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Tuesday, 31 January 2017
NPR News: Donald Trump's Supreme Court Pick — In 100 Words And 9 Tweets
Donald Trump's Supreme Court Pick — In 100 Words And 9 Tweets
Judge Neil Gorsuch will be tough for Democrats to stop. He's conservative, but has stellar legal credentials. Plus, despite pressure from their base, Senate Democrats' options are limited.
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Judge Neil Gorsuch will be tough for Democrats to stop. He's conservative, but has stellar legal credentials. Plus, despite pressure from their base, Senate Democrats' options are limited.
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NPR News: Administration Orders Easement For Construction Of Dakota Access Pipeline
Administration Orders Easement For Construction Of Dakota Access Pipeline
Members of the North Dakota congressional delegation say the acting secretary of the army has ordered the Corps of Engineers to proceed with an easement needed to complete the pipeline.
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Members of the North Dakota congressional delegation say the acting secretary of the army has ordered the Corps of Engineers to proceed with an easement needed to complete the pipeline.
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NPR News: Who Is Neil Gorsuch, Trump's First Pick For The Supreme Court?
Who Is Neil Gorsuch, Trump's First Pick For The Supreme Court?
Gorsuch, 49, is one of the youngest Supreme Court nominees in decades. The judge has a sterling legal pedigree and has been likened to Justice Antonin Scalia, whom he is in line to replace.
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Gorsuch, 49, is one of the youngest Supreme Court nominees in decades. The judge has a sterling legal pedigree and has been likened to Justice Antonin Scalia, whom he is in line to replace.
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NPR News: President Trump To Announce Supreme Court Nominee Shortly
President Trump To Announce Supreme Court Nominee Shortly
The run-up to the announcement has played out with the typical bravado and suspense of a reality TV show. The choice appears to be between federal judges Neil Gorsuch or Thomas Hardiman.
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The run-up to the announcement has played out with the typical bravado and suspense of a reality TV show. The choice appears to be between federal judges Neil Gorsuch or Thomas Hardiman.
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NPR News: Trump Political Advisers Now Raising Money For His 'America First' Agenda
Trump Political Advisers Now Raising Money For His 'America First' Agenda
Aides from the president's campaign are working with a group that will not have to reveal donors. Contributors will fund efforts to promote his goals without revealing their role.
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Aides from the president's campaign are working with a group that will not have to reveal donors. Contributors will fund efforts to promote his goals without revealing their role.
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NPR News: Drug-Resistant Malaria Turns Up In The U.K.
Drug-Resistant Malaria Turns Up In The U.K.
The patients took the standard drugs and appeared to be cured. But then the infection came racing back.
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The patients took the standard drugs and appeared to be cured. But then the infection came racing back.
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NPR News: Drug-Resistant Malaria Turns Up In The U.K.
Drug-Resistant Malaria Turns Up In The U.K.
The patients took the standard drugs and appeared to be cured. But then the infection came racing back.
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The patients took the standard drugs and appeared to be cured. But then the infection came racing back.
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NPR News: Canadian Leaders: Rhetoric Around Muslim Immigrants Has Grown Too Ugly
Canadian Leaders: Rhetoric Around Muslim Immigrants Has Grown Too Ugly
Residents of Quebec City are in shock after a man shot six people dead in a mosque there Sunday night. They want to know what motivated the French Canadian college student accused of the murders.
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Residents of Quebec City are in shock after a man shot six people dead in a mosque there Sunday night. They want to know what motivated the French Canadian college student accused of the murders.
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NPR News: Canadian Leaders: Rhetoric Around Muslim Immigrants Has Grown Too Ugly
Canadian Leaders: Rhetoric Around Muslim Immigrants Has Grown Too Ugly
Residents of Quebec City are in shock after a man shot six people dead in a mosque there Sunday night. They want to know what motivated the French Canadian college student accused of the murders.
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Residents of Quebec City are in shock after a man shot six people dead in a mosque there Sunday night. They want to know what motivated the French Canadian college student accused of the murders.
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NPR News: For Rhode Island, Interstate Health Insurance Sales Didn't Pan Out
For Rhode Island, Interstate Health Insurance Sales Didn't Pan Out
President Trump and Republican lawmakers say that letting insurers sell health plans across state lines would save money. But when Rhode Island tried it, the results weren't encouraging.
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President Trump and Republican lawmakers say that letting insurers sell health plans across state lines would save money. But when Rhode Island tried it, the results weren't encouraging.
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NPR News: White House Adviser Defends Trump Executive Order On Immigration
White House Adviser Defends Trump Executive Order On Immigration
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dr. Sebastian Gorka, deputy assistant to the president, about President Trump's executive order on immigration.
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NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dr. Sebastian Gorka, deputy assistant to the president, about President Trump's executive order on immigration.
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NPR News: At Sessions Hearing, Dems Focus On Fired Acting Justice AG
At Sessions Hearing, Dems Focus On Fired Acting Justice AG
The Senate Judiciary Committee again debated Sen. Jeff Sessions nomination as attorney general, meeting a day after the acting attorney general was fired for refusing to defend an executive order.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee again debated Sen. Jeff Sessions nomination as attorney general, meeting a day after the acting attorney general was fired for refusing to defend an executive order.
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NPR News: Dem Senators Face Loud Demands From Base To Block Trump's Cabinet
Dem Senators Face Loud Demands From Base To Block Trump's Cabinet
Even though Democrats have little power in Washington, many of the voters who support them want to see the party use any means they can to obstruct the agenda of President Trump.
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Even though Democrats have little power in Washington, many of the voters who support them want to see the party use any means they can to obstruct the agenda of President Trump.
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NPR News: In Kenya, Reproductive Clinics Fear Trump Policy's Detrimental Effects
In Kenya, Reproductive Clinics Fear Trump Policy's Detrimental Effects
President Trump's Mexico City policy will harm nonprofits providing healthcare for women. A USAID-funded clinic in Nairobi is afraid it will prevent it from helping Kenyan women in need of abortions.
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President Trump's Mexico City policy will harm nonprofits providing healthcare for women. A USAID-funded clinic in Nairobi is afraid it will prevent it from helping Kenyan women in need of abortions.
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NPR News: Meet An Iranian LGBT Refugee Affected By Executive Order On Immigration
Meet An Iranian LGBT Refugee Affected By Executive Order On Immigration
Among those caught up in Donald Trump's immigration executive orders are LGBT refugees who fled Iran. One of them in Turkey had sold his things and was ready to fly to the U.S. Monday — then was halted.
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Among those caught up in Donald Trump's immigration executive orders are LGBT refugees who fled Iran. One of them in Turkey had sold his things and was ready to fly to the U.S. Monday — then was halted.
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NPR News: In Kenya, Reproductive Clinics Fear Trump Policy's Detrimental Effects
In Kenya, Reproductive Clinics Fear Trump Policy's Detrimental Effects
President Trump's Mexico City policy will harm nonprofits providing healthcare for women. A USAID-funded clinic in Nairobi is afraid it will prevent it from helping Kenyan women in need of abortions.
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President Trump's Mexico City policy will harm nonprofits providing healthcare for women. A USAID-funded clinic in Nairobi is afraid it will prevent it from helping Kenyan women in need of abortions.
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NPR News: Meet An Iranian LGBT Refugee Affected By Executive Order On Immigration
Meet An Iranian LGBT Refugee Affected By Executive Order On Immigration
Among those caught up in Donald Trump's immigration executive orders are LGBT refugees who fled Iran. One of them in Turkey had sold his things and was ready to fly to the U.S. Monday — then was halted.
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Among those caught up in Donald Trump's immigration executive orders are LGBT refugees who fled Iran. One of them in Turkey had sold his things and was ready to fly to the U.S. Monday — then was halted.
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NPR News: Boy Scouts' Transgender Policy Gets Mixed Reaction From Troops
Boy Scouts' Transgender Policy Gets Mixed Reaction From Troops
Boys Scouts of America says it will allow transgender boys to become Scouts. The news is meeting with mixed reaction from scout troops.
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Boys Scouts of America says it will allow transgender boys to become Scouts. The news is meeting with mixed reaction from scout troops.
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NPR News: Happy 70th Birthday, Kitty Litter
Happy 70th Birthday, Kitty Litter
Seventy years ago this month, Edward Lowe created Kitty Litter. He fought hard to market his product and it took him years to convince skeptical cat owners that his product was better than sand.
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Seventy years ago this month, Edward Lowe created Kitty Litter. He fought hard to market his product and it took him years to convince skeptical cat owners that his product was better than sand.
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NPR News: Move Over Sheep, Doves Are Returning Home To Tiny Island Of Socorro
Move Over Sheep, Doves Are Returning Home To Tiny Island Of Socorro
On an island where sheep, cats and mice thrive, the doves died off. But scientists have a plan to reintroduce the Socorro dove to its ancestral home.
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On an island where sheep, cats and mice thrive, the doves died off. But scientists have a plan to reintroduce the Socorro dove to its ancestral home.
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NPR News: In Bid To Curb Violence, Chicago Gets Some Ideas From Teens Behind Bars
In Bid To Curb Violence, Chicago Gets Some Ideas From Teens Behind Bars
As law enforcement tries to combat the startling number of murders in the city, two young people share what they've learned in a detention center.
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As law enforcement tries to combat the startling number of murders in the city, two young people share what they've learned in a detention center.
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NPR News: Democrat On Senate Judiciary Panel Weighs In On Sessions Nomination
Democrat On Senate Judiciary Panel Weighs In On Sessions Nomination
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar, member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, about President Donald Trump's upcoming pick for the Supreme Court.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar, member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, about President Donald Trump's upcoming pick for the Supreme Court.
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NPR News: Speculation Swirls Around Two Names For Supreme Court Slot
Speculation Swirls Around Two Names For Supreme Court Slot
NPR's Audie Cornish and Nina Totenberg discuss President Trump's possible picks for the Supreme Court of the United States.
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NPR's Audie Cornish and Nina Totenberg discuss President Trump's possible picks for the Supreme Court of the United States.
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NPR News: All-Female Orchestra From Afghanistan Is A Force For Change
All-Female Orchestra From Afghanistan Is A Force For Change
An orchestra composed of 30 Afghan women, ages 14 to 20, is defying stereotypes and reviving the country's musical tradition.
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An orchestra composed of 30 Afghan women, ages 14 to 20, is defying stereotypes and reviving the country's musical tradition.
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NPR News: All-Female Orchestra From Afghanistan Is A Force For Change
All-Female Orchestra From Afghanistan Is A Force For Change
An orchestra composed of 30 Afghan women, ages 14 to 20, is defying stereotypes and reviving the country's musical tradition.
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An orchestra composed of 30 Afghan women, ages 14 to 20, is defying stereotypes and reviving the country's musical tradition.
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NPR News: Washington State Sues Trump, Seeking A Stay On Immigration Ban
Washington State Sues Trump, Seeking A Stay On Immigration Ban
Saying that President Trump's immigration ban is illegal, the state's lawsuit cites instances in which he said he would base immigration decisions on religion.
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Saying that President Trump's immigration ban is illegal, the state's lawsuit cites instances in which he said he would base immigration decisions on religion.
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NPR News: Trump's Immigration Order Is 'Not A Ban On Muslims,' Homeland Security Chief Says
Trump's Immigration Order Is 'Not A Ban On Muslims,' Homeland Security Chief Says
Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly characterized the order as a "temporary pause" as officials "assess the strengths and the weaknesses of our current system."
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Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly characterized the order as a "temporary pause" as officials "assess the strengths and the weaknesses of our current system."
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NPR News: Trump's Immigration Order Is 'Not A Ban On Muslims,' Homeland Security Chief Says
Trump's Immigration Order Is 'Not A Ban On Muslims,' Homeland Security Chief Says
Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly characterized the order as a "temporary pause" as officials "assess the strengths and the weaknesses of our current system."
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Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly characterized the order as a "temporary pause" as officials "assess the strengths and the weaknesses of our current system."
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NPR News: Trump's Immigration Order Is 'Not A Ban On Muslims,' Homeland Security Chief Says
Trump's Immigration Order Is 'Not A Ban On Muslims,' Homeland Security Chief Says
Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly characterized the order as a "temporary pause" as officials "assess the strengths and the weaknesses of our current system."
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Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly characterized the order as a "temporary pause" as officials "assess the strengths and the weaknesses of our current system."
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NPR News: Commentary: Trump Travel Ban On Syrians Should Exempt Kids Under 10
Commentary: Trump Travel Ban On Syrians Should Exempt Kids Under 10
Amitai Etzioni, who escaped Nazi Germany as a child, proposes a way for the U.S. to bring in young Syrian refugee children. A similar past program brought in thousands of unaccompanied Cuban minors.
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Amitai Etzioni, who escaped Nazi Germany as a child, proposes a way for the U.S. to bring in young Syrian refugee children. A similar past program brought in thousands of unaccompanied Cuban minors.
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NPR News: Commentary: Trump Travel Ban On Syrians Should Exempt Kids Under 10
Commentary: Trump Travel Ban On Syrians Should Exempt Kids Under 10
Amitai Etzioni, who escaped Nazi Germany as a child, proposes a way for the U.S. to bring in young Syrian refugee children. A similar past program brought in thousands of unaccompanied Cuban minors.
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Amitai Etzioni, who escaped Nazi Germany as a child, proposes a way for the U.S. to bring in young Syrian refugee children. A similar past program brought in thousands of unaccompanied Cuban minors.
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NPR News: Commentary: Trump Travel Ban On Syrians Should Exempt Kids Under 10
Commentary: Trump Travel Ban On Syrians Should Exempt Kids Under 10
Amitai Etzioni, who escaped Nazi Germany as a child, proposes a way for the U.S. to bring in young Syrian refugee children. A similar past program brought in thousands of unaccompanied Cuban minors.
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Amitai Etzioni, who escaped Nazi Germany as a child, proposes a way for the U.S. to bring in young Syrian refugee children. A similar past program brought in thousands of unaccompanied Cuban minors.
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NPR News: Bills Across The Country Could Increase Penalties For Protesters
Bills Across The Country Could Increase Penalties For Protesters
In North Dakota, a lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow motorists to run over and kill any protester obstructing a highway as long as the driver did not do it intentionally.
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In North Dakota, a lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow motorists to run over and kill any protester obstructing a highway as long as the driver did not do it intentionally.
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NPR News: With Meals Made Of Gold, Chefs Certainly Know How To Feed The Ego
With Meals Made Of Gold, Chefs Certainly Know How To Feed The Ego
Gold is tasteless, odorless and has zero nutritional value, but it's appearing in everything from hamburgers to $1,000 sundaes. Much of it amounts to publicity stunts, though sometimes it's pure art.
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Gold is tasteless, odorless and has zero nutritional value, but it's appearing in everything from hamburgers to $1,000 sundaes. Much of it amounts to publicity stunts, though sometimes it's pure art.
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NPR News: With Meals Made Of Gold, Chefs Certainly Know How To Feed The Ego
With Meals Made Of Gold, Chefs Certainly Know How To Feed The Ego
Gold is tasteless, odorless and has zero nutritional value, but it's appearing in everything from hamburgers to $1,000 sundaes. Much of it amounts to publicity stunts, though sometimes it's pure art.
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Gold is tasteless, odorless and has zero nutritional value, but it's appearing in everything from hamburgers to $1,000 sundaes. Much of it amounts to publicity stunts, though sometimes it's pure art.
