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Friday, 31 May 2019
NPR News: Immigrant Advocates Ask Court To Release Unaccompanied Minors Detained In Florida
Immigrant Advocates Ask Court To Release Unaccompanied Minors Detained In Florida
A court settlement limits how long the government can detain immigrant minors. Administration officials say that facilities that hold the minors are only temporary.
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A court settlement limits how long the government can detain immigrant minors. Administration officials say that facilities that hold the minors are only temporary.
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NPR News: Virginia Beach Mayor Calls Shooting 'Most Devastating Day In History' For The City
Virginia Beach Mayor Calls Shooting 'Most Devastating Day In History' For The City
At least 11 victims are dead after a mass shooting at a municipal building in Virginia Beach, Va. The shooter is also dead.
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At least 11 victims are dead after a mass shooting at a municipal building in Virginia Beach, Va. The shooter is also dead.
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NPR News: 11 Victims Killed In Shooting In Virginia's Largest City
11 Victims Killed In Shooting In Virginia's Largest City
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Barbara Henley, a Virginia Beach councilmember, following a shooting that left at least 11 people did in a municipal office building in Virginia's largest city.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Barbara Henley, a Virginia Beach councilmember, following a shooting that left at least 11 people did in a municipal office building in Virginia's largest city.
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NPR News: It Looked As Though Millions Of Babies Would Miss Out On A Lifesaving Vaccine ...
It Looked As Though Millions Of Babies Would Miss Out On A Lifesaving Vaccine ...
That was the fear last fall when Merck ended an agreement to supply its rotavirus vaccine at reduced price to West Africa. After NPR broke that story, the situation changed — for the good.
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That was the fear last fall when Merck ended an agreement to supply its rotavirus vaccine at reduced price to West Africa. After NPR broke that story, the situation changed — for the good.
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NPR News: Are Tariffs On Mexico The Right Way To Stymie Illegal Immigration?
Are Tariffs On Mexico The Right Way To Stymie Illegal Immigration?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Brandon Judd, president of the border patrol union, about plans to impose tariffs on Mexico for not stopping illegal immigration into the U.S. NPR's Joel Rose weighs in.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Brandon Judd, president of the border patrol union, about plans to impose tariffs on Mexico for not stopping illegal immigration into the U.S. NPR's Joel Rose weighs in.
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NPR News: 'This America' Pits Rise In Nationalism Against Championing Of Liberal Democracy
'This America' Pits Rise In Nationalism Against Championing Of Liberal Democracy
Jill Lepore, author of These Truths, argues that supporters of free and fair liberal government can't just hold their noses and wait for voters to realize that democracy is better than autocracy.
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Jill Lepore, author of These Truths, argues that supporters of free and fair liberal government can't just hold their noses and wait for voters to realize that democracy is better than autocracy.
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NPR News: Trump Administration Announces New Tariffs On Mexico
Trump Administration Announces New Tariffs On Mexico
The president is hitting Mexico with new tariffs to pressure it to crack down on the migrant surge. Luis de la Calle, a former minister at the Mexican Embassy in Washington, weighs in on the topic.
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The president is hitting Mexico with new tariffs to pressure it to crack down on the migrant surge. Luis de la Calle, a former minister at the Mexican Embassy in Washington, weighs in on the topic.
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NPR News: Missouri Clinic That Performs Abortions Fights To Stay Open
Missouri Clinic That Performs Abortions Fights To Stay Open
The clinic in Saint Louis is suing to stay open. If it closes, Missouri would be the first state to eliminate any legal abortion access since the procedure was legalized more than 40 years ago.
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The clinic in Saint Louis is suing to stay open. If it closes, Missouri would be the first state to eliminate any legal abortion access since the procedure was legalized more than 40 years ago.
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NPR News: Movie Productions In Georgia May Stop Over State's Abortion Law
Movie Productions In Georgia May Stop Over State's Abortion Law
Entertainment companies say they may not do business in Georgia if a restrictive abortion law takes effect. In 2016, Georgia overtook California as the state with the most feature films produced.
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Entertainment companies say they may not do business in Georgia if a restrictive abortion law takes effect. In 2016, Georgia overtook California as the state with the most feature films produced.
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NPR News: News Brief: Tariffs On Mexico, Missouri Clinic, Rotavirus Vaccine
News Brief: Tariffs On Mexico, Missouri Clinic, Rotavirus Vaccine
Trump announces a 5% tax on all goods from Mexico. Missouri may soon be without a clinic that provides abortions. And, which companies stepped up to supply the rotavirus vaccine in West Africa.
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Trump announces a 5% tax on all goods from Mexico. Missouri may soon be without a clinic that provides abortions. And, which companies stepped up to supply the rotavirus vaccine in West Africa.
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NPR News: News Brief: Tariffs On Mexico, Missouri Clinic, Rotavirus Vaccine
News Brief: Tariffs On Mexico, Missouri Clinic, Rotavirus Vaccine
Trump announces a 5% tax on all goods from Mexico. Missouri may soon be without a clinic that provides abortions. And, which companies stepped up to supply the rotavirus vaccine in West Africa.
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Trump announces a 5% tax on all goods from Mexico. Missouri may soon be without a clinic that provides abortions. And, which companies stepped up to supply the rotavirus vaccine in West Africa.
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NPR News: News Brief: Tariffs On Mexico, Missouri Clinic, Rotavirus Vaccine
News Brief: Tariffs On Mexico, Missouri Clinic, Rotavirus Vaccine
Trump announces a 5% tax on all goods from Mexico. Missouri may soon be without a clinic that provides abortions. And, which companies stepped up to supply the rotavirus vaccine in West Africa.
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Trump announces a 5% tax on all goods from Mexico. Missouri may soon be without a clinic that provides abortions. And, which companies stepped up to supply the rotavirus vaccine in West Africa.
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NPR News: StoryCorps: Remembering Dr. William 'Lynn' Weaver
StoryCorps: Remembering Dr. William 'Lynn' Weaver
William "Lynn" Weaver, whose StoryCorps interviews have been among the most memorable, died on Saturday. He came to StoryCorps many times — to pay tribute to his father and remember his childhood.
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William "Lynn" Weaver, whose StoryCorps interviews have been among the most memorable, died on Saturday. He came to StoryCorps many times — to pay tribute to his father and remember his childhood.
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NPR News: Privately Funded Border Wall Near Completion In New Mexico
Privately Funded Border Wall Near Completion In New Mexico
We Build the Wall, a non-profit organization funding construction of a section of border wall near Sunland Park, N.M., said Thursday that they had 10 other sites picked out for more wall construction.
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We Build the Wall, a non-profit organization funding construction of a section of border wall near Sunland Park, N.M., said Thursday that they had 10 other sites picked out for more wall construction.
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NPR News: I Am A Woman": Track Star Caster Semenya Continues Her Fight to Compete As A Female
I Am A Woman": Track Star Caster Semenya Continues Her Fight to Compete As A Female
Male and female athletes compete in separate categories because of advantages that come with testosterone. But what should be the rules for women who have naturally high testosterone levels?
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Male and female athletes compete in separate categories because of advantages that come with testosterone. But what should be the rules for women who have naturally high testosterone levels?
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Thursday, 30 May 2019
NPR News: 8 Spelling Bee Winners Named As Co-Champions In Historic Marathon Competition
8 Spelling Bee Winners Named As Co-Champions In Historic Marathon Competition
Eight co-champions are taking home the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee Cup after a record-breaking and exhausting night that ended in the 20th round.
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Eight co-champions are taking home the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee Cup after a record-breaking and exhausting night that ended in the 20th round.
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NPR News: Trump Announces New Tariffs On Mexico To Force Cooperation On Illegal Immigration
Trump Announces New Tariffs On Mexico To Force Cooperation On Illegal Immigration
In a statement issued late Thursday, President Trump said a first round of tariffs will be 5% and will rise to 10% on July 1.
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In a statement issued late Thursday, President Trump said a first round of tariffs will be 5% and will rise to 10% on July 1.
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After Budapest Boat Accident, Fading Hope and a Criminal Inquiry
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NPR News: Pompeo's Trip To Switzerland Could Signal The U.S. Is Working To Talk With Iran
Pompeo's Trip To Switzerland Could Signal The U.S. Is Working To Talk With Iran
The Trump administration says it is ready to talk to Iran. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's trip to Switzerland this weekend may be a sign he's looking for a back channel.
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The Trump administration says it is ready to talk to Iran. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's trip to Switzerland this weekend may be a sign he's looking for a back channel.
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NPR News: Pompeo's Trip To Switzerland Could Signal The U.S. Is Working To Talk With Iran
Pompeo's Trip To Switzerland Could Signal The U.S. Is Working To Talk With Iran
The Trump administration says it is ready to talk to Iran. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's trip to Switzerland this weekend may be a sign he's looking for a back channel.
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The Trump administration says it is ready to talk to Iran. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's trip to Switzerland this weekend may be a sign he's looking for a back channel.
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NPR News: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Casts Blame As Israelis React To New Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Casts Blame As Israelis React To New Elections
After a major setback and the shocking call for new elections, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is casting blame and touting his alliance with the Trump administration once again.
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After a major setback and the shocking call for new elections, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is casting blame and touting his alliance with the Trump administration once again.
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NPR News: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Casts Blame As Israelis React To New Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Casts Blame As Israelis React To New Elections
After a major setback and the shocking call for new elections, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is casting blame and touting his alliance with the Trump administration once again.
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After a major setback and the shocking call for new elections, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is casting blame and touting his alliance with the Trump administration once again.
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NPR News: The Regulations Allegedly Violated By The Last Clinic Offering Abortions In Missouri
The Regulations Allegedly Violated By The Last Clinic Offering Abortions In Missouri
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, about the investigation he is overseeing into Missouri's only abortion clinic.
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NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, about the investigation he is overseeing into Missouri's only abortion clinic.
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NPR News: Learning About The Holocaust Could Soon Be Mandatory In Oregon Thanks To This Friendship
Learning About The Holocaust Could Soon Be Mandatory In Oregon Thanks To This Friendship
Oregon public schools could soon be required to teach students about the Holocaust starting in the 2020-2021 school year thanks to an unlikely friendship between a Holocaust survivor and a young girl.
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Oregon public schools could soon be required to teach students about the Holocaust starting in the 2020-2021 school year thanks to an unlikely friendship between a Holocaust survivor and a young girl.
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NPR News: Florida Panhandle Still Feeling Effects Of Michael As New Hurricane Season Begins
Florida Panhandle Still Feeling Effects Of Michael As New Hurricane Season Begins
Hurricane season begins June 1, but the Florida panhandle is still reeling from Hurricane Michael, which made landfall last October and caused an ongoing housing crisis.
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Hurricane season begins June 1, but the Florida panhandle is still reeling from Hurricane Michael, which made landfall last October and caused an ongoing housing crisis.
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NASA to Announce Selection of Science Commercial Moon Landing Services, Hold Media Teleconference
NASA will announce the next major step in the Artemis program’s lunar surface exploration plans during a NASA Science Live broadcast at 1 p.m. EDT Friday, May 31.
