet On Plastic As U.S. Credit Card Debt Nears $1 Trillion

As consumers swipe more often, card debt is climbing back towards its pre-recession peak of $1.02 trillion.

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In Washington, D.C., Charter Schools Are Hurting Public Schools

In Washington DC, nearly half of all students attend charter schools, some switching to them between grades.

Sanders Under Fire Over Supporter Outbursts

Democratic Party officials say Sanders is not denouncing the outbursts forcefully enough.

May 18 42 Comments

Who Made Trump? The Man Or The Media?

Who's to blame for Trump's political ascendancy? It's a question that everyone has been asking.

May 17 4 Comments

The Oregon Trail Game's Minnesota Roots

We speak with Paul Dillenberger, one of the game's creators, about the origins of Oregon Trail.

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Why It’s ‘Transgender’ Not ‘Transgendered’

The word has only recently entered widespread lexicon, largely due to a national debate over transgender bathroom use.

May 17 13 Comments

Moving Out? Put Your Couch On A Bike Trailer

In bike-loving Portland, there is a movement afoot to use bicycles for something unheard of—moving out.

May 16 5 Comments

Addiction, Manslaughter Charge, College: David Norman’s Path To Columbia

David Norman nourished his love of reading in prison and counseled inmates when he got out. He recently graduated with a degree in philosophy.

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Are Republicans Uniting Behind Trump?

We sit down with Republicans around Oregon and visit a Trump campaign office to hear from volunteers.

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The Latest On The Missing EgyptAir Plane

We speak with Phil Ewing, NPR's national security editor.

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Seasonal Ingredients And How To Use Them

As local produce makes its way into stores and farmers markets, Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst wants to know: What's in season?

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Looking For A Third Party Candidate? Meet Gary Johnson, Libertarian

Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson is hoping to emerge as the Libertarian party's nominee for president.

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Michael Phelps' Coach On How To Set Goals – And Achieve Them

Bob Bowman's new book is "The Golden Rules: 10 Steps to World-Class Excellence in Your Life and Work."