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NPR News: With Meals Made Of Gold, Chefs Certainly Know How To Feed The Ego
With Meals Made Of Gold, Chefs Certainly Know How To Feed The Ego
Gold is tasteless, odorless and has zero nutritional value, but it's appearing in everything from hamburgers to $1,000 sundaes. Much of it amounts to publicity stunts, though sometimes it's pure art.
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Gold is tasteless, odorless and has zero nutritional value, but it's appearing in everything from hamburgers to $1,000 sundaes. Much of it amounts to publicity stunts, though sometimes it's pure art.
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NPR News: Senate Democrats Block Committee Votes On Two Trump Nominees
Senate Democrats Block Committee Votes On Two Trump Nominees
Democrats boycotted a meeting of the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday morning, preventing the panel from voting on nominees to lead the departments of the Treasury and health and human services.
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Democrats boycotted a meeting of the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday morning, preventing the panel from voting on nominees to lead the departments of the Treasury and health and human services.
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NPR News: Iran Missile Launch Tests New Administration's Approach To Weapons Deal Enforcement
Iran Missile Launch Tests New Administration's Approach To Weapons Deal Enforcement
Since the U.S. reached a deal to curb Iran's nuclear capabilities in exchange for lifting some sanctions, both sides have argued over what exactly it says about ballistic missiles.
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Since the U.S. reached a deal to curb Iran's nuclear capabilities in exchange for lifting some sanctions, both sides have argued over what exactly it says about ballistic missiles.
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NPR News: Iran Missile Launch Tests New Administration's Approach To Weapons Deal Enforcement
Iran Missile Launch Tests New Administration's Approach To Weapons Deal Enforcement
Since the U.S. reached a deal to curb Iran's nuclear capabilities in exchange for lifting some sanctions, both sides have argued over what exactly it says about ballistic missiles.
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Since the U.S. reached a deal to curb Iran's nuclear capabilities in exchange for lifting some sanctions, both sides have argued over what exactly it says about ballistic missiles.
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NPR News: Iran Missile Launch Tests New Administration's Approach To Weapons Deal Enforcement
Iran Missile Launch Tests New Administration's Approach To Weapons Deal Enforcement
Since the U.S. reached a deal to curb Iran's nuclear capabilities in exchange for lifting some sanctions, both sides have argued over what exactly it says about ballistic missiles.
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Since the U.S. reached a deal to curb Iran's nuclear capabilities in exchange for lifting some sanctions, both sides have argued over what exactly it says about ballistic missiles.
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NPR News: Under DeVos, Here's How School Choice Might Work
Under DeVos, Here's How School Choice Might Work
"Tax Credit Scholarships" are a twist on vouchers. Florida's program is one of the largest in the country, serving 92,000 students.
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"Tax Credit Scholarships" are a twist on vouchers. Florida's program is one of the largest in the country, serving 92,000 students.
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NPR News: Oprah To Join CBS' '60 Minutes' As A Special Contributor
Oprah To Join CBS' '60 Minutes' As A Special Contributor
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey has a new gig — as a special contributor on CBS' 60 Minutes, starting this fall. "There is only one Oprah Winfrey," says the show's executive producer, Jeff Fager.
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Media mogul Oprah Winfrey has a new gig — as a special contributor on CBS' 60 Minutes, starting this fall. "There is only one Oprah Winfrey," says the show's executive producer, Jeff Fager.
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NPR News: Trump's Executive Order On Immigration, Annotated
Trump's Executive Order On Immigration, Annotated
The order, which temporarily bans travel from seven Muslim-majority countries, has prompted protests and legal action around the country. Here is the full text, annotated by NPR journalists.
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The order, which temporarily bans travel from seven Muslim-majority countries, has prompted protests and legal action around the country. Here is the full text, annotated by NPR journalists.
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NPR News: Here Is What It Takes To Confirm A Supreme Court Nominee
Here Is What It Takes To Confirm A Supreme Court Nominee
President Trump plans to announce his choice to fill the vacant ninth seat on Tuesday. There are a series of actions required to make the replacement official; it is expected to take months.
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President Trump plans to announce his choice to fill the vacant ninth seat on Tuesday. There are a series of actions required to make the replacement official; it is expected to take months.
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NPR News: Tenn. Governor Seeks Free Community College For All Adults
Tenn. Governor Seeks Free Community College For All Adults
The idea got a standing ovation at the governor's State of the State address last night, with Democratic Leader Craig Fitzhugh saying, "Actually I had hoped that we would do that earlier."
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The idea got a standing ovation at the governor's State of the State address last night, with Democratic Leader Craig Fitzhugh saying, "Actually I had hoped that we would do that earlier."
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NPR News: Trump Set To Announce Supreme Court Nominee
Trump Set To Announce Supreme Court Nominee
The president has moved up his Supreme Court nominee announcement to Tuesday. He is expected to choose from one of three judges, any of whom would be a socially conservative voice on the court.
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The president has moved up his Supreme Court nominee announcement to Tuesday. He is expected to choose from one of three judges, any of whom would be a socially conservative voice on the court.
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NPR News: Volkswagen Overtakes Toyota As World's Largest Automaker
Volkswagen Overtakes Toyota As World's Largest Automaker
Toyota had held the top spot since 2012. Strong demand for VW vehicles in China was more than enough to overcome the PR fallout from VW's emissions cheating scandal.
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Toyota had held the top spot since 2012. Strong demand for VW vehicles in China was more than enough to overcome the PR fallout from VW's emissions cheating scandal.
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NPR News: Volkswagen Overtakes Toyota As World's Largest Automaker
Volkswagen Overtakes Toyota As World's Largest Automaker
Toyota had held the top spot since 2012. Strong demand for VW vehicles in China was more than enough to overcome the PR fallout from VW's emissions cheating scandal.
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Toyota had held the top spot since 2012. Strong demand for VW vehicles in China was more than enough to overcome the PR fallout from VW's emissions cheating scandal.
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NPR News: Volkswagen Overtakes Toyota As World's Largest Automaker
Volkswagen Overtakes Toyota As World's Largest Automaker
Toyota had held the top spot since 2012. Strong demand for VW vehicles in China was more than enough to overcome the PR fallout from VW's emissions cheating scandal.
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Toyota had held the top spot since 2012. Strong demand for VW vehicles in China was more than enough to overcome the PR fallout from VW's emissions cheating scandal.
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NPR News: State Department Dissent Memo Opposes Trump's Immigration Order
State Department Dissent Memo Opposes Trump's Immigration Order
Steve Inskeep talks to Jon Finer, former chief adviser to Secretary of State John Kerry, about the intent of the memo that raises concerns about Donald Trump's temporary visa and refugee ban.
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Steve Inskeep talks to Jon Finer, former chief adviser to Secretary of State John Kerry, about the intent of the memo that raises concerns about Donald Trump's temporary visa and refugee ban.
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NPR News: State Department Dissent Memo Opposes Trump's Immigration Order
State Department Dissent Memo Opposes Trump's Immigration Order
Steve Inskeep talks to Jon Finer, former chief adviser to Secretary of State John Kerry, about the intent of the memo that raises concerns about Donald Trump's temporary visa and refugee ban.
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Steve Inskeep talks to Jon Finer, former chief adviser to Secretary of State John Kerry, about the intent of the memo that raises concerns about Donald Trump's temporary visa and refugee ban.
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NPR News: Fact Or Fiction? Even When It Comes To Food, It's Hard To Tell With Rasputin
Fact Or Fiction? Even When It Comes To Food, It's Hard To Tell With Rasputin
Worshipful female followers fought for the Mad Monk's leftover bread crusts. His infamous sweet tooth led to his death. Or did it? A century later, rumors about Russia's czarina whisperer still swirl.
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Worshipful female followers fought for the Mad Monk's leftover bread crusts. His infamous sweet tooth led to his death. Or did it? A century later, rumors about Russia's czarina whisperer still swirl.
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NPR News: British Petitioners Seek To Keep Trump From Making An Official State Visit
British Petitioners Seek To Keep Trump From Making An Official State Visit
More than a million people support an online petition calling for President Trump to be banned from entering Britain. Prime Minister Theresa May is criticized for inviting him to visit the queen.
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More than a million people support an online petition calling for President Trump to be banned from entering Britain. Prime Minister Theresa May is criticized for inviting him to visit the queen.
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NPR News: Fact Or Fiction? Even When It Comes To Food, It's Hard To Tell With Rasputin
Fact Or Fiction? Even When It Comes To Food, It's Hard To Tell With Rasputin
Worshipful female followers fought for the Mad Monk's leftover bread crusts. His infamous sweet tooth led to his death. Or did it? A century later, rumors about Russia's czarina whisperer still swirl.
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Worshipful female followers fought for the Mad Monk's leftover bread crusts. His infamous sweet tooth led to his death. Or did it? A century later, rumors about Russia's czarina whisperer still swirl.
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NPR News: British Petitioners Seek To Keep Trump From Making An Official State Visit
British Petitioners Seek To Keep Trump From Making An Official State Visit
More than a million people support an online petition calling for President Trump to be banned from entering Britain. Prime Minister Theresa May is criticized for inviting him to visit the queen.
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More than a million people support an online petition calling for President Trump to be banned from entering Britain. Prime Minister Theresa May is criticized for inviting him to visit the queen.
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NPR News: White House Says Obama's Order On LGBTQ Rights Will Stay In Effect
White House Says Obama's Order On LGBTQ Rights Will Stay In Effect
President Trump "is determined to protect the rights of all Americans, including the LGBTQ community," the White House says.
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President Trump "is determined to protect the rights of all Americans, including the LGBTQ community," the White House says.
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NPR News: First All-Female Afghan Orchestra Makes It Mark On European Stages
First All-Female Afghan Orchestra Makes It Mark On European Stages
Decades of war and extremism have ravaged Afghanistan's ancient culture, including its music. An orchestra composed of 30 Afghan women and girls, between 14 and 20 years old, is touring Europe.
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Decades of war and extremism have ravaged Afghanistan's ancient culture, including its music. An orchestra composed of 30 Afghan women and girls, between 14 and 20 years old, is touring Europe.
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NPR News: U.S. Businesses Rebuke Trump Over Immigration Ban
U.S. Businesses Rebuke Trump Over Immigration Ban
U.S. employers are reacting to Friday's temporary ban on immigrants from seven mostly Muslim countries. Many are drastically curtailing business travel by some of their workers.
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U.S. employers are reacting to Friday's temporary ban on immigrants from seven mostly Muslim countries. Many are drastically curtailing business travel by some of their workers.
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NPR News: First All-Female Afghan Orchestra Makes It Mark On European Stages
First All-Female Afghan Orchestra Makes It Mark On European Stages
Decades of war and extremism have ravaged Afghanistan's ancient culture, including its music. An orchestra composed of 30 Afghan women and girls, between 14 and 20 years old, is touring Europe.
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Decades of war and extremism have ravaged Afghanistan's ancient culture, including its music. An orchestra composed of 30 Afghan women and girls, between 14 and 20 years old, is touring Europe.
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NPR News: U.S. Businesses Rebuke Trump Over Immigration Ban
U.S. Businesses Rebuke Trump Over Immigration Ban
U.S. employers are reacting to Friday's temporary ban on immigrants from seven mostly Muslim countries. Many are drastically curtailing business travel by some of their workers.
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U.S. employers are reacting to Friday's temporary ban on immigrants from seven mostly Muslim countries. Many are drastically curtailing business travel by some of their workers.
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NPR News: Former Commodities Tycoon Jailed In Brazil As Part Of Corruption Probe
Former Commodities Tycoon Jailed In Brazil As Part Of Corruption Probe
Fallen commodities magnate Eike Batista has returned to Brazil to face charges. Prosecutors say Batista, once one of the world's richest people, was a player in a $100 million laundering/bribery ring.
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Fallen commodities magnate Eike Batista has returned to Brazil to face charges. Prosecutors say Batista, once one of the world's richest people, was a player in a $100 million laundering/bribery ring.
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NPR News: Former Commodities Tycoon Jailed In Brazil As Part Of Corruption Probe
Former Commodities Tycoon Jailed In Brazil As Part Of Corruption Probe
Fallen commodities magnate Eike Batista has returned to Brazil to face charges. Prosecutors say Batista, once one of the world's richest people, was a player in a $100 million laundering/bribery ring.
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Fallen commodities magnate Eike Batista has returned to Brazil to face charges. Prosecutors say Batista, once one of the world's richest people, was a player in a $100 million laundering/bribery ring.
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NPR News: Mosque Shooting Inspires Support For Canada's Muslim Community
Mosque Shooting Inspires Support For Canada's Muslim Community
Officials have arrested a university student in Quebec City and charged him with 11 counts of murder and attempted murder. Six people were shot to death while praying in a mosque Sunday night.
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Officials have arrested a university student in Quebec City and charged him with 11 counts of murder and attempted murder. Six people were shot to death while praying in a mosque Sunday night.
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NPR News: Mosque Shooting Inspires Support For Canada's Muslim Community
Mosque Shooting Inspires Support For Canada's Muslim Community
Officials have arrested a university student in Quebec City and charged him with 11 counts of murder and attempted murder. Six people were shot to death while praying in a mosque Sunday night.
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Officials have arrested a university student in Quebec City and charged him with 11 counts of murder and attempted murder. Six people were shot to death while praying in a mosque Sunday night.
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NPR News: Sales Of Short-Term Insurance Plans Could Surge If Health Law Is Relaxed
Sales Of Short-Term Insurance Plans Could Surge If Health Law Is Relaxed
Consumer advocates say that these short-term policies, often in force for six months or less, don't have important safeguards that customers need. But the coverage can be cheaper.
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Consumer advocates say that these short-term policies, often in force for six months or less, don't have important safeguards that customers need. But the coverage can be cheaper.
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NPR News: VA Hospitals Still Struggling With Adding Staff Despite Billions From Choice Act
VA Hospitals Still Struggling With Adding Staff Despite Billions From Choice Act
Money from the Veterans Choice Act, which was meant to improve medical staffing levels at VA health centers, has had little impact on hiring numbers and how quickly vets get access to medical care.
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Money from the Veterans Choice Act, which was meant to improve medical staffing levels at VA health centers, has had little impact on hiring numbers and how quickly vets get access to medical care.
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NPR News: Last Chance To Sign Up For Obamacare, For 2017 And Maybe Forever
Last Chance To Sign Up For Obamacare, For 2017 And Maybe Forever
People continue to enroll in Affordable Care Act coverage, even as huge questions loom about where millions of people will find health care in a year.
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People continue to enroll in Affordable Care Act coverage, even as huge questions loom about where millions of people will find health care in a year.
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NPR News: Boy Scouts Will Admit Transgender Boys
Boy Scouts Will Admit Transgender Boys
The Scouts' leaders announced the policy change after an 8-year-old transgender boy was forced out of a New Jersey troop last fall.
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The Scouts' leaders announced the policy change after an 8-year-old transgender boy was forced out of a New Jersey troop last fall.
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NPR News: Christian Leaders Question Trump's Promise To Favor Christian Refugees
Christian Leaders Question Trump's Promise To Favor Christian Refugees
President Trump promises to give priority to Christians when admitting refugees to the United States, but many Christian leaders say it's the wrong approach.
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President Trump promises to give priority to Christians when admitting refugees to the United States, but many Christian leaders say it's the wrong approach.
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NPR News: Fortress America: What We Can — And Can't — Learn From History
Fortress America: What We Can — And Can't — Learn From History
President Trump's executive order on refugees left travelers stranded at airports worldwide. To some, the scenes evoked images of Jewish refugees during World War II. We investigate the parallels.
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President Trump's executive order on refugees left travelers stranded at airports worldwide. To some, the scenes evoked images of Jewish refugees during World War II. We investigate the parallels.
