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Archaeological conservator Luisa Duarte holds a Roman waxed writing tablet at Bloomberg's London offices on Wednesday. This tablet contains the earliest written reference to London, dated A.D. 65-80; it reads "Londinio Mogontio" -- that is, "in London, to Mogontius."

Hello From Londinium: Oldest Handwritten Documents In British History Discovered

Notes, bills and contracts dating to as early as A.D. 43 were discovered during work on a new building in London. The wooden tablets mention debts, legal disputes and one Tertius the Brewer.

In 1992, candidate Bill Clinton, seen here in Los Angeles a few days before California's primary, surprised some people by defeating former (and future) California Gov. Jerry Brown. Even if Brown had won the state, though, Clinton would have had more delegates.

How All Those Other States Spoiled California's Primary Story

California once played the role of a baseball team's ninth-inning pitcher, nailing down a win. Now it's more like a reserve player waiting on the bench in case of extra innings (which never happen).

Dogs look out from a cage at a market on June 20, 2014 in Yulin, China. Festival goers celebrate the summer solstice by consuming dog meat, lychees and alcohol to ensure good health.

China's Dog Meat Festival Will Go On Despite Growing Protests

Thousands of dogs are slaughtered and served. It's unclear where they come from. Pressure is mounting, from abroad and from within China, to stop the event.

Police officers work at the scene of a fatal shooting at the University of California, Los Angeles, on Wednesday.

UCLA Shooter Left Behind A 'Kill List,' Says Police Chief

Los Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie Beck says police found the list at Mainak Sarkar's residence in Minnesota. One woman on the list was found dead of a gunshot wound.

House Speaker Paul Ryan said Thursday he will vote for presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump in November.

Paul Ryan Endorses Donald Trump

The House speaker acknowledges he has had his differences with his party's presumptive nominee, but writes that Trump can help House Republicans enact their policy agenda if elected.

Alexi Pappas plays a young runner named Plumb Marigold in her film <em>Tracktown</em>. Pappas will compete for Greece at this summer's Olympics.

Track Star Alexi Pappas Chases Olympic Dreams In Her New Feature Film

Pappas co-wrote, co-directed and stars in Tracktown, which follows a young runner trying to make it to the Olympics. Pappas will be competing for Greece at this summer's games.

U.S. Agency Tries Radical Rehab Technique On Aging Government Buildings

Love them or hate them, modernist buildings of the 1960s and '70s are beginning to need renovation, and the U.S. General Services Administration is trying something unusual — putting a 32-story office tower under glass. The double wall exterior will not only save energy but protect the inhabitants from a bomb blast. NPR explores whether the repairs are worth the $120 million and if the outer wall will ruin the original architecture design.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, speaking on national security, said Thursday it would be a "historic mistake" to elect Donald Trump, whom she called unfit to be commander in chief.

Clinton Draws A Bright, Clear Line Between Her Worldview And Trump's

In a major foreign policy speech, Hillary Clinton stressed the importance of U.S. alliances and said electing Donald Trump would be a "historic mistake." Here's a breakdown of their key positions.

Hillary Clinton Delivers Foreign Policy Speech In San Diego

Hillary Clinton delivered a foreign policy speech in San Diego Thursday, drawing a contrast with presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump.

Golden State Warriors Face Cleveland Cavaliers In Historic NBA Finals Rematch

The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers face off in the NBA Finals for the second year in a row. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to fans of both teams ahead of the historic rematch.

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