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Thursday, 31 January 2019
NPR News: ICE Confirms Force-Feeding Of Detainees On Hunger Strike
ICE Confirms Force-Feeding Of Detainees On Hunger Strike
The agency said it respects the right to voice opinions and doesn't retaliate against hunger strikers. "It's extremely painful and it's against their will," a lawyer for two asylum-seekers told NPR.
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The agency said it respects the right to voice opinions and doesn't retaliate against hunger strikers. "It's extremely painful and it's against their will," a lawyer for two asylum-seekers told NPR.
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NPR News: Federal Appeals Court Blocks San Francisco Law On Ad Warnings For Sugary Drinks
Federal Appeals Court Blocks San Francisco Law On Ad Warnings For Sugary Drinks
A voter-approved law requiring large warnings about the effects of soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks was challenged by the beverage industry.
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A voter-approved law requiring large warnings about the effects of soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks was challenged by the beverage industry.
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NPR News: Iraqi Has Returned To U.S. After ICE Deported Him Against Court Orders
Iraqi Has Returned To U.S. After ICE Deported Him Against Court Orders
Muneer Subaihani says immigration agents told him he would be in jail for life if he didn't agree to be deported to Iraq. On Tuesday, in a rare event, he was admitted back into the U.S.
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Muneer Subaihani says immigration agents told him he would be in jail for life if he didn't agree to be deported to Iraq. On Tuesday, in a rare event, he was admitted back into the U.S.
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NPR News: Iraqi Has Returned To U.S. After ICE Deported Him Against Court Orders
Iraqi Has Returned To U.S. After ICE Deported Him Against Court Orders
Muneer Subaihani says immigration agents told him he would be in jail for life if he didn't agree to be deported to Iraq. On Tuesday, in a rare event, he was admitted back into the U.S.
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Muneer Subaihani says immigration agents told him he would be in jail for life if he didn't agree to be deported to Iraq. On Tuesday, in a rare event, he was admitted back into the U.S.
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NPR News: Iraqi Has Returned To U.S. After ICE Deported Him Against Court Orders
Iraqi Has Returned To U.S. After ICE Deported Him Against Court Orders
Muneer Subaihani says immigration agents told him he would be in jail for life if he didn't agree to be deported to Iraq. On Tuesday, in a rare event, he was admitted back into the U.S.
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Muneer Subaihani says immigration agents told him he would be in jail for life if he didn't agree to be deported to Iraq. On Tuesday, in a rare event, he was admitted back into the U.S.
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NPR News: Asylum-Seeker Barred From Entering Australia Wins Its Richest Literary Prize
Asylum-Seeker Barred From Entering Australia Wins Its Richest Literary Prize
Behrouz Boochani, who has been detained offshore since 2013, had to compose his debut using WhatsApp messages. Now, that book has earned him the Victorian Prize for Literature
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Behrouz Boochani, who has been detained offshore since 2013, had to compose his debut using WhatsApp messages. Now, that book has earned him the Victorian Prize for Literature
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NPR News: Asylum-Seeker Barred From Entering Australia Wins Its Richest Literary Prize
Asylum-Seeker Barred From Entering Australia Wins Its Richest Literary Prize
Behrouz Boochani, who has been detained offshore since 2013, had to compose his debut using WhatsApp messages. Now, that book has earned him the Victorian Prize for Literature
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Behrouz Boochani, who has been detained offshore since 2013, had to compose his debut using WhatsApp messages. Now, that book has earned him the Victorian Prize for Literature
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NPR News: Months-Long Dutch Church Service To Protect Migrants Ends After Policy Shift
Months-Long Dutch Church Service To Protect Migrants Ends After Policy Shift
The Bethel Church in The Hague carried on services for 96 days to protect the Tamrazyan family, Armenian migrants who have lived in the Netherlands for nearly nine years, from deportation.
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The Bethel Church in The Hague carried on services for 96 days to protect the Tamrazyan family, Armenian migrants who have lived in the Netherlands for nearly nine years, from deportation.
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NPR News: Months-Long Dutch Church Service To Protect Migrants Ends After Policy Shift
Months-Long Dutch Church Service To Protect Migrants Ends After Policy Shift
The Bethel Church in The Hague carried on services for 96 days to protect the Tamrazyan family, Armenian migrants who have lived in the Netherlands for nearly nine years, from deportation.
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The Bethel Church in The Hague carried on services for 96 days to protect the Tamrazyan family, Armenian migrants who have lived in the Netherlands for nearly nine years, from deportation.
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NPR News: Former Venezuelan Diplomat Discusses Current Political Turmoil
Former Venezuelan Diplomat Discusses Current Political Turmoil
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with former Venezuelan Ambassador Milos Alcalay about the country's political turmoil. Alcalay served in the Venezuela diplomatic corps for 35 years until 2004.
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NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with former Venezuelan Ambassador Milos Alcalay about the country's political turmoil. Alcalay served in the Venezuela diplomatic corps for 35 years until 2004.
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NPR News: Former Venezuelan Diplomat Discusses Current Political Turmoil
Former Venezuelan Diplomat Discusses Current Political Turmoil
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with former Venezuelan Ambassador Milos Alcalay about the country's political turmoil. Alcalay served in the Venezuela diplomatic corps for 35 years until 2004.
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NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with former Venezuelan Ambassador Milos Alcalay about the country's political turmoil. Alcalay served in the Venezuela diplomatic corps for 35 years until 2004.
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NPR News: Atlanta's Pledge To Clear Homeless Camps Fuels Anxiety Ahead Of Super Bowl
Atlanta's Pledge To Clear Homeless Camps Fuels Anxiety Ahead Of Super Bowl
Just two weeks before the Super Bowl, the city said it would work to clear homeless encampments. Officials say the move is unrelated to the game, but it has created a lot of uncertainty.
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Just two weeks before the Super Bowl, the city said it would work to clear homeless encampments. Officials say the move is unrelated to the game, but it has created a lot of uncertainty.
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NPR News: Juan Guaidó Claims Police Raided His Home As He Struggles To Consolidate Power
Juan Guaidó Claims Police Raided His Home As He Struggles To Consolidate Power
Juan Guaidó accuses Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro of sending police to intimidate his family. The U.S.-backed opposition leader seeks to oust Maduro and replace him as interim president.
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Juan Guaidó accuses Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro of sending police to intimidate his family. The U.S.-backed opposition leader seeks to oust Maduro and replace him as interim president.
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NPR News: Juan Guaidó Claims Police Raided His Home As He Struggles To Consolidate Power
Juan Guaidó Claims Police Raided His Home As He Struggles To Consolidate Power
Juan Guaidó accuses Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro of sending police to intimidate his family. The U.S.-backed opposition leader seeks to oust Maduro and replace him as interim president.
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Juan Guaidó accuses Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro of sending police to intimidate his family. The U.S.-backed opposition leader seeks to oust Maduro and replace him as interim president.
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NPR News: World Health Organization Sounds Alarm About Dire Conditions As Syrians Flee Conflict
World Health Organization Sounds Alarm About Dire Conditions As Syrians Flee Conflict
The World Health Organization says 29 children have died as their families fled from fighting to a camp in northeastern Syria. Most have died from exposure to cold on the trip or at the camp.
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The World Health Organization says 29 children have died as their families fled from fighting to a camp in northeastern Syria. Most have died from exposure to cold on the trip or at the camp.
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NPR News: Juan Guaidó Claims Police Raided His Home As He Struggles To Consolidate Power
Juan Guaidó Claims Police Raided His Home As He Struggles To Consolidate Power
Juan Guaidó accuses Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro of sending police to intimidate his family. The U.S.-backed opposition leader seeks to oust Maduro and replace him as interim president.
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Juan Guaidó accuses Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro of sending police to intimidate his family. The U.S.-backed opposition leader seeks to oust Maduro and replace him as interim president.
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NPR News: World Health Organization Sounds Alarm About Dire Conditions As Syrians Flee Conflict
World Health Organization Sounds Alarm About Dire Conditions As Syrians Flee Conflict
The World Health Organization says 29 children have died as their families fled from fighting to a camp in northeastern Syria. Most have died from exposure to cold on the trip or at the camp.
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The World Health Organization says 29 children have died as their families fled from fighting to a camp in northeastern Syria. Most have died from exposure to cold on the trip or at the camp.
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NPR News: Failed Virginia Bill Sparks National Debate About Abortion
Failed Virginia Bill Sparks National Debate About Abortion
President Trump and Republican abortion opponents are criticizing Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and Democrats in the state over defense of a bill that sought to reduce restrictions on later abortion.
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President Trump and Republican abortion opponents are criticizing Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and Democrats in the state over defense of a bill that sought to reduce restrictions on later abortion.
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NPR News: Atlanta Seems Ready For The Super Bowl With Plenty Of Winter Weather Precautions
Atlanta Seems Ready For The Super Bowl With Plenty Of Winter Weather Precautions
The Super Bowl is set to be held in Atlanta this year, but chilly weather, and an icy history have some leaders on edge about the city's ability to host the big game.
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The Super Bowl is set to be held in Atlanta this year, but chilly weather, and an icy history have some leaders on edge about the city's ability to host the big game.
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NPR News: Polar Vortex's End Is Near, Forecasters Say, Promising A Strong Warm-Up
Polar Vortex's End Is Near, Forecasters Say, Promising A Strong Warm-Up
By Saturday, the National Weather Service says, the central Plains area will see temperatures in the low 60s — nearly 20-25 degrees above normal.
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By Saturday, the National Weather Service says, the central Plains area will see temperatures in the low 60s — nearly 20-25 degrees above normal.
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NPR News: Venezuela's Opposition Leader, U.S. Embark On Risky Strategy For Military Uprising
Venezuela's Opposition Leader, U.S. Embark On Risky Strategy For Military Uprising
The U.S. government and Venezuela's self-proclaimed interim president are calling on the military to withdraw support for Maduro's government. But fomenting a coup could bring unexpected consequences.
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The U.S. government and Venezuela's self-proclaimed interim president are calling on the military to withdraw support for Maduro's government. But fomenting a coup could bring unexpected consequences.
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NPR News: Former U.S. Ambassador Says Withdraw From Afghanistan Is Surrender
Former U.S. Ambassador Says Withdraw From Afghanistan Is Surrender
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ryan Crocker, former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, about why Crocker thinks the American plan to withdraw from Afghanistan is surrender.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ryan Crocker, former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, about why Crocker thinks the American plan to withdraw from Afghanistan is surrender.
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NPR News: Venezuela's Opposition Leader, U.S. Embark On Risky Strategy For Military Uprising
Venezuela's Opposition Leader, U.S. Embark On Risky Strategy For Military Uprising
The U.S. government and Venezuela's self-proclaimed interim president are calling on the military to withdraw support for Maduro's government. But fomenting a coup could bring unexpected consequences.
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The U.S. government and Venezuela's self-proclaimed interim president are calling on the military to withdraw support for Maduro's government. But fomenting a coup could bring unexpected consequences.
