Saturday, 31 December 2016

Istanbul Nightclub Attack


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Taiwan Leader Urges China for 'Calm' Talks as Pressure Grows


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The Lauded Russian Hacker Whose Company Landed on the U.S. Blacklist


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Trump’s Indonesia Projects, Still Moving Ahead, Create Potential Conflicts


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ISIS Claims 2 Bombings in Baghdad, While Fighting to Hold On to Mosul


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NPR News: Turkey Nightclub 'Terror Attack' Leaves At Least 35 Dead, More Than 40 Wounded

Turkey Nightclub 'Terror Attack' Leaves At Least 35 Dead, More Than 40 Wounded
A gunman dressed as "Santa Claus" opened fire at Reina nightclub during New Year's celebrations, killing at least 35 people and wounding 40 others in what the city's governor called a terror attack.

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NPR News: Turkey Nightclub 'Terror Attack' Leaves At Least 35 Dead, More Than 40 Wounded

Turkey Nightclub 'Terror Attack' Leaves At Least 35 Dead, More Than 40 Wounded
A gunman dressed as "Santa Claus" opened fire at Reina nightclub during New Year's celebrations, killing at least 35 people and wounding 40 others in what the city's governor called a terror attack.

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Attackers Open Fire at Nightclub in Istanbul, Killing 35


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NPR News: Syria And Russia Among Major International Stories Of 2016

Syria And Russia Among Major International Stories Of 2016
Al-Jazeera's D.C. bureau chief Abderrahim Foukara talks about the biggest international stories of 2016 and what's upcoming in 2017, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the fight for Mosul.

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NPR News: Underwear, Dolls And More: Latin American New Year's Traditions

Underwear, Dolls And More: Latin American New Year's Traditions
Radio Ambulante's Maria Fe Martinez talks about different Latin American New Year's traditions, both in the U.S. and abroad.

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NPR News: Russians Toast The New Year With Elaborate Cocktails, Not Vodka

Russians Toast The New Year With Elaborate Cocktails, Not Vodka
Russians still wish each other "joy and happiness" to welcome the New Year, but in the sophisticated cocktail bars of Moscow, the drinks are much more complex than vodka.

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NPR News: Syria And Russia Among Major International Stories Of 2016

Syria And Russia Among Major International Stories Of 2016
Al-Jazeera's D.C. bureau chief Abderrahim Foukara talks about the biggest international stories of 2016 and what's upcoming in 2017, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the fight for Mosul.

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NPR News: Underwear, Dolls And More: Latin American New Year's Traditions

Underwear, Dolls And More: Latin American New Year's Traditions
Radio Ambulante's Maria Fe Martinez talks about different Latin American New Year's traditions, both in the U.S. and abroad.

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NPR News: Russians Toast The New Year With Elaborate Cocktails, Not Vodka

Russians Toast The New Year With Elaborate Cocktails, Not Vodka
Russians still wish each other "joy and happiness" to welcome the New Year, but in the sophisticated cocktail bars of Moscow, the drinks are much more complex than vodka.

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NPR News: Underwear, Dolls And More: Latin American New Year's Traditions

Underwear, Dolls And More: Latin American New Year's Traditions
Radio Ambulante's Maria Fe Martinez talks about different Latin American New Year's traditions, both in the U.S. and abroad.

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NPR News: Barbershop: 2016 Is Almost Over, But Was It Really The Worst?

Barbershop: 2016 Is Almost Over, But Was It Really The Worst?
NPR's breaking news reporter Nate Rott, former political reporter Sam Sanders and senior business editor Marilyn Geewax talk about what happened in news during 2016.

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NPR News: South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott Reflects On A Tumultuous Year

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott Reflects On A Tumultuous Year
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina reflects on the year in politics and what comes next.

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NPR News: Actor And Activist Jesse Williams: 'I'm Certain I'm Making A Difference'

Actor And Activist Jesse Williams: 'I'm Certain I'm Making A Difference'
The Grey's Anatomy co-star tells NPR's Michel Martin he's seen the effects of his actions in the public consciousness and discourse. He says he's inspired by black women and the black LGBTQ community.