May 30, 2019
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May 30, 2019
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NPR News: Media Companies May Stop Productions In Georgia Over New Abortion Law
Media Companies May Stop Productions In Georgia Over New Abortion Law
The Walt Disney Co. and Netflix are concerned that the rights of people working on productions in the southern state could be restricted. The move threatens Georgia's booming production industry.
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The Walt Disney Co. and Netflix are concerned that the rights of people working on productions in the southern state could be restricted. The move threatens Georgia's booming production industry.
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NPR News: Samin Nosrat Is Making Space At The Table
Samin Nosrat Is Making Space At The Table
Nosrat is that rare thing: a woman of color in the upper echelons of the hyper-competitive food world. She is acutely aware of her unicorn status— and taking steps to try and change that.
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Nosrat is that rare thing: a woman of color in the upper echelons of the hyper-competitive food world. She is acutely aware of her unicorn status— and taking steps to try and change that.
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Pennsylvania Students to Speak with NASA Astronaut on International Space Station
Students from Pennsylvania will have an opportunity to speak live with a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station at 1:40 p.m. EDT Monday, June 3.
May 30, 2019
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May 30, 2019
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NPR News: GOP Redistricting Strategist Played Role In Push For Census Citizenship Question
GOP Redistricting Strategist Played Role In Push For Census Citizenship Question
A deceased redistricting specialist's documents suggest the citizenship question was added to redraw political maps to favor Republicans and non-Hispanic white people, according to a new court filing.
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A deceased redistricting specialist's documents suggest the citizenship question was added to redraw political maps to favor Republicans and non-Hispanic white people, according to a new court filing.
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NPR News: New Hampshire Abolishes Death Penalty, As Lawmakers Override Governor's Veto
New Hampshire Abolishes Death Penalty, As Lawmakers Override Governor's Veto
Calling capital punishment "archaic, costly, discriminatory, and violent," state Sen. Melanie Levesque, a Democrat, said the time has come to end it.
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Calling capital punishment "archaic, costly, discriminatory, and violent," state Sen. Melanie Levesque, a Democrat, said the time has come to end it.
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NPR News: Julian Assange Misses Court Session Because Of Health Concerns
Julian Assange Misses Court Session Because Of Health Concerns
Lawyer Gareth Peirce told the court in London that the WikiLeaks founder was "not very well." The U.S. is pursuing criminal charges against Assange, including a violation of the Espionage Act.
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Lawyer Gareth Peirce told the court in London that the WikiLeaks founder was "not very well." The U.S. is pursuing criminal charges against Assange, including a violation of the Espionage Act.
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NPR News: Julian Assange Misses Court Session Because Of Health Concerns
Julian Assange Misses Court Session Because Of Health Concerns
Lawyer Gareth Peirce told the court in London that the WikiLeaks founder was "not very well." The U.S. is pursuing criminal charges against Assange, including a violation of the Espionage Act.
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Lawyer Gareth Peirce told the court in London that the WikiLeaks founder was "not very well." The U.S. is pursuing criminal charges against Assange, including a violation of the Espionage Act.
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NASA TV Set to Air US Cargo Ship Departure from Space Station
Filled with more than 4,200 pounds of valuable scientific experiments and other cargo, a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft is set to return to Earth from the International Space Station Monday, June 3.
May 30, 2019
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May 30, 2019
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NPR News: Venezuelan Opposition Is Open For More Talks With Maduro, Guaidó Says
Venezuelan Opposition Is Open For More Talks With Maduro, Guaidó Says
NPR's Noel King talks to NPR's John Otis, who is in Caracas, Venezuela, about his interview with opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who is locked in a power struggle with President Nicolás Maduro.
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NPR's Noel King talks to NPR's John Otis, who is in Caracas, Venezuela, about his interview with opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who is locked in a power struggle with President Nicolás Maduro.
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NPR News: Venezuelan Opposition Is Open For More Talks With Maduro, Guaidó Says
Venezuelan Opposition Is Open For More Talks With Maduro, Guaidó Says
NPR's Noel King talks to NPR's John Otis, who is in Caracas, Venezuela, about his interview with opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who is locked in a power struggle with President Nicolás Maduro.
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NPR's Noel King talks to NPR's John Otis, who is in Caracas, Venezuela, about his interview with opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who is locked in a power struggle with President Nicolás Maduro.
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NPR News: A Dad Wins Fight To Increase Parental Leave For Men At JPMorgan Chase
A Dad Wins Fight To Increase Parental Leave For Men At JPMorgan Chase
Derek Rotondo filed a class action complaint against his employer for offering more paid parental leave to women than to men. The bank changed its policy and on Thursday it announced a settlement.
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Derek Rotondo filed a class action complaint against his employer for offering more paid parental leave to women than to men. The bank changed its policy and on Thursday it announced a settlement.
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NPR News: Tourist Boats Crash In Hungary's Danube River; At Least 7 Dead
Tourist Boats Crash In Hungary's Danube River; At Least 7 Dead
The smaller boat was carrying 35 people — 33 tourists and a Hungarian crew of two. All seven of the dead are South Korean tourists.
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The smaller boat was carrying 35 people — 33 tourists and a Hungarian crew of two. All seven of the dead are South Korean tourists.
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NPR News: Tourist Boats Crash In Hungary's Danube River; At Least 7 Dead
Tourist Boats Crash In Hungary's Danube River; At Least 7 Dead
The smaller boat was carrying 35 people — 33 tourists and a Hungarian crew of two. All seven of the dead are South Korean tourists.
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The smaller boat was carrying 35 people — 33 tourists and a Hungarian crew of two. All seven of the dead are South Korean tourists.
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NPR News: Survivors Of Sexual Abuse By Nuns Want Greater Visibility For Their Claims
Survivors Of Sexual Abuse By Nuns Want Greater Visibility For Their Claims
Victims of sexual misconduct by nuns say there hasn't yet been a reckoning for their claims. In part, that's because reports on allegations of abuse by women are treated differently than those by men.
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Victims of sexual misconduct by nuns say there hasn't yet been a reckoning for their claims. In part, that's because reports on allegations of abuse by women are treated differently than those by men.
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NPR News: Oregon's Cap On Greenhouse Gas Emissions Opposed By Groups On Both Sides
Oregon's Cap On Greenhouse Gas Emissions Opposed By Groups On Both Sides
Oregon wants to reduce carbon emissions by adopting a cap-and-trade system, which would raise the cost of fossil fuels. But critics complain that the idea is poorly conceived.
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Oregon wants to reduce carbon emissions by adopting a cap-and-trade system, which would raise the cost of fossil fuels. But critics complain that the idea is poorly conceived.
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NPR News: 1972 Message In A Bottle Gets Response Via Facebook
1972 Message In A Bottle Gets Response Via Facebook
In 1972, Tina Green put a note in a bottle and threw it into Lake Michigan. She got a new phone and discovered she had a Facebook message from 2015. A man found her bottle and was trying to reach her.
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In 1972, Tina Green put a note in a bottle and threw it into Lake Michigan. She got a new phone and discovered she had a Facebook message from 2015. A man found her bottle and was trying to reach her.
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NPR News: A Fugitive In His Own Country, Venezuela's Juan Guaidó Insists His Movement Is Strong
A Fugitive In His Own Country, Venezuela's Juan Guaidó Insists His Movement Is Strong
"Time is not on our side," opposition leader Juan Guaidó told NPR in an interview in Caracas on Wednesday. "Time is running against all Venezuelans."
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"Time is not on our side," opposition leader Juan Guaidó told NPR in an interview in Caracas on Wednesday. "Time is running against all Venezuelans."
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NPR News: A Fugitive In His Own Country, Venezuela's Juan Guaidó Insists His Movement Is Strong
A Fugitive In His Own Country, Venezuela's Juan Guaidó Insists His Movement Is Strong
"Time is not on our side," opposition leader Juan Guaidó told NPR in an interview in Caracas on Wednesday. "Time is running against all Venezuelans."
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"Time is not on our side," opposition leader Juan Guaidó told NPR in an interview in Caracas on Wednesday. "Time is running against all Venezuelans."
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NPR News: 97-Year-Old Rhode Island Woman Named Honorary Prom Queen
97-Year-Old Rhode Island Woman Named Honorary Prom Queen
Helen Danis grew up during the Great Depression and didn't go to her prom. Her granddaughter decided to right the wrong, and that her son's high school prom was the perfect opportunity.
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Helen Danis grew up during the Great Depression and didn't go to her prom. Her granddaughter decided to right the wrong, and that her son's high school prom was the perfect opportunity.
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NPR News: License For Missouri's Only Clinic That Performs Abortions Expires Friday
License For Missouri's Only Clinic That Performs Abortions Expires Friday
Missouri is days away from being without a clinic that provides abortions. The state's Republican governor has spoken out to express concerns about the clinic's safety record.
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Missouri is days away from being without a clinic that provides abortions. The state's Republican governor has spoken out to express concerns about the clinic's safety record.
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NPR News: Venezuelan Opposition Is Open For More Talks With Maduro, Guiadó Says
Venezuelan Opposition Is Open For More Talks With Maduro, Guiadó Says
NPR's Noel King talks to NPR's John Otis, who is in Caracas, Venezuela, about his interview with opposition leader Juan Guiadó who is locked in a power struggle with President Nicolás Maduro.
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NPR's Noel King talks to NPR's John Otis, who is in Caracas, Venezuela, about his interview with opposition leader Juan Guiadó who is locked in a power struggle with President Nicolás Maduro.
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NPR News: Morning News Brief
Morning News Brief
Special counsel Robert Mueller underscores that his report didn't exonerate Trump. Venezuela's opposition leader, who declared himself president, talks to NPR. And, the shifting reputation of Roundup.
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Special counsel Robert Mueller underscores that his report didn't exonerate Trump. Venezuela's opposition leader, who declared himself president, talks to NPR. And, the shifting reputation of Roundup.
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NPR News: Huawei Threat Is Already Here, FCC Commissioner Starks Says
Huawei Threat Is Already Here, FCC Commissioner Starks Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks about his op-ed in The Hill on the threat posed by Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, whose equipment is installed in U.S. networks.
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NPR's Rachel Martin talks to FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks about his op-ed in The Hill on the threat posed by Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, whose equipment is installed in U.S. networks.
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NPR News: Venezuelan Opposition Is Open For More Talks With Maduro, Guiadó Says
Venezuelan Opposition Is Open For More Talks With Maduro, Guiadó Says
NPR's Noel King talks to NPR's John Otis, who is in Caracas, Venezuela, about his interview with opposition leader Juan Guiadó who is locked in a power struggle with President Nicolás Maduro.
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NPR's Noel King talks to NPR's John Otis, who is in Caracas, Venezuela, about his interview with opposition leader Juan Guiadó who is locked in a power struggle with President Nicolás Maduro.
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NPR News: Morning News Brief
Morning News Brief
Special counsel Robert Mueller underscores that his report didn't exonerate Trump. Venezuela's opposition leader, who declared himself president, talks to NPR. And, the shifting reputation of Roundup.
