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When should a racist get radio air time?

When should a racist get radio air time?

David Duke probably isn't going to win a Senate seat in Louisiana. There are too many people running for the gig and the Republican Party has already said it won't support him. So what makes David Duke worthy of NPR airtime for a race among other candidates whom NPR probably won't invite on Morning Edition?
by Bob Collins

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Shot two weeks ago, pizza delivery man visits work

Shot two weeks ago, pizza delivery man visits work

Andrew Gryskiewicz apparently isn't like most people. He's the pizza delivery guy who was shot during a robbery two weeks ago. The bullet went through his heart.
by Bob Collins

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Driver, feeling guilty, admits to trying to hit police officer

The good news is that Quinton C. Hesse, 21, wasn't texting and driving when he hit a police car in Hudson, Wis., as originally thought in March.
by Bob Collins

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Having set a brush fire, Trump backtracks

Having set a brush fire, Trump backtracks

This morning, CNN reports, the latest poll shows Hillary Clinton with a 15-percent edge over Trump in popular opinion, a testament to the true evil that threatens the country: us.
by Bob Collins

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City snuffs out dumpster-pool fun

Every now and again we are reminded of the incredible capability and creativity of the human mind when faced with a problem to solve. In Philadelphia, it's been hot. So a group of neighbors rented a dumpster, cleaned it up, put some tarps inside, and turned on the fire hydrant. And they got this.
by Bob Collins

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Cops trying to improve relations encounter constitutional scorn

It can be hard being a cop trying to do the right thing, but perhaps it's time to stop with the pulling-motorists-over-to-give-them-presents thing.
by Bob Collins

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A clown stalks Green Bay

A clown stalks Green Bay

Our long drought of creepy clown sightings has finally been broken and for this we thank you, Wisconsin.
by Bob Collins

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How a reporter took down Big Floss

Here's a little secret that's probably not a secret: Reporters miss a lot of stories that are right beneath our nose. Sometimes they -- we -- get so focused on what we think the news is that we miss the news. More often, a subject doesn't have the cachet to get our attention. It's an occupational habit. Dental floss, it's fair to say, is beneath most of us.
by Bob Collins

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Metro Transit thrown for PR loss in Vikings stadium opener

Metro Transit thrown for PR loss in Vikings stadium opener

Metro Transit had a big chance to show off with last night's opening of the Minnesota Vikings stadium in Minneapolis. It blew it.
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Suicide and social media

The world has long been full of people who delight in yelling 'jump' when someone is perched on a building or bridge, preparing to die.
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