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Donald Trump's outreach to African-Americans can't erase his and the GOP's support for tactics that disenfranchise or discourage black voters, writes Mary Curtis in this commentary.

The effectiveness of mandatory minimums is up for debate. NPR's Scott Simon talks to retired federal judge and Harvard Law professor Nancy Gertner about the topic.

Longtime political correspondent Ron Fournier is leaving journalism and Washington, D.C., to return to his native Detroit. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to him about his career in political journalism.

A view from Calcutta: Mother Teresa inspires pride in the city but also questions about the halo surrounding her legacy.

Dave Barry is defending his state with a new book. He talks to NPR's Scott Simon about his homeland as a place for oddballs, blockheads, and eccentrics

An aid official in Gaza is accused of illegally diverting funds to the Islamic militant group, which runs the Gaza Strip. Aid groups fear new restrictions but Israel insists it wants aid to continue.

New data shows violence in the home hinders the academic performance of their classmates, too. Reporting domestic violence makes a big difference.

Straddling the worlds of political symbol and internet meme, an immigrant's taco truck did brisk business — even raising the price of a taco from $1.50 to $2.50.

A native of Shaker Heights in Cleveland, Ohio, Jerry Heller worked with rock stars as an agent, promoter and manager before meeting a young rapper named Eazy-E.

Donald Trump campaigned in Detroit Saturday as part of his effort to gain support from African-American voters, who so far have shown low levels of support.