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NPR News: French Law Giving Workers 'The Right To Disconnect' Goes Into Effect

French Law Giving Workers 'The Right To Disconnect' Goes Into Effect
As of Jan. 1, French companies with more than 50 workers will be obligated to allow their employees to ignore work emails outside of work hours.

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NPR News: French Law Giving Workers 'The Right To Disconnect' Goes Into Effect

French Law Giving Workers 'The Right To Disconnect' Goes Into Effect
As of Jan. 1, French companies with more than 50 workers will be obligated to allow their employees to ignore work emails outside of work hours.

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NPR News: U.N. Security Council Supports Russia-Turkey Peace Efforts In Syria

U.N. Security Council Supports Russia-Turkey Peace Efforts In Syria
On Saturday the Security Council unanimously passed a resolution in support of a bid by Russia and Turkey to end the violence in Syria. This week a cease-fire was announced in the war-torn country.

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NPR News: U.N. Security Council Supports Russia-Turkey Peace Efforts In Syria

U.N. Security Council Supports Russia-Turkey Peace Efforts In Syria
On Saturday the Security Council unanimously passed a resolution in support of a bid by Russia and Turkey to end the violence in Syria. This week a cease-fire was announced in the war-torn country.

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NPR News: U.N. Security Council Supports Russia-Turkey Peace Efforts In Syria

U.N. Security Council Supports Russia-Turkey Peace Efforts In Syria
On Saturday the Security Council unanimously passed a resolution in support of a bid by Russia and Turkey to end the violence in Syria. This week a cease-fire was announced in the war-torn country.

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With Trump, Russia Goes From Thursday’s Foe of U.S. to Friday’s Friend


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NPR News: Former Ambassador Explains What's Next For U.S. And Russia After Sanctions

Former Ambassador Explains What's Next For U.S. And Russia After Sanctions
Forrmer U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul, a professor at Stanford, joins NPR's Rachel Martin to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin's response to the sanctions from the U.S.

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NPR News: Former Ambassador Explains What's Next For U.S. And Russia After Sanctions

Former Ambassador Explains What's Next For U.S. And Russia After Sanctions
Forrmer U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul, a professor at Stanford, joins NPR's Rachel Martin to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin's response to the sanctions from the U.S.

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NPR News: Former Ambassador Explains What's Next For U.S. And Russia After Sanctions

Former Ambassador Explains What's Next For U.S. And Russia After Sanctions
Forrmer U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul, a professor at Stanford, joins NPR's Rachel Martin to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin's response to the sanctions from the U.S.

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NPR News: Palestinians Eye Israeli Settlements With Unease, Hoping For Foreign Support

Palestinians Eye Israeli Settlements With Unease, Hoping For Foreign Support
As Palestinians watch Israeli settlements being built, many were glad to hear U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry say the construction undermines the chances of peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

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NPR News: Palestinians Eye Israeli Settlements With Unease, Hoping For Foreign Support

Palestinians Eye Israeli Settlements With Unease, Hoping For Foreign Support
As Palestinians watch Israeli settlements being built, many were glad to hear U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry say the construction undermines the chances of peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

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NPR News: Palestinians Eye Israeli Settlements With Unease, Hoping For Foreign Support

Palestinians Eye Israeli Settlements With Unease, Hoping For Foreign Support
As Palestinians watch Israeli settlements being built, many were glad to hear U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry say the construction undermines the chances of peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

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NPR News: A Skeptic Fact-Checks Yoga's Health Claims And Goes With The Om

A Skeptic Fact-Checks Yoga's Health Claims And Goes With The Om
Yoga has been promoted as the cure for many ills, from diabetes to insomnia. Scientific proof is mixed. But this skeptic says if yoga makes climbing the stairs hurt less, that's good enough.

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NPR News: Blasts In Baghdad Kill At Least 24 At A Busy Market

Blasts In Baghdad Kill At Least 24 At A Busy Market
The Associated Press reports that the Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a pair of bombings that killed at least 24 and wounded dozens of others Saturday morning in the Iraqi capital.

