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A memorial is left on July 7 for Philando Castile, following his death by a police officer in Falcon Heights, Minn.

Politicians React To Two Deaths Of Black Men By Police

The deaths of two black men at the hands of police within two days has prompted responses from Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and President Obama.

Philando Castile Killed In Police Shooting Outside Of St. Paul, Minn.

In the St. Paul, Minn. suburb of Falcon Heights, Philando Castile, 32, was killed in an encounter with police. The aftermath of the shooting was captured on video by his girlfriend and quickly gained national attention.

Syrian Refugees Face Many Challenges When They Try To Resettle

David Greene talks to Matthew Soerens of World Relief about evangelical congregations that are working to resettle refugees from Syria and other countries in the U.S.

A Dallas police officer, who did not want to be identified, takes a moment as she guards an intersection in the early morning Friday, after a shooting in downtown Dallas in which 12 officers were shot.

'We're Hurting,' Dallas Police Chief David Brown Says

Police used a bomb robot to detonate a device that killed a suspect who was in a standoff with police in downtown Dallas on Thursday, when 12 officers were shot.

The Senate on Thursday approved a measure that would require food companies to disclose GMOs — but without necessarily using a GMO label on packaging. Companies would have several disclosure options, including using a QR code on packaging that customers could then scan with a smartphone to learn more. (Above) A sign at a July 1 rally in Montpelier, Vt., protests the Senate bill.

Senate Passes A GMO Labeling Bill That The Food Industry Likes

The bill requires food companies to reveal whether their products contain GMOs. But those companies are pleased, because they won't have to print "GMO" on food packages.

Guns won't be allowed inside the Quicken Loans Arena where the RNC will take place but will be in protest zones outside the convention.

Some Delegates May Carry Guns Around Cleveland During Republican Convention

The list of items banned from downtown Cleveland during this month's upcoming Republican National Convention includes tennis balls, grappling hooks and canned goods. But not guns.

Activists Use Video To Document Police Violence

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Arthur Reed, also known as Silky Slim. He is the founder of Stop the Killing Inc., the activist group that released the footage of Alton Sterling's killing in Baton Rouge, La. They discuss the role of videos in the effort to document police violence.

Owen Suskind, whose story is told in the documentary, <em>Life, Animated,</em> was diagnosed with autism when he was 3. Now 23, Suskind still loves the Disney cartoons he watched growing up.

A Boy With Autism Makes Connections Through Cartoons In 'Life, Animated'

A new documentary tells the story of Owen Suskind, a boy with autism whose love of Disney helps him navigate the world. David Edelstein calls Life, Animated "heartbreaking and exhilarating."

An Iraqi woman mourns at the site of a July 3 attack, claimed by Islamic State, which killed at least 292 people. Baghdad's security chief has since been fired, but outrage at the government remains high.

Iraqi PM Sacks Baghdad Security Chief After Deadly Bombing

Iraq's prime minister fired Baghdad's security chief amid outrage over last Sunday's bombing that killed 292 people.

Journalists Grapple With How To Present Video Of Police Shootings

During a violent week, police and news organizations are forced to account for what's being captured on live video. But they are not able to keep up with the rawness of the information presented or the emotions it stirs.

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