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Supreme Court rules that prison guards can't be sued for shaving Rastafarian's head

The Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana prisoner whose dreadlocks were forcibly shaved off by prison guards cannot sue the guards under a federal law to protect the religious rights of prisoners.

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Meet the creator of the Story Spine, an 8-sentence tool to create and analyze stories

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks to playwright Kenn Adams about his formula for creating or analyzing stories called the Story Spine.

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'The Adventures of Juan Planchard': A political thriller that reads like a blockbuster

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with author and filmmaker Jonathan Jakubowicz about his book The Adventures of Juan Planchard, now translated into English.

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In one of the U.S.'s toss-up Congressional districts, cost of living is a top concern

The New York district represented by Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is a toss-up and one Democrats are eyeing to pick up in their quest for control of Congress.

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Boaters compete in 750-mile race... with no engines

For the "Race to Alaska," intrepid boaters compete in a 750-mile no-engine boat race from Washington state to Alaska.

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A musical wedding tradition puts Philly grooms to the test

Philadelphia is home to a unique wedding custom you've probably never heard of.

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Senate passes war powers resolution, Tim Kaine says there's more work to be done

The Senate has voted to take away President Trump's power to wage war with Iran. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Virginia Democrat Tim Kaine, a sponsor of the bill.

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Why Trump (and other politicians) are going to sporting events

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with University of Richmond political scientist Dan Palazzolo about the politics of officials affiliating with sports.

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Efforts to protect gorillas from Ebola in the DRC

The staff of a wildlife preserve in the Democratic Republic of Congo are trying desperately to keep their gorillas from exposure to Ebola. Gorillas can get it and almost all of them die from it.

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Conflict is escalating between President Trump and Senate Republicans

Ties between President Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., are being tested, as some Senate Republicans say the president's unpredictable actions are derailing their shared agenda.

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