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by Michel Martin , Steve Inskeep

Morning news brief

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Sudan and South Sudan's ethnic and religious divisions play a role 'Goodbye Julia'

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China's defense chief rebukes Western nations as U.S.-China tensions heighten

by Michel Martin , Emily Feng

China's defense chief rebukes Western nations as U.S.-China tensions heighten

3:05

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Picking the 'right' sunscreen isn't as important as avoiding these 6 mistakes

Using sunscreen plays a key role in protecting skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Namthip Muanthongthae/Getty Images hide caption

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Picking the 'right' sunscreen isn't as important as avoiding these 6 mistakes

by Allison Aubrey

Picking the 'right' sunscreen isn't as important as avoiding these 6 mistakes

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Tourists at Yellowstone put newborn elk in a car and head to police station

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Texas Republicans target how elections are run in Democratic-leaning Houston area

A voter and her daughter cast a ballot in Houston during the 2020 general election. New bills passed by Texas lawmakers target how elections are run in Harris County, which is home to Houston. David J. Phillip/AP hide caption

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Elections

Texas Republicans target how elections are run in Democratic-leaning Houston area

by Andrew Schneider

Texas Republicans target how elections are run in Democratic-leaning Houston area

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Robert Kennedy was killed 55 years ago. How should he be remembered?

Sen. Robert Kennedy speaks at an election rally in 1968. Harry Benson/Getty Images hide caption

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History

Robert Kennedy was killed 55 years ago. How should he be remembered?

by Ashley Montgomery

Robert Kennedy was killed 55 years ago. How should he be remembered?

4:30

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Health

Natural brands have taken over the deodorant aisle — but do they work?

by Claire Murashima

Natural brands have taken over the deodorant aisle — but do they work?

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Politics

3 more GOP presidential candidates are expected to enter the race this week

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Europe

Prince Harry is set to testify in a phone hacking trial involving British tabloids

by Lauren Frayer

Prince Harry is set to testify in a phone hacking trial involving British tabloids

3:52

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These were the most frequently performed plays and musicals in high schools this year

Spring Woods High School in Houston, Texas, is one of the schools that put on a production of The Addams Family. Susan Doremus/Educational Theatre Associaton hide caption

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Performing Arts

These were the most frequently performed plays and musicals in high schools this year

by Elizabeth Blair

These were the most frequently performed plays and musicals in high schools this year

2:28

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Politics

Examining how the far right tore apart one of the best tools to fight voter fraud

by Steve Inskeep , Miles Parks

Examining how the far right tore apart one of the best tools to fight voter fraud

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National

Atlanta's City Council to vote on funding for a controversial police training center

by Peter Biello

Atlanta's City Council to vote on funding for a controversial police training center

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Business

Boom-bust cycles are normal for the U.S. oil industry, but that may be changing

by Camila Domonoske

Boom-bust cycles are normal for the U.S. oil industry, but that may be changing

3:56

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Movies

Set designers of the new 'Barbie' movie went through a lot of pink paint

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Media

Gannett journalists are walking off the job to protest papers' working conditions

by Steve Inskeep , David Folkenflik

Gannett journalists are walking off the job to protest papers' working conditions

3:38

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Asia

Signaling error appears to have caused a major train crash in India

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Latin America

In Mexico, history was made over the weekend in a state gubernatorial election

by Eyder Peralta

In Mexico, history was made over the weekend in a state gubernatorial election

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Politics

Migrants crossing the border illegally has slowed, but there are still issues

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Morning news brief

Sudan and South Sudan's ethnic and religious divisions play a role 'Goodbye Julia'

China's defense chief rebukes Western nations as U.S.-China tensions heighten

Picking the 'right' sunscreen isn't as important as avoiding these 6 mistakes

Tourists at Yellowstone put newborn elk in a car and head to police station

Texas Republicans target how elections are run in Democratic-leaning Houston area

Robert Kennedy was killed 55 years ago. How should he be remembered?

Natural brands have taken over the deodorant aisle — but do they work?

3 more GOP presidential candidates are expected to enter the race this week

Prince Harry is set to testify in a phone hacking trial involving British tabloids

These were the most frequently performed plays and musicals in high schools this year

Examining how the far right tore apart one of the best tools to fight voter fraud

Atlanta's City Council to vote on funding for a controversial police training center

Boom-bust cycles are normal for the U.S. oil industry, but that may be changing

Set designers of the new 'Barbie' movie went through a lot of pink paint

Gannett journalists are walking off the job to protest papers' working conditions

Signaling error appears to have caused a major train crash in India

In Mexico, history was made over the weekend in a state gubernatorial election

Migrants crossing the border illegally has slowed, but there are still issues

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