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NPR News: Former U.S. Ambassador Says Withdraw From Afghanistan Is Surrender
Former U.S. Ambassador Says Withdraw From Afghanistan Is Surrender
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ryan Crocker, former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, about why Crocker thinks the American plan to withdraw from Afghanistan is surrender.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ryan Crocker, former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, about why Crocker thinks the American plan to withdraw from Afghanistan is surrender.
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NPR News: Questions Remain After North Korea Says It Will Dismantle Nuclear Weapon Fuel Sites
Questions Remain After North Korea Says It Will Dismantle Nuclear Weapon Fuel Sites
The U.S. special representative for North Korea says Kim Jong Un and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo agreed in October that North Korea will dismantle its facilities that make fuel for nuclear weapons.
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The U.S. special representative for North Korea says Kim Jong Un and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo agreed in October that North Korea will dismantle its facilities that make fuel for nuclear weapons.
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NPR News: Does The U.S. Or China Have More Leverage In Ongoing Trade Talks?
Does The U.S. Or China Have More Leverage In Ongoing Trade Talks?
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with former China trade negotiator Amy Celico about who has the upper hand in the current round of trade talks, China or the U.S.
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NPR's Audie Cornish talks with former China trade negotiator Amy Celico about who has the upper hand in the current round of trade talks, China or the U.S.
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NPR News: Questions Remain After North Korea Says It Will Dismantle Nuclear Weapon Fuel Sites
Questions Remain After North Korea Says It Will Dismantle Nuclear Weapon Fuel Sites
The U.S. special representative for North Korea says Kim Jong Un and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo agreed in October that North Korea will dismantle its facilities that make fuel for nuclear weapons.
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The U.S. special representative for North Korea says Kim Jong Un and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo agreed in October that North Korea will dismantle its facilities that make fuel for nuclear weapons.
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NPR News: Does The U.S. Or China Have More Leverage In Ongoing Trade Talks?
Does The U.S. Or China Have More Leverage In Ongoing Trade Talks?
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with former China trade negotiator Amy Celico about who has the upper hand in the current round of trade talks, China or the U.S.
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NPR's Audie Cornish talks with former China trade negotiator Amy Celico about who has the upper hand in the current round of trade talks, China or the U.S.
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NPR News: Closing Arguments Heard In Trial Of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzmán
Closing Arguments Heard In Trial Of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzmán
Closing arguments were heard Thursday in the trial of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, accused of being one of the world's premier drug traffickers. The case now goes to the jury.
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Closing arguments were heard Thursday in the trial of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, accused of being one of the world's premier drug traffickers. The case now goes to the jury.
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NASA Awards Launch Services Contract for Lucy Mission
NASA has selected United Launch Services LLC (ULS) of Centennial, Colorado, to provide launch services for the agency’s first-ever mission to explore Trojan asteroids.
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NPR News: U.S. Court Orders Syria To Pay $300 Million For Killing Of Journalist Marie Colvin
U.S. Court Orders Syria To Pay $300 Million For Killing Of Journalist Marie Colvin
The judge ruled that Colvin was killed by Syria and "targeted because of her profession, for the purpose of silencing those reporting on the growing opposition movement in the country."
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The judge ruled that Colvin was killed by Syria and "targeted because of her profession, for the purpose of silencing those reporting on the growing opposition movement in the country."
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NPR News: U.S. Court Orders Syria To Pay $300 Million For Killing Of Journalist Marie Colvin
U.S. Court Orders Syria To Pay $300 Million For Killing Of Journalist Marie Colvin
The judge ruled that Colvin was killed by Syria and "targeted because of her profession, for the purpose of silencing those reporting on the growing opposition movement in the country."
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The judge ruled that Colvin was killed by Syria and "targeted because of her profession, for the purpose of silencing those reporting on the growing opposition movement in the country."
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NPR News: U.S. Court Orders Syria To Pay $300 Million For Killing Of Journalist Marie Colvin
U.S. Court Orders Syria To Pay $300 Million For Killing Of Journalist Marie Colvin
The judge ruled that Colvin was killed by Syria and "targeted because of her profession, for the purpose of silencing those reporting on the growing opposition movement in the country."
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The judge ruled that Colvin was killed by Syria and "targeted because of her profession, for the purpose of silencing those reporting on the growing opposition movement in the country."
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NPR News: Could Chinese Telecom Giant Huawei Put U.S. Cyber-Security At Risk?
Could Chinese Telecom Giant Huawei Put U.S. Cyber-Security At Risk?
NY Times reporter David Sanger says the world's leading producer of telecom equipment will be central to the spread of a global 5G network — which could pose a major threat to U.S. national security.
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NY Times reporter David Sanger says the world's leading producer of telecom equipment will be central to the spread of a global 5G network — which could pose a major threat to U.S. national security.
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NPR News: Could Chinese Telecom Giant Huawei Put U.S. Cyber-Security At Risk?
Could Chinese Telecom Giant Huawei Put U.S. Cyber-Security At Risk?
NY Times reporter David Sanger says the world's leading producer of telecom equipment will be central to the spread of a global 5G network — which could pose a major threat to U.S. national security.
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NY Times reporter David Sanger says the world's leading producer of telecom equipment will be central to the spread of a global 5G network — which could pose a major threat to U.S. national security.
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NPR News: WHO Warns Of Dire Conditions, Deaths Of Children At Refugee Camp In Syria
WHO Warns Of Dire Conditions, Deaths Of Children At Refugee Camp In Syria
More than 20,000 people, mostly women and children, have arrived at the Al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria in just two months. The World Health Organization says aid workers are struggling to keep up.
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More than 20,000 people, mostly women and children, have arrived at the Al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria in just two months. The World Health Organization says aid workers are struggling to keep up.
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NPR News: WHO Warns Of Dire Conditions, Deaths Of Children At Refugee Camp In Syria
WHO Warns Of Dire Conditions, Deaths Of Children At Refugee Camp In Syria
More than 20,000 people, mostly women and children, have arrived at the Al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria in just two months. The World Health Organization says aid workers are struggling to keep up.
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More than 20,000 people, mostly women and children, have arrived at the Al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria in just two months. The World Health Organization says aid workers are struggling to keep up.
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NPR News: Homeland Security Created A Fake University In Michigan As Part Of Immigration Sting
Homeland Security Created A Fake University In Michigan As Part Of Immigration Sting
Eight alleged recruiters who were paid thousands of dollars for connecting students to the bogus university — which had an actual office space in Farmington Hills, Mich. — have been indicted.
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Eight alleged recruiters who were paid thousands of dollars for connecting students to the bogus university — which had an actual office space in Farmington Hills, Mich. — have been indicted.
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NPR News: Flush With Cash, China Continues to Borrow Billions from World Bank
Flush With Cash, China Continues to Borrow Billions from World Bank
From an economic standpoint, China does not need World Bank loans. So why is it still a top borrower?
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From an economic standpoint, China does not need World Bank loans. So why is it still a top borrower?
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NPR News: Opinion: Here's Why U.S. Aid To Palestinians Needs To Continue
Opinion: Here's Why U.S. Aid To Palestinians Needs To Continue
Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel B. Shapiro and Washington Institute for Near East Policy senior fellow Dana Stroul warn of the consequences of cutting U.S. assistance.
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Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel B. Shapiro and Washington Institute for Near East Policy senior fellow Dana Stroul warn of the consequences of cutting U.S. assistance.
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NPR News: Flush With Cash, China Continues to Borrow Billions from World Bank
Flush With Cash, China Continues to Borrow Billions from World Bank
From an economic standpoint, China does not need World Bank loans. So why is it still a top borrower?
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From an economic standpoint, China does not need World Bank loans. So why is it still a top borrower?
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NPR News: Opinion: Here's Why U.S. Aid To Palestinians Needs To Continue
Opinion: Here's Why U.S. Aid To Palestinians Needs To Continue
Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel B. Shapiro and Washington Institute for Near East Policy senior fellow Dana Stroul warn of the consequences of cutting U.S. assistance.
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Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel B. Shapiro and Washington Institute for Near East Policy senior fellow Dana Stroul warn of the consequences of cutting U.S. assistance.
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NPR News: Theresa May To Head To Brussels To Try To Renegotiate Brexit Deal
Theresa May To Head To Brussels To Try To Renegotiate Brexit Deal
The British prime minister's aim is to renegotiate the Brexit withdrawal pact with the EU. Some of the sharpest opposition to her plan comes from the country which would be most affected: Ireland.
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The British prime minister's aim is to renegotiate the Brexit withdrawal pact with the EU. Some of the sharpest opposition to her plan comes from the country which would be most affected: Ireland.
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NPR News: Theresa May To Head To Brussels To Try To Renegotiate Brexit Deal
Theresa May To Head To Brussels To Try To Renegotiate Brexit Deal
The British prime minister's aim is to renegotiate the Brexit withdrawal pact with the EU. Some of the sharpest opposition to her plan comes from the country which would be most affected: Ireland.
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The British prime minister's aim is to renegotiate the Brexit withdrawal pact with the EU. Some of the sharpest opposition to her plan comes from the country which would be most affected: Ireland.
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NPR News: U.S.-Chinese Negotiators Begin Day 2 Of High-Stakes Trade Talks
U.S.-Chinese Negotiators Begin Day 2 Of High-Stakes Trade Talks
Rachel Martin talks to Arthur Kroeber of Gavekal Dragonomics, a financial services firm based in Hong Kong, about the latest round of trade talks between U.S. and Chinese negotiators.
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Rachel Martin talks to Arthur Kroeber of Gavekal Dragonomics, a financial services firm based in Hong Kong, about the latest round of trade talks between U.S. and Chinese negotiators.
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NPR News: U.S.-Chinese Negotiators Begin Day 2 Of High-Stakes Trade Talks
U.S.-Chinese Negotiators Begin Day 2 Of High-Stakes Trade Talks
Rachel Martin talks to Arthur Kroeber of Gavekal Dragonomics, a financial services firm based in Hong Kong, about the latest round of trade talks between U.S. and Chinese negotiators.
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Rachel Martin talks to Arthur Kroeber of Gavekal Dragonomics, a financial services firm based in Hong Kong, about the latest round of trade talks between U.S. and Chinese negotiators.
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NPR News: Camp Fire Victims Forced To Find Housing As Last Shelter Closes
Camp Fire Victims Forced To Find Housing As Last Shelter Closes
A deadline looms for survivors of last fall's deadly Camp Fire that destroyed nearly all of the town of Paradise, Calif. The Red Cross shelter where hundreds have lived is closing.
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A deadline looms for survivors of last fall's deadly Camp Fire that destroyed nearly all of the town of Paradise, Calif. The Red Cross shelter where hundreds have lived is closing.
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NPR News: Michigan State Faulted For Handling Of Sexual Abuse Cases
Michigan State Faulted For Handling Of Sexual Abuse Cases
A Department of Education report claims Michigan State University displayed "a lack of institutional control" in the handling of the Larry Nassar scandal, and has violated federal campus safety laws.
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A Department of Education report claims Michigan State University displayed "a lack of institutional control" in the handling of the Larry Nassar scandal, and has violated federal campus safety laws.