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Special counsel Robert Mueller underscores that his report didn't exonerate Trump. Venezuela's opposition leader, who declared himself president, talks to NPR. And, the shifting reputation of Roundup.
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NPR News: Huawei Threat Is Already Here, FCC Commissioner Starks Says
Huawei Threat Is Already Here, FCC Commissioner Starks Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks about his op-ed in The Hill on the threat posed by Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, whose equipment is installed in U.S. networks.
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NPR's Rachel Martin talks to FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks about his op-ed in The Hill on the threat posed by Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, whose equipment is installed in U.S. networks.
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NPR News: Unprecedented Early Elections To Be Held In Israel
Unprecedented Early Elections To Be Held In Israel
Voters in Israel will go the polls for a second time this year after Prime Minister Netanyahu missed a deadline to form a coalition government. Parliament voted to hold new elections Sept. 17.
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Voters in Israel will go the polls for a second time this year after Prime Minister Netanyahu missed a deadline to form a coalition government. Parliament voted to hold new elections Sept. 17.
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NPR News: With Attendance Down, Rural Churches Pool Resources To Keep Doors Open
With Attendance Down, Rural Churches Pool Resources To Keep Doors Open
Rural churches, often the bedrock of the community, are facing declining membership. They are increasingly teaming up in hopes of surviving — with clergy sharing programs.
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Rural churches, often the bedrock of the community, are facing declining membership. They are increasingly teaming up in hopes of surviving — with clergy sharing programs.
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NPR News: Unprecedented Early Elections To Be Held In Israel
Unprecedented Early Elections To Be Held In Israel
Voters in Israel will go the polls for a second time this year after Prime Minister Netanyahu missed a deadline to form a coalition government. Parliament voted to hold new elections Sept. 17.
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Voters in Israel will go the polls for a second time this year after Prime Minister Netanyahu missed a deadline to form a coalition government. Parliament voted to hold new elections Sept. 17.
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NPR News: 'Gold Rush': Cannabidiol Industry Booms Amid Uncertain Regulation
'Gold Rush': Cannabidiol Industry Booms Amid Uncertain Regulation
Retailers across the country have begun to capitalize on the rising popularity of CBD, a newly legalized form of cannabis with alleged calming and pain-relieving properties.
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Retailers across the country have begun to capitalize on the rising popularity of CBD, a newly legalized form of cannabis with alleged calming and pain-relieving properties.
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NPR News: A Sea Of Sagebrush Disappears, Making Way For Fire-Prone Cheatgrass
A Sea Of Sagebrush Disappears, Making Way For Fire-Prone Cheatgrass
In the past two years more than 800,000 acres in Northern Nevada have burned. The traditional sagebrush rangeland is being replaced by cheatgrass that burns hotter and more frequently.
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In the past two years more than 800,000 acres in Northern Nevada have burned. The traditional sagebrush rangeland is being replaced by cheatgrass that burns hotter and more frequently.
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NPR News: Old Fight, New Front: AIDS Activists Want Lower Drug Prices. Now!
Old Fight, New Front: AIDS Activists Want Lower Drug Prices. Now!
In the 1980s, ACT UP demanded action from the U.S. government and got results with drama. AIDS activists today have fresh tactics for their new goal: a more affordable HIV prevention pill.
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In the 1980s, ACT UP demanded action from the U.S. government and got results with drama. AIDS activists today have fresh tactics for their new goal: a more affordable HIV prevention pill.
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NPR News: Child Struck By Foul Ball At Cubs-Astros Game
Child Struck By Foul Ball At Cubs-Astros Game
"As soon as I hit it, the first person I locked eyes on was her," Chicago Cubs Albert Almora Jr. told reporters. Astros officials said the girl was rushed to the hospital.
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"As soon as I hit it, the first person I locked eyes on was her," Chicago Cubs Albert Almora Jr. told reporters. Astros officials said the girl was rushed to the hospital.
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Wednesday, 29 May 2019
NPR News: Opposition Leader Juan Guaidó Talks Political Negotiations, Crisis In Venezuela
Opposition Leader Juan Guaidó Talks Political Negotiations, Crisis In Venezuela
Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó speaks with NPR's John Otis about his months-long effort to unseat President Nicolás Maduro.
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Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó speaks with NPR's John Otis about his months-long effort to unseat President Nicolás Maduro.
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NPR News: Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Strict Abortion Limit, Dem. Governor Says He Will Sign it
Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Strict Abortion Limit, Dem. Governor Says He Will Sign it
Six other states have recently passed laws banning abortions. When Louisiana's bill becomes law, it will join four other states in which abortions are barred when a heartbeat is detectable.
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Six other states have recently passed laws banning abortions. When Louisiana's bill becomes law, it will join four other states in which abortions are barred when a heartbeat is detectable.
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NPR News: Opposition Leader Juan Guaidó Talks Political Negotiations, Crisis In Venezuela
Opposition Leader Juan Guaidó Talks Political Negotiations, Crisis In Venezuela
Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó speaks with NPR's John Otis about his months-long effort to unseat President Nicolás Maduro.
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Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó speaks with NPR's John Otis about his months-long effort to unseat President Nicolás Maduro.
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NPR News: Israeli Parliament Schedules Unprecedented Early Elections
Israeli Parliament Schedules Unprecedented Early Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party pushed for new elections in September rather than risk allowing Israel's ceremonial president to choose someone else to form a government.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party pushed for new elections in September rather than risk allowing Israel's ceremonial president to choose someone else to form a government.
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NPR News: Israeli Parliament Schedules Unprecedented Early Elections
Israeli Parliament Schedules Unprecedented Early Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party pushed for new elections in September rather than risk allowing Israel's ceremonial president to choose someone else to form a government.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party pushed for new elections in September rather than risk allowing Israel's ceremonial president to choose someone else to form a government.
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NPR News: How A Radio Frequency Is Delivering High Speed Internet To Small Towns
How A Radio Frequency Is Delivering High Speed Internet To Small Towns
Students who don't have access to high-speed internet are part of the "homework gap," In Michigan, some will get it via an obscure government radio frequency carrying it to the Upper Peninsula.
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Students who don't have access to high-speed internet are part of the "homework gap," In Michigan, some will get it via an obscure government radio frequency carrying it to the Upper Peninsula.
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NPR News: Israel Heads Toward New Elections After Netanyahu Fails To Put Government Together
Israel Heads Toward New Elections After Netanyahu Fails To Put Government Together
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not meet Wednesday's deadline to put together a governing majority, so the country's parliament voted to set new elections for Sept. 17.
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not meet Wednesday's deadline to put together a governing majority, so the country's parliament voted to set new elections for Sept. 17.
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NPR News: Israel Heads Toward New Elections After Netanyahu Fails To Put Government Together
Israel Heads Toward New Elections After Netanyahu Fails To Put Government Together
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not meet Wednesday's deadline to put together a governing majority, so the country's parliament voted to set new elections for Sept. 17.
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not meet Wednesday's deadline to put together a governing majority, so the country's parliament voted to set new elections for Sept. 17.
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NPR News: Australian 'Egg Boy' Gives $69,000 To Families Of New Zealand Shooting Victims
Australian 'Egg Boy' Gives $69,000 To Families Of New Zealand Shooting Victims
The teenager, who had smashed an egg on the head of a right-wing politician, said the donations pledged to him to pay for legal fees were not "mine to keep."
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The teenager, who had smashed an egg on the head of a right-wing politician, said the donations pledged to him to pay for legal fees were not "mine to keep."
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NPR News: Australian 'Egg Boy' Gives $69,000 To Families Of New Zealand Shooting Victims
Australian 'Egg Boy' Gives $69,000 To Families Of New Zealand Shooting Victims
The teenager, who had smashed an egg on the head of a right-wing politician, said the donations pledged to him to pay for legal fees were not "mine to keep."
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The teenager, who had smashed an egg on the head of a right-wing politician, said the donations pledged to him to pay for legal fees were not "mine to keep."
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NPR News: $6.75 Million Settlement Paid To Family Of Milwaukee Inmate Who Died From Dehydration
$6.75 Million Settlement Paid To Family Of Milwaukee Inmate Who Died From Dehydration
Terrill Thomas died in 2016, seven days after prison employees shut off the flow of water to his cell. The payment was made by Milwaukee County and a medical care contractor.
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Terrill Thomas died in 2016, seven days after prison employees shut off the flow of water to his cell. The payment was made by Milwaukee County and a medical care contractor.
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NPR News: Uber To Start Banning Passengers With Low Ratings
Uber To Start Banning Passengers With Low Ratings
"Respect is a two-way street, and so is accountability," a company official announced. Riders will get advice on how to improve their ratings before being deactivated, including being polite.
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"Respect is a two-way street, and so is accountability," a company official announced. Riders will get advice on how to improve their ratings before being deactivated, including being polite.
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NPR News: How Oklahoma Is Coping With Devastating Floods Across The State
How Oklahoma Is Coping With Devastating Floods Across The State
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Col. Christopher Hussin, of Army Corps of Engineers in Oklahoma, about the state's levee system and the threat it faces from historic flooding.
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NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Col. Christopher Hussin, of Army Corps of Engineers in Oklahoma, about the state's levee system and the threat it faces from historic flooding.
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NPR News: Rain Keeps Falling In Oklahoma As State's Levees Are Tested
Rain Keeps Falling In Oklahoma As State's Levees Are Tested
A surge of floodwater is moving from Oklahoma and into Arkansas. The rain has been relentless the past month and swollen rivers and tributaries are overwhelming some cities.
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A surge of floodwater is moving from Oklahoma and into Arkansas. The rain has been relentless the past month and swollen rivers and tributaries are overwhelming some cities.
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NPR News: AIDS Activists Take On The High Price Of HIV Prevention Pill
AIDS Activists Take On The High Price Of HIV Prevention Pill
In the 1980s, AIDS activists demanded action from the U.S. government in a dramatic way, and got results. Now, they have a new goal: more affordable access to an HIV prevention pill.
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In the 1980s, AIDS activists demanded action from the U.S. government in a dramatic way, and got results. Now, they have a new goal: more affordable access to an HIV prevention pill.
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NPR News: Rep. Seth Moulton Announces Mental Health Care Proposal By Sharing His Experience
Rep. Seth Moulton Announces Mental Health Care Proposal By Sharing His Experience
Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Iraq veteran and presidential candidate, revealed at a campaign event Tuesday that he was treated for PTSD after his deployment and he continues to see a counselor monthly.
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Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Iraq veteran and presidential candidate, revealed at a campaign event Tuesday that he was treated for PTSD after his deployment and he continues to see a counselor monthly.
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NPR News: Part 2: This Teen Planned A School Shooting. But Did He Break The Law?
Part 2: This Teen Planned A School Shooting. But Did He Break The Law?
The 2018 arrest of Vermont teenager Jack Sawyer raised some big legal questions. Among them: At what point does a thought — or even a plan — become a crime?