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NPR News: Blasts In Baghdad Kill At Least 24 At A Busy Market

Blasts In Baghdad Kill At Least 24 At A Busy Market
The Associated Press reports that the Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a pair of bombings that killed at least 24 and wounded dozens of others Saturday morning in the Iraqi capital.

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NPR News: U.S. Officials Say Russia Hacked A Vermont Utility

U.S. Officials Say Russia Hacked A Vermont Utility
Malware associated with the Russian "Grizzly Steppe" operation was found on one Burlington Electric Department laptop that was not connected to the company's grid.

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Korean Official Charged With Illegally Swaying Samsung Merger Vote


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NPR News: NPR News Nuggets: Germs, Peanut Butter Jelly Time & Red Solo Cups

NPR News Nuggets: Germs, Peanut Butter Jelly Time & Red Solo Cups
Here's a quick roundup of some of the mini-moments you may have missed on this week's Morning Edition.

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NPR News: In Renewed Focus On Nuclear Deterrence, Nonproliferation Expert Recalls A Close Call

In Renewed Focus On Nuclear Deterrence, Nonproliferation Expert Recalls A Close Call
Trump's tweet about strengthening U.S. nuclear capability renewed conversations about proliferation. Arms Control Wonk blogger Jeffrey Lewis tells NPR's Scott Simon about a nuclear close call in 1983.

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NPR News: Trump Might Learn Something From Saddam Hussein's Skipping Of Intelligence Briefings

Trump Might Learn Something From Saddam Hussein's Skipping Of Intelligence Briefings
Former CIA analyst John Nixon interrogated Saddam Hussein after his capture. He tells NPR's Scott Simon that he's not an apologist for Hussein, but he did come away with grudging respect for the man.

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NPR News: Serious Losses For ISIS Could Pave Way For Resurgence From Adaptable Al-Qaida

Serious Losses For ISIS Could Pave Way For Resurgence From Adaptable Al-Qaida
NPR's Scott Simon talks to middle east analyst Robin Wright about what the world might expect from the Islamic State in 2017. She says the group's recent losses may provide an opening for al-Qaida.

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NPR News: Amid China's Crackdown On Human Rights Lawyers, One Woman Fights On For The Future

Amid China's Crackdown On Human Rights Lawyers, One Woman Fights On For The Future
The year 2016 ends in China amid an unprecedented crackdown on human rights attorneys. But the Communist Party's intimidation tactics sometimes have the opposite effect.

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NPR News: In Renewed Focus On Nuclear Deterrence, Nonproliferation Expert Recalls A Close Call

In Renewed Focus On Nuclear Deterrence, Nonproliferation Expert Recalls A Close Call
Trump's tweet about strengthening U.S. nuclear capability renewed conversations about proliferation. Arms Control Wonk blogger Jeffrey Lewis tells NPR's Scott Simon about a nuclear close call in 1983.

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NPR News: Trump Might Learn Something From Saddam Hussein's Skipping Of Intelligence Briefings

Trump Might Learn Something From Saddam Hussein's Skipping Of Intelligence Briefings
Former CIA analyst John Nixon interrogated Saddam Hussein after his capture. He tells NPR's Scott Simon that he's not an apologist for Hussein, but he did come away with grudging respect for the man.

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NPR News: Serious Losses For ISIS Could Pave Way For Resurgence From Adaptable Al-Qaida

Serious Losses For ISIS Could Pave Way For Resurgence From Adaptable Al-Qaida
NPR's Scott Simon talks to middle east analyst Robin Wright about what the world might expect from the Islamic State in 2017. She says the group's recent losses may provide an opening for al-Qaida.

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NPR News: Amid China's Crackdown On Human Rights Lawyers, One Woman Fights On For The Future

Amid China's Crackdown On Human Rights Lawyers, One Woman Fights On For The Future
The year 2016 ends in China amid an unprecedented crackdown on human rights attorneys. But the Communist Party's intimidation tactics sometimes have the opposite effect.