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NPR News: Acting Attorney General Out After Refusing To Defend Trump Refugee Ban
Acting Attorney General Out After Refusing To Defend Trump Refugee Ban
The president replaced Sally Yates late Monday after she told Justice Department lawyers not to defend his executive order. The top federal prosecutor in suburban Virginia was elevated in her place.
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The president replaced Sally Yates late Monday after she told Justice Department lawyers not to defend his executive order. The top federal prosecutor in suburban Virginia was elevated in her place.
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NPR News: French-Canadian Student Charged With Six Murders In Mosque
French-Canadian Student Charged With Six Murders In Mosque
Canadians are mourning six victims shot to death while praying. The alleged shooter had expressed anti-Islam sentiments online.
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Canadians are mourning six victims shot to death while praying. The alleged shooter had expressed anti-Islam sentiments online.
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NPR News: French-Canadian Student Charged With Six Murders In Mosque
French-Canadian Student Charged With Six Murders In Mosque
Canadians are mourning six victims shot to death while praying. The alleged shooter had expressed anti-Islam sentiments online.
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Canadians are mourning six victims shot to death while praying. The alleged shooter had expressed anti-Islam sentiments online.
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NPR News: Democrats Protest Trump's Immigration Order Outside Supreme Court
Democrats Protest Trump's Immigration Order Outside Supreme Court
Democrats held a rally outside the Supreme Court Monday night to protest President Trump's executive order on immigration. This was after many lawmakers joined protests at major airports this weekend.
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Democrats held a rally outside the Supreme Court Monday night to protest President Trump's executive order on immigration. This was after many lawmakers joined protests at major airports this weekend.
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NPR News: Quebec Mosque Attack Suspect Charged With Murder
Quebec Mosque Attack Suspect Charged With Murder
Officials in Quebec have charged a 27-year-old university student in connection with the attack on a mosque that left six people dead and two others in grave condition.
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Officials in Quebec have charged a 27-year-old university student in connection with the attack on a mosque that left six people dead and two others in grave condition.
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NPR News: Quebec Mosque Attack Suspect Charged With Murder
Quebec Mosque Attack Suspect Charged With Murder
Officials in Quebec have charged a 27-year-old university student in connection with the attack on a mosque that left six people dead and two others in grave condition.
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Officials in Quebec have charged a 27-year-old university student in connection with the attack on a mosque that left six people dead and two others in grave condition.
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NPR News: Justice Department Won't Defend Trump's Immigration Order
Justice Department Won't Defend Trump's Immigration Order
Acting Attorney General Sally Yates has told lawyers she is not convinced President Trump's executive order restricting travel and immigration from many Muslim-majority countries is lawful.
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Acting Attorney General Sally Yates has told lawyers she is not convinced President Trump's executive order restricting travel and immigration from many Muslim-majority countries is lawful.
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NPR News: Is Today's Google Doodle A Poke At The Trump Administration?
Is Today's Google Doodle A Poke At The Trump Administration?
Fred Korematsu fought the internment camps for Japanese-Americans during World War II. Today he would be 98. But Google's choice to make him the Doodle focus doesn't seem like a total coincidence.
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Fred Korematsu fought the internment camps for Japanese-Americans during World War II. Today he would be 98. But Google's choice to make him the Doodle focus doesn't seem like a total coincidence.
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NPR News: Labor Unions Appear Set For More State-Level Defeats In 2017
Labor Unions Appear Set For More State-Level Defeats In 2017
Kentucky has already enacted a bill that would prohibit labor unions from forcing non-union members to pay fees to the union. Lawmakers in Missouri and New Hampshire are debating similar bills.
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Kentucky has already enacted a bill that would prohibit labor unions from forcing non-union members to pay fees to the union. Lawmakers in Missouri and New Hampshire are debating similar bills.
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NPR News: Government Releases 16 Years Of Data About Solar Weather
Government Releases 16 Years Of Data About Solar Weather
It's the first time the U.S military has made public the data collected by GPS satellites about solar events. It may help people predict Earth disasters caused by space weather.
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It's the first time the U.S military has made public the data collected by GPS satellites about solar events. It may help people predict Earth disasters caused by space weather.
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NPR News: FACT CHECK: Spin Aside, Trump's National Security Council Has A Very Big Change
FACT CHECK: Spin Aside, Trump's National Security Council Has A Very Big Change
The White House argues little has changed when it comes to its National Security Council. But the elevation of Chief Strategist Steve Bannon to the Principals Committee represents a major departure.
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The White House argues little has changed when it comes to its National Security Council. But the elevation of Chief Strategist Steve Bannon to the Principals Committee represents a major departure.
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NPR News: At State Department, 'Dissent Channel' In High Gear With Refugee Ban Protests
At State Department, 'Dissent Channel' In High Gear With Refugee Ban Protests
State Department employees are using the channel to register objection to the executive action temporarily blocking refugees and visas for citizens of seven mainly Muslim countries.
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State Department employees are using the channel to register objection to the executive action temporarily blocking refugees and visas for citizens of seven mainly Muslim countries.
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NPR News: At State Department, 'Dissent Channel' In High Gear With Refugee Ban Protests
At State Department, 'Dissent Channel' In High Gear With Refugee Ban Protests
State Department employees are using the channel to register objection to the executive action temporarily blocking refugees and visas for citizens of seven mainly Muslim countries.
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State Department employees are using the channel to register objection to the executive action temporarily blocking refugees and visas for citizens of seven mainly Muslim countries.
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NPR News: At State Department, 'Dissent Channel' In High Gear With Refugee Ban Protests
At State Department, 'Dissent Channel' In High Gear With Refugee Ban Protests
State Department employees are using the channel to register objection to the executive action temporarily blocking refugees and visas for citizens of seven mainly Muslim countries.
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State Department employees are using the channel to register objection to the executive action temporarily blocking refugees and visas for citizens of seven mainly Muslim countries.
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NPR News: In Nashville, Kurds Express Fears About Trump's Immigration Ban
In Nashville, Kurds Express Fears About Trump's Immigration Ban
Some people in Nashville's Kurdish community — the largest in the U.S. — are worried about Trump's executive order on immigration. Reports of green card holders being turned away overseas are causing panic among legal permanent residents.
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Some people in Nashville's Kurdish community — the largest in the U.S. — are worried about Trump's executive order on immigration. Reports of green card holders being turned away overseas are causing panic among legal permanent residents.
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NPR News: Trump's Immigration Order Creates Political Tension With Iraq
Trump's Immigration Order Creates Political Tension With Iraq
President Trump's immigration order has caused political problems for one of the country's key allies in the battle against ISIS: Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.
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President Trump's immigration order has caused political problems for one of the country's key allies in the battle against ISIS: Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.
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NPR News: Trump Expected To Announce Supreme Court Nominee This Week
Trump Expected To Announce Supreme Court Nominee This Week
President Donald Trump says this week he will announce his choice for the Supreme Court seat vacated by by the death of Antonin Scalia nearly one year ago.
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President Donald Trump says this week he will announce his choice for the Supreme Court seat vacated by by the death of Antonin Scalia nearly one year ago.
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NPR News: Republicans Divided Over Trump's Action Barring Immigrants From 7 Countries
Republicans Divided Over Trump's Action Barring Immigrants From 7 Countries
Congressional Democrats planned a protest Monday evening in front of the Supreme Court against President Trump's order on immigration and refugees. Republicans have been mixed in their reaction to the executive action.
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Congressional Democrats planned a protest Monday evening in front of the Supreme Court against President Trump's order on immigration and refugees. Republicans have been mixed in their reaction to the executive action.
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NPR News: Trump's Immigration Freeze Faces Legal Challenges And Public Criticism
Trump's Immigration Freeze Faces Legal Challenges And Public Criticism
The Council on American-Islamic Relations filed suit against the Trump administration on Monday on behalf of 20 people affected by the new restrictions on travel to the U.S. Separately, protests continued around the country as opponents faulted what they called Trump's de facto Muslim ban. The White House rejected any religious dimension to the ban and cited the small number of people it has affected.
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations filed suit against the Trump administration on Monday on behalf of 20 people affected by the new restrictions on travel to the U.S. Separately, protests continued around the country as opponents faulted what they called Trump's de facto Muslim ban. The White House rejected any religious dimension to the ban and cited the small number of people it has affected.
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NPR News: Refugee Resettlement Coordinator Reacts To Trump's Immigration Ban
Refugee Resettlement Coordinator Reacts To Trump's Immigration Ban
NPR's Ari Shapiro reconnects with Corine Dehabey, coordinator of Us Together, an organization that works to settle new refugees in Toledo, Ohio. They helped 131 Syrian refugees settle from October 2015 to November 2016. Following President Trump's executive order, we check back in with her about her concerns and worries for Syrians in Toledo, awaiting family members banned from the United States.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro reconnects with Corine Dehabey, coordinator of Us Together, an organization that works to settle new refugees in Toledo, Ohio. They helped 131 Syrian refugees settle from October 2015 to November 2016. Following President Trump's executive order, we check back in with her about her concerns and worries for Syrians in Toledo, awaiting family members banned from the United States.
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NPR News: Attorneys General Condemn Trump's Executive Action On Immigration
Attorneys General Condemn Trump's Executive Action On Immigration
In a joint statement citing the bedrock principle of religious liberty, the attorneys general of 15 states and the District of Columbia condemned President Trump's ban on certain travelers as unconstitutional. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller about the legal landscape of the executive action going forward.
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In a joint statement citing the bedrock principle of religious liberty, the attorneys general of 15 states and the District of Columbia condemned President Trump's ban on certain travelers as unconstitutional. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller about the legal landscape of the executive action going forward.
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NPR News: Universities Grapple With Trump's Executive Order On Immigration
Universities Grapple With Trump's Executive Order On Immigration
Colleges and universities are concerned about the implications of President Trump's executive order barring people from seven mainly Muslim countries from entering the U.S.
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Colleges and universities are concerned about the implications of President Trump's executive order barring people from seven mainly Muslim countries from entering the U.S.
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NPR News: Former State Dept. Adviser Paints Gloomy Picture Of Trump's First Week
Former State Dept. Adviser Paints Gloomy Picture Of Trump's First Week
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Eliot A. Cohen, a former State Department counselor under the Bush administration, about the reorganization of the National Security Council.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Eliot A. Cohen, a former State Department counselor under the Bush administration, about the reorganization of the National Security Council.
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NPR News: White House Defends Controversial Order On Immigration
White House Defends Controversial Order On Immigration
The Trump administration is defending its executive order that bars refugees and residents of seven majority Muslim countries from entering the U.S. Even some Republican lawmakers are calling the order too broad and poorly executed.
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The Trump administration is defending its executive order that bars refugees and residents of seven majority Muslim countries from entering the U.S. Even some Republican lawmakers are calling the order too broad and poorly executed.
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NPR News: Immigration Expert Outlines Origins Of 7 Countries In Trump Order
Immigration Expert Outlines Origins Of 7 Countries In Trump Order
Ruth Ellen Wasem, a specialist in immigration policy at the University of Texas at Austin, speaks about the origins of the seven countries in Donald Trump's immigration ban.
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Ruth Ellen Wasem, a specialist in immigration policy at the University of Texas at Austin, speaks about the origins of the seven countries in Donald Trump's immigration ban.
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NPR News: Trump's Immigration Order Creates Political Tension With Iraq
Trump's Immigration Order Creates Political Tension With Iraq
President Trump's immigration order has caused political problems for one of the country's key allies in the battle against ISIS: Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.
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President Trump's immigration order has caused political problems for one of the country's key allies in the battle against ISIS: Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.
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NPR News: Canadian Prime Minister Denounces Mosque Attack As Act Of Terrorism
Canadian Prime Minister Denounces Mosque Attack As Act Of Terrorism
Six people are dead and more hospitalized in killings at a mosque in Quebec City. Canada's prime minister called the attack an act of terrorism.
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Six people are dead and more hospitalized in killings at a mosque in Quebec City. Canada's prime minister called the attack an act of terrorism.
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NPR News: Attention Must Be Paid To What 'The Salesman' Is Selling
Attention Must Be Paid To What 'The Salesman' Is Selling
A review of The Salesman, an Iranian film about a couple whose home life becomes unsettled while they're starring together in a production of Death of a Salesman.
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A review of The Salesman, an Iranian film about a couple whose home life becomes unsettled while they're starring together in a production of Death of a Salesman.
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NPR News: Immigration Expert Outlines Origins Of 7 Countries In Trump Order
Immigration Expert Outlines Origins Of 7 Countries In Trump Order
Ruth Ellen Wasem, a specialist in immigration policy at the University of Texas at Austin, speaks about the origins of the seven countries in Donald Trump's immigration ban.
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Ruth Ellen Wasem, a specialist in immigration policy at the University of Texas at Austin, speaks about the origins of the seven countries in Donald Trump's immigration ban.
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NPR News: Trump's Immigration Order Creates Political Tension With Iraq
Trump's Immigration Order Creates Political Tension With Iraq
President Trump's immigration order has caused political problems for one of the country's key allies in the battle against ISIS: Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.
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President Trump's immigration order has caused political problems for one of the country's key allies in the battle against ISIS: Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.
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NPR News: Canadian Prime Minister Denounces Mosque Attack As Act Of Terrorism
Canadian Prime Minister Denounces Mosque Attack As Act Of Terrorism
Six people are dead and more hospitalized in killings at a mosque in Quebec City. Canada's prime minister called the attack an act of terrorism.
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Six people are dead and more hospitalized in killings at a mosque in Quebec City. Canada's prime minister called the attack an act of terrorism.
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NPR News: Attention Must Be Paid To What 'The Salesman' Is Selling
Attention Must Be Paid To What 'The Salesman' Is Selling
A review of The Salesman, an Iranian film about a couple whose home life becomes unsettled while they're starring together in a production of Death of a Salesman.
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A review of The Salesman, an Iranian film about a couple whose home life becomes unsettled while they're starring together in a production of Death of a Salesman.
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NPR News: Immigration Expert Outlines Origins Of 7 Countries In Trump Order
Immigration Expert Outlines Origins Of 7 Countries In Trump Order
Ruth Ellen Wasem, a specialist in immigration policy at the University of Texas at Austin, speaks about the origins of the seven countries in Donald Trump's immigration ban.
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Ruth Ellen Wasem, a specialist in immigration policy at the University of Texas at Austin, speaks about the origins of the seven countries in Donald Trump's immigration ban.
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NPR News: Scientists Describe Ancient Bag-Like Sea Creatures From China
Scientists Describe Ancient Bag-Like Sea Creatures From China
They were ugly. And, unfortunately, they were not equipped with an anus. But the sand dwellers could be an important part of filling in our own early evolutionary tree.
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They were ugly. And, unfortunately, they were not equipped with an anus. But the sand dwellers could be an important part of filling in our own early evolutionary tree.
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NPR News: Scientists Describe Ancient Bag-Like Sea Creatures From China
Scientists Describe Ancient Bag-Like Sea Creatures From China
They were ugly. And, unfortunately, they were not equipped with an anus. But the sand dwellers could be an important part of filling in our own early evolutionary tree.
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They were ugly. And, unfortunately, they were not equipped with an anus. But the sand dwellers could be an important part of filling in our own early evolutionary tree.
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NPR News: Obama Criticizes Trump's Immigration Ban, Is 'Heartened' By Protests
Obama Criticizes Trump's Immigration Ban, Is 'Heartened' By Protests
The former president issued a statement saying he is "heartened by the level of engagement" over the weekend in opposition to the action, which he "fundamentally disagrees with."