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NPR News: Uptick In Butterfly Census Could Be A Fluke, Researchers Caution
Uptick In Butterfly Census Could Be A Fluke, Researchers Caution
Environmentalists say the number of monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico's forests is up dramatically. That's good news after years of drastic decline, but researchers warn it might not last.
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Environmentalists say the number of monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico's forests is up dramatically. That's good news after years of drastic decline, but researchers warn it might not last.
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NPR News: Uptick In Butterfly Census Could Be A Fluke, Researchers Caution
Uptick In Butterfly Census Could Be A Fluke, Researchers Caution
Environmentalists say the number of monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico's forests is up dramatically. That's good news after years of drastic decline, but researchers warn it might not last.
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Environmentalists say the number of monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico's forests is up dramatically. That's good news after years of drastic decline, but researchers warn it might not last.
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NPR News: Will PG&E's Bankruptcy Hurt California's Ambitious Energy Efficiency Goals?
Will PG&E's Bankruptcy Hurt California's Ambitious Energy Efficiency Goals?
There's concern that California's climate goals could suffer a set back because of PG&E's bankruptcy. The utility is key to helping the state's grid become 100 percent carbon free.
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There's concern that California's climate goals could suffer a set back because of PG&E's bankruptcy. The utility is key to helping the state's grid become 100 percent carbon free.
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NPR News: Homeless Face Record-Breaking Cold In Parts Of The Nation
Homeless Face Record-Breaking Cold In Parts Of The Nation
Rachel Martin talks to Debra Gonzalez, founder of the nonprofit in Wisconsin, Feeding His flock Street Ministry, about searching the streets to find homeless people in need of shelter.
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Rachel Martin talks to Debra Gonzalez, founder of the nonprofit in Wisconsin, Feeding His flock Street Ministry, about searching the streets to find homeless people in need of shelter.
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NPR News: News Brief: Deep Freeze, User Data Concerns, Trade Talks
News Brief: Deep Freeze, User Data Concerns, Trade Talks
Severe cold paralyzes a portion of the U.S. Facebook and Google are scrutinized over apps that collected data from teenagers. And, it's the final day of trade talks between the U.S. and China.
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Severe cold paralyzes a portion of the U.S. Facebook and Google are scrutinized over apps that collected data from teenagers. And, it's the final day of trade talks between the U.S. and China.
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NPR News: Washington Welcomes Exiled Political Activist As Venezuela's Ambassador
Washington Welcomes Exiled Political Activist As Venezuela's Ambassador
Carlos Vecchio, who doesn't have access to Venezuela's embassy, represents national assembly leader Juan Guaido, who the U.S. and other countries back as they pressure Nicolas Maduro to step aside.
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Carlos Vecchio, who doesn't have access to Venezuela's embassy, represents national assembly leader Juan Guaido, who the U.S. and other countries back as they pressure Nicolas Maduro to step aside.
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NPR News: News Brief: Deep Freeze, User Data Concerns, Trade Talks
News Brief: Deep Freeze, User Data Concerns, Trade Talks
Severe cold paralyzes a portion of the U.S. Facebook and Google are scrutinized over apps that collected data from teenagers. And, it's the final day of trade talks between the U.S. and China.
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Severe cold paralyzes a portion of the U.S. Facebook and Google are scrutinized over apps that collected data from teenagers. And, it's the final day of trade talks between the U.S. and China.
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NPR News: Washington Welcomes Exiled Political Activist As Venezuela's Ambassador
Washington Welcomes Exiled Political Activist As Venezuela's Ambassador
Carlos Vecchio, who doesn't have access to Venezuela's embassy, represents national assembly leader Juan Guaido, who the U.S. and other countries back as they pressure Nicolas Maduro to step aside.
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Carlos Vecchio, who doesn't have access to Venezuela's embassy, represents national assembly leader Juan Guaido, who the U.S. and other countries back as they pressure Nicolas Maduro to step aside.
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NPR News: News Brief: Deep Freeze, User Data Concerns, Trade Talks
News Brief: Deep Freeze, User Data Concerns, Trade Talks
Severe cold paralyzes a big area of the U.S. Facebook and Google are scrutinized over apps that collected data from teenagers. And, it's the final day of trade talks between the U.S. and China.
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Severe cold paralyzes a big area of the U.S. Facebook and Google are scrutinized over apps that collected data from teenagers. And, it's the final day of trade talks between the U.S. and China.
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Wednesday, 30 January 2019
NPR News: Thai Officials Close Schools As Toxic Air Pollution Chokes Bangkok
Thai Officials Close Schools As Toxic Air Pollution Chokes Bangkok
Fine particulate matter floating through the murky haze that hangs over the city has reached harmful levels, leading the government to shutter more than 400 public schools.
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Fine particulate matter floating through the murky haze that hangs over the city has reached harmful levels, leading the government to shutter more than 400 public schools.
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NPR News: Thai Officials Close Schools As Toxic Air Pollution Chokes Bangkok
Thai Officials Close Schools As Toxic Air Pollution Chokes Bangkok
Fine particulate matter floating through the murky haze that hangs over the city has reached harmful levels, leading the government to shutter more than 400 public schools.
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Fine particulate matter floating through the murky haze that hangs over the city has reached harmful levels, leading the government to shutter more than 400 public schools.
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NPR News: Jury Awards Sen. Rand Paul More Than $580,000 In Damages In Attack By Neighbor
Jury Awards Sen. Rand Paul More Than $580,000 In Damages In Attack By Neighbor
The neighbor had previously pleaded guilty to assaulting a member of Congress. The attack allegedly was prompted by a pile of brush Paul left near the line dividing their Kentucky properties.
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The neighbor had previously pleaded guilty to assaulting a member of Congress. The attack allegedly was prompted by a pile of brush Paul left near the line dividing their Kentucky properties.
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NPR News: Wrongfully Convicted And Jailed 38 Years, Fred Clay Gets $1 Million Payout
Wrongfully Convicted And Jailed 38 Years, Fred Clay Gets $1 Million Payout
"It is a great day for justice and it is a great day for Mr. Clay," said attorney Jeffrey Harris. The payout is the highest amount allowed under a revised state law on regarding wrongful conviction.
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"It is a great day for justice and it is a great day for Mr. Clay," said attorney Jeffrey Harris. The payout is the highest amount allowed under a revised state law on regarding wrongful conviction.
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NPR News: One Writer's Attempt To Give Twitter Users A Break From Politics And News
One Writer's Attempt To Give Twitter Users A Break From Politics And News
Quinn Cummings started a new kind of storytelling — via monster Twitter threads. She speaks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about her desire to give followers a respite from politics and daily news.
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Quinn Cummings started a new kind of storytelling — via monster Twitter threads. She speaks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about her desire to give followers a respite from politics and daily news.
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NPR News: With Better Climate Data, A Push To Use It To Prepare For Climate Impacts
With Better Climate Data, A Push To Use It To Prepare For Climate Impacts
Scientists are getting more and better data on our changing climate. Now, there's a push to use it to help people cope with the extremes we know are coming.
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Scientists are getting more and better data on our changing climate. Now, there's a push to use it to help people cope with the extremes we know are coming.
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NPR News: Juan Guaidó Calls For Protests In Opposition To Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro
Juan Guaidó Calls For Protests In Opposition To Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro
It's been a week since opposition leader Juan Guaidó stepped up to challenge socialist Nicolás Maduro's presidency. On Wednesday, he called for people to take to the streets.
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It's been a week since opposition leader Juan Guaidó stepped up to challenge socialist Nicolás Maduro's presidency. On Wednesday, he called for people to take to the streets.
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NPR News: Juan Guaidó Calls For Protests In Opposition To Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro
Juan Guaidó Calls For Protests In Opposition To Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro
It's been a week since opposition leader Juan Guaidó stepped up to challenge socialist Nicolás Maduro's presidency. On Wednesday, he called for people to take to the streets.
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It's been a week since opposition leader Juan Guaidó stepped up to challenge socialist Nicolás Maduro's presidency. On Wednesday, he called for people to take to the streets.
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NPR News: Growing Up In Kenya Really Does Not Prepare You For Chicago's Deep Freeze
Growing Up In Kenya Really Does Not Prepare You For Chicago's Deep Freeze
Esther Ngumbi's dad back home had no idea what advice to give her about surviving the historic low temperatures. And he definitely wanted to know what that kind of cold feels like.
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Esther Ngumbi's dad back home had no idea what advice to give her about surviving the historic low temperatures. And he definitely wanted to know what that kind of cold feels like.
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NPR News: Jury Hears Closing Arguments As Dramatic 'El Chapo' Trial Nears Its End
Jury Hears Closing Arguments As Dramatic 'El Chapo' Trial Nears Its End
Prosecutor Andrea Goldbarg said in her closing arguments that Joaquín Guzmán led the Sinaloa drug cartel. Dozens of witnesses said he tortured and killed people and that he bribed officials in Mexico.
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Prosecutor Andrea Goldbarg said in her closing arguments that Joaquín Guzmán led the Sinaloa drug cartel. Dozens of witnesses said he tortured and killed people and that he bribed officials in Mexico.
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NPR News: Jury Hears Closing Arguments As Dramatic 'El Chapo' Trial Nears Its End
Jury Hears Closing Arguments As Dramatic 'El Chapo' Trial Nears Its End
Prosecutor Andrea Goldbarg said in her closing arguments that Joaquín Guzmán led the Sinaloa drug cartel. Dozens of witnesses said he tortured and killed people and that he bribed officials in Mexico.
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Prosecutor Andrea Goldbarg said in her closing arguments that Joaquín Guzmán led the Sinaloa drug cartel. Dozens of witnesses said he tortured and killed people and that he bribed officials in Mexico.
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NPR News: Jury Hears Closing Arguments As Dramatic 'El Chapo' Trial Nears Its End
Jury Hears Closing Arguments As Dramatic 'El Chapo' Trial Nears Its End
Prosecutor Andrea Goldbarg said in her closing arguments that Joaquín Guzmán led the Sinaloa drug cartel. Dozens of witnesses said he tortured and killed people and that he bribed officials in Mexico.
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Prosecutor Andrea Goldbarg said in her closing arguments that Joaquín Guzmán led the Sinaloa drug cartel. Dozens of witnesses said he tortured and killed people and that he bribed officials in Mexico.
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NPR News: How Afghans Are Reacting To Peace Deal Negotiations
How Afghans Are Reacting To Peace Deal Negotiations
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with BBC Kabul Bureau Chief Shoaib Sharifi about the reaction in Afghanistan to negotiations between the U.S., the Taliban and the Afghan government.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with BBC Kabul Bureau Chief Shoaib Sharifi about the reaction in Afghanistan to negotiations between the U.S., the Taliban and the Afghan government.
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NPR News: How Afghans Are Reacting To Peace Deal Negotiations
How Afghans Are Reacting To Peace Deal Negotiations
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with BBC Kabul Bureau Chief Shoaib Sharifi about the reaction in Afghanistan to negotiations between the U.S., the Taliban and the Afghan government.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with BBC Kabul Bureau Chief Shoaib Sharifi about the reaction in Afghanistan to negotiations between the U.S., the Taliban and the Afghan government.
