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Let's Stop Requiring Advanced Math, A New Book Argues

Algebra, trigonometry and calculus keep millions of people from graduating. And they're unnecessary, argues author and professor Andrew Hacker.

Members of a U.S. congressional delegation meet with members of the Russian Federation Council in Moscow on Tuesday. Republican senators met with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on a rare visit to Moscow ahead of a summit between the countries' presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.

GOP Lawmakers Hope Russia Visit Sets Stage For 'New Day' Ahead Of Trump-Putin Summit

Ahead of President Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, "We certainly don't want to do anything to adversely impact that meeting, we want to try to enhance it," said a GOP senator.

GOP Lawmakers Hope Russia Visit Sets Stage For 'New Day' Ahead Of Trump-Putin Summit

Ahead of President Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, "We certainly don't want to do anything to adversely impact that meeting, we want to try to enhance it," said a GOP senator.

The U.K.'s head of Counter Terrorism Policing Neil Basu (right) and the chief medical officer for England Dame Sally Davies, speak at a news conference at New Scotland Yard in London on Wednesday. British police say a couple who are critically ill were exposed to the Russian nerve agent Novichok.

U.K. Police Investigating 2 New Cases Of Deadly Nerve Agent Poisoning

Police in Britain say two people have been exposed to Novichok, the same nerve agent that poisoned former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia, in March.

Trump Cautions NATO Countries To Spend More On Defense – Or Else

Ahead of next week's NATO summit, Steve Inskeep talks to former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO Admiral James Stavridis about how Trump's approach could affect the alliance.

Admitting Dropouts Were Miscounted, Chicago Lowers Graduation Rates

The school district revised its numbers down 2 to 3 percentage points for every year dating back to 2011.

The official graduation numbers that Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel touted through his first term and his re-election campaign have been revised.

Admitting Dropouts Were Miscounted, Chicago Lowers Graduation Rates

The school district revised its numbers down 2 to 3 percentage points for every year dating back to 2011.

A makeshift memorial is seen outside the office building housing the Capital Gazette newsroom in Annapolis, Md., on Sunday.

After Delay, Trump Orders Flags At Half-Staff For Annapolis Attack

President Trump proclaimed the gesture "as a mark of solemn respect" for five people killed at the Capital Gazette newsroom. The White House had initially declined to do so, according to the city.

Rosa Coj Bocel visits NPR's office in Washington, D.C., where she attended a film festival that screened a short documentary about her life.

Tragedy Made Her A Fighter — And The Star Of An 11-Minute Film

Her life had spiraled out of control: school dropout, pregnant, parents kicked her out, baby died. Find out how Rosa Coj Bocel of Guatemala fought back.

New Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini applauds during the swearing-in ceremony for Italy's new government in Rome on June 1. He has promised to deport migrants.

Ascendant 'Italians First' Politician Vows Mass Deportations And Challenges EU

Meet Interior Minister Matteo Salvini, who has emerged as a powerful hard-liner driving tough anti-immigration stances in Italy's new government.

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