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The former president issued a statement saying he is "heartened by the level of engagement" over the weekend in opposition to the action, which he "fundamentally disagrees with."
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NASA Hosts Media Day for Colorado Study of Snow-bound Water Resources
NASA will host a media day at 9:30 a.m. MST on Feb. 13 to highlight a field campaign designed to advance new remote-sensing techniques to measure the amount of water held in snow, a key factor in calculating water supplies in many parts of the world.
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NPR News: It's Fred Korematsu Day: Celebrating A Foe Of U.S. Internment Camps
It's Fred Korematsu Day: Celebrating A Foe Of U.S. Internment Camps
Days after President Trump used an executive action to dramatically shift U.S. immigration policy, Fred Korematsu Day is attracting special attention.
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Days after President Trump used an executive action to dramatically shift U.S. immigration policy, Fred Korematsu Day is attracting special attention.
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NPR News: How The U.S. War In Laos Was Key To The 'Birth Of A Military CIA'
How The U.S. War In Laos Was Key To The 'Birth Of A Military CIA'
A new book by Joshua Kurlantzick examines how the U.S. involvement in Laos in the 1960s and 1970s transformed the CIA from an intelligence-gathering organization into a war-fighting one.
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A new book by Joshua Kurlantzick examines how the U.S. involvement in Laos in the 1960s and 1970s transformed the CIA from an intelligence-gathering organization into a war-fighting one.
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NPR News: How The U.S. War In Laos Was Key To The 'Birth Of A Military CIA'
How The U.S. War In Laos Was Key To The 'Birth Of A Military CIA'
A new book by Joshua Kurlantzick examines how the U.S. involvement in Laos in the 1960s and 1970s transformed the CIA from an intelligence-gathering organization into a war-fighting one.
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A new book by Joshua Kurlantzick examines how the U.S. involvement in Laos in the 1960s and 1970s transformed the CIA from an intelligence-gathering organization into a war-fighting one.
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NPR News: How The U.S. War In Laos Was Key To The 'Birth Of A Military CIA'
How The U.S. War In Laos Was Key To The 'Birth Of A Military CIA'
A new book by Joshua Kurlantzick examines how the U.S. involvement in Laos in the 1960s and 1970s transformed the CIA from an intelligence-gathering organization into a war-fighting one.
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A new book by Joshua Kurlantzick examines how the U.S. involvement in Laos in the 1960s and 1970s transformed the CIA from an intelligence-gathering organization into a war-fighting one.
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NPR News: Philippines Temporarily Halts Anti-Drug Raids, Citing Crimes By Police
Philippines Temporarily Halts Anti-Drug Raids, Citing Crimes By Police
A brutal law enforcement crackdown has led to the extrajudicial killings of thousands of suspected drug users and dealers. President Rodrigo Duterte was elected after vowing a "bloody war" on drugs.
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A brutal law enforcement crackdown has led to the extrajudicial killings of thousands of suspected drug users and dealers. President Rodrigo Duterte was elected after vowing a "bloody war" on drugs.
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NPR News: Philippines Temporarily Halts Anti-Drug Raids, Citing Crimes By Police
Philippines Temporarily Halts Anti-Drug Raids, Citing Crimes By Police
A brutal law enforcement crackdown has led to the extrajudicial killings of thousands of suspected drug users and dealers. President Rodrigo Duterte was elected after vowing a "bloody war" on drugs.
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A brutal law enforcement crackdown has led to the extrajudicial killings of thousands of suspected drug users and dealers. President Rodrigo Duterte was elected after vowing a "bloody war" on drugs.
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NPR News: Students Stranded Worldwide By Trump Order
Students Stranded Worldwide By Trump Order
Many international students trying to get back to classes at NYU, MIT, Yale and other U.S. schools are now in limbo.
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Many international students trying to get back to classes at NYU, MIT, Yale and other U.S. schools are now in limbo.
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NPR News: The Week The Judicial Branch Didn't Exist On The White House Website
The Week The Judicial Branch Didn't Exist On The White House Website
On Monday, after many online comments, the judicial branch Web page was added to the White House website. Before that, under the Trump administration takeover of the website, the page did not exist.
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On Monday, after many online comments, the judicial branch Web page was added to the White House website. Before that, under the Trump administration takeover of the website, the page did not exist.
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NPR News: Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty To 22 Counts
Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty To 22 Counts
Five people were killed and six were injured during the attack. The criminal complaint says Santiago told investigators he planned the assault. If convicted, he could face the death penalty.
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Five people were killed and six were injured during the attack. The criminal complaint says Santiago told investigators he planned the assault. If convicted, he could face the death penalty.
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NPR News: Save The Monkeys, Save The Trees, Sell The Chocolate
Save The Monkeys, Save The Trees, Sell The Chocolate
An enterprise-minded ecologist from England is helping endangered brown-headed spider monkeys in Ecuador by connecting their preservation to high-end chocolate.
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An enterprise-minded ecologist from England is helping endangered brown-headed spider monkeys in Ecuador by connecting their preservation to high-end chocolate.
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NPR News: Save The Monkeys, Save The Trees, Sell The Chocolate
Save The Monkeys, Save The Trees, Sell The Chocolate
An enterprise-minded ecologist from England is helping endangered brown-headed spider monkeys in Ecuador by connecting their preservation to high-end chocolate.
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An enterprise-minded ecologist from England is helping endangered brown-headed spider monkeys in Ecuador by connecting their preservation to high-end chocolate.
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NPR News: Trump Accuses Top Democrat Of 'Fake Tears' Over Executive Order
Trump Accuses Top Democrat Of 'Fake Tears' Over Executive Order
Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, became emotional yesterday, calling the President's travel ban "un-American." The president took aim at him in an unusual moment and questioned his sincerity.
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Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, became emotional yesterday, calling the President's travel ban "un-American." The president took aim at him in an unusual moment and questioned his sincerity.
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NPR News: Privacy Paradox: What You Can Do About Your Data Right Now
Privacy Paradox: What You Can Do About Your Data Right Now
How can you stay digitally connected without feeling intruded upon? WNYC's five-day plan hopes to take the mystery out of digital privacy and improve lives both online and off.
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How can you stay digitally connected without feeling intruded upon? WNYC's five-day plan hopes to take the mystery out of digital privacy and improve lives both online and off.
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NPR News: A Pinworm Medication Is Being Tested As A Potential Anti-Cancer Drug
A Pinworm Medication Is Being Tested As A Potential Anti-Cancer Drug
Drugs that have been on the market for decades are being investigated for new uses. One is a medication used around the world to treat pinworm infections.
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Drugs that have been on the market for decades are being investigated for new uses. One is a medication used around the world to treat pinworm infections.
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NPR News: Legal Dispute Continues Over Medicare Coverage Of Physical Therapy
Legal Dispute Continues Over Medicare Coverage Of Physical Therapy
Under a settlement in 2013, Medicare was supposed to make clear to physical therapists that their services are covered even if beneficiaries aren't improving. But that hasn't been widely accepted.
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Under a settlement in 2013, Medicare was supposed to make clear to physical therapists that their services are covered even if beneficiaries aren't improving. But that hasn't been widely accepted.
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NPR News: Lung Cancer Screening Program Finds A Lot That's Not Cancer
Lung Cancer Screening Program Finds A Lot That's Not Cancer
Scanning people at risk for lung cancer finds many nodules that aren't cancerous but prompt more procedures, a study at the VA finds. A small number of people did get their cancer diagnosed early on.
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Scanning people at risk for lung cancer finds many nodules that aren't cancerous but prompt more procedures, a study at the VA finds. A small number of people did get their cancer diagnosed early on.
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NPR News: Refugee Agencies Race Against Time To Beat Trump Immigration Ban
Refugee Agencies Race Against Time To Beat Trump Immigration Ban
Immigration and refugee advocates say the details of President Trump's executive order are still in flux. Some travelers have been barred from entering the U.S. Others are receiving exemptions.
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Immigration and refugee advocates say the details of President Trump's executive order are still in flux. Some travelers have been barred from entering the U.S. Others are receiving exemptions.
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NPR News: If An Anti-Parasitic Drug Fights Cancer, Will It Remain Affordable?
If An Anti-Parasitic Drug Fights Cancer, Will It Remain Affordable?
One of the most effective and affordable anti-parasitic medicines is being researched for potential cancer-fighting properties. It's part of a movement to re-purpose existing drugs for new uses.
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One of the most effective and affordable anti-parasitic medicines is being researched for potential cancer-fighting properties. It's part of a movement to re-purpose existing drugs for new uses.
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NPR News: A Sip Of History: The Hidden Wine Cellars Under The Brooklyn Bridge
A Sip Of History: The Hidden Wine Cellars Under The Brooklyn Bridge
The cool, dark caverns were a perfect place to store even the most delicate wines — and the income they generated helped offset construction costs of the massive 19th-century engineering project.
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The cool, dark caverns were a perfect place to store even the most delicate wines — and the income they generated helped offset construction costs of the massive 19th-century engineering project.
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NPR News: 7 Targeted Countries React To Trump's Ban On Immigration
7 Targeted Countries React To Trump's Ban On Immigration
Iraq responded with both shock and a desire for retaliation. In Sudan, the government summoned a U.S. diplomat to protest.
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Iraq responded with both shock and a desire for retaliation. In Sudan, the government summoned a U.S. diplomat to protest.
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NPR News: 7 Targeted Countries React To Trump's Ban On Immigration
7 Targeted Countries React To Trump's Ban On Immigration
Iraq responded with both shock and a desire for retaliation. In Sudan, the government summoned a U.S. diplomat to protest.
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Iraq responded with both shock and a desire for retaliation. In Sudan, the government summoned a U.S. diplomat to protest.
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NPR News: Don't Invite Trump For State Visit, Say More Than 1 Million In U.K.
Don't Invite Trump For State Visit, Say More Than 1 Million In U.K.
Donald Trump "should not be invited to make an official State Visit because it would cause embarrassment to Her Majesty the Queen," the petition states. Trump already accepted an invitation to visit.
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Donald Trump "should not be invited to make an official State Visit because it would cause embarrassment to Her Majesty the Queen," the petition states. Trump already accepted an invitation to visit.
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NPR News: Don't Invite Trump For State Visit, Say More Than 1 Million In U.K.
Don't Invite Trump For State Visit, Say More Than 1 Million In U.K.
Donald Trump "should not be invited to make an official State Visit because it would cause embarrassment to Her Majesty the Queen," the petition states. Trump already accepted an invitation to visit.
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Donald Trump "should not be invited to make an official State Visit because it would cause embarrassment to Her Majesty the Queen," the petition states. Trump already accepted an invitation to visit.
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NPR News: Starbucks Says It Will Hire 10,000 Refugees Worldwide In Next 5 Years
Starbucks Says It Will Hire 10,000 Refugees Worldwide In Next 5 Years
Airbnb, Lyft and Uber also announced a plans to pay, house or otherwise support refugees both in and out of the U.S. who are affected by President's Trump's executive order on immigration.
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Airbnb, Lyft and Uber also announced a plans to pay, house or otherwise support refugees both in and out of the U.S. who are affected by President's Trump's executive order on immigration.
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NPR News: Trump Acts To Roll Back Regulations On Businesses
Trump Acts To Roll Back Regulations On Businesses
Cutting regulations is easier said than done, requiring a lengthy process involving public comment.
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Cutting regulations is easier said than done, requiring a lengthy process involving public comment.
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NPR News: Lawyer Says Immigration Executive Order Caught Many By Surprise
Lawyer Says Immigration Executive Order Caught Many By Surprise
Steve Inskeep talks to William Stock, of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, about the order banning refugees and restricting citizens of 7 Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S.
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Steve Inskeep talks to William Stock, of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, about the order banning refugees and restricting citizens of 7 Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S.
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NPR News: 2 Suspects Arrested After 6 People Are Killed In Canadian Mosque Attack
2 Suspects Arrested After 6 People Are Killed In Canadian Mosque Attack
An attack on a mosque in Quebec City Sunday night killed at least 6 people after a gunmen opned fire during evening prayers. Steve Inskeep talks to Kelly Greig, of the Canadian TV channel Global News.
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An attack on a mosque in Quebec City Sunday night killed at least 6 people after a gunmen opned fire during evening prayers. Steve Inskeep talks to Kelly Greig, of the Canadian TV channel Global News.
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NPR News: 2 Suspects Arrested After 6 People Are Killed In Canadian Mosque Attack
2 Suspects Arrested After 6 People Are Killed In Canadian Mosque Attack
An attack on a mosque in Quebec City Sunday night killed at least 6 people after a gunmen opned fire during evening prayers. Steve Inskeep talks to Kelly Greig, of the Canadian TV channel Global News.
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An attack on a mosque in Quebec City Sunday night killed at least 6 people after a gunmen opned fire during evening prayers. Steve Inskeep talks to Kelly Greig, of the Canadian TV channel Global News.
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NPR News: Executive Order Or Memorandum? Let's Call The Whole Thing An 'Action'
Executive Order Or Memorandum? Let's Call The Whole Thing An 'Action'
President Trump has signed more than a dozen directives during his first week in office. Some of these actions are "orders" and others are "memorandums." What's the difference?
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President Trump has signed more than a dozen directives during his first week in office. Some of these actions are "orders" and others are "memorandums." What's the difference?
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NPR News: Iraqi Wife In Detroit Says U.S. Immigration Treated Her Husband Like A Criminal
Iraqi Wife In Detroit Says U.S. Immigration Treated Her Husband Like A Criminal
An Iraqi family that emigrated to Michigan expected to be reunited. But then the father was detained in Philadelphia after a travel ban for people from seven, primarily Muslim countries, was ordered.
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An Iraqi family that emigrated to Michigan expected to be reunited. But then the father was detained in Philadelphia after a travel ban for people from seven, primarily Muslim countries, was ordered.
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NPR News: Sen. Kaine Joins Other Democrats Condemning Trump's Immigration Order
Sen. Kaine Joins Other Democrats Condemning Trump's Immigration Order
Congressional Democrats were broadly aligned in condemning Trump's ban on Muslim refugees from entering the country. Rachel Martin talks to Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, who said he was appalled.
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Congressional Democrats were broadly aligned in condemning Trump's ban on Muslim refugees from entering the country. Rachel Martin talks to Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, who said he was appalled.
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NPR News: Ohio Rep. Johnson Explains Why He Supports Trump's Immigration Order
Ohio Rep. Johnson Explains Why He Supports Trump's Immigration Order
Trump issued an executive order temporarily banning travelers from seven countries from entering the U.S. Steve Inkeep talks to Republican Rep. Bill Johnson of Ohio about why he supports the action.
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Trump issued an executive order temporarily banning travelers from seven countries from entering the U.S. Steve Inkeep talks to Republican Rep. Bill Johnson of Ohio about why he supports the action.
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NPR News: Iraqi Wife In Detroit Says U.S. Immigration Treated Her Husband Like A Criminal
Iraqi Wife In Detroit Says U.S. Immigration Treated Her Husband Like A Criminal
An Iraqi family that emigrated to Michigan expected to be reunited. But then the father was detained in Philadelphia after a travel ban for people from seven, primarily Muslim countries, was ordered.
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An Iraqi family that emigrated to Michigan expected to be reunited. But then the father was detained in Philadelphia after a travel ban for people from seven, primarily Muslim countries, was ordered.
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NPR News: Foreign Reaction Over Trump's Immigration Order
Foreign Reaction Over Trump's Immigration Order
Reaction from people in the Mideast who might be affected by President Trump's orders to restrict immigration — or are taking exception to the message it sends.