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NPR News: Litigation Is Likely For New Title IX Guidelines
Litigation Is Likely For New Title IX Guidelines
As the public comment period for new Title IX guidelines draws to a close, there's a deluge of comments, many in opposition to changes that some say will make the process more friendly to the accused.
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As the public comment period for new Title IX guidelines draws to a close, there's a deluge of comments, many in opposition to changes that some say will make the process more friendly to the accused.
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NPR News: Frigid Temperatures Are Wreaking Havoc Across The Midwest
Frigid Temperatures Are Wreaking Havoc Across The Midwest
There's cold and then, there's -60 wind chills coming from a brutal storm front creating havoc in much of the Midwest. Yes, it's winter, but this is upwards of 40 degrees colder than normal.
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There's cold and then, there's -60 wind chills coming from a brutal storm front creating havoc in much of the Midwest. Yes, it's winter, but this is upwards of 40 degrees colder than normal.
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NPR News: Why Is It So *&%# Cold? Come Warm Up In The Answer Vortex
Why Is It So *&%# Cold? Come Warm Up In The Answer Vortex
The polar vortex has brought air so incredibly cold it may set low-temperature records. Will it ever be warm again?
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The polar vortex has brought air so incredibly cold it may set low-temperature records. Will it ever be warm again?
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NPR News: New Book Busts Myths About Menstruation Spread By Public Health Groups
New Book Busts Myths About Menstruation Spread By Public Health Groups
In her new book, researcher Chris Bobel looks at how advocates seeking to help girls manage their menstrual cycle are responsible for promoting ideas that have no proof.
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In her new book, researcher Chris Bobel looks at how advocates seeking to help girls manage their menstrual cycle are responsible for promoting ideas that have no proof.
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NPR News: New Book Busts Myths About Menstruation Spread By Public Health Groups
New Book Busts Myths About Menstruation Spread By Public Health Groups
In her new book, researcher Chris Bobel looks at how advocates seeking to help girls manage their menstrual cycle are responsible for promoting ideas that have no proof.
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In her new book, researcher Chris Bobel looks at how advocates seeking to help girls manage their menstrual cycle are responsible for promoting ideas that have no proof.
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NPR News: Texas Officials Begin Walking Back Allegations About Noncitizen Voters
Texas Officials Begin Walking Back Allegations About Noncitizen Voters
Just a few days after alleging nearly 100,000 Texas voters may not be citizens, officials now concede their list may not have been accurate.
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Just a few days after alleging nearly 100,000 Texas voters may not be citizens, officials now concede their list may not have been accurate.
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NPR News: Toronto Gardener Pleads Guilty To Killing 8 Men, Some Of Whom Were Buried In Planters
Toronto Gardener Pleads Guilty To Killing 8 Men, Some Of Whom Were Buried In Planters
Bruce McArthur, 67, admitted to killing the men between 2010 and 2017 and disposing of their bodies on or near a client's property. Nearly all the victims had ties to Toronto's LGBT community.
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Bruce McArthur, 67, admitted to killing the men between 2010 and 2017 and disposing of their bodies on or near a client's property. Nearly all the victims had ties to Toronto's LGBT community.
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NPR News: Toronto Gardener Pleads Guilty To Killing 8 Men, Some Of Whom Were Buried In Planters
Toronto Gardener Pleads Guilty To Killing 8 Men, Some Of Whom Were Buried In Planters
Bruce McArthur, 67, admitted to killing the men between 2010 and 2017 and disposing of their bodies on or near a client's property. Nearly all the victims had ties to Toronto's LGBT community.
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Bruce McArthur, 67, admitted to killing the men between 2010 and 2017 and disposing of their bodies on or near a client's property. Nearly all the victims had ties to Toronto's LGBT community.
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NPR News: U.S. Opens Trade Talks With China
U.S. Opens Trade Talks With China
President Trump has threatened to increase and expand on about $250 billion in tariffs, but he agreed to hold off until early March, while negotiators try to hammer out a deal.
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President Trump has threatened to increase and expand on about $250 billion in tariffs, but he agreed to hold off until early March, while negotiators try to hammer out a deal.
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NPR News: 'Putin's Chef' Has His Fingers In Many Pies, Critics Say
'Putin's Chef' Has His Fingers In Many Pies, Critics Say
Yevgeny Prigozhin, a high-end caterer with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, is accused of interfering in the 2016 U.S. election and is linked to Russian mercenaries in Syria and Ukraine.
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Yevgeny Prigozhin, a high-end caterer with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, is accused of interfering in the 2016 U.S. election and is linked to Russian mercenaries in Syria and Ukraine.
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NPR News: U.S. Opens Trade Talks With China
U.S. Opens Trade Talks With China
President Trump has threatened to increase and expand on about $250 billion in tariffs, but he agreed to hold off until early March, while negotiators try to hammer out a deal.
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President Trump has threatened to increase and expand on about $250 billion in tariffs, but he agreed to hold off until early March, while negotiators try to hammer out a deal.
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NPR News: 'Putin's Chef' Has His Fingers In Many Pies, Critics Say
'Putin's Chef' Has His Fingers In Many Pies, Critics Say
Yevgeny Prigozhin, a high-end caterer with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, is accused of interfering in the 2016 U.S. election and is linked to Russian mercenaries in Syria and Ukraine.
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Yevgeny Prigozhin, a high-end caterer with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, is accused of interfering in the 2016 U.S. election and is linked to Russian mercenaries in Syria and Ukraine.
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NPR News: Trump Faults Spy Bosses As Break Widens Between What They Advise And What He Does
Trump Faults Spy Bosses As Break Widens Between What They Advise And What He Does
The president complained that his chiefs of the intelligence services were too "passive" and "naive" after a Senate hearing that underscored how often the White House rejects their assessments.
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The president complained that his chiefs of the intelligence services were too "passive" and "naive" after a Senate hearing that underscored how often the White House rejects their assessments.
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NPR News: Trump Faults Spy Bosses As Break Widens Between What They Advise And What He Does
Trump Faults Spy Bosses As Break Widens Between What They Advise And What He Does
The president complained that his chiefs of the intelligence services were too "passive" and "naive" after a Senate hearing that underscored how often the White House rejects their assessments.
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The president complained that his chiefs of the intelligence services were too "passive" and "naive" after a Senate hearing that underscored how often the White House rejects their assessments.
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NPR News: Pressure On Maduro Intensifies As Venezuela Braces For More Protests
Pressure On Maduro Intensifies As Venezuela Braces For More Protests
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó has called for nationwide rallies a week after he declared himself interim president and demanded Nicolás Maduro step down or call new elections.
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Opposition leader Juan Guaidó has called for nationwide rallies a week after he declared himself interim president and demanded Nicolás Maduro step down or call new elections.
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NPR News: Pressure On Maduro Intensifies As Venezuela Braces For More Protests
Pressure On Maduro Intensifies As Venezuela Braces For More Protests
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó has called for nationwide rallies a week after he declared himself interim president and demanded Nicolás Maduro step down or call new elections.
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Opposition leader Juan Guaidó has called for nationwide rallies a week after he declared himself interim president and demanded Nicolás Maduro step down or call new elections.
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NPR News: USPS Suspends Mail Delivery In Parts Of 10 States Due To Dangerous Polar Vortex
USPS Suspends Mail Delivery In Parts Of 10 States Due To Dangerous Polar Vortex
"Some places could see wind chill readings as low as 60 below zero," the postal service said, shutting down mail delivery in parts of the Great Plains and Midwest.
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"Some places could see wind chill readings as low as 60 below zero," the postal service said, shutting down mail delivery in parts of the Great Plains and Midwest.
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NPR News: Education Department Gathers Feedback On New Campus Sexual Assault Rules
Education Department Gathers Feedback On New Campus Sexual Assault Rules
There have been about 100,000 comments on proposed changes to Title IX. The deadline for comments is Wednesday. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says new rules could better protect the accused.
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There have been about 100,000 comments on proposed changes to Title IX. The deadline for comments is Wednesday. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says new rules could better protect the accused.
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NPR News: Oil Prices Edge Upward After U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Venezuela
Oil Prices Edge Upward After U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Venezuela
The sanctions are meant to put pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who allegedly diverts billions oil profits to pay off military officers and help prop up his government.
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The sanctions are meant to put pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who allegedly diverts billions oil profits to pay off military officers and help prop up his government.
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NPR News: Oil Prices Edge Upward After U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Venezuela
Oil Prices Edge Upward After U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Venezuela
The sanctions are meant to put pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who allegedly diverts billions oil profits to pay off military officers and help prop up his government.
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The sanctions are meant to put pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who allegedly diverts billions oil profits to pay off military officers and help prop up his government.
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NPR News: Irish Border Continues To Be A Sticking Point In A Brexit Deal
Irish Border Continues To Be A Sticking Point In A Brexit Deal
Steve Inskeep talks to Irish columnist and author Martina Devlin about the key issue in the ongoing Brexit negotiations: the border that separates Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
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Steve Inskeep talks to Irish columnist and author Martina Devlin about the key issue in the ongoing Brexit negotiations: the border that separates Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
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NPR News: It's Cold Out And Police In Missouri Have A Request
It's Cold Out And Police In Missouri Have A Request
Police in Warrensburg would like everyone to cut them a break. They posted on their Facebook page, asking the public to keep crime to a minimum over the next three days because it's just too cold.
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Police in Warrensburg would like everyone to cut them a break. They posted on their Facebook page, asking the public to keep crime to a minimum over the next three days because it's just too cold.
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NPR News: Irish Border Continues To Be A Sticking Point In A Brexit Deal
Irish Border Continues To Be A Sticking Point In A Brexit Deal
Steve Inskeep talks to Irish columnist and author Martina Devlin about the key issue in the ongoing Brexit negotiations: the border that separates Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
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Steve Inskeep talks to Irish columnist and author Martina Devlin about the key issue in the ongoing Brexit negotiations: the border that separates Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
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NPR News: Opinion: Foreign Forces Did Not Start Venezuela's Transition. Venezuela Did
Opinion: Foreign Forces Did Not Start Venezuela's Transition. Venezuela Did
Venezuela's government and opposition triggered the political standoff that's drawing an international response. Latin America expert Javier Corrales explains how.
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Venezuela's government and opposition triggered the political standoff that's drawing an international response. Latin America expert Javier Corrales explains how.
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NPR News: Opinion: Foreign Forces Did Not Start Venezuela's Transition. Venezuela Did
Opinion: Foreign Forces Did Not Start Venezuela's Transition. Venezuela Did
Venezuela's government and opposition triggered the political standoff that's drawing an international response. Latin America expert Javier Corrales explains how.
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Venezuela's government and opposition triggered the political standoff that's drawing an international response. Latin America expert Javier Corrales explains how.