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NPR News: Living In America 101: When Refugees Arrive, What Do They Need To Learn?

Living In America 101: When Refugees Arrive, What Do They Need To Learn?
How do you read a bank statement? Or a map? A program in Chicago is working to connect refugees with people who can teach them.

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NPR News: Remembering Debbie Reynolds

Remembering Debbie Reynolds
In 2013 NPR's Scott Simon interviewed Debbie Reynolds. She shared a lesson she learned from Fred Astaire on the set of "Singin' in the Rain" — that even great artists have to work hard.

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NPR News: 2016 In Sports: Overdue Victories; When Games Got Political

2016 In Sports: Overdue Victories; When Games Got Political
Was this the year of the activist athlete? NPR's Scott Simon looks back on the year in sports with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com.

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NPR News: Amazon Echo Murder Case Renews Privacy Questions Prompted By Our Digital Footprints

Amazon Echo Murder Case Renews Privacy Questions Prompted By Our Digital Footprints
Smart devices like the Amazon Echo record snippets of conversation when they're being used. NPR's Scott Simon asks Scott Stein of CNET to explain what happens to the data that is collected.

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NPR News: In Renewed Focus On Nuclear Deterrence, Nonproliferation Expert Recalls A Close Call

In Renewed Focus On Nuclear Deterrence, Nonproliferation Expert Recalls A Close Call
Trump's tweet about strengthening U.S. nuclear capability renewed conversations about proliferation. Arms Control Wonk blogger Jeffrey Lewis tells NPR's Scott Simon about a nuclear close call in 1983.

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NPR News: Despite Recent Production Boost, Wyoming Coal's Long-Term Outlook Is Dim

Despite Recent Production Boost, Wyoming Coal's Long-Term Outlook Is Dim
In 2016, the collapse of the coal industry hit the epicenter of U.S. production: Wyoming. Miners reflect on hard times, and how they're hedging their bets in a shrinking industry.

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NPR News: Trump Might Learn Something From Saddam Hussein's Skipping Of Intelligence Briefings

Trump Might Learn Something From Saddam Hussein's Skipping Of Intelligence Briefings
Former CIA analyst John Nixon interrogated Saddam Hussein after his capture. He tells NPR's Scott Simon that he's not an apologist for Hussein, but he did come away with grudging respect for the man.

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NPR News: In The Service Industry, New Year's Is Often About Just Getting By

In The Service Industry, New Year's Is Often About Just Getting By
Linda Tirado spent 15 years working in the service industry, at gas stations, restaurants and bars. She says New Year's resolutions aren't really for people working dead-end jobs.

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NPR News: New Law Provides Fertility Treatment Benefits To Wounded Veterans

New Law Provides Fertility Treatment Benefits To Wounded Veterans
Veterans' advocates estimate that as many as 2,000 former service members are possible candidates for in vitro fertilization because of military related fertility problems.

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NPR News: Millions Saw These 8 YouTube Videos In 2016. Did You?

Millions Saw These 8 YouTube Videos In 2016. Did You?
A 6-year-old comic had nearly 6.7 million views in Nigeria alone! Let's see who else made the YouTube Rewind list of most popular videos in countries around the world.

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NPR News: Millions Saw These 8 YouTube Videos In 2016. Did You?

Millions Saw These 8 YouTube Videos In 2016. Did You?
A 6-year-old comic had nearly 6.7 million views in Nigeria alone! Let's see who else made the YouTube Rewind list of most popular videos in countries around the world.

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NPR News: By Returning To Farming's Roots, He Found His American Dream

By Returning To Farming's Roots, He Found His American Dream
David Fisher's farm is a kind of American Dream. Not the conventional one of upward economic mobility. This is the utopian version, the uncompromising pursuit of a difficult agrarian ideal.

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NPR News: Thanks To Russia, 2016 Isn't Really Going To End For Obama And Trump

Thanks To Russia, 2016 Isn't Really Going To End For Obama And Trump
By refusing to respond to the sanctions, Russian President Putin spurned Obama and kept up what has looked like a public bromance with the president-elect, who in turn called him "very smart!"

