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A judge sentenced Brock Turner, who was a top swimmer at the university, to six months in jail, despite prosecutors' recommendation of six years in prison. An online petition seeks the judge's recall.

This week on Hidden Brain, Shankar talks to Google's Laszlo Bock. Insider tips and insights about what works — and what doesn't work — in recruiting, motivating, and retaining a talented workforce.

Philanthropist and art collector Paul Mellon gave the gift of art to the American people. The National Gallery of Art in Washington is honoring that gift as part of its 75th anniversary celebration.

Colorado Public Radio's Rachel Estabrook got reaction from Latino voters in the swing state. And, Renee Montagne talks to Calif. state Senator Joel Anderson about his support for Donald Trump.

Researchers found that students perform better in science where they read stories about how famous scientists struggled rather than when they read stories about what those scientists achieved.

Yaa Gyasi's debut novel traces the terrible impact of slavery on generations of an African family, beginning with two sisters in 18th century Ghana — one who stayed, and one shipped to America.

It wasn't easy for Clinton to clinch the nomination — she got there by applying lessons from her failed 2008 bid and forming strong alliances with Democrats, President Obama and voters of color.

Renee Montagne talks to former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, a Clinton supporter. And, Tamara Keith reports on Clinton campaigning in California, one of six states voting on Tuesday.

A blast during the morning rush hour killed at least seven police officers and four civilians, and injured at least 36 others.

Researchers report that performance standards set by federal health officials may have led to many patients being dropped from transplant lists without an improvement in survival rates.