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NPR News: After Failed Talks, Trade Negotiations Resume With China
After Failed Talks, Trade Negotiations Resume With China
U.S. and Chinese negotiators begin two days of talks Wednesday in Washington, D.C. The goal is to settle a six-month trade war.
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U.S. and Chinese negotiators begin two days of talks Wednesday in Washington, D.C. The goal is to settle a six-month trade war.
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NPR News: Homeland Security Begins Policy Dubbed Migrant Protection Protocols
Homeland Security Begins Policy Dubbed Migrant Protection Protocols
The Trump administration has started the policy of returning asylum-seekers to Mexico while they await their immigration hearings in the U.S. Several groups are challenging the new policy.
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The Trump administration has started the policy of returning asylum-seekers to Mexico while they await their immigration hearings in the U.S. Several groups are challenging the new policy.
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NPR News: Venezuelan President Maduro Faces Intensified Pressure To Step Down
Venezuelan President Maduro Faces Intensified Pressure To Step Down
Massive nationwide protests are planned in Venezuela Wednesday, as Venezuela officials try to block the self-declared president Juan Guaidó from leaving the country and freeze his bank accounts.
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Massive nationwide protests are planned in Venezuela Wednesday, as Venezuela officials try to block the self-declared president Juan Guaidó from leaving the country and freeze his bank accounts.
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NPR News: After Failed Talks, Trade Negotiations Resume With China
After Failed Talks, Trade Negotiations Resume With China
U.S. and Chinese negotiators begin two days of talks Wednesday in Washington, D.C. The goal is to settle a six-month trade war.
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U.S. and Chinese negotiators begin two days of talks Wednesday in Washington, D.C. The goal is to settle a six-month trade war.
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NPR News: Homeland Security Begins Policy Dubbed Migrant Protection Protocols
Homeland Security Begins Policy Dubbed Migrant Protection Protocols
The Trump administration has started the policy of returning asylum-seekers to Mexico while they await their immigration hearings in the U.S. Several groups are challenging the new policy.
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The Trump administration has started the policy of returning asylum-seekers to Mexico while they await their immigration hearings in the U.S. Several groups are challenging the new policy.
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NPR News: Venezuelan President Maduro Faces Intensified Pressure To Step Down
Venezuelan President Maduro Faces Intensified Pressure To Step Down
Massive nationwide protests are planned in Venezuela Wednesday, as Venezuela officials try to block the self-declared president Juan Guaidó from leaving the country and freeze his bank accounts.
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Massive nationwide protests are planned in Venezuela Wednesday, as Venezuela officials try to block the self-declared president Juan Guaidó from leaving the country and freeze his bank accounts.
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NPR News: O'Brady Is First To Complete Solo, Unassisted Trek Across Antarctica
O'Brady Is First To Complete Solo, Unassisted Trek Across Antarctica
Rachel Martin talks to adventurer Colin O'Brady, who last month made history by becoming the first person to cross the continent of Antarctica unaided.
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Rachel Martin talks to adventurer Colin O'Brady, who last month made history by becoming the first person to cross the continent of Antarctica unaided.
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NPR News: O'Brady Is First To Complete Solo, Unassisted Trek Across Antarctica
O'Brady Is First To Complete Solo, Unassisted Trek Across Antarctica
Rachel Martin talks to adventurer Colin O'Brady, who last month made history by becoming the first person to cross the continent of Antarctica unaided.
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Rachel Martin talks to adventurer Colin O'Brady, who last month made history by becoming the first person to cross the continent of Antarctica unaided.
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NPR News: Months After Hurricane Michael, Florida Families Remain Homeless
Months After Hurricane Michael, Florida Families Remain Homeless
FEMA trailers recently began arriving in Panama City and surrounding communities for the thousands of people left homeless by Hurricane Michael, which hit the state in October.
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FEMA trailers recently began arriving in Panama City and surrounding communities for the thousands of people left homeless by Hurricane Michael, which hit the state in October.
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NPR News: News Brief: China Trade Talks, Venezuela Leadership, Medicare For All
News Brief: China Trade Talks, Venezuela Leadership, Medicare For All
A crucial round of trade talks with China kicks off Wednesday. U.S. increases pressure on Venezuela's president to step down. And, what does Medicare for all mean?
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A crucial round of trade talks with China kicks off Wednesday. U.S. increases pressure on Venezuela's president to step down. And, what does Medicare for all mean?
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NPR News: News Brief: China Trade Talks, Venezuela Leadership, Medicare For All
News Brief: China Trade Talks, Venezuela Leadership, Medicare For All
A crucial round of trade talks with China kicks off Wednesday. U.S. increases pressure on Venezuela's president to step down. And, what does Medicare for all mean?
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A crucial round of trade talks with China kicks off Wednesday. U.S. increases pressure on Venezuela's president to step down. And, what does Medicare for all mean?
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NPR News: Polar Vortex Causes Midwest States Of Emergency As Cold Pushes Farther South
Polar Vortex Causes Midwest States Of Emergency As Cold Pushes Farther South
Wind chill warnings stretch from the Dakotas into Western Pennsylvania. Airlines have canceled thousands of flights and the governors of Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois have declared emergencies.
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Wind chill warnings stretch from the Dakotas into Western Pennsylvania. Airlines have canceled thousands of flights and the governors of Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois have declared emergencies.
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NPR News: Patients Suffer As Insurers And Big Health Systems Spar For Market Share
Patients Suffer As Insurers And Big Health Systems Spar For Market Share
As hospital chains and insurers across the U.S squeeze each other, hoping to increase their market share, many patients are suddenly finding the doctors and hospitals they prefer are out of network.
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As hospital chains and insurers across the U.S squeeze each other, hoping to increase their market share, many patients are suddenly finding the doctors and hospitals they prefer are out of network.
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NPR News: FBI Finds No Motive In Las Vegas Shooting, Closes Investigation
FBI Finds No Motive In Las Vegas Shooting, Closes Investigation
"Throughout his life, [Stephen] Paddock went to great lengths to keep his thoughts private, and that extended to his final thinking about this mass murder," officials said on Tuesday.
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"Throughout his life, [Stephen] Paddock went to great lengths to keep his thoughts private, and that extended to his final thinking about this mass murder," officials said on Tuesday.
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NPR News: Trump Administration Begins 'Remain In Mexico' Policy, Sending Asylum-Seekers Back
Trump Administration Begins 'Remain In Mexico' Policy, Sending Asylum-Seekers Back
The new procedure is designed to prevent applicants from remaining in the U.S. while they await a hearing before an immigration judge.
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The new procedure is designed to prevent applicants from remaining in the U.S. while they await a hearing before an immigration judge.
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NPR News: Trump Administration Begins 'Remain In Mexico' Policy, Sending Asylum-Seekers Back
Trump Administration Begins 'Remain In Mexico' Policy, Sending Asylum-Seekers Back
The new procedure is designed to prevent applicants from remaining in the U.S. while they await a hearing before an immigration judge.
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The new procedure is designed to prevent applicants from remaining in the U.S. while they await a hearing before an immigration judge.
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NPR News: Trump Administration Begins 'Remain In Mexico' Policy, Sending Asylum-Seekers Back
Trump Administration Begins 'Remain In Mexico' Policy, Sending Asylum-Seekers Back
The new procedure is designed to prevent applicants from remaining in the U.S. while they await a hearing before an immigration judge.
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The new procedure is designed to prevent applicants from remaining in the U.S. while they await a hearing before an immigration judge.
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NPR News: United States Warns Americans Not To Travel To Venezuela As Tensions Rise
United States Warns Americans Not To Travel To Venezuela As Tensions Rise
The U.S. supports the main opposition leader who has been barred by Venezuela's Supreme Court from leaving the country.
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The U.S. supports the main opposition leader who has been barred by Venezuela's Supreme Court from leaving the country.
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NPR News: United States Warns Americans Not To Travel To Venezuela As Tensions Rise
United States Warns Americans Not To Travel To Venezuela As Tensions Rise
The U.S. supports the main opposition leader who has been barred by Venezuela's Supreme Court from leaving the country.
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The U.S. supports the main opposition leader who has been barred by Venezuela's Supreme Court from leaving the country.
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NPR News: United States Warns Americans Not To Travel To Venezuela As Tensions Rise
United States Warns Americans Not To Travel To Venezuela As Tensions Rise
The U.S. supports the main opposition leader who has been barred by Venezuela's Supreme Court from leaving the country.
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The U.S. supports the main opposition leader who has been barred by Venezuela's Supreme Court from leaving the country.
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NPR News: How 'The Bachelor' Confronted The Issue Of Sexual Assault
How 'The Bachelor' Confronted The Issue Of Sexual Assault
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Huffington Post writer Emma Gray about Monday's episode of The Bachelor, on which a contestant opened up about her sexual assault in an unusually frank and sensitive way.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Huffington Post writer Emma Gray about Monday's episode of The Bachelor, on which a contestant opened up about her sexual assault in an unusually frank and sensitive way.
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NPR News: FBI Analysis Of Las Vegas Shooting Ends Without A Clear Motive Identified
FBI Analysis Of Las Vegas Shooting Ends Without A Clear Motive Identified
The FBI has concluded its investigation into the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting that left 58 dead. The agency's investigation did not determine the gunman's motive.
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The FBI has concluded its investigation into the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting that left 58 dead. The agency's investigation did not determine the gunman's motive.
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NPR News: California's PG&E Power Utility Files For Bankruptcy After Wildfire Lawsuits
California's PG&E Power Utility Files For Bankruptcy After Wildfire Lawsuits
California's largest utility, PG&E, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday — the second time in as many decades. Wildfire victims are concerned they will not get their fair share.
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California's largest utility, PG&E, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday — the second time in as many decades. Wildfire victims are concerned they will not get their fair share.
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NPR News: Brazil Arrests 5 In Dam Collapse As Death Toll Rises To 65
Brazil Arrests 5 In Dam Collapse As Death Toll Rises To 65
Authorities reportedly arrested workers with the Brazilian mining company Vale SA and contractors with Germany's TUEV SUED.
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Authorities reportedly arrested workers with the Brazilian mining company Vale SA and contractors with Germany's TUEV SUED.
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NPR News: Brazil Arrests 5 In Dam Collapse As Death Toll Rises To 65
Brazil Arrests 5 In Dam Collapse As Death Toll Rises To 65
Authorities reportedly arrested workers with the Brazilian mining company Vale SA and contractors with Germany's TUEV SUED.
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Authorities reportedly arrested workers with the Brazilian mining company Vale SA and contractors with Germany's TUEV SUED.
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NPR News: Police Say 'Empire' Actor Jussie Smollett Attacked In Possible Hate Crime
Police Say 'Empire' Actor Jussie Smollett Attacked In Possible Hate Crime
The star of the Fox drama was reportedly assaulted Tuesday in downtown Chicago. His attackers are said to have poured a chemical substance on him and wrapped a rope around his neck.
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The star of the Fox drama was reportedly assaulted Tuesday in downtown Chicago. His attackers are said to have poured a chemical substance on him and wrapped a rope around his neck.