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How Russians Pay to Play in Other Countries


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NPR News: From Psychedelics To Alzheimer's, 2016 Was A Good Year For Brain Science

From Psychedelics To Alzheimer's, 2016 Was A Good Year For Brain Science
A woman with ALS was able to type just by thinking about the letters, and people with cancer found their anxiety and depression erased by a single encounter with magic mushrooms.

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Friday, 30 December 2016

What Happened When Venezuela Outlawed Its Own Currency


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Some in Mosul Wary of Return of Iraq's Government


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Brazilian Police: Greek Ambassador Killed by Wife's Lover


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Germany Plans to Ring in the New Year With Heightened Security


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Wife and Her Lover Are Arrested in Killing of Greek Envoy in Brazil


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China Bans Its Ivory Trade, Moving Against Elephant Poaching


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NPR News: Intelligence Compounds or Bucolic Resorts? Russian Estates May Be Both.

Intelligence Compounds or Bucolic Resorts? Russian Estates May Be Both.
Neighbors on Maryland's Eastern Shore said the Russian vacationers "were just like anybody else", but an intelligence expert says the sites were likely used for eavesdropping on communications.

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NPR News: Intelligence Compounds or Bucolic Resorts? Russian Estates May Be Both.

Intelligence Compounds or Bucolic Resorts? Russian Estates May Be Both.
Neighbors on Maryland's Eastern Shore said the Russian vacationers "were just like anybody else", but an intelligence expert says the sites were likely used for eavesdropping on communications.

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NPR News: Intelligence Compounds or Bucolic Resorts? Russian Estates May Be Both.

Intelligence Compounds or Bucolic Resorts? Russian Estates May Be Both.
Neighbors on Maryland's Eastern Shore said the Russian vacationers "were just like anybody else", but an intelligence expert says the sites were likely used for eavesdropping on communications.

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NPR News: Britain's Leader Teresa May Reportedly Condemns John Kerry's Remarks On Israel

Britain's Leader Teresa May Reportedly Condemns John Kerry's Remarks On Israel
In a rare break in relations between the U.S. and Great Britain, Prime Minister Teresa May was reportedly critical of John Kerry's speech that condemned Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

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NPR News: North Carolina Judge Blocks Attempt To Strip Governor Of Some Powers

North Carolina Judge Blocks Attempt To Strip Governor Of Some Powers
The North Carolina legislature passed two laws allegedly aimed at curbing the power of the incoming Democratic governor.

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NPR News: Charitable Giving Sees Big Bump In 2016

Charitable Giving Sees Big Bump In 2016
Donations appear to be up substantially in 2016, partly due to the improving economy. But also some donors expect tax rates, and therefore the value of charitable deductions, to go down under Trump.

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NPR News: For Whistleblowers, Repercussions Are Felt Beyond Wells Fargo

For Whistleblowers, Repercussions Are Felt Beyond Wells Fargo
Former workers at Wells Fargo who resisted pressure to push banking products on customers who didn't want them say the bank retaliated against them by docking their permanent record, sabotaging future job prospects.

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NPR News: 'Celebration Of Lights' Takes On New Meaning As Montana Town Fights Anti-Semitism

'Celebration Of Lights' Takes On New Meaning As Montana Town Fights Anti-Semitism
The Jewish community in Whitefish, Mont., has become the target of online harassment by neo-Nazis. During this Hanukkah, the people of Whitefish are fighting anti-Semitism with menorah displays.

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NPR News: Amid Brutal Civil War, A Rare Glimpse At Life In Yemen

Amid Brutal Civil War, A Rare Glimpse At Life In Yemen
The war in Yemen began in 2014 when Houthi rebels seized the capital, Sanaa, and expelled President Mansour Hadi. Since then, airstrikes led by the Saudis have led to thousands of civilian casualties. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with New York Times journalist Ben Hubbard who recently visited Yemen with photographer Tyler Hicks. Hubbard talks about what he saw and what Yemen is like today for its citizens.