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Reaction from people in the Mideast who might be affected by President Trump's orders to restrict immigration — or are taking exception to the message it sends.
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NPR News: Security Roundup: Yemen Raid; National Security Council Shakeup
Security Roundup: Yemen Raid; National Security Council Shakeup
A U.S. serviceman was killed in the raid that also killed some 14 al-Qaida terrorists. News of the raid followed orders from the White House, including one that changed the National Security Council.
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A U.S. serviceman was killed in the raid that also killed some 14 al-Qaida terrorists. News of the raid followed orders from the White House, including one that changed the National Security Council.
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NPR News: Iraqi Wife In Detroit Says U.S. Immigration Treated Her Husband Like A Criminal
Iraqi Wife In Detroit Says U.S. Immigration Treated Her Husband Like A Criminal
An Iraqi family that emigrated to Michigan expected to be reunited. But then the father was detained in Philadelphia after a travel ban for people from seven, primarily Muslim countries, was ordered.
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An Iraqi family that emigrated to Michigan expected to be reunited. But then the father was detained in Philadelphia after a travel ban for people from seven, primarily Muslim countries, was ordered.
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NPR News: Foreign Reaction Over Trump's Immigration Order
Foreign Reaction Over Trump's Immigration Order
Reaction from people in the Mideast who might be affected by President Trump's orders to restrict immigration — or are taking exception to the message it sends.
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Reaction from people in the Mideast who might be affected by President Trump's orders to restrict immigration — or are taking exception to the message it sends.
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NPR News: Security Roundup: Yemen Raid; National Security Council Shakeup
Security Roundup: Yemen Raid; National Security Council Shakeup
A U.S. serviceman was killed in the raid that also killed some 14 al-Qaida terrorists. News of the raid followed orders from the White House, including one that changed the National Security Council.
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A U.S. serviceman was killed in the raid that also killed some 14 al-Qaida terrorists. News of the raid followed orders from the White House, including one that changed the National Security Council.
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NPR News: 6 Dead In Shooting At Quebec City Mosque
6 Dead In Shooting At Quebec City Mosque
Quebec City police have arrested two suspects following the shooting at a mosque, which left six people dead and eight wounded. Canadian officials say the shooting was an act of terrorism.
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Quebec City police have arrested two suspects following the shooting at a mosque, which left six people dead and eight wounded. Canadian officials say the shooting was an act of terrorism.
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NPR News: 6 Dead In Shooting At Quebec City Mosque
6 Dead In Shooting At Quebec City Mosque
Quebec City police have arrested two suspects following the shooting at a mosque, which left six people dead and eight wounded. Canadian officials say the shooting was an act of terrorism.
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Quebec City police have arrested two suspects following the shooting at a mosque, which left six people dead and eight wounded. Canadian officials say the shooting was an act of terrorism.
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NPR News: Syrian Family Forced To Return To Middle East After Arriving In Philadelphia
Syrian Family Forced To Return To Middle East After Arriving In Philadelphia
Sarah Assali's Syrian family arrived in Philadelphia Saturday morning. The family was sent back to Qatar by U.S. border officials before New York Federal Judge Ann Donnelly's order could help them.
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Sarah Assali's Syrian family arrived in Philadelphia Saturday morning. The family was sent back to Qatar by U.S. border officials before New York Federal Judge Ann Donnelly's order could help them.
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NPR News: Protests Against Immigration And Refugee Executive Orders Continue At Aiports
Protests Against Immigration And Refugee Executive Orders Continue At Aiports
NPR's Kirk Siegler reports from Los Angeles International Airport where protesters have gathered to speak out against President Trump's immigration suspension.
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NPR's Kirk Siegler reports from Los Angeles International Airport where protesters have gathered to speak out against President Trump's immigration suspension.
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NPR News: Syrian Refugees Left With Questions After Immigration Halt
Syrian Refugees Left With Questions After Immigration Halt
The temporary suspension of immigrants from Syria has left some refugees stuck in Lebanon, wondering what is next.
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The temporary suspension of immigrants from Syria has left some refugees stuck in Lebanon, wondering what is next.
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NPR News: Barbershop: Author Reza Aslan Says Executive Order Has Already Affected His Family
Barbershop: Author Reza Aslan Says Executive Order Has Already Affected His Family
Writer Reza Aslan talks about Trump's executive actions affecting refugees. Aslan is an Iranian-American scholar of religious studies, best-selling author and host of the upcoming CNN series Believer.
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Writer Reza Aslan talks about Trump's executive actions affecting refugees. Aslan is an Iranian-American scholar of religious studies, best-selling author and host of the upcoming CNN series Believer.
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NPR News: Protests Against Immigration And Refugee Executive Orders Continue Across The Country
Protests Against Immigration And Refugee Executive Orders Continue Across The Country
The latest news on how President Donald Trump's ban on refugees from seven Muslim-majority countries is being carried out nationwide.
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The latest news on how President Donald Trump's ban on refugees from seven Muslim-majority countries is being carried out nationwide.
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NPR News: Syrian Family Forced To Return To Middle East After Arriving In Philadelphia
Syrian Family Forced To Return To Middle East After Arriving In Philadelphia
Sarah Assali's Syrian family arrived in Philadelphia Saturday morning. The family was sent back to Qatar by U.S. border officials before New York Federal Judge Ann Donnelly's order could help them.
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Sarah Assali's Syrian family arrived in Philadelphia Saturday morning. The family was sent back to Qatar by U.S. border officials before New York Federal Judge Ann Donnelly's order could help them.
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NPR News: Protests Against Immigration And Refugee Executive Orders Continue At Aiports
Protests Against Immigration And Refugee Executive Orders Continue At Aiports
NPR's Kirk Siegler reports from Los Angeles International Airport where protesters have gathered to speak out against President Trump's immigration suspension.
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NPR's Kirk Siegler reports from Los Angeles International Airport where protesters have gathered to speak out against President Trump's immigration suspension.
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NPR News: Syrian Refugees Left With Questions After Immigration Halt
Syrian Refugees Left With Questions After Immigration Halt
The temporary suspension of immigrants from Syria has left some refugees stuck in Lebanon, wondering what is next.
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The temporary suspension of immigrants from Syria has left some refugees stuck in Lebanon, wondering what is next.
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NPR News: Barbershop: Author Reza Aslan Says Executive Order Has Already Affected His Family
Barbershop: Author Reza Aslan Says Executive Order Has Already Affected His Family
Writer Reza Aslan talks about Trump's executive actions affecting refugees. Aslan is an Iranian-American scholar of religious studies, best-selling author and host of the upcoming CNN series Believer.
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Writer Reza Aslan talks about Trump's executive actions affecting refugees. Aslan is an Iranian-American scholar of religious studies, best-selling author and host of the upcoming CNN series Believer.
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NPR News: Protests Against Immigration And Refugee Executive Orders Continue Across The Country
Protests Against Immigration And Refugee Executive Orders Continue Across The Country
The latest news on how President Donald Trump's ban on refugees from seven Muslim-majority countries is being carried out nationwide.
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The latest news on how President Donald Trump's ban on refugees from seven Muslim-majority countries is being carried out nationwide.
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NPR News: As Protests Emerge, Brothers Agree To Give Trump Administration A Chance
As Protests Emerge, Brothers Agree To Give Trump Administration A Chance
Supporters of President Donald Trump talk about his first week in office — especially the executive orders he signed regarding immigration and refugees.
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Supporters of President Donald Trump talk about his first week in office — especially the executive orders he signed regarding immigration and refugees.
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NPR News: Syrian Family Forced To Return To Middle East After Arriving In Philadelphia
Syrian Family Forced To Return To Middle East After Arriving In Philadelphia
Sarah Assali's Syrian family arrived in Philadelphia Saturday morning. The family was sent back to Qatar by U.S. border officials before New York Federal Judge Ann Donnelly's order could help them.
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Sarah Assali's Syrian family arrived in Philadelphia Saturday morning. The family was sent back to Qatar by U.S. border officials before New York Federal Judge Ann Donnelly's order could help them.
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NPR News: Former Attorney General Calls Vetting Immigrants A 'Delicate Process'
Former Attorney General Calls Vetting Immigrants A 'Delicate Process'
Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, who served under the George W. Bush administration, talks about President Donald Trump putting chief strategist Steve Bannon on the National Security Council.
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Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, who served under the George W. Bush administration, talks about President Donald Trump putting chief strategist Steve Bannon on the National Security Council.
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NPR News: Protests Against Immigration And Refugee Executive Orders Continue At Aiports
Protests Against Immigration And Refugee Executive Orders Continue At Aiports
NPR's Kirk Siegler reports from Los Angeles International Airport where protesters have gathered to speak out against President Trump's immigration suspension.
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NPR's Kirk Siegler reports from Los Angeles International Airport where protesters have gathered to speak out against President Trump's immigration suspension.
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NPR News: Top Tech Company Leaders Say They Would Not Exist Without Immigrants
Top Tech Company Leaders Say They Would Not Exist Without Immigrants
Google, Apple, Facebook and Twitter are among companies in the tech and travel sectors which had a strong and swift reaction to President Donald Trump's executive orders on refugees and immigration.
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Google, Apple, Facebook and Twitter are among companies in the tech and travel sectors which had a strong and swift reaction to President Donald Trump's executive orders on refugees and immigration.
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NPR News: Barbershop: Author Reza Aslan Says Executive Order Has Already Affected His Family
Barbershop: Author Reza Aslan Says Executive Order Has Already Affected His Family
Writer Reza Aslan talks about Trump's executive actions affecting refugees. Aslan is an Iranian-American scholar of religious studies, best-selling author and host of the upcoming CNN series Believer.
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Writer Reza Aslan talks about Trump's executive actions affecting refugees. Aslan is an Iranian-American scholar of religious studies, best-selling author and host of the upcoming CNN series Believer.
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NPR News: National Review Writer Says Restrictions On Refugees Are Moderate
National Review Writer Says Restrictions On Refugees Are Moderate
David French, staff writer of the National Review, makes the case in his latest article that while the roll out of the executive order was flawed, the reaction is overblown.
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David French, staff writer of the National Review, makes the case in his latest article that while the roll out of the executive order was flawed, the reaction is overblown.
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NPR News: ACLU Attorneys Plan To Challenge Legality Of Immigration Executive Order
ACLU Attorneys Plan To Challenge Legality Of Immigration Executive Order
Lee Gelernt of the American Civil Liberties Union gives a legal analysis of the immigration ban. He is an attorney who helped get a federal judge to temporarily halt President Trump's bans.
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Lee Gelernt of the American Civil Liberties Union gives a legal analysis of the immigration ban. He is an attorney who helped get a federal judge to temporarily halt President Trump's bans.
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NPR News: Legal Adviser For George W. Bush Speaks On Restructuring of Security Council
Legal Adviser For George W. Bush Speaks On Restructuring of Security Council
John Bellinger, legal adviser for the National Security Council during President George W. Bush's first term, discusses why the move to elevate Steve Bannon to a full member is unusual.
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John Bellinger, legal adviser for the National Security Council during President George W. Bush's first term, discusses why the move to elevate Steve Bannon to a full member is unusual.
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NPR News: Protests Against Immigration And Refugee Executive Orders Continue Across The Country
Protests Against Immigration And Refugee Executive Orders Continue Across The Country
The latest news on how President Donald Trump's ban on refugees from seven Muslim-majority countries is being carried out nationwide.
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The latest news on how President Donald Trump's ban on refugees from seven Muslim-majority countries is being carried out nationwide.
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NPR News: Trump Aims For Big Splash In Taking On Terror Fight
Trump Aims For Big Splash In Taking On Terror Fight
The new president's high-profile approach to fighting terror contrasts from the quieter strategy of his predecessor. Trump's style seeks bigger gains but could also mean taking bigger risks.
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The new president's high-profile approach to fighting terror contrasts from the quieter strategy of his predecessor. Trump's style seeks bigger gains but could also mean taking bigger risks.
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NPR News: Trump Aims For Big Splash In Taking On Terror Fight
Trump Aims For Big Splash In Taking On Terror Fight
The new president's high-profile approach to fighting terror contrasts from the quieter strategy of his predecessor. Trump's style seeks bigger gains but could also mean taking bigger risks.
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The new president's high-profile approach to fighting terror contrasts from the quieter strategy of his predecessor. Trump's style seeks bigger gains but could also mean taking bigger risks.
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NPR News: Trump Aims For Big Splash In Taking On Terror Fight
Trump Aims For Big Splash In Taking On Terror Fight
The new president's high-profile approach to fighting terror contrasts from the quieter strategy of his predecessor. Trump's style seeks bigger gains but could also mean taking bigger risks.
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The new president's high-profile approach to fighting terror contrasts from the quieter strategy of his predecessor. Trump's style seeks bigger gains but could also mean taking bigger risks.
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NPR News: Dispatches Of Discontent: Protesters Of Immigration Ban Take To The Streets
Dispatches Of Discontent: Protesters Of Immigration Ban Take To The Streets
Demonstrations against President Trump's executive order, which began Saturday outside airports, have now taken to the streets in cities across the U.S. Here's a glimpse of the protests.
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Demonstrations against President Trump's executive order, which began Saturday outside airports, have now taken to the streets in cities across the U.S. Here's a glimpse of the protests.
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NPR News: Trump Administration Officials Defend Immigration Executive Order
Trump Administration Officials Defend Immigration Executive Order
Trump administration officials Kellyanne Conway, Sean Spicer and Reince Preibus spoke on Sunday talk shows and defended the recent executive order barring refugees from entering the country.
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Trump administration officials Kellyanne Conway, Sean Spicer and Reince Preibus spoke on Sunday talk shows and defended the recent executive order barring refugees from entering the country.
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NPR News: Trump Administration Officials Defend Immigration Executive Order
Trump Administration Officials Defend Immigration Executive Order
Trump administration officials Kellyanne Conway, Sean Spicer and Reince Preibus spoke on Sunday talk shows and defended the recent executive order barring refugees from entering the country.
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Trump administration officials Kellyanne Conway, Sean Spicer and Reince Preibus spoke on Sunday talk shows and defended the recent executive order barring refugees from entering the country.
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NPR News: Trump Administration Officials Defend Immigration Executive Order
Trump Administration Officials Defend Immigration Executive Order
Trump administration officials Kellyanne Conway, Sean Spicer and Reince Preibus spoke on Sunday talk shows and defended the recent executive order barring refugees from entering the country.
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Trump administration officials Kellyanne Conway, Sean Spicer and Reince Preibus spoke on Sunday talk shows and defended the recent executive order barring refugees from entering the country.
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NPR News: 5 Questions About The Law And Trump's Immigration Order
5 Questions About The Law And Trump's Immigration Order
President Trump's order on immigration has sparked a number of legal challenges, but the issues involved are far from settled.
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President Trump's order on immigration has sparked a number of legal challenges, but the issues involved are far from settled.
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NPR News: With National Security Council Shakeup, Steve Bannon Gets A Seat At The Table
With National Security Council Shakeup, Steve Bannon Gets A Seat At The Table
Bannon has been elevated to the NSC's Principals Committee, the top inter-agency group for discussing national security. He formerly led Breitbart News, a platform for the alt-right movement.
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Bannon has been elevated to the NSC's Principals Committee, the top inter-agency group for discussing national security. He formerly led Breitbart News, a platform for the alt-right movement.
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NPR News: With National Security Council Shakeup, Steve Bannon Gets A Seat At The Table
With National Security Council Shakeup, Steve Bannon Gets A Seat At The Table
Bannon has been elevated to the NSC's Principals Committee, the top inter-agency group for discussing national security. He formerly led Breitbart News, a platform for the alt-right movement.