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The 2018 arrest of Vermont teenager Jack Sawyer raised some big legal questions. Among them: At what point does a thought — or even a plan — become a crime?
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NPR News: 'Revenge Is For The Weak': Kurdish Courts In Northeastern Syria Take On ISIS Cases
'Revenge Is For The Weak': Kurdish Courts In Northeastern Syria Take On ISIS Cases
Kurdish Syrian authorities have tried 7,000 ISIS suspects in a justice system that bans torture and the death penalty. Some of the judges are women, which comes as a shock to ISIS fighters on trial.
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Kurdish Syrian authorities have tried 7,000 ISIS suspects in a justice system that bans torture and the death penalty. Some of the judges are women, which comes as a shock to ISIS fighters on trial.
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NPR News: 'Revenge Is For The Weak': Kurdish Courts In Northeastern Syria Take On ISIS Cases
'Revenge Is For The Weak': Kurdish Courts In Northeastern Syria Take On ISIS Cases
Kurdish Syrian authorities have tried 7,000 ISIS suspects in a justice system that bans torture and the death penalty. Some of the judges are women, which comes as a shock to ISIS fighters on trial.
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Kurdish Syrian authorities have tried 7,000 ISIS suspects in a justice system that bans torture and the death penalty. Some of the judges are women, which comes as a shock to ISIS fighters on trial.
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NPR News: Cities Are Making Big Climate Promises. Keeping Them Can Be Tough
Cities Are Making Big Climate Promises. Keeping Them Can Be Tough
Dozens of cities have ambitious plans to get their electricity from clean or renewable sources. But those goals can clash with power providers, whose priority remains economics, not climate change.
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Dozens of cities have ambitious plans to get their electricity from clean or renewable sources. But those goals can clash with power providers, whose priority remains economics, not climate change.
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NPR News: 'Plenty Of Cards To Play': Chinese Media Suggest Cutting Rare Earth Exports To U.S.
'Plenty Of Cards To Play': Chinese Media Suggest Cutting Rare Earth Exports To U.S.
Rare earths are used in communications, health care and national security. China blocked rare earths to Japan in 2010, but analysts say the threat — regardless of the trade war — may be hollow.
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Rare earths are used in communications, health care and national security. China blocked rare earths to Japan in 2010, but analysts say the threat — regardless of the trade war — may be hollow.
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NPR News: 'Plenty Of Cards To Play': Chinese Media Suggest Cutting Rare Earth Exports To U.S.
'Plenty Of Cards To Play': Chinese Media Suggest Cutting Rare Earth Exports To U.S.
Rare earths are used in communications, health care and national security. China blocked rare earths to Japan in 2010, but analysts say the threat — regardless of the trade war — may be hollow.
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Rare earths are used in communications, health care and national security. China blocked rare earths to Japan in 2010, but analysts say the threat — regardless of the trade war — may be hollow.
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NPR News: 'Plenty Of Cards To Play': Chinese Media Suggest Cutting Rare Earth Exports To U.S.
'Plenty Of Cards To Play': Chinese Media Suggest Cutting Rare Earth Exports To U.S.
Rare earths are used in communications, health care and national security. China blocked rare earths to Japan in 2010, but analysts say the threat — regardless of the trade war — may be hollow.
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Rare earths are used in communications, health care and national security. China blocked rare earths to Japan in 2010, but analysts say the threat — regardless of the trade war — may be hollow.
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NPR News: In Yemen Conflict, Some See A New Age Of Drone Warfare
In Yemen Conflict, Some See A New Age Of Drone Warfare
Iran has been developing drones for both itself and its proxies. In recent months those drones have been used for targeted assassinations, military strikes and to sew chaos in the region.
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Iran has been developing drones for both itself and its proxies. In recent months those drones have been used for targeted assassinations, military strikes and to sew chaos in the region.
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NPR News: In Yemen Conflict, Some See A New Age Of Drone Warfare
In Yemen Conflict, Some See A New Age Of Drone Warfare
Iran has been developing drones for both itself and its proxies. In recent months those drones have been used for targeted assassinations, military strikes and to sew chaos in the region.
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Iran has been developing drones for both itself and its proxies. In recent months those drones have been used for targeted assassinations, military strikes and to sew chaos in the region.
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NPR News: Boris Johnson Is Ordered To Face Accusations That He Lied To The Public
Boris Johnson Is Ordered To Face Accusations That He Lied To The Public
A British court is ordering Boris Johnson to face accusations that while holding public office, he repeatedly lied by saying Britain paid £350 million each week to be in the EU.
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A British court is ordering Boris Johnson to face accusations that while holding public office, he repeatedly lied by saying Britain paid £350 million each week to be in the EU.
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NPR News: Boris Johnson Is Ordered To Face Accusations That He Lied To The Public
Boris Johnson Is Ordered To Face Accusations That He Lied To The Public
A British court is ordering Boris Johnson to face accusations that while holding public office, he repeatedly lied by saying Britain paid £350 million each week to be in the EU.
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A British court is ordering Boris Johnson to face accusations that while holding public office, he repeatedly lied by saying Britain paid £350 million each week to be in the EU.
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NPR News: How Deutsche Bank Became A Mainstay Of Trump's Business Empire
How Deutsche Bank Became A Mainstay Of Trump's Business Empire
While Congressional investigators wait for Deutsche Bank to turn over the president's financial records, we examine how the German financial institution came to lend Donald Trump so much money.
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While Congressional investigators wait for Deutsche Bank to turn over the president's financial records, we examine how the German financial institution came to lend Donald Trump so much money.
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NPR News: How Deutsche Bank Became A Mainstay Of Trump's Business Empire
How Deutsche Bank Became A Mainstay Of Trump's Business Empire
While Congressional investigators wait for Deutsche Bank to turn over the president's financial records, we examine how the German financial institution came to lend Donald Trump so much money.
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While Congressional investigators wait for Deutsche Bank to turn over the president's financial records, we examine how the German financial institution came to lend Donald Trump so much money.
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NPR News: Michael Wolff's New Trump Tell-All 'Siege,' Stars Steve Bannon And Cast Of No-Names
Michael Wolff's New Trump Tell-All 'Siege,' Stars Steve Bannon And Cast Of No-Names
The Fire and Fury author offers surprising stories about the president. But there may never have been a more polarizing president, nor an author less likely to be read as a neutral recorder of facts.
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The Fire and Fury author offers surprising stories about the president. But there may never have been a more polarizing president, nor an author less likely to be read as a neutral recorder of facts.
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NPR News: Missouri Health Clinic May Be Forced To Stop Abortion Services
Missouri Health Clinic May Be Forced To Stop Abortion Services
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Colleen McNicholas, an abortion provider at Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region, about how Missouri could soon lose the only clinic that provides abortions.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Colleen McNicholas, an abortion provider at Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region, about how Missouri could soon lose the only clinic that provides abortions.
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NPR News: Amnesty International Report Says Myanmar Military Is Again Committing War Crimes
Amnesty International Report Says Myanmar Military Is Again Committing War Crimes
A report released Wednesday concludes government troops are instigating violent clashes, extrajudicial executions, conducting arbitrary arrests, torturing prisoners and destroying historical sites.
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A report released Wednesday concludes government troops are instigating violent clashes, extrajudicial executions, conducting arbitrary arrests, torturing prisoners and destroying historical sites.
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NPR News: Amnesty International Report Says Myanmar Military Is Again Committing War Crimes
Amnesty International Report Says Myanmar Military Is Again Committing War Crimes
A report released Wednesday concludes government troops are instigating violent clashes, extrajudicial executions, conducting arbitrary arrests, torturing prisoners and destroying historical sites.
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A report released Wednesday concludes government troops are instigating violent clashes, extrajudicial executions, conducting arbitrary arrests, torturing prisoners and destroying historical sites.
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NPR News: Growing Number Of Turkish Military Officers Seek Asylum In The U.S.
Growing Number Of Turkish Military Officers Seek Asylum In The U.S.
More than two dozen ex-Turkish military officers are in the U.S. seeking asylum — afraid they'll be jailed if they return home. They say they were falsely accused of taking part in a 2016 coup.
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More than two dozen ex-Turkish military officers are in the U.S. seeking asylum — afraid they'll be jailed if they return home. They say they were falsely accused of taking part in a 2016 coup.
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NPR News: Violent Clashes Break Out At 4 Prisons In Northern Brazil
Violent Clashes Break Out At 4 Prisons In Northern Brazil
NPR's Noel King talks to Brazilian-based reporter Catherine Osborn about the explosion of gang violence in four prisons in northern Brazil in which nearly 60 inmates died.
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NPR's Noel King talks to Brazilian-based reporter Catherine Osborn about the explosion of gang violence in four prisons in northern Brazil in which nearly 60 inmates died.
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NPR News: Growing Number Of Turkish Military Officers Seek Asylum In The U.S.
Growing Number Of Turkish Military Officers Seek Asylum In The U.S.
More than two dozen ex-Turkish military officers are in the U.S. seeking asylum — afraid they'll be jailed if they return home. They say they were falsely accused of taking part in a 2016 coup.
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More than two dozen ex-Turkish military officers are in the U.S. seeking asylum — afraid they'll be jailed if they return home. They say they were falsely accused of taking part in a 2016 coup.
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NPR News: Violent Clashes Break Out At 4 Prisons In Northern Brazil
Violent Clashes Break Out At 4 Prisons In Northern Brazil
NPR's Noel King talks to Brazilian-based reporter Catherine Osborn about the explosion of gang violence in four prisons in northern Brazil in which nearly 60 inmates died.
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NPR's Noel King talks to Brazilian-based reporter Catherine Osborn about the explosion of gang violence in four prisons in northern Brazil in which nearly 60 inmates died.
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NPR News: News Brief: Missouri Abortion Issue, Oklahoma Flooding, Election Security
News Brief: Missouri Abortion Issue, Oklahoma Flooding, Election Security
Missouri's last clinic that provides abortions is close to losing its license. Oklahoma communities are in a standoff with the raging Arkansas River. New election technology sparks security questions.
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Missouri's last clinic that provides abortions is close to losing its license. Oklahoma communities are in a standoff with the raging Arkansas River. New election technology sparks security questions.
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NPR News: GPS Sends Motorist To Rom, Germany, Instead Of Rome, Italy
GPS Sends Motorist To Rom, Germany, Instead Of Rome, Italy
An 81-year-old man from northern England had made the trip to Rome before. This time he used his GPS for assistance and instead of ending up in Italy, he arrived in Rom, a small town in Germany.
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An 81-year-old man from northern England had made the trip to Rome before. This time he used his GPS for assistance and instead of ending up in Italy, he arrived in Rom, a small town in Germany.
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NPR News: GPS Sends Motorist To Rom, Germany, Instead Of Rome, Italy
GPS Sends Motorist To Rom, Germany, Instead Of Rome, Italy
An 81-year-old man from northern England had made the trip to Rome before. This time he used his GPS for assistance and instead of ending up in Italy, he arrived in Rom, a small town in Germany.