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NPR News: White House Orders Shutdown Of Mysterious Russian-Owned Properties

White House Orders Shutdown Of Mysterious Russian-Owned Properties
The White House announced Thursday that it would close down the two mansions, in Maryland and in New York. Steve Hall, a retired CIA Russian operations officer, says use of the estates — also referred to as dachas, or "country homes" — dates back to the Cold War.

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NPR News: U.S. Cyberwarfare: Its Powerful Tools, Its Unseen Tactics

U.S. Cyberwarfare: Its Powerful Tools, Its Unseen Tactics
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to cybersecurity expert Robert Knake on what tools the U.S. has to retaliate against Russia in cyberspace.

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NPR News: What Russia's Role In The Middle East Says About Shifting Global Influence

What Russia's Role In The Middle East Says About Shifting Global Influence
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Steve Clemons, editor at large for The Atlantic, about Russia's role in Syrian fighting and the latest attempt at a cease-fire.

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NPR News: Now A Refuge, Syrian Town Of Idlib Faces Increasing Dangers

Now A Refuge, Syrian Town Of Idlib Faces Increasing Dangers
As Syrian forces advanced on rebel-held areas, many rebels and others fled to Syria's northern countryside. But that area could be next on the government's strategic map.

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NPR News: Russia Pulls Back From The Brink Of Retaliation Against U.S. Sanctions

Russia Pulls Back From The Brink Of Retaliation Against U.S. Sanctions
Russia responded to new U.S. sanctions with political theater, careening from threats of countermeasures to a reprieve from Vladimir Putin, who pledged to work with Donald Trump to repair ties.

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NPR News: Amid Brutal Civil War, A Rare Glimpse At Life In Yemen

Amid Brutal Civil War, A Rare Glimpse At Life In Yemen
The war in Yemen began in 2014 when Houthi rebels seized the capital, Sanaa, and expelled President Mansour Hadi. Since then, airstrikes led by the Saudis have led to thousands of civilian casualties. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with New York Times journalist Ben Hubbard who recently visited Yemen with photographer Tyler Hicks. Hubbard talks about what he saw and what Yemen is like today for its citizens.

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NPR News: White House Orders Shutdown Of Mysterious Russian-Owned Properties

White House Orders Shutdown Of Mysterious Russian-Owned Properties
The White House announced Thursday that it would close down the two mansions, in Maryland and in New York. Steve Hall, a retired CIA Russian operations officer, says use of the estates — also referred to as dachas, or "country homes" — dates back to the Cold War.

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NPR News: U.S. Cyberwarfare: Its Powerful Tools, Its Unseen Tactics

U.S. Cyberwarfare: Its Powerful Tools, Its Unseen Tactics
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to cybersecurity expert Robert Knake on what tools the U.S. has to retaliate against Russia in cyberspace.

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NPR News: What Russia's Role In The Middle East Says About Shifting Global Influence

What Russia's Role In The Middle East Says About Shifting Global Influence
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Steve Clemons, editor at large for The Atlantic, about Russia's role in Syrian fighting and the latest attempt at a cease-fire.

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NPR News: Now A Refuge, Syrian Town Of Idlib Faces Increasing Dangers

Now A Refuge, Syrian Town Of Idlib Faces Increasing Dangers
As Syrian forces advanced on rebel-held areas, many rebels and others fled to Syria's northern countryside. But that area could be next on the government's strategic map.

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NPR News: Russia Pulls Back From The Brink Of Retaliation Against U.S. Sanctions

Russia Pulls Back From The Brink Of Retaliation Against U.S. Sanctions
Russia responded to new U.S. sanctions with political theater, careening from threats of countermeasures to a reprieve from Vladimir Putin, who pledged to work with Donald Trump to repair ties.

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NPR News: High Demand, Low Supply: Colorado River Water Crisis Hits Across The West

High Demand, Low Supply: Colorado River Water Crisis Hits Across The West
After years of drought and dropping water levels, the Colorado River is reaching a crisis point. Communities at either end of the river are looking at a variety of solutions, from storage to sharing.

