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San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937, connecting San Francisco to Marin County in the north.

75 Years Ago, A Deadly Day On The Golden Gate

Constructing the iconic bridge was a coveted job in Depression-era San Francisco. The work was dangerous, but the men were careful and years passed without a single fatality. Just months before it opened, however, the bridge finally claimed its due — all in a few horrifying seconds.

Military Children Act Out: Performing 'Deployment'

Since 2001, more than 700,000 American children have had one or more parents deployed overseas by the military. Missed birthdays and other milestones become a part of life for military kids who are not always vocal about their feelings. In Grand Forks, N.D., a play called Deployed helped give some of them a voice. Meg Luther Lindholm reports.

Musings On The NBA Draft Lottery

Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR sports correspondent Mike Pesca, who has an off-speed pitch on the week's sports news.

From left, Melissa, Moira and Libby Hodges.

N.C.'s New Gay Marriage Ban Leaves Couples In Limbo

Courts may have to decide if North Carolina localities that offer domestic partner benefits to employees must cease the practice, now that voters have passed a statewide ban on same-sex marriage. Those receiving the benefits also are unsure whether they will continue.

Admitting Falsehoods, Bettencourt Resigns Again

Update: The New Hampshire Legal Rights Foundation announced Tuesday that it has severed its relationship with former Rep. D.J. Bettencourt. The foundation…

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A Selective Preview Of Summer Movies

NPR's Bob Mondello recommends which blockbusters to see and which to avoid at the multiplex this summer — and which independent and art house gems to seek out.

Saber Sharifi has been recruiting and training female boxers in Afghanistan over the past five years. He has often faced resistance from the families of the girls, but there are now 30 boxers on the team, and one will be going to the London Olympics this summer.

Afghan Female Boxers Strike A Blow For Girl Power

Women in Afghanistan have few opportunities to play sports, and they have no history of boxing. But one persistent coach has built a team, and one of his boxers is headed to the London Olympics.

A local resident entertains visitors to the Kawah Kamojang geothermal field in West Java. He puts a length of bamboo to the steam coming from the ground to make a whistle, then throws soda cans into the vent, which shoots them high into the air. The Dutch colonial government drilled Indonesia's first geothermal wells at Kamojang in 1926, when the country was still known as the Dutch East Indies.

For Future Energy, Volcanic Indonesia Bets On Heat

Indonesia, the country with the world's largest number of active volcanoes, is looking to geothermal energy as a clean and reliable source for the future. But making it economically feasible is a political hot potato.

Top Stories: Executions In Syria; 'Flame' Malware Infects Iran

Also: While Beryl weakens, it brings much-needed rain to Florida and Georgia; Italy is rocked by second deadly quake; Romney aims to wrap up nomination today.

A "sold" sign earlier this year in Palo Alto, Calif.

Home Prices Haven't 'Turned,' But Some Edged Up As Quarter Ended

The first quarter was another down one. But as it ended — in March — there were slight to modest gains in 12 cities.

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