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NPR News: Athletes Kick Off Ultramarathon In Minnesota Despite Extreme Cold
Athletes Kick Off Ultramarathon In Minnesota Despite Extreme Cold
Endurance runners, skiers and cyclists in Minnesota haven't let extreme cold get in the way of competing in the Arrowhead 135 ultramarathon. The race kicked off Monday in International Falls, Minn.
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Endurance runners, skiers and cyclists in Minnesota haven't let extreme cold get in the way of competing in the Arrowhead 135 ultramarathon. The race kicked off Monday in International Falls, Minn.
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NPR News: Actress Catherine Deneuve Sells Off Wardrobe Designed By Yves Saint Laurent
Actress Catherine Deneuve Sells Off Wardrobe Designed By Yves Saint Laurent
French actress Catherine Deneuve once told fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, "my most beautiful love affair is with you." Now she's auctioning off more than 100 of her YSL haute couture ensembles.
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French actress Catherine Deneuve once told fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, "my most beautiful love affair is with you." Now she's auctioning off more than 100 of her YSL haute couture ensembles.
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NPR News: Actress Catherine Deneuve Sells Off Wardrobe Designed By Yves Saint Laurent
Actress Catherine Deneuve Sells Off Wardrobe Designed By Yves Saint Laurent
French actress Catherine Deneuve once told fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, "my most beautiful love affair is with you." Now she's auctioning off more than 100 of her YSL haute couture ensembles.
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French actress Catherine Deneuve once told fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, "my most beautiful love affair is with you." Now she's auctioning off more than 100 of her YSL haute couture ensembles.
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NPR News: A 13-Year-Old Science Entrepreneur Wants To Bring Her Water Testing Device To Market
A 13-Year-Old Science Entrepreneur Wants To Bring Her Water Testing Device To Market
A young teenager in Colorado has been named one of Forbes 30 under 30, a list made up of the "brashest entrepreneurs" in the U.S. and Canada.
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A young teenager in Colorado has been named one of Forbes 30 under 30, a list made up of the "brashest entrepreneurs" in the U.S. and Canada.
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NPR News: A Robot Named 'Tappy': Huawei Conspired To Steal T-Mobile's Trade Secrets, Says DOJ
A Robot Named 'Tappy': Huawei Conspired To Steal T-Mobile's Trade Secrets, Says DOJ
In an indictment that reads like a spy caper gone awry, the Justice Department alleges that the Chinese device maker urged its employees to sneak intel about T-Mobile's brilliant testing robot.
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In an indictment that reads like a spy caper gone awry, the Justice Department alleges that the Chinese device maker urged its employees to sneak intel about T-Mobile's brilliant testing robot.
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NPR News: A Robot Named 'Tappy': Huawei Conspired To Steal T-Mobile's Trade Secrets, Says DOJ
A Robot Named 'Tappy': Huawei Conspired To Steal T-Mobile's Trade Secrets, Says DOJ
In an indictment that reads like a spy caper gone awry, the Justice Department alleges that the Chinese device maker urged its employees to sneak intel about T-Mobile's brilliant testing robot.
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In an indictment that reads like a spy caper gone awry, the Justice Department alleges that the Chinese device maker urged its employees to sneak intel about T-Mobile's brilliant testing robot.
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NPR News: Opinion: How Should Media Decide Which Mass Shootings To Cover?
Opinion: How Should Media Decide Which Mass Shootings To Cover?
A mass shooting last week in Florida barely registered in national news. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with writer Carl Hiaasen, who argues in a Miami Herald column that the number dead shouldn't be all that matters.
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A mass shooting last week in Florida barely registered in national news. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with writer Carl Hiaasen, who argues in a Miami Herald column that the number dead shouldn't be all that matters.
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NPR News: U.S. Treasury Announces Sanctions To Deny Venezuela's President Money From Oil
U.S. Treasury Announces Sanctions To Deny Venezuela's President Money From Oil
Venezuela sits atop the world's largest oil reserves and is largely dependent on cash it earns through exports. The sanctions deny authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro the cash paid for the fuel.
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Venezuela sits atop the world's largest oil reserves and is largely dependent on cash it earns through exports. The sanctions deny authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro the cash paid for the fuel.
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NPR News: Britain's Parliament Finally Agrees On A Way Forward On Brexit
Britain's Parliament Finally Agrees On A Way Forward On Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May says she will ask the European Union to reopen negotiations on the agreement on the U.K.'s exit, despite the E.U. saying the agreement could not be changed.
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British Prime Minister Theresa May says she will ask the European Union to reopen negotiations on the agreement on the U.K.'s exit, despite the E.U. saying the agreement could not be changed.
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NPR News: U.S. Treasury Announces Sanctions To Deny Venezuela's President Money From Oil
U.S. Treasury Announces Sanctions To Deny Venezuela's President Money From Oil
Venezuela sits atop the world's largest oil reserves and is largely dependent on cash it earns through exports. The sanctions deny authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro the cash paid for the fuel.
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Venezuela sits atop the world's largest oil reserves and is largely dependent on cash it earns through exports. The sanctions deny authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro the cash paid for the fuel.
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NPR News: Britain's Parliament Finally Agrees On A Way Forward On Brexit
Britain's Parliament Finally Agrees On A Way Forward On Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May says she will ask the European Union to reopen negotiations on the agreement on the U.K.'s exit, despite the E.U. saying the agreement could not be changed.
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British Prime Minister Theresa May says she will ask the European Union to reopen negotiations on the agreement on the U.K.'s exit, despite the E.U. saying the agreement could not be changed.
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NPR News: China's Slowing Economy Could Give U.S. An Advantage In Trade Talks
China's Slowing Economy Could Give U.S. An Advantage In Trade Talks
China's dynamic economy is slowing, giving some U.S. officials confidence America will have the upper hand with China in tough trade talks. But Chinese leaders may not be inclined to make concessions.
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China's dynamic economy is slowing, giving some U.S. officials confidence America will have the upper hand with China in tough trade talks. But Chinese leaders may not be inclined to make concessions.
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NPR News: What The Huawei Indictment Says About How China Steals Technology
What The Huawei Indictment Says About How China Steals Technology
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Mark Cohen, senior fellow with the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology, about what the Huawei indictment says about China's technology theft.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Mark Cohen, senior fellow with the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology, about what the Huawei indictment says about China's technology theft.
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NPR News: China's Slowing Economy Could Give U.S. An Advantage In Trade Talks
China's Slowing Economy Could Give U.S. An Advantage In Trade Talks
China's dynamic economy is slowing, giving some U.S. officials confidence America will have the upper hand with China in tough trade talks. But Chinese leaders may not be inclined to make concessions.
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China's dynamic economy is slowing, giving some U.S. officials confidence America will have the upper hand with China in tough trade talks. But Chinese leaders may not be inclined to make concessions.
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NPR News: What The Huawei Indictment Says About How China Steals Technology
What The Huawei Indictment Says About How China Steals Technology
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Mark Cohen, senior fellow with the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology, about what the Huawei indictment says about China's technology theft.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Mark Cohen, senior fellow with the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology, about what the Huawei indictment says about China's technology theft.
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NPR News: 'Life-Threatening Arctic Blast' Surges Into Midwest, Barreling Toward Eastern U.S.
'Life-Threatening Arctic Blast' Surges Into Midwest, Barreling Toward Eastern U.S.
The National Weather Service warned of a "very dangerous" cold air mass, prompting governors to declare emergencies and school districts to shut down.
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The National Weather Service warned of a "very dangerous" cold air mass, prompting governors to declare emergencies and school districts to shut down.
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NPR News: Pakistan's Supreme Court Upholds Christian Woman's Blasphemy Acquittal
Pakistan's Supreme Court Upholds Christian Woman's Blasphemy Acquittal
Asia Bibi, a mother and illiterate farmhand of Christian faith, spent eight years on death row, until a higher court acquitted her in October. The reversal sparked huge protests by Islamic extremists.
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Asia Bibi, a mother and illiterate farmhand of Christian faith, spent eight years on death row, until a higher court acquitted her in October. The reversal sparked huge protests by Islamic extremists.
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NPR News: Pakistan's Supreme Court Upholds Christian Woman's Blasphemy Acquittal
Pakistan's Supreme Court Upholds Christian Woman's Blasphemy Acquittal
Asia Bibi, a mother and illiterate farmhand of Christian faith, spent eight years on death row, until a higher court acquitted her in October. The reversal sparked huge protests by Islamic extremists.
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Asia Bibi, a mother and illiterate farmhand of Christian faith, spent eight years on death row, until a higher court acquitted her in October. The reversal sparked huge protests by Islamic extremists.
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NPR News: In 'Maid,' A Single Mother Finds 'No Way' To Make It On Minimum Wage
In 'Maid,' A Single Mother Finds 'No Way' To Make It On Minimum Wage
While raising her young daughter, Stephanie Land cleaned houses to scrape by. It was back-aching work and the pay — $8.55 an hour to start; $9.25 an hour two years in — just wasn't enough.
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While raising her young daughter, Stephanie Land cleaned houses to scrape by. It was back-aching work and the pay — $8.55 an hour to start; $9.25 an hour two years in — just wasn't enough.
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NPR News: U.S. Slips In Annual Global Corruption Rankings
U.S. Slips In Annual Global Corruption Rankings
The latest Corruption Perceptions Index shows the U.S. dropped six spots, to No. 22 out of 180 countries and territories. It's listed after France and before the United Arab Emirates.
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The latest Corruption Perceptions Index shows the U.S. dropped six spots, to No. 22 out of 180 countries and territories. It's listed after France and before the United Arab Emirates.
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NPR News: Chris Christie: There Is No One With More Influence Over Trump Than Jared Kushner
Chris Christie: There Is No One With More Influence Over Trump Than Jared Kushner
The former New Jersey governor also tells NPR he has "great faith and confidence" in special counsel Robert Mueller and that Trump's team has made "a lot of really bad personnel choices."
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The former New Jersey governor also tells NPR he has "great faith and confidence" in special counsel Robert Mueller and that Trump's team has made "a lot of really bad personnel choices."
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NPR News: Russia Proposes Easing Laws On Corruption, Saying It's Unavoidable Sometimes
Russia Proposes Easing Laws On Corruption, Saying It's Unavoidable Sometimes
The proposed rule from the Justice Ministry says officials and public figures could be exempt if "objective circumstances" made it impossible for them to comply with corruption laws.
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The proposed rule from the Justice Ministry says officials and public figures could be exempt if "objective circumstances" made it impossible for them to comply with corruption laws.
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NPR News: Russia Proposes Easing Laws On Corruption, Saying It's Unavoidable Sometimes
Russia Proposes Easing Laws On Corruption, Saying It's Unavoidable Sometimes
The proposed rule from the Justice Ministry says officials and public figures could be exempt if "objective circumstances" made it impossible for them to comply with corruption laws.
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The proposed rule from the Justice Ministry says officials and public figures could be exempt if "objective circumstances" made it impossible for them to comply with corruption laws.