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An 81-year-old man from northern England had made the trip to Rome before. This time he used his GPS for assistance and instead of ending up in Italy, he arrived in Rom, a small town in Germany.
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NPR News: Mired In Medical Debt? Federal Rule Changes Proposed For Bill Collectors
Mired In Medical Debt? Federal Rule Changes Proposed For Bill Collectors
More than half of Americans contacted about an overdue bill said it related to medical debt. Some consumer advocates say newly proposed limits on debt collectors don't do enough.
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More than half of Americans contacted about an overdue bill said it related to medical debt. Some consumer advocates say newly proposed limits on debt collectors don't do enough.
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NPR News: Green Party Makes Significant Gains In European Parliament Elections
Green Party Makes Significant Gains In European Parliament Elections
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Terry Reintke, a member of the European Parliament from the Green Party, about how climate change proved pivotal in the elections.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Terry Reintke, a member of the European Parliament from the Green Party, about how climate change proved pivotal in the elections.
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NPR News: Traffic Jam Of Climbers Makes The Trip Up Everest Even More Deadly
Traffic Jam Of Climbers Makes The Trip Up Everest Even More Deadly
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dan Richards, CEO of Global Rescue, about crowding on the summit of Mount Everest, and what could be done to reduce the number of climbers dying.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dan Richards, CEO of Global Rescue, about crowding on the summit of Mount Everest, and what could be done to reduce the number of climbers dying.
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NPR News: New Mexico Officials Scramble To Handle Bus Loads Of Asylum-Seekers
New Mexico Officials Scramble To Handle Bus Loads Of Asylum-Seekers
NPR's Noel King talks to Chris Brice, an official with New Mexico's Luna County, where U.S. border agents dropped off busloads of asylum-seekers, who are waiting for their cases to be processed.
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NPR's Noel King talks to Chris Brice, an official with New Mexico's Luna County, where U.S. border agents dropped off busloads of asylum-seekers, who are waiting for their cases to be processed.
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NPR News: Green Party Makes Significant Gains In European Parliament Elections
Green Party Makes Significant Gains In European Parliament Elections
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Terry Reintke, a member of the European Parliament from the Green Party, about how climate change proved pivotal in the elections.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Terry Reintke, a member of the European Parliament from the Green Party, about how climate change proved pivotal in the elections.
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NPR News: Traffic Jam Of Climbers Makes The Trip Up Everest Even More Deadly
Traffic Jam Of Climbers Makes The Trip Up Everest Even More Deadly
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dan Richards, CEO of Global Rescue, about crowding on the summit of Mount Everest, and what could be done to reduce the number of climbers dying.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dan Richards, CEO of Global Rescue, about crowding on the summit of Mount Everest, and what could be done to reduce the number of climbers dying.
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NPR News: For Many Navajos, Getting Hooked Up To The Power Grid Can Be Life-Changing
For Many Navajos, Getting Hooked Up To The Power Grid Can Be Life-Changing
Utility crews from around the U.S. are volunteering their time to install power to homes on the Navajo Nation, where many people live without light, running water and Internet.
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Utility crews from around the U.S. are volunteering their time to install power to homes on the Navajo Nation, where many people live without light, running water and Internet.
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NPR News: After Paradise, Living With Fire Means Redefining Resilience
After Paradise, Living With Fire Means Redefining Resilience
Across the West, hundreds of communities are vulnerable to wildfires. But wildfire and recovery experts warn that the impulse to re-create what was there before disaster is misguided and dangerous.
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Across the West, hundreds of communities are vulnerable to wildfires. But wildfire and recovery experts warn that the impulse to re-create what was there before disaster is misguided and dangerous.
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NPR News: Arkansas River Watershed Is At Breaking Point, Oklahoma Governor Says
Arkansas River Watershed Is At Breaking Point, Oklahoma Governor Says
In Oklahoma, Tulsa and other nearby communities are in a tense standoff with the raging Arkansas River. The river has already flooded hundreds of homes and businesses.
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In Oklahoma, Tulsa and other nearby communities are in a tense standoff with the raging Arkansas River. The river has already flooded hundreds of homes and businesses.
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NPR News: Large Tornado Touches Down Near Kansas City, At Least 12 Injured
Large Tornado Touches Down Near Kansas City, At Least 12 Injured
The massive tornado skirted around the metropolitan area but struck several towns on the western edge of Kansas City, leaving damaged houses "for a mile in every direction."
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The massive tornado skirted around the metropolitan area but struck several towns on the western edge of Kansas City, leaving damaged houses "for a mile in every direction."
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NPR News: After Deadly Season On Everest, Nepal Has No Plans To Issue Fewer Permits
After Deadly Season On Everest, Nepal Has No Plans To Issue Fewer Permits
The mountain nation said potential climbers need to be aware of the risks of summiting the world's tallest peak. Experts say Everest's traffic jams are only getting worse — and more dangerous.
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The mountain nation said potential climbers need to be aware of the risks of summiting the world's tallest peak. Experts say Everest's traffic jams are only getting worse — and more dangerous.
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NPR News: After Deadly Season On Everest, Nepal Has No Plans To Issue Fewer Permits
After Deadly Season On Everest, Nepal Has No Plans To Issue Fewer Permits
The mountain nation said potential climbers need to be aware of the risks of summiting the world's tallest peak. Experts say Everest's traffic jams are only getting worse — and more dangerous.
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The mountain nation said potential climbers need to be aware of the risks of summiting the world's tallest peak. Experts say Everest's traffic jams are only getting worse — and more dangerous.
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NPR News: In Oklahoma, Tulsa Braces For More Flooding, Big Test Of The City's Levees
In Oklahoma, Tulsa Braces For More Flooding, Big Test Of The City's Levees
Record rainfall and flooding are causing all sorts of problems in Oklahoma. And more rain is predicted to make it even worse. In Tulsa, thousands of people have been evacuated.
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Record rainfall and flooding are causing all sorts of problems in Oklahoma. And more rain is predicted to make it even worse. In Tulsa, thousands of people have been evacuated.
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NPR News: Opinion: Brazil's Gruesome Prison Massacres Send A Dire Message
Opinion: Brazil's Gruesome Prison Massacres Send A Dire Message
Once again, Brazil's prisons are in the spotlight because of mass killings. The penitentiary system is badly understaffed, overcrowded and needs reforming, says security expert Robert Muggah.
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Once again, Brazil's prisons are in the spotlight because of mass killings. The penitentiary system is badly understaffed, overcrowded and needs reforming, says security expert Robert Muggah.
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NPR News: Opinion: Brazil's Gruesome Prison Massacres Send A Dire Message
Opinion: Brazil's Gruesome Prison Massacres Send A Dire Message
Once again, Brazil's prisons are in the spotlight because of mass killings. The penitentiary system is badly understaffed, overcrowded and needs reforming, says security expert Robert Muggah.
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Once again, Brazil's prisons are in the spotlight because of mass killings. The penitentiary system is badly understaffed, overcrowded and needs reforming, says security expert Robert Muggah.
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NPR News: Opinion: Brazil's Gruesome Prison Massacres Send A Dire Message
Opinion: Brazil's Gruesome Prison Massacres Send A Dire Message
Once again, Brazil's prisons are in the spotlight because of mass killings. The penitentiary system is badly understaffed, overcrowded and needs reforming, says security expert Robert Muggah.
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Once again, Brazil's prisons are in the spotlight because of mass killings. The penitentiary system is badly understaffed, overcrowded and needs reforming, says security expert Robert Muggah.
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NPR News: Ohio Governor Declares State Of Emergency After Tornadoes Strike Dayton Region
Ohio Governor Declares State Of Emergency After Tornadoes Strike Dayton Region
A swarm of tornadoes tore through parts of Ohio and Indiana Monday night, with significant damage done just outside Dayton, Ohio. Power is still out for many and water must be boiled.
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A swarm of tornadoes tore through parts of Ohio and Indiana Monday night, with significant damage done just outside Dayton, Ohio. Power is still out for many and water must be boiled.
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NPR News: Michigan State President Dr. Samuel Stanley Jr. On His Plans For The University
Michigan State President Dr. Samuel Stanley Jr. On His Plans For The University
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with new Michigan State University President Dr. Samuel L. Stanley Jr. about taking over the university following the Larry Nassar abuse controversy.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with new Michigan State University President Dr. Samuel L. Stanley Jr. about taking over the university following the Larry Nassar abuse controversy.
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NPR News: Is 'Gaming Disorder' An Illness? The WHO Says Yes, Adding It To Its List Of Diseases
Is 'Gaming Disorder' An Illness? The WHO Says Yes, Adding It To Its List Of Diseases
For the first time, the World Health Organization will list "gaming disorder" as a behavioral addiction, a controversial move for some.
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For the first time, the World Health Organization will list "gaming disorder" as a behavioral addiction, a controversial move for some.
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NPR News: Is 'Gaming Disorder' An Illness? The WHO Says Yes, Adding It To Its List Of Diseases
Is 'Gaming Disorder' An Illness? The WHO Says Yes, Adding It To Its List Of Diseases
For the first time, the World Health Organization will list "gaming disorder" as a behavioral addiction, a controversial move for some.
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For the first time, the World Health Organization will list "gaming disorder" as a behavioral addiction, a controversial move for some.
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NPR News: How Mobile Internet Has Given New Platforms To Cubans Critical Of Their Government
How Mobile Internet Has Given New Platforms To Cubans Critical Of Their Government
3G internet availability, while still spotty and expensive, has given rise to new political openings in Cuba. That includes unprecedented public criticism of the government and organizing a non-sanctioned protest.
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3G internet availability, while still spotty and expensive, has given rise to new political openings in Cuba. That includes unprecedented public criticism of the government and organizing a non-sanctioned protest.
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NPR News: Missouri Could Soon Be The Only U.S. State Without A Clinic That Provides Abortions
Missouri Could Soon Be The Only U.S. State Without A Clinic That Provides Abortions
Planned Parenthood says it might have to stop providing abortion services in Missouri. That would make Missouri the first state in the country without a clinic that performs abortions.
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Planned Parenthood says it might have to stop providing abortion services in Missouri. That would make Missouri the first state in the country without a clinic that performs abortions.
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NPR News: Planned Parenthood President Reacts To Potential End Of Abortion Services In Missouri
Planned Parenthood President Reacts To Potential End Of Abortion Services In Missouri
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Leana Wen, president of Planned Parenthood about how Missouri could become the first state without a clinic providing abortions.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Leana Wen, president of Planned Parenthood about how Missouri could become the first state without a clinic providing abortions.
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NPR News: How Mobile Internet Has Given New Platforms To Cubans Critical Of Their Government
How Mobile Internet Has Given New Platforms To Cubans Critical Of Their Government
3G internet availability, while still spotty and expensive, has given rise to new political openings in Cuba. That includes unprecedented public criticism of the government and organizing a non-sanctioned protest.
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3G internet availability, while still spotty and expensive, has given rise to new political openings in Cuba. That includes unprecedented public criticism of the government and organizing a non-sanctioned protest.