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Bannon has been elevated to the NSC's Principals Committee, the top inter-agency group for discussing national security. He formerly led Breitbart News, a platform for the alt-right movement.
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NPR News: FACT CHECK: Trump Tweets On Christians, ISIS And Vetting Miss The Bigger Picture
FACT CHECK: Trump Tweets On Christians, ISIS And Vetting Miss The Bigger Picture
A day after criticism and chaos for some caused by his executive order temporarily banning Muslims from seven countries, the president took to Twitter Sunday morning to defend himself.
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A day after criticism and chaos for some caused by his executive order temporarily banning Muslims from seven countries, the president took to Twitter Sunday morning to defend himself.
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NPR News: With National Security Council Shakeup, Steve Bannon Gets A Seat At The Table
With National Security Council Shakeup, Steve Bannon Gets A Seat At The Table
Bannon has been elevated to the NSC's Principals Committee, the top inter-agency group for discussing national security. He formerly led Breitbart News, a platform for the alt-right movement.
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Bannon has been elevated to the NSC's Principals Committee, the top inter-agency group for discussing national security. He formerly led Breitbart News, a platform for the alt-right movement.
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NPR News: FACT CHECK: Trump Tweets On Christians, ISIS And Vetting Miss The Bigger Picture
FACT CHECK: Trump Tweets On Christians, ISIS And Vetting Miss The Bigger Picture
A day after criticism and chaos for some caused by his executive order temporarily banning Muslims from seven countries, the president took to Twitter Sunday morning to defend himself.
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A day after criticism and chaos for some caused by his executive order temporarily banning Muslims from seven countries, the president took to Twitter Sunday morning to defend himself.
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NPR News: FACT CHECK: Trump Tweets On Christians, ISIS And Vetting Miss The Bigger Picture
FACT CHECK: Trump Tweets On Christians, ISIS And Vetting Miss The Bigger Picture
A day after criticism and chaos for some caused by his executive order temporarily banning Muslims from seven countries, the president took to Twitter Sunday morning to defend himself.
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A day after criticism and chaos for some caused by his executive order temporarily banning Muslims from seven countries, the president took to Twitter Sunday morning to defend himself.
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NPR News: Tech Executives Fiercely Criticize Trump Immigration Order
Tech Executives Fiercely Criticize Trump Immigration Order
Leaders in the U.S. tech sector say President Trump's executive order banning immigrants from some Muslim-majority countries will sow confusion in their businesses and undercut its growing diversity.
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Leaders in the U.S. tech sector say President Trump's executive order banning immigrants from some Muslim-majority countries will sow confusion in their businesses and undercut its growing diversity.
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NPR News: Trump Speaks With Putin In 50-Minute Phone Call
Trump Speaks With Putin In 50-Minute Phone Call
Russian state television welcomed the change in tone between Washington and Moscow following open hostility in the last weeks of Barack Obama's presidency.
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Russian state television welcomed the change in tone between Washington and Moscow following open hostility in the last weeks of Barack Obama's presidency.
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NPR News: Trump Speaks With Putin In 50-Minute Phone Call
Trump Speaks With Putin In 50-Minute Phone Call
Russian state television welcomed the change in tone between Washington and Moscow following open hostility in the last weeks of Barack Obama's presidency.
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Russian state television welcomed the change in tone between Washington and Moscow following open hostility in the last weeks of Barack Obama's presidency.
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NPR News: Trump Speaks With Putin In 50-Minute Phone Call
Trump Speaks With Putin In 50-Minute Phone Call
Russian state television welcomed the change in tone between Washington and Moscow following open hostility in the last weeks of Barack Obama's presidency.
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Russian state television welcomed the change in tone between Washington and Moscow following open hostility in the last weeks of Barack Obama's presidency.
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NPR News: One U.S. Service Member Killed, Several Others Injured During Raid In Yemen
One U.S. Service Member Killed, Several Others Injured During Raid In Yemen
The service member appears to be the first to be killed in action in Trump's presidency. U.S. Central Command says the soldiers were conducting a raid against a local al-Qaida affiliate in the region.
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The service member appears to be the first to be killed in action in Trump's presidency. U.S. Central Command says the soldiers were conducting a raid against a local al-Qaida affiliate in the region.
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NPR News: One U.S. Service Member Killed, Several Others Injured During Raid In Yemen
One U.S. Service Member Killed, Several Others Injured During Raid In Yemen
The service member appears to be the first to be killed in action in Trump's presidency. U.S. Central Command says the soldiers were conducting a raid against a local al-Qaida affiliate in the region.
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The service member appears to be the first to be killed in action in Trump's presidency. U.S. Central Command says the soldiers were conducting a raid against a local al-Qaida affiliate in the region.
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NPR News: One U.S. Service Member Killed, Several Others Injured During Raid In Yemen
One U.S. Service Member Killed, Several Others Injured During Raid In Yemen
The service member appears to be the first to be killed in action in Trump's presidency. U.S. Central Command says the soldiers were conducting a raid against a local al-Qaida affiliate in the region.
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The service member appears to be the first to be killed in action in Trump's presidency. U.S. Central Command says the soldiers were conducting a raid against a local al-Qaida affiliate in the region.
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NPR News: The Extraordinary Courage Of Acid Attack Survivors
The Extraordinary Courage Of Acid Attack Survivors
The attacker is usually an ex-boyfriend. The road to recovery, physical and mental, is long and rocky.
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The attacker is usually an ex-boyfriend. The road to recovery, physical and mental, is long and rocky.
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NPR News: The Extraordinary Courage Of Acid Attack Survivors
The Extraordinary Courage Of Acid Attack Survivors
The attacker is usually an ex-boyfriend. The road to recovery, physical and mental, is long and rocky.
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The attacker is usually an ex-boyfriend. The road to recovery, physical and mental, is long and rocky.
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NPR News: Of Courts And Confusion: Here's The Reaction To Trump's Immigration Freeze
Of Courts And Confusion: Here's The Reaction To Trump's Immigration Freeze
A federal judge has issued a stay giving some detainees at airports a temporary reprieve. But chaos has roiled U.S. airports, and family members and foreign leaders are trying to respond to the order.
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A federal judge has issued a stay giving some detainees at airports a temporary reprieve. But chaos has roiled U.S. airports, and family members and foreign leaders are trying to respond to the order.
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NPR News: Of Courts And Confusion: Here's The Reaction To Trump's Immigration Freeze
Of Courts And Confusion: Here's The Reaction To Trump's Immigration Freeze
A federal judge has issued a stay giving some detainees at airports a temporary reprieve. But chaos has roiled U.S. airports, and family members and foreign leaders are trying to respond to the order.
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A federal judge has issued a stay giving some detainees at airports a temporary reprieve. But chaos has roiled U.S. airports, and family members and foreign leaders are trying to respond to the order.
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NPR News: Of Courts And Confusion: Here's The Reaction To Trump's Immigration Freeze
Of Courts And Confusion: Here's The Reaction To Trump's Immigration Freeze
A federal judge has issued a stay giving some detainees at airports a temporary reprieve. But chaos has roiled U.S. airports, and family members and foreign leaders are trying to respond to the order.
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A federal judge has issued a stay giving some detainees at airports a temporary reprieve. But chaos has roiled U.S. airports, and family members and foreign leaders are trying to respond to the order.
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NPR News: Louisiana Tries New Defense Against Floods — Move People To Higher Ground
Louisiana Tries New Defense Against Floods — Move People To Higher Ground
Louisiana has announced a big policy shift. Rather than buying people out after a natural disaster, the state wants to move them out of harm's way ahead of one.
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Louisiana has announced a big policy shift. Rather than buying people out after a natural disaster, the state wants to move them out of harm's way ahead of one.
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NPR News: Examining The Legal Issues At Stake As Groups Fight Trump's Executive Order
Examining The Legal Issues At Stake As Groups Fight Trump's Executive Order
A federal judge has put a temporary stay on deportations after President Trump's executive order. We examine the legal questions ahead as groups challenge it in courts.
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A federal judge has put a temporary stay on deportations after President Trump's executive order. We examine the legal questions ahead as groups challenge it in courts.
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NPR News: Writer On Why Serena Williams Is His Favorite
Writer On Why Serena Williams Is His Favorite
Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to sportswriter Clinton Yates, of ESPN's The Undefeated about Serena Williams, who defeated her sister Venus to win the Australian Open — her 23rd Grand Slam win.
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Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to sportswriter Clinton Yates, of ESPN's The Undefeated about Serena Williams, who defeated her sister Venus to win the Australian Open — her 23rd Grand Slam win.
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NPR News: 'Start Calling Lies What They Are,' Says Conservative Columnist
'Start Calling Lies What They Are,' Says Conservative Columnist
David Harsanyi of the conservative website The Federalist tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro that the press should hold all politicians accountable for lying, not just the ones they dislike.
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David Harsanyi of the conservative website The Federalist tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro that the press should hold all politicians accountable for lying, not just the ones they dislike.
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NPR News: Luxury Condos To Prepare For Doomsday
Luxury Condos To Prepare For Doomsday
Larry Hall is the C.E.O. of the Survival Condo Project — bunkers built as luxury apartments. He talks with Lulu Garcia-Navarro about the structure, built in a converted missile silo.
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Larry Hall is the C.E.O. of the Survival Condo Project — bunkers built as luxury apartments. He talks with Lulu Garcia-Navarro about the structure, built in a converted missile silo.
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NPR News: Trump Speaks With Putin In 50-Minute Phone Call
Trump Speaks With Putin In 50-Minute Phone Call
Russian attitudes to President Trump are expected get a further boost after Russian President Putin spoke with Trump on the phone Saturday.
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Russian attitudes to President Trump are expected get a further boost after Russian President Putin spoke with Trump on the phone Saturday.
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NPR News: Approved For Resettlement, Then Turned Away
Approved For Resettlement, Then Turned Away
Fouad Sherif Suleiman and his family were approved for resettlement in the U.S. from their native Iraq, but on Saturday they were turned away at the airport in Cairo.
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Fouad Sherif Suleiman and his family were approved for resettlement in the U.S. from their native Iraq, but on Saturday they were turned away at the airport in Cairo.
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NPR News: GOP Rep. Dent On How Refugee Ban Affects His Constituents
GOP Rep. Dent On How Refugee Ban Affects His Constituents
Rep. Charlie Dent, a Pennsylvania Republican, talks with Lulu Garcia-Navarro about how the refugee ban is affecting Syrian families in his district.
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Rep. Charlie Dent, a Pennsylvania Republican, talks with Lulu Garcia-Navarro about how the refugee ban is affecting Syrian families in his district.
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NPR News: The Surprises From President Trump's First Week
The Surprises From President Trump's First Week
President Trump has been accused of constitutional and legal overreach in his first week in office. Some of his actions surprised even his supporters.
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President Trump has been accused of constitutional and legal overreach in his first week in office. Some of his actions surprised even his supporters.
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NPR News: Somalis In U.S. Wonder What Will Happen To Family Abroad
Somalis In U.S. Wonder What Will Happen To Family Abroad
A family of Somali refugees learned of President Trump's plan to crack down on new arrivals when they touched down at a U.S. airport last week. They're worried about family they left behind in Africa.
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A family of Somali refugees learned of President Trump's plan to crack down on new arrivals when they touched down at a U.S. airport last week. They're worried about family they left behind in Africa.
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NPR News: Uncertainty For U.S. Permanent Residents Abroad
Uncertainty For U.S. Permanent Residents Abroad
Many visa and Green Card holders are being barred from entering the country. Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Kinan Azmeh, a Syrian musician with a Green Card traveling abroad.
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Many visa and Green Card holders are being barred from entering the country. Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Kinan Azmeh, a Syrian musician with a Green Card traveling abroad.
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NPR News: Protesters Gather At Airports Around The Country
Protesters Gather At Airports Around The Country
Protests are taking place at various airports in the U.S. in response to President Trump's executive order on immigration.
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Protests are taking place at various airports in the U.S. in response to President Trump's executive order on immigration.
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NPR News: Judge Stays Trump Refugee Ban Amid Protests And Confusion Nationwide
Judge Stays Trump Refugee Ban Amid Protests And Confusion Nationwide
A judge temporarily stayed deportations after President Trump signed an executive order preventing refugees from entering the country temporarily.
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A judge temporarily stayed deportations after President Trump signed an executive order preventing refugees from entering the country temporarily.
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NPR News: German Chancellor Merkel Speaks With Trump
German Chancellor Merkel Speaks With Trump
German Chancellor Angela Merkel talked with President Trump Saturday. The two discussed NATO, Russia and security cooperation during the 45-minute call.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel talked with President Trump Saturday. The two discussed NATO, Russia and security cooperation during the 45-minute call.
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NPR News: Trump Speaks With Putin In 50-Minute Phone Call
Trump Speaks With Putin In 50-Minute Phone Call
Russian attitudes to President Trump are expected get a further boost after Russian President Putin spoke with Trump on the phone Saturday.
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Russian attitudes to President Trump are expected get a further boost after Russian President Putin spoke with Trump on the phone Saturday.
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NPR News: Approved For Resettlement, Then Turned Away
Approved For Resettlement, Then Turned Away
Fouad Sherif Suleiman and his family were approved for resettlement in the U.S. from their native Iraq, but on Saturday they were turned away at the airport in Cairo.
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Fouad Sherif Suleiman and his family were approved for resettlement in the U.S. from their native Iraq, but on Saturday they were turned away at the airport in Cairo.
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NPR News: The International Implications Of Trump's Refugee Ban
The International Implications Of Trump's Refugee Ban
Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations, and author of A World in Disarray, about the foreign-policy effects of Trump's executive order.
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Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations, and author of A World in Disarray, about the foreign-policy effects of Trump's executive order.
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NPR News: Japan Returns To Top Spot In Sumo Wrestling
Japan Returns To Top Spot In Sumo Wrestling
Japan has its first Japanese sumo champion in 19 years. In recent decades the sport has been dominated by Mongolians. Sumo commentator Doreen Simmons explains the shift.
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Japan has its first Japanese sumo champion in 19 years. In recent decades the sport has been dominated by Mongolians. Sumo commentator Doreen Simmons explains the shift.
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NPR News: Somalis In U.S. Wonder What Will Happen To Family Abroad
Somalis In U.S. Wonder What Will Happen To Family Abroad
A family of Somali refugees learned of President Trump's plan to crack down on new arrivals when they touched down at a U.S. airport last week. They're worried about family they left behind in Africa.
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A family of Somali refugees learned of President Trump's plan to crack down on new arrivals when they touched down at a U.S. airport last week. They're worried about family they left behind in Africa.
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NPR News: Uncertainty For U.S. Permanent Residents Abroad
Uncertainty For U.S. Permanent Residents Abroad
Many visa and Green Card holders are being barred from entering the country. Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Kinan Azmeh, a Syrian musician with a Green Card traveling abroad.
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Many visa and Green Card holders are being barred from entering the country. Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Kinan Azmeh, a Syrian musician with a Green Card traveling abroad.
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NPR News: 'Too Young To Wed' Follows Kidnapped Girls
'Too Young To Wed' Follows Kidnapped Girls
In Nigeria girls are kidnapped and married to Boko Haram fighters. Photojournalist Stephanie Sinclair talks about her project Too Young To Wed. Warning: this story has graphic descriptions of abuse.
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In Nigeria girls are kidnapped and married to Boko Haram fighters. Photojournalist Stephanie Sinclair talks about her project Too Young To Wed. Warning: this story has graphic descriptions of abuse.