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NPR News: Afghan Ambassador To The U.S. Is Optimistic U.S. Won't Abandon Afghans
Afghan Ambassador To The U.S. Is Optimistic U.S. Won't Abandon Afghans
Rachel Martin talks to Roya Rahmani, Afghanistan's new ambassador to the U.S. and the first woman to serve in that role, about ongoing negotiations with the Taliban. NPR's Tom Bowman weighs in.
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Rachel Martin talks to Roya Rahmani, Afghanistan's new ambassador to the U.S. and the first woman to serve in that role, about ongoing negotiations with the Taliban. NPR's Tom Bowman weighs in.
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NPR News: Afghan Ambassador To The U.S. Is Optimistic U.S. Won't Abandon Afghans
Afghan Ambassador To The U.S. Is Optimistic U.S. Won't Abandon Afghans
Rachel Martin talks to Roya Rahmani, Afghanistan's new ambassador to the U.S. and the first woman to serve in that role, about ongoing negotiations with the Taliban. NPR's Tom Bowman weighs in.
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Rachel Martin talks to Roya Rahmani, Afghanistan's new ambassador to the U.S. and the first woman to serve in that role, about ongoing negotiations with the Taliban. NPR's Tom Bowman weighs in.
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NPR News: Spy Boss Coats Warns Russia, Others Plot New Interference Techniques For 2020
Spy Boss Coats Warns Russia, Others Plot New Interference Techniques For 2020
The director of national intelligence also told a Senate panel that the threat of Chinese espionage will continue to be the biggest strategic challenge to the United States.
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The director of national intelligence also told a Senate panel that the threat of Chinese espionage will continue to be the biggest strategic challenge to the United States.
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NPR News: Spy Boss Coats Warns Russia, Others Plot New Interference Techniques For 2020
Spy Boss Coats Warns Russia, Others Plot New Interference Techniques For 2020
The director of national intelligence also told a Senate panel that the threat of Chinese espionage will continue to be the biggest strategic challenge to the United States.
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The director of national intelligence also told a Senate panel that the threat of Chinese espionage will continue to be the biggest strategic challenge to the United States.
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NPR News: 'The Invisibles' Reveals How Some Jews Survived Nazi Germany By Hiding In Plain Sight
'The Invisibles' Reveals How Some Jews Survived Nazi Germany By Hiding In Plain Sight
"You just had to ignore the fear in your gut and push it away, become someone else," recalls one Jewish survivor, now 94. "I had to act like a regular Berliner. And this is what saved me in the end."
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"You just had to ignore the fear in your gut and push it away, become someone else," recalls one Jewish survivor, now 94. "I had to act like a regular Berliner. And this is what saved me in the end."
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NPR News: 'The Invisibles' Reveals How Some Jews Survived Nazi Germany By Hiding In Plain Sight
'The Invisibles' Reveals How Some Jews Survived Nazi Germany By Hiding In Plain Sight
"You just had to ignore the fear in your gut and push it away, become someone else," recalls one Jewish survivor, now 94. "I had to act like a regular Berliner. And this is what saved me in the end."
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"You just had to ignore the fear in your gut and push it away, become someone else," recalls one Jewish survivor, now 94. "I had to act like a regular Berliner. And this is what saved me in the end."
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NPR News: Georgia Woman Accidently Gives Away Her Son's $6,500
Georgia Woman Accidently Gives Away Her Son's $6,500
A woman in Conyers, Ga., cleaned house and donated a lot of items to Goodwill. Her adult son would like the coffee mug she gave away back — including the wad of cash inside it.
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A woman in Conyers, Ga., cleaned house and donated a lot of items to Goodwill. Her adult son would like the coffee mug she gave away back — including the wad of cash inside it.
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NPR News: Measles Outbreak Begins In Washington State And Spreads To Oregon
Measles Outbreak Begins In Washington State And Spreads To Oregon
Public health officials are struggling to contain a measles outbreak in the Pacific Northwest. The number of people infected has grown to 35 people with 11 more suspected cases.
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Public health officials are struggling to contain a measles outbreak in the Pacific Northwest. The number of people infected has grown to 35 people with 11 more suspected cases.
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NPR News: British Parliament To Vote On Amendments To Brexit
British Parliament To Vote On Amendments To Brexit
The U.K. parliament votes on the future path for Brexit Tuesday — whether to open the door to a delay, or press the European Union to compromise.
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The U.K. parliament votes on the future path for Brexit Tuesday — whether to open the door to a delay, or press the European Union to compromise.
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NPR News: Afghan Ambassador To The U.N. Is Optimistic U.S. Won't Abandon Afghanis
Afghan Ambassador To The U.N. Is Optimistic U.S. Won't Abandon Afghanis
Rachel Martin talks to Roya Rahmani, Afghanistan's new ambassador to the U.N. and the first woman to serve in that role, about ongoing negotiations with the Taliban. NPR's Tom Bowman weighs in.
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Rachel Martin talks to Roya Rahmani, Afghanistan's new ambassador to the U.N. and the first woman to serve in that role, about ongoing negotiations with the Taliban. NPR's Tom Bowman weighs in.
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NPR News: U.S. Charges China's Telecom Giant Huawei With Fraud And Other Counts
U.S. Charges China's Telecom Giant Huawei With Fraud And Other Counts
The Justice Department unsealed criminal charges against China's most important telecommunications company on Monday, potentially deepening the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
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The Justice Department unsealed criminal charges against China's most important telecommunications company on Monday, potentially deepening the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
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NPR News: News Brief: Roger Stone, Huawei Probe, Venezuela Sanctions
News Brief: Roger Stone, Huawei Probe, Venezuela Sanctions
Stone is to be arraigned Tuesday as part of the special counsel's Russia probe. U.S. indicts Chinese telecommunications giant on 13 criminal counts. U.S. announces new sanctions against Venezuela.
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Stone is to be arraigned Tuesday as part of the special counsel's Russia probe. U.S. indicts Chinese telecommunications giant on 13 criminal counts. U.S. announces new sanctions against Venezuela.
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NPR News: Drier Conditions Force Researchers To Find New Rice Farming Method
Drier Conditions Force Researchers To Find New Rice Farming Method
Rice farmers in Nepal are improving yields by more than 50 percent using a technique that sows fewer plants per acre but produces more rice per plant. It also uses less water.
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Rice farmers in Nepal are improving yields by more than 50 percent using a technique that sows fewer plants per acre but produces more rice per plant. It also uses less water.
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NPR News: Venezuela's State-Owned Oil Company Is Hit With U.S. Sanctions
Venezuela's State-Owned Oil Company Is Hit With U.S. Sanctions
The U.S. Treasury has announced new sanctions on Venezuela, targeting that country's oil sales — as part of a larger effort to support the opposition and push for the ouster of Nicolas Maduro.
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The U.S. Treasury has announced new sanctions on Venezuela, targeting that country's oil sales — as part of a larger effort to support the opposition and push for the ouster of Nicolas Maduro.
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NPR News: Analysis: Why A Chinese Leader Told The Story Of 'A Devil And A Demon'
Analysis: Why A Chinese Leader Told The Story Of 'A Devil And A Demon'
China's Vice President Wang Qishan likes parables. In Davos he told a story to answer a question on U.S.-China trade relations.
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China's Vice President Wang Qishan likes parables. In Davos he told a story to answer a question on U.S.-China trade relations.
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NPR News: British Parliament To Vote On Amendments To Brexit
British Parliament To Vote On Amendments To Brexit
The U.K. parliament votes on the future path for Brexit Tuesday — whether to open the door to a delay, or press the European Union to compromise.
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The U.K. parliament votes on the future path for Brexit Tuesday — whether to open the door to a delay, or press the European Union to compromise.
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NPR News: Afghan Ambassador To The U.N. Is Optimistic U.S. Won't Abandon Afghanis
Afghan Ambassador To The U.N. Is Optimistic U.S. Won't Abandon Afghanis
Rachel Martin talks to Roya Rahmani, Afghanistan's new ambassador to the U.N. and the first woman to serve in that role, about ongoing negotiations with the Taliban. NPR's Tom Bowman weighs in.
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Rachel Martin talks to Roya Rahmani, Afghanistan's new ambassador to the U.N. and the first woman to serve in that role, about ongoing negotiations with the Taliban. NPR's Tom Bowman weighs in.
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NPR News: U.S. Charges China's Telecom Giant Huawei With Fraud And Other Counts
U.S. Charges China's Telecom Giant Huawei With Fraud And Other Counts
The Justice Department unsealed criminal charges against China's most important telecommunications company on Monday, potentially deepening the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
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The Justice Department unsealed criminal charges against China's most important telecommunications company on Monday, potentially deepening the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
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NPR News: News Brief: Roger Stone, Huawei Probe, Venezuela Sanctions
News Brief: Roger Stone, Huawei Probe, Venezuela Sanctions
Stone is to be arraigned Tuesday as part of the special counsel's Russia probe. U.S. indicts Chinese telecommunications giant on 13 criminal counts. U.S. announces new sanctions against Venezuela.
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Stone is to be arraigned Tuesday as part of the special counsel's Russia probe. U.S. indicts Chinese telecommunications giant on 13 criminal counts. U.S. announces new sanctions against Venezuela.
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NPR News: Drier Conditions Force Researchers To Find New Rice Farming Method
Drier Conditions Force Researchers To Find New Rice Farming Method
Rice farmers in Nepal are improving yields by more than 50 percent using a technique that sows fewer plants per acre but produces more rice per plant. It also uses less water.
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Rice farmers in Nepal are improving yields by more than 50 percent using a technique that sows fewer plants per acre but produces more rice per plant. It also uses less water.
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NPR News: Venezuela's State-Owned Oil Company Is Hit With U.S. Sanctions
Venezuela's State-Owned Oil Company Is Hit With U.S. Sanctions
The U.S. Treasury has announced new sanctions on Venezuela, targeting that country's oil sales — as part of a larger effort to support the opposition and push for the ouster of Nicolas Maduro.
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The U.S. Treasury has announced new sanctions on Venezuela, targeting that country's oil sales — as part of a larger effort to support the opposition and push for the ouster of Nicolas Maduro.
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NPR News: Analysis: Why A Chinese Leader Told The Story Of 'A Devil And A Demon'
Analysis: Why A Chinese Leader Told The Story Of 'A Devil And A Demon'
China's Vice President Wang Qishan likes parables. In Davos he told a story to answer a question on U.S.-China trade relations.
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China's Vice President Wang Qishan likes parables. In Davos he told a story to answer a question on U.S.-China trade relations.
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NPR News: For One Ohio Town, Trump's Trade Policies Bring Uncertainty And Hope
For One Ohio Town, Trump's Trade Policies Bring Uncertainty And Hope
In Ashtabula, hometown of U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, people are hoping the president's agenda brings renewed vigor to manufacturing.
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In Ashtabula, hometown of U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, people are hoping the president's agenda brings renewed vigor to manufacturing.
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NPR News: Working Through Shutdown Backlog, NTSB Warns Accident Evidence May Be Lost
Working Through Shutdown Backlog, NTSB Warns Accident Evidence May Be Lost
Twenty-two accidents, including 15 plane crashes, weren't investigated during the partial government shutdown. Instead of visiting the site of the crash, examiners might just examine stored wreckage.