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NPR News: How Johnson & Johnson Ended Up At The Center Of A Trial In The Opioid Crisis
How Johnson & Johnson Ended Up At The Center Of A Trial In The Opioid Crisis
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Wall Street Journal reporter Sara Randazzo about how Johnson & Johnson ended up at the center of the first big trial in the opioid crisis, which opened Tuesday.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Wall Street Journal reporter Sara Randazzo about how Johnson & Johnson ended up at the center of the first big trial in the opioid crisis, which opened Tuesday.
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NPR News: Opioid Epidemic Trial Against Johnson & Johnson Begins In Oklahoma
Opioid Epidemic Trial Against Johnson & Johnson Begins In Oklahoma
The first major trial against an opioid manufacturer began Tuesday in Oklahoma. The state is suing Johnson & Johnson for money to help treat addiction, arguing the epidemic became a public nuisance.
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The first major trial against an opioid manufacturer began Tuesday in Oklahoma. The state is suing Johnson & Johnson for money to help treat addiction, arguing the epidemic became a public nuisance.
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NPR News: Extending 'Zero Tolerance' To People Who Help Migrants Along The Border
Extending 'Zero Tolerance' To People Who Help Migrants Along The Border
Scott Warren of the humanitarian group 'No More Deaths' faces three felony counts for harboring migrants. The number of U.S. citizens arrested for harboring is on the rise.
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Scott Warren of the humanitarian group 'No More Deaths' faces three felony counts for harboring migrants. The number of U.S. citizens arrested for harboring is on the rise.
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NPR News: German Government Official Recommends Jews Exercise Caution When Wearing A Kippah
German Government Official Recommends Jews Exercise Caution When Wearing A Kippah
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Deidre Berger, director of the AJC Ramer Institute for German-Jewish Relations, about a government official saying he does not recommend Jews wear a skullcap everywhere.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Deidre Berger, director of the AJC Ramer Institute for German-Jewish Relations, about a government official saying he does not recommend Jews wear a skullcap everywhere.
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NPR News: Why The Green Party Won Big In Last Week's European Elections
Why The Green Party Won Big In Last Week's European Elections
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with newly elected German Parliament member Sergey Lagodinsky about his Green Party's success in European elections and how it's moving into the political mainstream.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with newly elected German Parliament member Sergey Lagodinsky about his Green Party's success in European elections and how it's moving into the political mainstream.
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NPR News: German Government Official Recommends Jews Exercise Caution When Wearing A Kippah
German Government Official Recommends Jews Exercise Caution When Wearing A Kippah
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Deidre Berger, director of the AJC Ramer Institute for German-Jewish Relations, about a government official saying he does not recommend Jews wear a skullcap everywhere.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Deidre Berger, director of the AJC Ramer Institute for German-Jewish Relations, about a government official saying he does not recommend Jews wear a skullcap everywhere.
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NPR News: Why The Green Party Won Big In Last Week's European Elections
Why The Green Party Won Big In Last Week's European Elections
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with newly elected German Parliament member Sergey Lagodinsky about his Green Party's success in European elections and how it's moving into the political mainstream.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with newly elected German Parliament member Sergey Lagodinsky about his Green Party's success in European elections and how it's moving into the political mainstream.
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NPR News: This Teen Planned A School Shooting. But Did He Break The Law?
This Teen Planned A School Shooting. But Did He Break The Law?
In 2018, Jack Sawyer told police he wanted to set a new record: highest death count for a school shooter. He was arrested, but the courts had to decide whether Sawyer's plan was even a crime.
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In 2018, Jack Sawyer told police he wanted to set a new record: highest death count for a school shooter. He was arrested, but the courts had to decide whether Sawyer's plan was even a crime.
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NPR News: 'The Louvre Is Suffocating': Museum Closed As Workers Strike, Citing Overcrowding
'The Louvre Is Suffocating': Museum Closed As Workers Strike, Citing Overcrowding
Staff at the Paris museum went on strike Monday, citing deteriorating conditions for tourists and staff amid record-setting attendance. It's unclear whether the galleries will re-open Wednesday.
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Staff at the Paris museum went on strike Monday, citing deteriorating conditions for tourists and staff amid record-setting attendance. It's unclear whether the galleries will re-open Wednesday.
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NPR News: Snakebites And Kissing Bugs Among Surprise Items On World Health Agenda
Snakebites And Kissing Bugs Among Surprise Items On World Health Agenda
Unpredictable moments involved the cost of drugs, the fight against snakebites and kissing bugs ... and reproductive rights.
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Unpredictable moments involved the cost of drugs, the fight against snakebites and kissing bugs ... and reproductive rights.
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NPR News: 'The Louvre Is Suffocating': Museum Closed As Workers Strike, Citing Overcrowding
'The Louvre Is Suffocating': Museum Closed As Workers Strike, Citing Overcrowding
Staff at the Paris museum went on strike Monday, citing deteriorating conditions for tourists and staff amid record-setting attendance. It's unclear whether the galleries will re-open Wednesday.
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Staff at the Paris museum went on strike Monday, citing deteriorating conditions for tourists and staff amid record-setting attendance. It's unclear whether the galleries will re-open Wednesday.
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NPR News: Snakebites And Kissing Bugs Among Surprise Items On World Health Agenda
Snakebites And Kissing Bugs Among Surprise Items On World Health Agenda
Unpredictable moments involved the cost of drugs, the fight against snakebites and kissing bugs ... and reproductive rights.
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Unpredictable moments involved the cost of drugs, the fight against snakebites and kissing bugs ... and reproductive rights.
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NPR News: Texas Voting Chief Who Led Botched Voter Purge Resigns
Texas Voting Chief Who Led Botched Voter Purge Resigns
Secretary of State David Whitley was behind an effort to remove alleged noncitizens from the state's voter rolls. He resigned Monday as the Texas legislature's session came to a close.
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Secretary of State David Whitley was behind an effort to remove alleged noncitizens from the state's voter rolls. He resigned Monday as the Texas legislature's session came to a close.
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NPR News: After Tumult Over Nassar Scandal, Michigan State University Gets A New President
After Tumult Over Nassar Scandal, Michigan State University Gets A New President
Two former presidents of MSU have resigned since January 2018. Each were caught up in the trial and sentencing of former university sports doctor Larry Nassar, who sexually abused his female patients.
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Two former presidents of MSU have resigned since January 2018. Each were caught up in the trial and sentencing of former university sports doctor Larry Nassar, who sexually abused his female patients.
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NPR News: Missouri Could Soon Become First State Without A Clinic That Performs Abortions
Missouri Could Soon Become First State Without A Clinic That Performs Abortions
A handful of states each have one remaining clinic that performs abortions. Unless a judge intervenes, health officials will force a Missouri facility to stop offering the procedure this week.
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A handful of states each have one remaining clinic that performs abortions. Unless a judge intervenes, health officials will force a Missouri facility to stop offering the procedure this week.
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NPR News: Smithsonian Institution Names Lonnie Bunch III As Its Next Secretary
Smithsonian Institution Names Lonnie Bunch III As Its Next Secretary
Bunch, the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, will become the first African American in the Smithsonian's 173-year history to serve as secretary.
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Bunch, the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, will become the first African American in the Smithsonian's 173-year history to serve as secretary.
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NPR News: Instagramming Crowds Pack National Parks
Instagramming Crowds Pack National Parks
Social media is helping driving more people to visit national parks. While it's getting folks out there, it's also causing traffic jams and congestion in places valued for solitude and reflection.
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Social media is helping driving more people to visit national parks. While it's getting folks out there, it's also causing traffic jams and congestion in places valued for solitude and reflection.
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NPR News: Turkish Military Officer Flees Turkey After Coup
Turkish Military Officer Flees Turkey After Coup
David Greene talks to a Turkish military officer about why he was forced to flee to the United States shortly after the alleged coup attempt in Turkey in 2016.
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David Greene talks to a Turkish military officer about why he was forced to flee to the United States shortly after the alleged coup attempt in Turkey in 2016.
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NPR News: Turkish Military Officer Flees Turkey After Coup
Turkish Military Officer Flees Turkey After Coup
David Greene talks to a Turkish military officer about why he was forced to flee to the United States shortly after the alleged coup attempt in Turkey in 2016.
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David Greene talks to a Turkish military officer about why he was forced to flee to the United States shortly after the alleged coup attempt in Turkey in 2016.
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NPR News: Indiana And Ohio Are The Latest States Hit With Tornadoes
Indiana And Ohio Are The Latest States Hit With Tornadoes
Steve Inskeep talks to Fire Chief Jeffrey Payne in Dayton, Ohio, about the damage to the city, and efforts to keep residents safe. So far there have been no fatalities and only minimal injuries.
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Steve Inskeep talks to Fire Chief Jeffrey Payne in Dayton, Ohio, about the damage to the city, and efforts to keep residents safe. So far there have been no fatalities and only minimal injuries.
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NPR News: Brexit Party Is A Tour De Force In European Parliament Elections
Brexit Party Is A Tour De Force In European Parliament Elections
NPR's Noel King talks to Belinda De Lucy of the Brexit Party and a newly elected member of the European Parliament, and to John Peet, the Brexit editor at The Economist magazine, about the election.
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NPR's Noel King talks to Belinda De Lucy of the Brexit Party and a newly elected member of the European Parliament, and to John Peet, the Brexit editor at The Economist magazine, about the election.
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NPR News: Brexit Party Is A Tour De Force In European Parliament Elections
Brexit Party Is A Tour De Force In European Parliament Elections
NPR's Noel King talks to Belinda De Lucy of the Brexit Party and a newly elected member of the European Parliament, and to John Peet, the Brexit editor at The Economist magazine, about the election.
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NPR's Noel King talks to Belinda De Lucy of the Brexit Party and a newly elected member of the European Parliament, and to John Peet, the Brexit editor at The Economist magazine, about the election.
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NPR News: TSA Issues Specific Message To Memphis Travelers
TSA Issues Specific Message To Memphis Travelers
The annual World Champion Barbecue cooking Contest is being held this month in Memphis. TSA officials encourage travelers not to put barbecue sauce in their carry-on luggage.
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The annual World Champion Barbecue cooking Contest is being held this month in Memphis. TSA officials encourage travelers not to put barbecue sauce in their carry-on luggage.
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NPR News: A Fiat Chrysler Merger With Renault Would Create 3rd Biggest Car Maker
A Fiat Chrysler Merger With Renault Would Create 3rd Biggest Car Maker
French car maker Renault is considering a merger proposal from Fiat Chrysler, which has been looking for a partner for a while — and there are limited partners available.
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French car maker Renault is considering a merger proposal from Fiat Chrysler, which has been looking for a partner for a while — and there are limited partners available.
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NPR News: A Fiat Chrysler Merger With Renault Would Create 3rd Biggest Car Maker
A Fiat Chrysler Merger With Renault Would Create 3rd Biggest Car Maker
French car maker Renault is considering a merger proposal from Fiat Chrysler, which has been looking for a partner for a while — and there are limited partners available.