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The State of the War in Syria


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NPR News: U.S. Ethics Chief Was Behind Those Tweets About Trump, Records Show

U.S. Ethics Chief Was Behind Those Tweets About Trump, Records Show
Trump-style tweets from the Office of Government Ethics urging divestitures made many suspect a hack of this typically staid agency. New records shared with NPR show the author was the agency chief.

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NPR News: "Panda Grandpa" Pan Pan Dies In China

"Panda Grandpa" Pan Pan Dies In China
Pan Pan, who died this week at the age of 31, was known as the "panda grandpa": He has some 130 descendants worldwide, accounting for a quarter of the world's captive giant pandas.

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NPR News: "Panda Grandpa" Pan Pan Dies In China

"Panda Grandpa" Pan Pan Dies In China
Pan Pan, who died this week at the age of 31, was known as the "panda grandpa": He has some 130 descendants worldwide, accounting for a quarter of the world's captive giant pandas.

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NPR News: What Effect Will U.S. Sanctions Have On Russia?

What Effect Will U.S. Sanctions Have On Russia?
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Russia expert Kimberly Marten of Barnard College about U.S. actions against Russia for allegedly interfering in the 2016 election.

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NPR News: What Effect Will U.S. Sanctions Have On Russia?

What Effect Will U.S. Sanctions Have On Russia?
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Russia expert Kimberly Marten of Barnard College about U.S. actions against Russia for allegedly interfering in the 2016 election.

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NPR News: What Effect Will U.S. Sanctions Have On Russia?

What Effect Will U.S. Sanctions Have On Russia?
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Russia expert Kimberly Marten of Barnard College about U.S. actions against Russia for allegedly interfering in the 2016 election.

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Greek Ambassador to Brazil Is Feared Dead, in a Possible Homicide


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NPR News: Goats And Soda's Top Stories: Mosquito Repellent, Menstrual Huts, Car Crash

Goats And Soda's Top Stories: Mosquito Repellent, Menstrual Huts, Car Crash
Our 10 most popular global health and development posts in 2016.

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In a Brutal Year in Venezuela, Even Crime Fighters Are Killers


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Spies vs. Spies: A Cold War Regularity That Never Quite Cooled


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NPR News: Goats And Soda's Top Stories: Mosquito Repellent, Menstrual Huts, Car Crash

Goats And Soda's Top Stories: Mosquito Repellent, Menstrual Huts, Car Crash
Our 10 most popular global health and development posts in 2016.

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NPR News: QUIZ: Test Your Knowledge Of NPR's Tech Stories From 2016

QUIZ: Test Your Knowledge Of NPR's Tech Stories From 2016
A bar owner who wants patrons to put away their phones, Internet users tracking down a vandal, a project to analyze hundreds of Rembrandt paintings — can you remember (or guess) what happened?

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NPR News: In Puerto Rico, A Woman Infected With Zika Prays For A Healthy Baby

In Puerto Rico, A Woman Infected With Zika Prays For A Healthy Baby
Puerto Rico has experienced many more cases of Zika virus than the continental U.S. But health and educational services are scarce on the islands for children born with disabilities.

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NPR News: In China, Death Of A Young College Grad Sparks Protest From Fellow Alums

In China, Death Of A Young College Grad Sparks Protest From Fellow Alums
Lei Yang, 28, died after a confrontation with police in May. Fellow college graduates are speaking out now that authorities have decided not to prosecute the police involved.

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NPR News: In China, Death Of A Young College Grad Sparks Protest From Fellow Alums

In China, Death Of A Young College Grad Sparks Protest From Fellow Alums
Lei Yang, 28, died after a confrontation with police in May. Fellow college graduates are speaking out now that authorities have decided not to prosecute the police involved.