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Twenty-two accidents, including 15 plane crashes, weren't investigated during the partial government shutdown. Instead of visiting the site of the crash, examiners might just examine stored wreckage.
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Monday, 28 January 2019
NPR News: 4 Houston Police Officers Shot, Another Injured In Drug Raid
4 Houston Police Officers Shot, Another Injured In Drug Raid
Police were serving a search warrant on a house where residents were suspected of selling heroin. Two suspects were found dead after a gun fight.
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Police were serving a search warrant on a house where residents were suspected of selling heroin. Two suspects were found dead after a gun fight.
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NPR News: Polar Vortex Hits The Midwest With Life-Threatening Cold Temperatures
Polar Vortex Hits The Midwest With Life-Threatening Cold Temperatures
The arctic air will stretch from Illinois west through the Dakotas until Thursday.
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The arctic air will stretch from Illinois west through the Dakotas until Thursday.
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NPR News: States Along Colorado River Working To Avert Crisis From 19-Year Drought
States Along Colorado River Working To Avert Crisis From 19-Year Drought
A 19-year drought has created a crisis for states along the Colorado River. They face a deadline this week to come up with a deal to share water, or the federal government says it will step in.
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A 19-year drought has created a crisis for states along the Colorado River. They face a deadline this week to come up with a deal to share water, or the federal government says it will step in.
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NPR News: Trump Voters In Upstate New York React To End Of Government Shutdown
Trump Voters In Upstate New York React To End Of Government Shutdown
In rural upstate New York, voters who supported President Trump are sticking by him after his decision to allow the government to reopen.
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In rural upstate New York, voters who supported President Trump are sticking by him after his decision to allow the government to reopen.
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NPR News: Why It's So Hard To Recruit And Retain Border Patrol Agents
Why It's So Hard To Recruit And Retain Border Patrol Agents
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Los Angeles Times reporter Molly O'Toole about the staffing challenges Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement are facing.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Los Angeles Times reporter Molly O'Toole about the staffing challenges Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement are facing.
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NPR News: U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Venezuelan State Oil Monopoly
U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Venezuelan State Oil Monopoly
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says payments from U.S. refiners will go into an escrow account until Juan Guaidó or another leader replaces President Nicolás Maduro.
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says payments from U.S. refiners will go into an escrow account until Juan Guaidó or another leader replaces President Nicolás Maduro.
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NPR News: U.S. Charges Chinese Telecom Giant Huawei, Asks Canada For CFO Extradition
U.S. Charges Chinese Telecom Giant Huawei, Asks Canada For CFO Extradition
The administration appears to have decided to make an example of the company's CFO. She is the daughter of Huawei's founder and the company is seen as an arm of China's power around the world.
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The administration appears to have decided to make an example of the company's CFO. She is the daughter of Huawei's founder and the company is seen as an arm of China's power around the world.
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NPR News: U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Venezuelan State Oil Monopoly
U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Venezuelan State Oil Monopoly
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says payments from U.S. refiners will go into an escrow account until Juan Guaidó or another leader replaces President Nicolás Maduro.
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says payments from U.S. refiners will go into an escrow account until Juan Guaidó or another leader replaces President Nicolás Maduro.
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NPR News: U.S. Charges Chinese Telecom Giant Huawei, Asks Canada For CFO Extradition
U.S. Charges Chinese Telecom Giant Huawei, Asks Canada For CFO Extradition
The administration appears to have decided to make an example of the company's CFO. She is the daughter of Huawei's founder and the company is seen as an arm of China's power around the world.
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The administration appears to have decided to make an example of the company's CFO. She is the daughter of Huawei's founder and the company is seen as an arm of China's power around the world.
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NPR News: Measles Outbreak In Pacific Northwest Alarms Public Health Authorities
Measles Outbreak In Pacific Northwest Alarms Public Health Authorities
Public health authorities in Washington States are struggling to contain a big outbreak of measles that has prompted them to declare an emergency.
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Public health authorities in Washington States are struggling to contain a big outbreak of measles that has prompted them to declare an emergency.
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NPR News: Undocumented Workers Say They Were Fired From Trump Golf Clubs
Undocumented Workers Say They Were Fired From Trump Golf Clubs
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with former Trump National Golf Club employee Victorina Morales and her lawyer, Anibal Romero. They say the golf course knowingly hired undocumented workers and covered it up.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with former Trump National Golf Club employee Victorina Morales and her lawyer, Anibal Romero. They say the golf course knowingly hired undocumented workers and covered it up.
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NPR News: Who Is Abu Sayyaf? The Group Behind The Deadly Church Bombing In The Philippines
Who Is Abu Sayyaf? The Group Behind The Deadly Church Bombing In The Philippines
A militant group aligned with ISIS has claimed responsibility for the bombing of a church in the southern Philippines that killed at least 20 people last weekend. Some experts believe the group will use the bombing as a tool for recruiting foreign fighters.
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A militant group aligned with ISIS has claimed responsibility for the bombing of a church in the southern Philippines that killed at least 20 people last weekend. Some experts believe the group will use the bombing as a tool for recruiting foreign fighters.
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NPR News: Who Is Abu Sayyaf? The Group Behind The Deadly Church Bombing In The Philippines
Who Is Abu Sayyaf? The Group Behind The Deadly Church Bombing In The Philippines
A militant group aligned with ISIS has claimed responsibility for the bombing of a church in the southern Philippines that killed at least 20 people last weekend. Some experts believe the group will use the bombing as a tool for recruiting foreign fighters.
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A militant group aligned with ISIS has claimed responsibility for the bombing of a church in the southern Philippines that killed at least 20 people last weekend. Some experts believe the group will use the bombing as a tool for recruiting foreign fighters.
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NPR News: Voting Rights Groups Push Back On Texas Plan To Purge Thousands From Voter Rolls
Voting Rights Groups Push Back On Texas Plan To Purge Thousands From Voter Rolls
Texas officials say that nearly 100,000 non-citizens may be on the state's voter rolls. Voting rights groups say the list is misleading and the motivations behind a roll purge are largely political.
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Texas officials say that nearly 100,000 non-citizens may be on the state's voter rolls. Voting rights groups say the list is misleading and the motivations behind a roll purge are largely political.
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NPR News: How British Prime Minister Theresa May Became The Person Trying To Wrangle Brexit
How British Prime Minister Theresa May Became The Person Trying To Wrangle Brexit
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with writer Sam Knight of The New Yorker about British Prime Minister Theresa May, and how she's handling the job of leading the U.K. through Brexit.
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NPR's Audie Cornish talks with writer Sam Knight of The New Yorker about British Prime Minister Theresa May, and how she's handling the job of leading the U.K. through Brexit.
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NPR News: U.S. Looks For Way Out Of Afghanistan During Talks With Taliban And Afghan Government
U.S. Looks For Way Out Of Afghanistan During Talks With Taliban And Afghan Government
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Chris Kolenda about possible roadblocks as the U.S., the Taliban, and the Afghan government work toward reaching an agreement on a U.S. exit strategy from Afghanistan.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Chris Kolenda about possible roadblocks as the U.S., the Taliban, and the Afghan government work toward reaching an agreement on a U.S. exit strategy from Afghanistan.
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NPR News: Government Shutdown Demoralized Many Federal Employees
Government Shutdown Demoralized Many Federal Employees
The 35-day government shutdown harmed the morale of federal workers, and is likely to make it harder to attract new employees.
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The 35-day government shutdown harmed the morale of federal workers, and is likely to make it harder to attract new employees.
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NPR News: San Francisco's Storied Transgender Community Now Has An Official Home
San Francisco's Storied Transgender Community Now Has An Official Home
An area in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood known for an historic LGBT uprising is now officially a Transgender Cultural District.
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An area in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood known for an historic LGBT uprising is now officially a Transgender Cultural District.
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NPR News: Democratic Rep. David Price Discusses Border Security Negotiations
Democratic Rep. David Price Discusses Border Security Negotiations
As the federal government reopens, NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Rep. David Price, D-N.C., about the conference committee that's seeking a resolution on border security.
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As the federal government reopens, NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Rep. David Price, D-N.C., about the conference committee that's seeking a resolution on border security.
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NPR News: How British Prime Minister Theresa May Became The Person Trying To Wrangle Brexit
How British Prime Minister Theresa May Became The Person Trying To Wrangle Brexit
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with writer Sam Knight of The New Yorker about British Prime Minister Theresa May, and how she's handling the job of leading the U.K. through Brexit.
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NPR's Audie Cornish talks with writer Sam Knight of The New Yorker about British Prime Minister Theresa May, and how she's handling the job of leading the U.K. through Brexit.
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NPR News: U.S. Looks For Way Out Of Afghanistan During Talks With Taliban And Afghan Government
U.S. Looks For Way Out Of Afghanistan During Talks With Taliban And Afghan Government
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Chris Kolenda about possible roadblocks as the U.S., the Taliban, and the Afghan government work toward reaching an agreement on a U.S. exit strategy from Afghanistan.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Chris Kolenda about possible roadblocks as the U.S., the Taliban, and the Afghan government work toward reaching an agreement on a U.S. exit strategy from Afghanistan.
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NPR News: Funeral Held For 2-Year-Old Boy Who Fell Into Borehole In Spain
Funeral Held For 2-Year-Old Boy Who Fell Into Borehole In Spain
Julen Roselló disappeared on Jan. 13 near the village of Totalán in Málaga province. "All of Spain shares in the infinite sadness of Julen's family," Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said.
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Julen Roselló disappeared on Jan. 13 near the village of Totalán in Málaga province. "All of Spain shares in the infinite sadness of Julen's family," Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said.
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NPR News: Funeral Held For 2-Year-Old Boy Who Fell Into Borehole In Spain
Funeral Held For 2-Year-Old Boy Who Fell Into Borehole In Spain
Julen Roselló disappeared on Jan. 13 near the village of Totalán in Málaga province. "All of Spain shares in the infinite sadness of Julen's family," Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said.
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Julen Roselló disappeared on Jan. 13 near the village of Totalán in Málaga province. "All of Spain shares in the infinite sadness of Julen's family," Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said.
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NPR News: Does The World Need A New Buzzword — 'Syndemic' — To Describe 3 Big Crises?
Does The World Need A New Buzzword — 'Syndemic' — To Describe 3 Big Crises?
A new report in 'The Lancet' uses a not-too-familiar term to describe looming global problems that appear to be interconnected.
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A new report in 'The Lancet' uses a not-too-familiar term to describe looming global problems that appear to be interconnected.
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NPR News: Does The World Need A New Buzzword — 'Syndemic' — To Describe 3 Big Crises?
Does The World Need A New Buzzword — 'Syndemic' — To Describe 3 Big Crises?
A new report in 'The Lancet' uses a not-too-familiar term to describe looming global problems that appear to be interconnected.
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A new report in 'The Lancet' uses a not-too-familiar term to describe looming global problems that appear to be interconnected.
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