Today on the show, we'll look at the next steps after Clippers owner Donald Sterling's lifetime ban from the Clippers. Also, why hadn't Sterling's past transgressions spurred a reaction from the NBA? Then, the US Army is reviewing earlier women's hairstyle guidelines after criticism that it discriminated against black women. Plus, why are book subtitles getting longer? A new study says mice fear male researchers more than female researchers, and much more.
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• 15:02
With such a long and poor track record of racial discrimination, why didn't the NBA take any sanctions against Sterling until now? It's question our next guest Peter Keating has been asking for a long time.
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• 4:38
The US military says it will review a new policy restricting the kind of hairstyles soldiers can wear. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel made the announcement this week after the policy drew criticism for being racially biased.
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• 5:31
There's no special handshake. No code word. But for one secret group on the University of Washington campus, identification papers are a common denominator. Or rather, a lack of papers.
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• 4:47
The most recent legal battle between Apple and Samsung could be coming to an end soon. They've been in court arguing over software features on some of the most popular smart phones on the market.
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• 4:35
Yesterday, the NBA handed down a stiff penalty on owner Donald Sterling, banning him for life and fining him $2.5 million, the maximum allowed by the league. For many Clipper fans the punishment was seen as a positive moment for the team and the city.
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• 10:45
The Clippers take another step forward in the 2014 NBA playoffs, and a banana thrown onto a soccer pitch becomes a social movement. All this means it's time for sports with Andy and Brian Kamenetzsky, who have covered sports for the L.A. Times and ESPN.
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• 5:41
The state has until 2016 to bring down the number of inmates, thanks to a federal court order.
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• 5:52
Current conditions are exacerbating the situation in Northern California where the booming demand for marijuana is sucking watersheds dry.
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• 2:11
A new report shows tens of thousands of students in the state attend schools very close to farms where heavy amounts of pesticides are used.
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• 4:22
According to a new study, large mammals like elephants and giraffes help stop the spread of human diseases by limiting the number of rodents out there.
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• 5:17
Specifically, the scent of a man can impact the stress response in rodents used in science experiments.
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• 4:50
As the school year winds down, families with kids are figuring out what to do with their summer break. But one teenager in Santa Barbara already has her plans locked in, she'll spend her time trying to regain her vision.
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• 8:46
For authors, coming up with just the right book title can be tough. Throw a subtitle into the mix and the process becomes that much more difficult. Today, for nonfiction books, a subtitle is pretty much required.
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• 2:05
We end the hour with a celebration of the life of one of Hollywood's most esteemed actors. Actor Bob Hoskins passed away yesterday at the age of 71 from pneumonia.