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At This Sandwich Shop, A Vietnamese Pop Star Serves Up Banh Mi

Lynda Trang Dai sits inside her restaurant, Lynda Sandwich, in Orange County, Calif. Lisa Morehouse/For NPR hide caption

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At This Sandwich Shop, A Vietnamese Pop Star Serves Up Banh Mi

Lynda Trang Dai, known as the "Vietnamese Madonna," performs around the world. Back home in California, she's got a different starring role: she's the only one to whip up her sandwiches' secret sauce.

At This Sandwich Shop, A Vietnamese Pop Star Serves Up Banh Mi

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The Barbershop View: School Law Enforcement, Black Lives Matter And Hillary Clinton

Jolene Ivey, Farajii Muhammad, and Ordale Allen discuss the video of the South Carolina student being disciplined by a deputy, Black Lives Matter interrupting a Clinton rally and more.

The Barbershop View: School Law Enforcement, Black Lives Matter And Hillary Clinton

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Education

The Changing Role Of Police In American Classrooms

The confrontation between a school resource officer and a student in a South Carolina school has revived questions about the role of law enforcement in the nation's classrooms.

The Changing Role Of Police In American Classrooms

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Why Latinos Heart Horror Films

A still image from Guillermo del Toro's new movie, Crimson Peak. Twenty-two percent of audiences on any given weekend are Latino. But when it comes to horror films, that proportion jumps to as much as half the box office. Universal Pictures hide caption

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Code Switch

Why Latinos Heart Horror Films

Latino audiences can make or break horror films in the box office, but right now their presence behind the camera might be even more significant.

Why Latinos Heart Horror Films

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Recent Teacher Of The Year Resigns In Alabama Over Certification Issues

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Recent Teacher Of The Year Resigns In Alabama Over Certification Issues

"After 21 years of teaching in grades 1-6 I have no answers as to why this is a problem now," Ann Marie Corgill wrote, refusing to pay fees and take tests for another state certification.

An Inner-City Team Is Putting U.S. Rugby On The Map

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An Inner-City Team Is Putting U.S. Rugby On The Map

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While it's a popular sport overseas, rugby has struggled to get a strong foothold in the U.S. One program in Memphis, Tenn., is now having a lot of success, earning even international attention.

An Inner-City Team Is Putting U.S. Rugby On The Map

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Emoticons And Monkey-Butts: The Latest From Hillary Clinton's Emails

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It's All Politics

Emoticons And Monkey-Butts: The Latest From Hillary Clinton's Emails

Over 7,000 pages of new emails from the Democratic presidential frontrunner's private server show more emails from Sidney Blumenthal along with other humorous notes and observations.

What It's Like To Be A Non-Violent Drug Criminal, Released After 23 Years

Michael Fitzgerald Wilson was one of 6,000 non-violent offenders released from prison as the U.S. reconsiders sentences for non-violent drug crimes.

What It's Like To Be A Non-Violent Drug Criminal, Released After 23 Years

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Bridgeport, Conn. Mayoral Candidate Looking For A 'Second Chance'

Voters in Bridgeport, Conn. could elect their former mayor on Tuesday, who also happens to be an ex-con. Joe Ganim spent seven years in federal prison for corruption, and now he's staging a dramatic comeback bid in the mayoral race.

Bridgeport, Conn. Mayoral Candidate Looking For A 'Second Chance'

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A Naval Ship Christening In The Name Of A Fallen War Hero

The USS Rafael will be christened on Saturday. The Navy warship was named in honor of Marine Rafael Peralta, who died in Iraq. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with his brother, Sgt. Ricardo Peralta.

A Naval Ship Christening In The Name Of A Fallen War Hero

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In Phases, Federal Prison Release Of Inmates Has Begun

About 6,000 inmates convicted of federal drug crimes are being released from prisons and halfway houses. It represents the first wave of early releases as the U.S. reconsiders how it punishes drug crimes.

In Phases, Federal Prison Release Of Inmates Has Begun

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Trick-or-Treating With Princesses, Superheroes And The Pope

President Barack Obama greets a young child dressed as the Pope and riding in a "Popemobile" as he hands out treats to children trick-or-treating for Halloween on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Trick-or-Treating With Princesses, Superheroes And The Pope

NPR's Scott Simon will head out with a princess and a goddess for Halloween. Batman, Minnie Mouse and Minions are also popular costumes.

Trick-or-Treating With Princesses, Superheroes And The Pope

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Pete's Diner, Where John Boehner Can Be A 'Regular Guy'

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It's All Politics

Pete's Diner, Where John Boehner Can Be A 'Regular Guy'

Boehner has eaten breakfast at the Capitol Hill restaurant for nearly 20 years. "All of us call him John-John. None of us call him House speaker, none of us call him by that," owner Gum Tong said.

Pete's Diner, Where John Boehner Can Be A 'Regular Guy'

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