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'Southside With You': Meet The Actors Who Portray Barack And Michelle Obama

This image released by Roadside Attractions shows Tika Sumpter (L) and Parker Sawyers in a scene from "Southside With You." Matt Dinerstein/AP hide caption

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Movies

'Southside With You': A Love Story About Barack And Michelle Obama

The romantic comedy opened in theaters Friday and is loosely based on President Obama's first date with Michelle Robinson when they were in their 20s, working at the same Chicago law firm.

Carson Defends Trump's Minority Outreach As Break From 'Traditional' Politics

Retired neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson speaks at the Republican National Convention on July 19 in Cleveland. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Carson Defends Trump's Minority Outreach As Break From 'Traditional' Politics

by NPR Staff

Carson Defends Trump's Minority Outreach As Break From 'Traditional' Politics

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Politics

Why Trump's Minority Outreach May Really Be About White Voters

by Domenico Montanaro , Michel Martin

Why Trump's Minority Outreach May Really Be About White Voters

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Barbershop

Back To School Barbershop: New Goals, Homework And Parental Supervision

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Medical Treatments

Mother Calls EpiPen Price Hike 'A Matter Of Life And Death'

by Alison Kodjak , Michel Martin

Mother Calls EpiPen Price Hike 'A Matter Of Life And Death'

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National

Texas Students Return To Class With New Open Carry Law In Effect

by Syeda Hasan

Texas Students Return To Class With New Open Carry Law In Effect

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Art & Design

Nina McLemore's Clothes Are A 'Weapon' Of Powerful Women

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This image released by Roadside Attractions shows Tika Sumpter (L) and Parker Sawyers in a scene from "Southside With You." Matt Dinerstein/AP hide caption

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Matt Dinerstein/AP

Movies

'Southside With You': Meet The Actors Who Portray Barack And Michelle Obama

by NPR Staff

'Southside With You': Meet The Actors Who Portray Barack And Michelle Obama

Listen · 7:05 7:05

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