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NPR News: Humanitarian Organizations React To Trump's Immigration Order
Humanitarian Organizations React To Trump's Immigration Order
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to David Miliband, president of the International Rescue Committee, about President Trump's executive order on refugees and immigrants.
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NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to David Miliband, president of the International Rescue Committee, about President Trump's executive order on refugees and immigrants.
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NPR News: Judge Stays Trump Refugee Ban Amid Protests And Confusion Nationwide
Judge Stays Trump Refugee Ban Amid Protests And Confusion Nationwide
A judge temporarily stayed deportations after President Trump signed an executive order preventing refugees from entering the country temporarily.
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A judge temporarily stayed deportations after President Trump signed an executive order preventing refugees from entering the country temporarily.
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NPR News: German Chancellor Merkel Speaks With Trump
German Chancellor Merkel Speaks With Trump
German Chancellor Angela Merkel talked with President Trump Saturday. The two discussed NATO, Russia and security cooperation during the 45-minute call.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel talked with President Trump Saturday. The two discussed NATO, Russia and security cooperation during the 45-minute call.
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NPR News: Trump Speaks With Putin In 50-Minute Phone Call
Trump Speaks With Putin In 50-Minute Phone Call
Russian attitudes to President Trump are expected get a further boost after Russian President Putin spoke with Trump on the phone Saturday.
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Russian attitudes to President Trump are expected get a further boost after Russian President Putin spoke with Trump on the phone Saturday.
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NPR News: Approved For Resettlement, Then Turned Away
Approved For Resettlement, Then Turned Away
Fouad Sherif Suleiman and his family were approved for resettlement in the U.S. from their native Iraq, but on Saturday they were turned away at the airport in Cairo.
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Fouad Sherif Suleiman and his family were approved for resettlement in the U.S. from their native Iraq, but on Saturday they were turned away at the airport in Cairo.
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NPR News: The International Implications Of Trump's Refugee Ban
The International Implications Of Trump's Refugee Ban
Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations, and author of A World in Disarray, about the foreign-policy effects of Trump's executive order.
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Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations, and author of A World in Disarray, about the foreign-policy effects of Trump's executive order.
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NPR News: Japan Returns To Top Spot In Sumo Wrestling
Japan Returns To Top Spot In Sumo Wrestling
Japan has its first Japanese sumo champion in 19 years. In recent decades the sport has been dominated by Mongolians. Sumo commentator Doreen Simmons explains the shift.
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Japan has its first Japanese sumo champion in 19 years. In recent decades the sport has been dominated by Mongolians. Sumo commentator Doreen Simmons explains the shift.
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NPR News: Somalis In U.S. Wonder What Will Happen To Family Abroad
Somalis In U.S. Wonder What Will Happen To Family Abroad
A family of Somali refugees learned of President Trump's plan to crack down on new arrivals when they touched down at a U.S. airport last week. They're worried about family they left behind in Africa.
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A family of Somali refugees learned of President Trump's plan to crack down on new arrivals when they touched down at a U.S. airport last week. They're worried about family they left behind in Africa.
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NPR News: Uncertainty For U.S. Permanent Residents Abroad
Uncertainty For U.S. Permanent Residents Abroad
Many visa and Green Card holders are being barred from entering the country. Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Kinan Azmeh, a Syrian musician with a Green Card traveling abroad.
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Many visa and Green Card holders are being barred from entering the country. Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Kinan Azmeh, a Syrian musician with a Green Card traveling abroad.
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NPR News: 'Too Young To Wed' Follows Kidnapped Girls
'Too Young To Wed' Follows Kidnapped Girls
In Nigeria girls are kidnapped and married to Boko Haram fighters. Photojournalist Stephanie Sinclair talks about her project Too Young To Wed. Warning: this story has graphic descriptions of abuse.
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In Nigeria girls are kidnapped and married to Boko Haram fighters. Photojournalist Stephanie Sinclair talks about her project Too Young To Wed. Warning: this story has graphic descriptions of abuse.
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NPR News: Humanitarian Organizations React To Trump's Immigration Order
Humanitarian Organizations React To Trump's Immigration Order
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to David Miliband, president of the International Rescue Committee, about President Trump's executive order on refugees and immigrants.
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NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to David Miliband, president of the International Rescue Committee, about President Trump's executive order on refugees and immigrants.
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NPR News: Judge Stays Trump Refugee Ban Amid Protests And Confusion Nationwide
Judge Stays Trump Refugee Ban Amid Protests And Confusion Nationwide
A judge temporarily stayed deportations after President Trump signed an executive order preventing refugees from entering the country temporarily.
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A judge temporarily stayed deportations after President Trump signed an executive order preventing refugees from entering the country temporarily.
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NPR News: This Week In Trump's 'Alternative Facts'
This Week In Trump's 'Alternative Facts'
The new administration's push-back on verifiable facts is unprecedented and shows that the Trump we saw on the campaign trail hasn't changed once he took the oath of office. And it's only been a week.
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The new administration's push-back on verifiable facts is unprecedented and shows that the Trump we saw on the campaign trail hasn't changed once he took the oath of office. And it's only been a week.
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NPR News: Can New DNA Science Help Keep Our Fish Safe?
Can New DNA Science Help Keep Our Fish Safe?
Scientists are experimenting with species' environmental DNA to find out how far and how fast it travels in streams. The technology is starting to revolutionize how we protect native animals.
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Scientists are experimenting with species' environmental DNA to find out how far and how fast it travels in streams. The technology is starting to revolutionize how we protect native animals.
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NPR News: Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Could Hear Case Affecting Trump Golf Courses
Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Could Hear Case Affecting Trump Golf Courses
When President Trump nominates a new Supreme Court justice, he will be choosing someone who may rule on a case affecting golf course profits. The case helps illustrate Trump's conflicts of interest.
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When President Trump nominates a new Supreme Court justice, he will be choosing someone who may rule on a case affecting golf course profits. The case helps illustrate Trump's conflicts of interest.
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NPR News: Ahead Of Trump's First Jobs Report, A Look At His Remarks On The Numbers
Ahead Of Trump's First Jobs Report, A Look At His Remarks On The Numbers
Throughout the campaign, Donald Trump questioned the government's unemployment figures. Will that continue, now that he is the president?
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Throughout the campaign, Donald Trump questioned the government's unemployment figures. Will that continue, now that he is the president?
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NPR News: PHOTOS: Thousands Protest At Airports Nationwide Against Trump's Immigration Order
PHOTOS: Thousands Protest At Airports Nationwide Against Trump's Immigration Order
Thousands of demonstrators gathered at airports around the country Saturday as people were being detained due to President Trump's executive order.
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Thousands of demonstrators gathered at airports around the country Saturday as people were being detained due to President Trump's executive order.
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NPR News: This Tiny Submarine Cruises Inside A Stomach To Deliver Drugs
This Tiny Submarine Cruises Inside A Stomach To Deliver Drugs
Scientists have created an experimental device that putters around inside the stomach, neutralizing acid and then delivering antibiotics. The goal is to help the antibiotics work better.
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Scientists have created an experimental device that putters around inside the stomach, neutralizing acid and then delivering antibiotics. The goal is to help the antibiotics work better.
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Saturday, 28 January 2017
NPR News: Trump's Executive Order On Ethics Pulls Word For Word From Obama, Clinton
Trump's Executive Order On Ethics Pulls Word For Word From Obama, Clinton
Nearly word for word, President Trump's order banning lobbying from administration officials for five years is a mashup of provisions signed by the two Democratic predecessors.
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Nearly word for word, President Trump's order banning lobbying from administration officials for five years is a mashup of provisions signed by the two Democratic predecessors.
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NPR News: A Look Back On Trump's Executive Orders This Week
A Look Back On Trump's Executive Orders This Week
Reaction is pouring in from across the country and around the world, after President Trump blocked citizens from certain countries from entering the US.
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Reaction is pouring in from across the country and around the world, after President Trump blocked citizens from certain countries from entering the US.
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NPR News: Executive Order Ban Leaves Travelers In Disarray At Chicago Airport
Executive Order Ban Leaves Travelers In Disarray At Chicago Airport
At the O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, confusion over the immigration executive order has travelers in limbo, with immigration lawyers rushing to the scene to help those affected.
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At the O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, confusion over the immigration executive order has travelers in limbo, with immigration lawyers rushing to the scene to help those affected.
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NPR News: A Look Back On Trump's Executive Orders This Week
A Look Back On Trump's Executive Orders This Week
Reaction is pouring in from across the country and around the world, after President Trump blocked citizens from certain countries from entering the US.
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Reaction is pouring in from across the country and around the world, after President Trump blocked citizens from certain countries from entering the US.
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NPR News: A Look Back On Trump's Executive Orders This Week
A Look Back On Trump's Executive Orders This Week
Reaction is pouring in from across the country and around the world, after President Trump blocked citizens from certain countries from entering the US.
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Reaction is pouring in from across the country and around the world, after President Trump blocked citizens from certain countries from entering the US.
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NPR News: Journalist Roundtable: How Should Media Cover Trump's Administration
Journalist Roundtable: How Should Media Cover Trump's Administration
John Daniszewski from the Associated Press, Margaret Sullivan from The Washington Post and Elizabeth Spayd from The New York Times discuss the media's roll in covering this political climate.
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John Daniszewski from the Associated Press, Margaret Sullivan from The Washington Post and Elizabeth Spayd from The New York Times discuss the media's roll in covering this political climate.
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NPR News: Countries Listed On Trump's Refugee Ban Don't Include Those He Has Business With
Countries Listed On Trump's Refugee Ban Don't Include Those He Has Business With
President Donald Trump's refugee ban in the Middle East could be one of the first conflicts of interest for the president, as his bans avoided nations that he has business ties in.
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President Donald Trump's refugee ban in the Middle East could be one of the first conflicts of interest for the president, as his bans avoided nations that he has business ties in.
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‘Dreams Die’ for Refugees on Verge of Coming to U.S. as Trump Closes Door
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NPR News: Trump Speaks With Putin In Busy Day Of Calls With Foreign Leaders
Trump Speaks With Putin In Busy Day Of Calls With Foreign Leaders
The talk with the Russian president is just one of five that Trump has scheduled Saturday. By the end of the day, Trump will have also spoken with leaders from Japan, Germany, France and Australia.
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The talk with the Russian president is just one of five that Trump has scheduled Saturday. By the end of the day, Trump will have also spoken with leaders from Japan, Germany, France and Australia.
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NPR News: 'We Weren't Looking For A Better Life, We Were Just Looking For Life'
'We Weren't Looking For A Better Life, We Were Just Looking For Life'
Bilal Askaryar fled Afghanistan with his parents and grandmother when he was five, as the country was descending into civil war. He reflects on his family's experience as refugees in this commentary.
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Bilal Askaryar fled Afghanistan with his parents and grandmother when he was five, as the country was descending into civil war. He reflects on his family's experience as refugees in this commentary.
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NPR News: 'We Weren't Looking For A Better Life, We Were Just Looking For Life'
'We Weren't Looking For A Better Life, We Were Just Looking For Life'
Bilal Askaryar fled Afghanistan with his parents and grandmother when he was five, as the country was descending into civil war. He reflects on his family's experience as refugees in this commentary.
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Bilal Askaryar fled Afghanistan with his parents and grandmother when he was five, as the country was descending into civil war. He reflects on his family's experience as refugees in this commentary.
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NPR News: 'We Weren't Looking For A Better Life, We Were Just Looking For Life'
'We Weren't Looking For A Better Life, We Were Just Looking For Life'
Bilal Askaryar fled Afghanistan with his parents and grandmother when he was five, as the country was descending into civil war. He reflects on his family's experience as refugees in this commentary.
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Bilal Askaryar fled Afghanistan with his parents and grandmother when he was five, as the country was descending into civil war. He reflects on his family's experience as refugees in this commentary.
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NPR News: Arrivals To U.S. Blocked And Detained As Trump's Immigration Freeze Sets In
Arrivals To U.S. Blocked And Detained As Trump's Immigration Freeze Sets In
Less than a day after President Trump suspended immigration from seven countries, airports in the U.S. and abroad are seeing the effects. Several passengers have been held or blocked from entry.
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Less than a day after President Trump suspended immigration from seven countries, airports in the U.S. and abroad are seeing the effects. Several passengers have been held or blocked from entry.
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NPR News: Arrivals To U.S. Blocked And Detained As Trump's Immigration Freeze Sets In
Arrivals To U.S. Blocked And Detained As Trump's Immigration Freeze Sets In
Less than a day after President Trump suspended immigration from seven countries, airports in the U.S. and abroad are seeing the effects. Several passengers have been held or blocked from entry.
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Less than a day after President Trump suspended immigration from seven countries, airports in the U.S. and abroad are seeing the effects. Several passengers have been held or blocked from entry.
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NPR News: Arrivals To U.S. Blocked And Detained As Trump's Immigration Freeze Sets In
Arrivals To U.S. Blocked And Detained As Trump's Immigration Freeze Sets In
Less than a day after President Trump suspended immigration from seven countries, airports in the U.S. and abroad are seeing the effects. Several passengers have been held or blocked from entry.
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Less than a day after President Trump suspended immigration from seven countries, airports in the U.S. and abroad are seeing the effects. Several passengers have been held or blocked from entry.
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NPR News: Vindication For The 'Mad King'? New Archive Gives George III A Second Chance
Vindication For The 'Mad King'? New Archive Gives George III A Second Chance
History hasn't been kind to the British royal who lost the Colonies. But a project that launched Saturday plans to digitize over 350,000 letters and papers that may humanize the much-maligned monarch.
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History hasn't been kind to the British royal who lost the Colonies. But a project that launched Saturday plans to digitize over 350,000 letters and papers that may humanize the much-maligned monarch.
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NPR News: Vindication For The 'Mad King'? New Archive Gives George III A Second Chance
Vindication For The 'Mad King'? New Archive Gives George III A Second Chance
History hasn't been kind to the British royal who lost the Colonies. But a project that launched Saturday plans to digitize over 350,000 letters and papers that may humanize the much-maligned monarch.
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History hasn't been kind to the British royal who lost the Colonies. But a project that launched Saturday plans to digitize over 350,000 letters and papers that may humanize the much-maligned monarch.
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NPR News: As Trump Reboots Pipeline Expansion, An Unexpected Delay Emerges
As Trump Reboots Pipeline Expansion, An Unexpected Delay Emerges
The projects will need to be approved through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, but a resignation will leave that five-person panel with just two members — too few for a quorum.
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The projects will need to be approved through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, but a resignation will leave that five-person panel with just two members — too few for a quorum.
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NPR News: How Does Trump's Immigration Freeze Square With His Business Interests?
How Does Trump's Immigration Freeze Square With His Business Interests?
The executive action targets seven majority-Muslim countries, but not six others where the president's private businesses are engaged.
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The executive action targets seven majority-Muslim countries, but not six others where the president's private businesses are engaged.
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NPR News: Mississippi Masala: How A Native Of India Became A Southern Cooking Star
Mississippi Masala: How A Native Of India Became A Southern Cooking Star
Food has always been a big part of Southern identity. These days, one of the region's best chefs is Vish Bhatt, a man born 9,000 miles away. And his Indian-inflected cuisine reflects a changing South.
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Food has always been a big part of Southern identity. These days, one of the region's best chefs is Vish Bhatt, a man born 9,000 miles away. And his Indian-inflected cuisine reflects a changing South.
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NPR News: Saturday Sports: Serena Williams Wins Australian Open
Saturday Sports: Serena Williams Wins Australian Open
NPR's Scott Simon and Howard Bryant of ESPN.com talk about tennis, and the legacy of Serena and Venus Williams. The two faced off in the Australian Open.