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French car maker Renault is considering a merger proposal from Fiat Chrysler, which has been looking for a partner for a while — and there are limited partners available.
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NPR News: The First State Trial Of The Opioid Epidemic Is About To Begin
The First State Trial Of The Opioid Epidemic Is About To Begin
The first trial of an opioid manufacturer begins Tuesday in Norman, Oklahoma. Johnson & Johnson is accused of selling highly addictive drugs using deceptive marketing practices.
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The first trial of an opioid manufacturer begins Tuesday in Norman, Oklahoma. Johnson & Johnson is accused of selling highly addictive drugs using deceptive marketing practices.
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NPR News: Tulsa Braces For More Severe Storms, Mayor Bynum Says
Tulsa Braces For More Severe Storms, Mayor Bynum Says
Levees in Tulsa, Okla., are being tested as the Arkansas River swells to a level not seen in decades. Mayor G.T. Bynum tells NPR's Steve Inskeep that the city is preparing for more bad weather.
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Levees in Tulsa, Okla., are being tested as the Arkansas River swells to a level not seen in decades. Mayor G.T. Bynum tells NPR's Steve Inskeep that the city is preparing for more bad weather.
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NPR News: Overcrowded Conditions Add To Threats Of Climbing Mount Everest
Overcrowded Conditions Add To Threats Of Climbing Mount Everest
Crowds of people are flocking to Mount Everest. NPR's Noel King talks to Jon Kedrowski, who is a mountain climber, and has witness the power of Everest first hand.
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Crowds of people are flocking to Mount Everest. NPR's Noel King talks to Jon Kedrowski, who is a mountain climber, and has witness the power of Everest first hand.
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NPR News: Overcrowded Conditions Add To Threats Of Climbing Mount Everest
Overcrowded Conditions Add To Threats Of Climbing Mount Everest
Crowds of people are flocking to Mount Everest. NPR's Noel King talks to Jon Kedrowski, who is a mountain climber, and has witness the power of Everest first hand.
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Crowds of people are flocking to Mount Everest. NPR's Noel King talks to Jon Kedrowski, who is a mountain climber, and has witness the power of Everest first hand.
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NPR News: Iraq Sentences 4 French ISIS Fighters To Death
Iraq Sentences 4 French ISIS Fighters To Death
Four French ISIS fighters are among the dozen French citizens transferred to Iraqi custody from Syria. They're illustrating a huge problem over the trials of ISIS fighters.
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Four French ISIS fighters are among the dozen French citizens transferred to Iraqi custody from Syria. They're illustrating a huge problem over the trials of ISIS fighters.
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NPR News: 2 Killed During Stabbing Attack In Japan
2 Killed During Stabbing Attack In Japan
A group of school children in Kawasaki were waiting for a bus when a man allegedly stabbed more than a dozen people. The suspect is in custody, but the motive for the attack is unknown.
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A group of school children in Kawasaki were waiting for a bus when a man allegedly stabbed more than a dozen people. The suspect is in custody, but the motive for the attack is unknown.
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NPR News: Iraq Sentences 4 French ISIS Fighters To Death
Iraq Sentences 4 French ISIS Fighters To Death
Four French ISIS fighters are among the dozen French citizens transferred to Iraqi custody from Syria. They're illustrating a huge problem over the trials of ISIS fighters.
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Four French ISIS fighters are among the dozen French citizens transferred to Iraqi custody from Syria. They're illustrating a huge problem over the trials of ISIS fighters.
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NPR News: 2 Killed During Stabbing Attack In Japan
2 Killed During Stabbing Attack In Japan
A group of school children in Kawasaki were waiting for a bus when a man allegedly stabbed more than a dozen people. The suspect is in custody, but the motive for the attack is unknown.
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A group of school children in Kawasaki were waiting for a bus when a man allegedly stabbed more than a dozen people. The suspect is in custody, but the motive for the attack is unknown.
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NPR News: News Brief: Ohio Tornadoes, Disaster Fund Lessons, ISIS Trials
News Brief: Ohio Tornadoes, Disaster Fund Lessons, ISIS Trials
Destructive tornadoes touched down in Ohio overnight. A lesson from a California wildfire: aid may need to come before a disaster strikes. And, four French ISIS fighters have been sentenced to death.
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Destructive tornadoes touched down in Ohio overnight. A lesson from a California wildfire: aid may need to come before a disaster strikes. And, four French ISIS fighters have been sentenced to death.
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NPR News: News Brief: Ohio Tornadoes, Disaster Fund Lessons, ISIS Trials
News Brief: Ohio Tornadoes, Disaster Fund Lessons, ISIS Trials
Destructive tornadoes touched down in Ohio overnight. A lesson from a California wildfire: aid may need to come before a disaster strikes. And, four French ISIS fighters have been sentenced to death.
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Destructive tornadoes touched down in Ohio overnight. A lesson from a California wildfire: aid may need to come before a disaster strikes. And, four French ISIS fighters have been sentenced to death.
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NPR News: News Brief: Ohio Tornadoes, Disaster Fund Lessons, ISIS Trials
News Brief: Ohio Tornadoes, Disaster Fund Lessons, ISIS Trials
Destructive tornadoes touched down in Ohio overnight. A lesson from a California wildfire: aid may need to come before a disaster strikes. And, four French ISIS fighters have been sentenced to death.
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Destructive tornadoes touched down in Ohio overnight. A lesson from a California wildfire: aid may need to come before a disaster strikes. And, four French ISIS fighters have been sentenced to death.
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NPR News: 'We Need To Evolve': Police Get Help To Improve Hate Crime Tracking
'We Need To Evolve': Police Get Help To Improve Hate Crime Tracking
Bias-motivated crimes are rising, but few police departments are trained to identify them. A group of prosecutors is traveling from city to city, warning officers that ignoring hate crimes is risky.
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Bias-motivated crimes are rising, but few police departments are trained to identify them. A group of prosecutors is traveling from city to city, warning officers that ignoring hate crimes is risky.
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NPR News: Rethinking Disaster Recovery After A California Town Is Leveled By Wildfire
Rethinking Disaster Recovery After A California Town Is Leveled By Wildfire
The 2018 Camp Fire destroyed 90% of the town of Paradise, Calif., and killed 85 people. Should the federal government jump in to rebuild communities at high risk of future disasters?
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The 2018 Camp Fire destroyed 90% of the town of Paradise, Calif., and killed 85 people. Should the federal government jump in to rebuild communities at high risk of future disasters?
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NPR News: 2 Killed, At Least 16 Others Injured In Japan Mass Stabbing
2 Killed, At Least 16 Others Injured In Japan Mass Stabbing
A knife-wielding man attacked a group of elementary school children as they were boarding a school bus at about 7:44 a.m. local time in the city of Kawasaki, according to news reports.
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A knife-wielding man attacked a group of elementary school children as they were boarding a school bus at about 7:44 a.m. local time in the city of Kawasaki, according to news reports.
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NPR News: 2 Killed, At Least 16 Others Injured In Japan Mass Stabbing
2 Killed, At Least 16 Others Injured In Japan Mass Stabbing
A knife-wielding man attacked a group of elementary school children as they were boarding a school bus at about 7:44 a.m. local time in the city of Kawasaki, according to news reports.
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A knife-wielding man attacked a group of elementary school children as they were boarding a school bus at about 7:44 a.m. local time in the city of Kawasaki, according to news reports.
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NPR News: Multiple Tornadoes Touch Down In Dayton, Ohio, Catastrophic Damage Reported
Multiple Tornadoes Touch Down In Dayton, Ohio, Catastrophic Damage Reported
The National Weather Service reports the dangerous twisters, which began late Monday night, are causing considerable damage and are urging people to take cover immediately.
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The National Weather Service reports the dangerous twisters, which began late Monday night, are causing considerable damage and are urging people to take cover immediately.
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Monday, 27 May 2019
NPR News: Medical Debt From In-Prison Injuries Is Chasing Inmates After Release
Medical Debt From In-Prison Injuries Is Chasing Inmates After Release
In Arizona, prisoners are being charged for medical procedures the state is supposed to pay for. The bills can ruin inmates' credit, adding to their challenges when they rejoin society.
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In Arizona, prisoners are being charged for medical procedures the state is supposed to pay for. The bills can ruin inmates' credit, adding to their challenges when they rejoin society.
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NPR News: 'Cog In A Machine,' 'Alone And Afraid': Tweeting Vets Give Army An Earful
'Cog In A Machine,' 'Alone And Afraid': Tweeting Vets Give Army An Earful
The U.S. Army asked service members on Twitter: How has serving impacted you? Some veterans and their family members sent strong message about the sacrifices they've made and continue to make.
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The U.S. Army asked service members on Twitter: How has serving impacted you? Some veterans and their family members sent strong message about the sacrifices they've made and continue to make.
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NPR News: Thai Dissidents Disappear Or Turn Up Dead, Even After Escaping Nation
Thai Dissidents Disappear Or Turn Up Dead, Even After Escaping Nation
Thailand's ruling junta has enacted harsh laws aimed at punishing those who "defame" the country's monarchy. That's led many dissidents to flee the country, but that hasn't guaranteed their safety.
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Thailand's ruling junta has enacted harsh laws aimed at punishing those who "defame" the country's monarchy. That's led many dissidents to flee the country, but that hasn't guaranteed their safety.
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NPR News: Thai Dissidents Disappear Or Turn Up Dead, Even After Escaping Nation
Thai Dissidents Disappear Or Turn Up Dead, Even After Escaping Nation
Thailand's ruling junta has enacted harsh laws aimed at punishing those who "defame" the country's monarchy. That's led many dissidents to flee the country, but that hasn't guaranteed their safety.
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Thailand's ruling junta has enacted harsh laws aimed at punishing those who "defame" the country's monarchy. That's led many dissidents to flee the country, but that hasn't guaranteed their safety.
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NPR News: Need A Child Care Subsidy? This Mom Would Tell You Not To Hold Your Breath
Need A Child Care Subsidy? This Mom Would Tell You Not To Hold Your Breath
Nationwide, the demand for subsidized child care exceeds the supply: Only 1 in 6 eligible kids actually get subsidies. In Sacramento, mom Jacquelyne Gettone has been on the waiting list for a decade.
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Nationwide, the demand for subsidized child care exceeds the supply: Only 1 in 6 eligible kids actually get subsidies. In Sacramento, mom Jacquelyne Gettone has been on the waiting list for a decade.
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NPR News: France Won't Take ISIS Fighters Back, But Doesn't Want Them Executed Either
France Won't Take ISIS Fighters Back, But Doesn't Want Them Executed Either
France doesn't want to bring back French ISIS members captured in Iraq, but French authorities are dismayed that an Iraqi court has sentenced four of them to death.
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France doesn't want to bring back French ISIS members captured in Iraq, but French authorities are dismayed that an Iraqi court has sentenced four of them to death.
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NPR News: Analysis: Voters Choose A New Direction For Europe's Future
Analysis: Voters Choose A New Direction For Europe's Future
Roger Cohen, columnist for The New York Times, analyzes the European Union vote for NPR's Mary Louise Kelly, including the high turnout and the success of the EU's green parties.