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NPR's Scott Simon and Howard Bryant of ESPN.com talk about tennis, and the legacy of Serena and Venus Williams. The two faced off in the Australian Open.
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NPR News: Austin Sheriff Says She'll Limit Cooperation With Federal Immigration Authorities
Austin Sheriff Says She'll Limit Cooperation With Federal Immigration Authorities
Trump's war on sanctuary cities is playing out in Austin, Texas. The sheriff vowed to defy federal demand to turn over immigrants in the country illegally. The governor is threatening to remove her.
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Trump's war on sanctuary cities is playing out in Austin, Texas. The sheriff vowed to defy federal demand to turn over immigrants in the country illegally. The governor is threatening to remove her.
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NPR News: Rep. Pete Sessions On The Pace Of ACA Repeal
Rep. Pete Sessions On The Pace Of ACA Repeal
Scott Simon talks with Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas, one of several congressional Republicans who expressed concern about the fast repeal of Obamacare in a closed-door meeting.
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Scott Simon talks with Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas, one of several congressional Republicans who expressed concern about the fast repeal of Obamacare in a closed-door meeting.
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NPR News: Celebrating Lunar New Year With The Woman Who Changed Chinese Food In The U.S.
Celebrating Lunar New Year With The Woman Who Changed Chinese Food In The U.S.
Many Chinese-Americans are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year Saturday. We'll meet the 97-year-old who helped revolutionize Chinese food in America and find out how she's celebrating.
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Many Chinese-Americans are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year Saturday. We'll meet the 97-year-old who helped revolutionize Chinese food in America and find out how she's celebrating.
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NPR News: As Trump Adviser Calls Media 'Opposition Party,' ProPublica Journalists Ask For Help
As Trump Adviser Calls Media 'Opposition Party,' ProPublica Journalists Ask For Help
The investigative journalism nonprofit ProPublica is encouraging government employees to leak information. Scott Simon speaks with ProPublica's Eric Umansky about his plans to reshape news coverage.
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The investigative journalism nonprofit ProPublica is encouraging government employees to leak information. Scott Simon speaks with ProPublica's Eric Umansky about his plans to reshape news coverage.
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NPR News: Trump's Actions Leave Refugees In Limbo
Trump's Actions Leave Refugees In Limbo
The Trump administration's plan to block new Syrian refugees from entering the country has left many in limbo, including a Syrian refugee in New Haven, Conn., who is waiting for his mother to come.
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The Trump administration's plan to block new Syrian refugees from entering the country has left many in limbo, including a Syrian refugee in New Haven, Conn., who is waiting for his mother to come.
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NPR News: In Trump's First Week, Actions On Refugees, Military, Foreign Relations
In Trump's First Week, Actions On Refugees, Military, Foreign Relations
In the last 24 hours, President Trump has taken steps to close the door on refugees and build up the military. He has calls with foreign leaders scheduled for Saturday. We look at Trump's first week.
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In the last 24 hours, President Trump has taken steps to close the door on refugees and build up the military. He has calls with foreign leaders scheduled for Saturday. We look at Trump's first week.
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NPR News: Abortion-Rights Opponents Energized By New Administration
Abortion-Rights Opponents Energized By New Administration
Abortion-rights opponents marched in Washington, D.C. in what they call the March for Life. The annual event got a boost this year from the attendance of Vice President Mike Pence.
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Abortion-rights opponents marched in Washington, D.C. in what they call the March for Life. The annual event got a boost this year from the attendance of Vice President Mike Pence.
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NPR News: Trump And Mexican President Pledge To Settle Differences
Trump And Mexican President Pledge To Settle Differences
President Trump spoke with Mexico's president, Enrique Peña Nieto, for an hour by phone on Friday. According to both sides, the two agreed to work together to resolve their differences.
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President Trump spoke with Mexico's president, Enrique Peña Nieto, for an hour by phone on Friday. According to both sides, the two agreed to work together to resolve their differences.
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NPR News: Trump Has First News Conference With A Foreign Leader
Trump Has First News Conference With A Foreign Leader
President Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May spoke in a joint news conference Friday. They said they agreed on issues relating to trade, military and security links between the two countries.
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President Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May spoke in a joint news conference Friday. They said they agreed on issues relating to trade, military and security links between the two countries.
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NPR News: Celebrating Lunar New Year With The Woman Who Changed Chinese Food In The U.S.
Celebrating Lunar New Year With The Woman Who Changed Chinese Food In The U.S.
Many Chinese-Americans are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year Saturday. We'll meet the 97-year-old who helped revolutionize Chinese food in America and find out how she's celebrating.
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Many Chinese-Americans are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year Saturday. We'll meet the 97-year-old who helped revolutionize Chinese food in America and find out how she's celebrating.
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NPR News: Trump's Actions Leave Refugees In Limbo
Trump's Actions Leave Refugees In Limbo
The Trump administration's plan to block new Syrian refugees from entering the country has left many in limbo, including a Syrian refugee in New Haven, Conn., who is waiting for his mother to come.
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The Trump administration's plan to block new Syrian refugees from entering the country has left many in limbo, including a Syrian refugee in New Haven, Conn., who is waiting for his mother to come.
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NPR News: Trump And Mexican President Pledge To Settle Differences
Trump And Mexican President Pledge To Settle Differences
President Trump spoke with Mexico's president, Enrique Peña Nieto, for an hour by phone on Friday. According to both sides, the two agreed to work together to resolve their differences.
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President Trump spoke with Mexico's president, Enrique Peña Nieto, for an hour by phone on Friday. According to both sides, the two agreed to work together to resolve their differences.
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NPR News: Trump Has First News Conference With A Foreign Leader
Trump Has First News Conference With A Foreign Leader
President Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May spoke in a joint news conference Friday. They said they agreed on issues relating to trade, military and security links between the two countries.
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President Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May spoke in a joint news conference Friday. They said they agreed on issues relating to trade, military and security links between the two countries.
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NPR News: Celebrating Lunar New Year With The Woman Who Changed Chinese Food In The U.S.
Celebrating Lunar New Year With The Woman Who Changed Chinese Food In The U.S.
Many Chinese-Americans are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year Saturday. We'll meet the 97-year-old who helped revolutionize Chinese food in America and find out how she's celebrating.
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Many Chinese-Americans are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year Saturday. We'll meet the 97-year-old who helped revolutionize Chinese food in America and find out how she's celebrating.
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NPR News: Trump's Actions Leave Refugees In Limbo
Trump's Actions Leave Refugees In Limbo
The Trump administration's plan to block new Syrian refugees from entering the country has left many in limbo, including a Syrian refugee in New Haven, Conn., who is waiting for his mother to come.
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The Trump administration's plan to block new Syrian refugees from entering the country has left many in limbo, including a Syrian refugee in New Haven, Conn., who is waiting for his mother to come.
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NPR News: Trump And Mexican President Pledge To Settle Differences
Trump And Mexican President Pledge To Settle Differences
President Trump spoke with Mexico's president, Enrique Peña Nieto, for an hour by phone on Friday. According to both sides, the two agreed to work together to resolve their differences.
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President Trump spoke with Mexico's president, Enrique Peña Nieto, for an hour by phone on Friday. According to both sides, the two agreed to work together to resolve their differences.
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NPR News: Trump Has First News Conference With A Foreign Leader
Trump Has First News Conference With A Foreign Leader
President Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May spoke in a joint news conference Friday. They said they agreed on issues relating to trade, military and security links between the two countries.
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President Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May spoke in a joint news conference Friday. They said they agreed on issues relating to trade, military and security links between the two countries.
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NPR News: Trump Signs A Record Number Of Executive Actions — But Nothing About Ethics
Trump Signs A Record Number Of Executive Actions — But Nothing About Ethics
President Trump has signed a record number of executive orders and presidential memoranda his first week in office. But noticeably absent from those directives are ethics for the executive branch.
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President Trump has signed a record number of executive orders and presidential memoranda his first week in office. But noticeably absent from those directives are ethics for the executive branch.
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NPR News: Obamacare Repeal Could Threaten Provisions That Help Older Adults
Obamacare Repeal Could Threaten Provisions That Help Older Adults
Some lesser known parts of the Affordable Care Act have especially benefited people 50 and older. Will repeal of the ACA bring back sky-high premiums and gaps in Medicare's prescription drug coverage?
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Some lesser known parts of the Affordable Care Act have especially benefited people 50 and older. Will repeal of the ACA bring back sky-high premiums and gaps in Medicare's prescription drug coverage?
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NPR News: Anti-Abortion Rights, But Not Necessarily Pro-Trump At March For Life
Anti-Abortion Rights, But Not Necessarily Pro-Trump At March For Life
The president was opposed to abortion rights and his vice president was the first to speak at one of their decades-old rallies. But that doesn't mean everyone at the March For Life backed Trump.
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The president was opposed to abortion rights and his vice president was the first to speak at one of their decades-old rallies. But that doesn't mean everyone at the March For Life backed Trump.
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NPR News: Trump Refugee Ban Clashes With Faith-Based Groups' Religious Missions
Trump Refugee Ban Clashes With Faith-Based Groups' Religious Missions
Six of the nine agencies that resettle refugees in the U.S. are religious groups. Their leaders say the president's decision to halt the refugee flow runs counter to their beliefs and efforts.
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Six of the nine agencies that resettle refugees in the U.S. are religious groups. Their leaders say the president's decision to halt the refugee flow runs counter to their beliefs and efforts.
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NPR News: Trump Takes Action To Cut Flow Of Refugees Entering U.S.
Trump Takes Action To Cut Flow Of Refugees Entering U.S.
Trump has followed through on a campaign promise to cut the flow of Syrians entering the U.S. He signed an executive action Friday that he says will impose "new vetting measures" for refugees.
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Trump has followed through on a campaign promise to cut the flow of Syrians entering the U.S. He signed an executive action Friday that he says will impose "new vetting measures" for refugees.
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NPR News: In Apology For Decades-Old Lynching, Police Chief Aims To 'Interrupt The Past'
In Apology For Decades-Old Lynching, Police Chief Aims To 'Interrupt The Past'
"I'm profoundly sorry," LaGrange Police Chief Louis Dekmar said in a remembrance for Austin Callaway, who was lynched in 1940. Dekmar tells NPR the apology is a step toward mending community trust.
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"I'm profoundly sorry," LaGrange Police Chief Louis Dekmar said in a remembrance for Austin Callaway, who was lynched in 1940. Dekmar tells NPR the apology is a step toward mending community trust.
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NPR News: Trump Signs Executive Action To Impose 'New Vetting Measures' For Refugees
Trump Signs Executive Action To Impose 'New Vetting Measures' For Refugees
President Trump signed an executive action on Friday that he says will impose "new vetting measures to keep radical Islamic terrorists out of the United States."
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President Trump signed an executive action on Friday that he says will impose "new vetting measures to keep radical Islamic terrorists out of the United States."
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NPR News: It's Not Just The Park Service: 'Rogue' Federal Twitter Accounts Multiply
It's Not Just The Park Service: 'Rogue' Federal Twitter Accounts Multiply
What started as one "unofficial resistance" Twitter account has grown to a list of more than 50 "rogue" accounts advocating for the science community and climate change research.
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What started as one "unofficial resistance" Twitter account has grown to a list of more than 50 "rogue" accounts advocating for the science community and climate change research.
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NPR News: After Trump Inauguration, 'CalExit' Ballot Measure Builds Steam
After Trump Inauguration, 'CalExit' Ballot Measure Builds Steam
Acknowledging that the obstacles are formidable, the proponent of a ballot measure to sever California's ties with the United States has been cleared to start collecting signatures.
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Acknowledging that the obstacles are formidable, the proponent of a ballot measure to sever California's ties with the United States has been cleared to start collecting signatures.
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NPR News: After Canceling White House Visit, Pena Nieto Speaks To Trump By Phone
After Canceling White House Visit, Pena Nieto Speaks To Trump By Phone
The two spoke for an hour. A press release from the office of the Mexican president said they had "agreed at this point not to speak publicly" about payment for President Trump's planned border wall.
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The two spoke for an hour. A press release from the office of the Mexican president said they had "agreed at this point not to speak publicly" about payment for President Trump's planned border wall.
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NPR News: After Canceling White House Visit, Pena Nieto Speaks To Trump By Phone
After Canceling White House Visit, Pena Nieto Speaks To Trump By Phone
The two spoke for an hour. A press release from the office of the Mexican president said they had "agreed at this point not to speak publicly" about payment for President Trump's planned border wall.
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The two spoke for an hour. A press release from the office of the Mexican president said they had "agreed at this point not to speak publicly" about payment for President Trump's planned border wall.
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NPR News: After Canceling White House Visit, Pena Nieto Speaks To Trump By Phone
After Canceling White House Visit, Pena Nieto Speaks To Trump By Phone
The two spoke for an hour. A press release from the office of the Mexican president said they had "agreed at this point not to speak publicly" about payment for President Trump's planned border wall.
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The two spoke for an hour. A press release from the office of the Mexican president said they had "agreed at this point not to speak publicly" about payment for President Trump's planned border wall.
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NPR News: Trump's Proposed Border Tax Would Negatively Affect U.S. Consumers
Trump's Proposed Border Tax Would Negatively Affect U.S. Consumers
Donald Trump has said a border tax would be one way to make Mexico pay for the border wall. But that type of tax could negatively affect American consumers.
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Donald Trump has said a border tax would be one way to make Mexico pay for the border wall. But that type of tax could negatively affect American consumers.
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NPR News: Trump Hosts British Prime Minister Theresa May At The White House
Trump Hosts British Prime Minister Theresa May At The White House
In a news conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May, President Trump said he hoped to have a good relationship with Russia. He said the same of Mexico, despite the recent flap over the wall.
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In a news conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May, President Trump said he hoped to have a good relationship with Russia. He said the same of Mexico, despite the recent flap over the wall.
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NPR News: Trump's Proposed Border Tax Would Negatively Affect U.S. Consumers
Trump's Proposed Border Tax Would Negatively Affect U.S. Consumers
Donald Trump has said a border tax would be one way to make Mexico pay for the border wall. But that type of tax could negatively affect American consumers.
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Donald Trump has said a border tax would be one way to make Mexico pay for the border wall. But that type of tax could negatively affect American consumers.
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NPR News: Trump Hosts British Prime Minister Theresa May At The White House
Trump Hosts British Prime Minister Theresa May At The White House
In a news conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May, President Trump said he hoped to have a good relationship with Russia. He said the same of Mexico, despite the recent flap over the wall.
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In a news conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May, President Trump said he hoped to have a good relationship with Russia. He said the same of Mexico, despite the recent flap over the wall.
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NPR News: Nearly 8 Decades Later, Georgia Police Chief Apologizes For Lynching
Nearly 8 Decades Later, Georgia Police Chief Apologizes For Lynching
A police chief in Georgia has apologized for a lynching that happened more than 75 years ago. Police never investigated after a white mob snatched a black man from a jail and killed him.
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A police chief in Georgia has apologized for a lynching that happened more than 75 years ago. Police never investigated after a white mob snatched a black man from a jail and killed him.
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NPR News: White House Strategist Steve Bannon Sets Up Fight With News Media
White House Strategist Steve Bannon Sets Up Fight With News Media
Top White House strategist Steve Bannon blasted the press this week, casting it as the opposition and telling news media that it should "keep its mouth shut." The media outcry has been strong.
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Top White House strategist Steve Bannon blasted the press this week, casting it as the opposition and telling news media that it should "keep its mouth shut." The media outcry has been strong.
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