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Roger Cohen, columnist for The New York Times, analyzes the European Union vote for NPR's Mary Louise Kelly, including the high turnout and the success of the EU's green parties.
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NPR News: Far-Right, Green Parties Break 40-Year Centrist Majority In EU Parliament
Far-Right, Green Parties Break 40-Year Centrist Majority In EU Parliament
Far-right wins in Sunday's EU parliament elections produced more of a strong ripple than a wave, but the centrist coalition that has governed for 40 years did lose its majority.
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Far-right wins in Sunday's EU parliament elections produced more of a strong ripple than a wave, but the centrist coalition that has governed for 40 years did lose its majority.
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NPR News: Thai Dissidents Turn Up Dead Beyond The Country's Borders
Thai Dissidents Turn Up Dead Beyond The Country's Borders
Thailand's ruling junta has enacted harsh laws aimed at punishing those who "defame" the country's monarchy. That's led many dissidents to flee the country, but that hasn't guaranteed their safety.
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Thailand's ruling junta has enacted harsh laws aimed at punishing those who "defame" the country's monarchy. That's led many dissidents to flee the country, but that hasn't guaranteed their safety.
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NPR News: France Won't Take ISIS Fighters Back, But Doesn't Want Them Executed Either
France Won't Take ISIS Fighters Back, But Doesn't Want Them Executed Either
France doesn't want to bring back French ISIS members captured in Iraq, but French authorities are dismayed that an Iraqi court has sentenced four of them to death.
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France doesn't want to bring back French ISIS members captured in Iraq, but French authorities are dismayed that an Iraqi court has sentenced four of them to death.
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NPR News: Analysis: Voters Choose A New Direction For Europe's Future
Analysis: Voters Choose A New Direction For Europe's Future
Roger Cohen, columnist for The New York Times, analyzes the European Union vote for NPR's Mary Louise Kelly, including the high turnout and the success of the EU's green parties.
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Roger Cohen, columnist for The New York Times, analyzes the European Union vote for NPR's Mary Louise Kelly, including the high turnout and the success of the EU's green parties.
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NPR News: Far-Right, Green Parties Break 40-Year Centrist Majority In EU Parliament
Far-Right, Green Parties Break 40-Year Centrist Majority In EU Parliament
Far-right wins in Sunday's EU parliament elections produced more of a strong ripple than a wave, but the centrist coalition that has governed for 40 years did lose its majority.
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Far-right wins in Sunday's EU parliament elections produced more of a strong ripple than a wave, but the centrist coalition that has governed for 40 years did lose its majority.
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NPR News: Thai Dissidents Turn Up Dead Beyond The Country's Borders
Thai Dissidents Turn Up Dead Beyond The Country's Borders
Thailand's ruling junta has enacted harsh laws aimed at punishing those who "defame" the country's monarchy. That's led many dissidents to flee the country, but that hasn't guaranteed their safety.
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Thailand's ruling junta has enacted harsh laws aimed at punishing those who "defame" the country's monarchy. That's led many dissidents to flee the country, but that hasn't guaranteed their safety.
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NPR News: As Floodwaters Threaten To Wash Away WWII Sub, Crews Race To Sink It
As Floodwaters Threaten To Wash Away WWII Sub, Crews Race To Sink It
A World War II-era submarine is again in the water after flooding in Oklahoma inundated the park where the submarine was housed. It's part of extensive flooding in the Missouri River basin.
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A World War II-era submarine is again in the water after flooding in Oklahoma inundated the park where the submarine was housed. It's part of extensive flooding in the Missouri River basin.
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NPR News: Disasters Pile Up As Storms Continue Plowing Through Oklahoma
Disasters Pile Up As Storms Continue Plowing Through Oklahoma
Severe weather has walloped Oklahoma this month. First major flooding hit much of the state, then a tornado shredded a small town, killing two people. More floods are forecast for later this week.
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Severe weather has walloped Oklahoma this month. First major flooding hit much of the state, then a tornado shredded a small town, killing two people. More floods are forecast for later this week.
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NPR News: After Failed Coup, Maduro Moves Against Members Of Venezuelan Opposition
After Failed Coup, Maduro Moves Against Members Of Venezuelan Opposition
Rather than arresting rival Juan Guaido, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is targeting lower-ranking members the opposition party stripping their legal immunity and threatening them with arrest.
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Rather than arresting rival Juan Guaido, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is targeting lower-ranking members the opposition party stripping their legal immunity and threatening them with arrest.
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NPR News: After Failed Coup, Maduro Moves Against Members Of Venezuelan Opposition
After Failed Coup, Maduro Moves Against Members Of Venezuelan Opposition
Rather than arresting rival Juan Guaido, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is targeting lower-ranking members the opposition party stripping their legal immunity and threatening them with arrest.
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Rather than arresting rival Juan Guaido, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is targeting lower-ranking members the opposition party stripping their legal immunity and threatening them with arrest.
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NPR News: As Silence Looms For Rolling Thunder, A Vet Explains What It's Meant To Him
As Silence Looms For Rolling Thunder, A Vet Explains What It's Meant To Him
Thousands of motorcyclists ride to Washington, D.C., every Memorial Day. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Staff Sgt. Tim Chambers, who spends hours each year saluting Rolling Thunder bikers.
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Thousands of motorcyclists ride to Washington, D.C., every Memorial Day. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Staff Sgt. Tim Chambers, who spends hours each year saluting Rolling Thunder bikers.
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NPR News: As Asia Transforms, Abe Looks To Clarify U.S.-Japan Alliance In Trump Meetings
As Asia Transforms, Abe Looks To Clarify U.S.-Japan Alliance In Trump Meetings
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sheila A. Smith of the Council on Foreign Relations about the goals of the U.S.-Japan summit, including clarity on North Korea and economic deals.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sheila A. Smith of the Council on Foreign Relations about the goals of the U.S.-Japan summit, including clarity on North Korea and economic deals.
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NPR News: Prelude To A Rumble: In Visit Including Wrestling Match, U.S.-Japan Rifts Exposed
Prelude To A Rumble: In Visit Including Wrestling Match, U.S.-Japan Rifts Exposed
President Trump's ceremony-laden Japan visit featured a sumo match and an audience with the new emperor. Despite talk of an ironclad alliance, rifts over trade, Iran and North Korea stood out.
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President Trump's ceremony-laden Japan visit featured a sumo match and an audience with the new emperor. Despite talk of an ironclad alliance, rifts over trade, Iran and North Korea stood out.
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NPR News: As Asia Transforms, Abe Looks To Clarify U.S.-Japan Alliance In Trump Meetings
As Asia Transforms, Abe Looks To Clarify U.S.-Japan Alliance In Trump Meetings
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sheila A. Smith of the Council on Foreign Relations about the goals of the U.S.-Japan summit, including clarity on North Korea and economic deals.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sheila A. Smith of the Council on Foreign Relations about the goals of the U.S.-Japan summit, including clarity on North Korea and economic deals.
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NPR News: Prelude To A Rumble: In Visit Including Wrestling Match, U.S.-Japan Rifts Exposed
Prelude To A Rumble: In Visit Including Wrestling Match, U.S.-Japan Rifts Exposed
President Trump's ceremony-laden Japan visit featured a sumo match and an audience with the new emperor. Despite talk of an ironclad alliance, rifts over trade, Iran and North Korea stood out.
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President Trump's ceremony-laden Japan visit featured a sumo match and an audience with the new emperor. Despite talk of an ironclad alliance, rifts over trade, Iran and North Korea stood out.
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NPR News: 'This Case Will Set A Precedent': First Major Opioid Trial To Begin In Oklahoma
'This Case Will Set A Precedent': First Major Opioid Trial To Begin In Oklahoma
Oklahoma's trial is the first in a wave of litigation attempting to bring claims against opioid manufacturers. The state is seeking millions of dollars in damages and penalties.
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Oklahoma's trial is the first in a wave of litigation attempting to bring claims against opioid manufacturers. The state is seeking millions of dollars in damages and penalties.
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NPR News: To Control Wildfires, Western Officials Are Urged To Follow South's Lead
To Control Wildfires, Western Officials Are Urged To Follow South's Lead
The South is the nation's leader in setting small wildfires on purpose, to prevent massive ones like those out West. One big reason is that so much land in the South is privately owned, not public.
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The South is the nation's leader in setting small wildfires on purpose, to prevent massive ones like those out West. One big reason is that so much land in the South is privately owned, not public.
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NPR News: 'American Soil' Is Increasingly Foreign Owned
'American Soil' Is Increasingly Foreign Owned
The number of acres of U.S. farmland held by foreign-owned investors has doubled in the past two decades, raising alarm bells in farming communities.
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The number of acres of U.S. farmland held by foreign-owned investors has doubled in the past two decades, raising alarm bells in farming communities.
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NPR News: 4 Takeaways From The European Parliament Election Results
4 Takeaways From The European Parliament Election Results
Europe's traditional centrist coalition lost its majority, with far-right populist parties and liberal, pro-European Union parties gaining ground. The results suggest a complicated future for the EU.
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Europe's traditional centrist coalition lost its majority, with far-right populist parties and liberal, pro-European Union parties gaining ground. The results suggest a complicated future for the EU.
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NPR News: 4 Takeaways From The European Parliament Election Results
4 Takeaways From The European Parliament Election Results
Europe's traditional centrist coalition lost its majority, with far-right populist parties and liberal, pro-European Union parties gaining ground. The results suggest a complicated future for the EU.
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Europe's traditional centrist coalition lost its majority, with far-right populist parties and liberal, pro-European Union parties gaining ground. The results suggest a complicated future for the EU.
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NPR News: A U.S. Army Tweet Asking 'How Has Serving Impacted You?' Got An Agonizing Response
A U.S. Army Tweet Asking 'How Has Serving Impacted You?' Got An Agonizing Response
In response to the May 23 tweet, thousands of veterans and their loved ones shared stories of trauma, depression, illness, sexual assault and suicide.
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In response to the May 23 tweet, thousands of veterans and their loved ones shared stories of trauma, depression, illness, sexual assault and suicide.
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NPR News: In Trump's Japan Visit, Golf, Sumo Wrestling — And A Raft Of Policy Differences
In Trump's Japan Visit, Golf, Sumo Wrestling — And A Raft Of Policy Differences
A Monday press conference with President Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe showed the two countries struggling to manage differences over issues including Iran, North Korea and trade.
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A Monday press conference with President Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe showed the two countries struggling to manage differences over issues including Iran, North Korea and trade.
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NPR News: In Trump's Japan Visit, Golf, Sumo Wrestling — And A Raft Of Policy Differences
In Trump's Japan Visit, Golf, Sumo Wrestling — And A Raft Of Policy Differences
A Monday press conference with President Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe showed the two countries struggling to manage differences over issues including Iran, North Korea and trade.
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A Monday press conference with President Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe showed the two countries struggling to manage differences over issues including Iran, North Korea and trade.
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