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Theresa May Scolds Kerry for Focus on Israel Settlements


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NPR News: Number Of Police Officers Killed By Firearms Rose In 2016, Study Finds

Number Of Police Officers Killed By Firearms Rose In 2016, Study Finds
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund says 64 officers were shot and killed in 2016 — an increase of more than 50 percent over 2015. It's the highest since 2011, when the tally was 73.

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NPR News: Creator Of Red Solo Cup, Robert Hulseman, Dies At 84

Creator Of Red Solo Cup, Robert Hulseman, Dies At 84
You might not know Robert Hulseman by name but there is a good chance you've held his invention. The Red Solo Cup is the go-to drinking vessel for picnics, parties and keggers.

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NPR News: Examining What The U.S. Relationship With China Will Look Like In 2017

Examining What The U.S. Relationship With China Will Look Like In 2017
David Greene talks to Robert Daly, head of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States at the non-partisan Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, D.C., about U.S. relations with Asia.

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NPR News: Examining What The U.S. Relationship With China Will Look Like In 2017

Examining What The U.S. Relationship With China Will Look Like In 2017
David Greene talks to Robert Daly, head of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States at the non-partisan Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, D.C., about U.S. relations with Asia.

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Russia Set to Expel 35 U.S. Diplomats in Response to Action by Obama


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NPR News: U.S. Announces Sanctions Against Russia In Response To Cyberattacks

U.S. Announces Sanctions Against Russia In Response To Cyberattacks
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota has been meeting with eastern European NATO allies. She talks to Rachel Martin about what the sanctions could mean for Russia's regional neighbors.

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NPR News: U.S. Announces Sanctions Against Russia In Response To Cyberattacks

U.S. Announces Sanctions Against Russia In Response To Cyberattacks
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota has been meeting with eastern European NATO allies. She talks to Rachel Martin about what the sanctions could mean for Russia's regional neighbors.

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NPR News: Russia Plans To Expel U.S. Diplomats In Response To U.S. Sanctions

Russia Plans To Expel U.S. Diplomats In Response To U.S. Sanctions
On Thursday the White House announced actions against Russia, in response to allegations of Russian cyber attacks. Now Moscow says it will be implementing a a tit-for-tat response.

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NPR News: Russia Plans To Expel U.S. Diplomats In Response To U.S. Sanctions

Russia Plans To Expel U.S. Diplomats In Response To U.S. Sanctions
On Thursday the White House announced actions against Russia, in response to allegations of Russian cyber attacks. Now Moscow says it will be implementing a a tit-for-tat response.

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NPR News: One Man's Quest To Reinvent The Wheel — The Flavor Wheel, That Is

One Man's Quest To Reinvent The Wheel — The Flavor Wheel, That Is
Sensory scientist Edgar Chambers says flavor is multi-dimensional, and the current lexicon diagrams aren't doing it justice. So he wants to turn the wheel into a tree — with plenty of room to grow.

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NPR News: One Man's Quest To Reinvent The Wheel — The Flavor Wheel, That Is

One Man's Quest To Reinvent The Wheel — The Flavor Wheel, That Is
Sensory scientist Edgar Chambers says flavor is multi-dimensional, and the current lexicon diagrams aren't doing it justice. So he wants to turn the wheel into a tree — with plenty of room to grow.

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NPR News: One Man's Quest To Reinvent The Wheel — The Flavor Wheel, That Is

One Man's Quest To Reinvent The Wheel — The Flavor Wheel, That Is
Sensory scientist Edgar Chambers says flavor is multi-dimensional, and the current lexicon diagrams aren't doing it justice. So he wants to turn the wheel into a tree — with plenty of room to grow.

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NPR News: Kremlin Vows To Retaliate For U.S.-Imposed Sanctions

Kremlin Vows To Retaliate For U.S.-Imposed Sanctions
David Greene talks to NPR's Lucian Kim and Andrew Weiss of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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NPR News: Kremlin Vows To Retaliate For U.S.-Imposed Sanctions

Kremlin Vows To Retaliate For U.S.-Imposed Sanctions
David Greene talks to NPR's Lucian Kim and Andrew Weiss of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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NPR News: With 2016 About To End, Brazilians Look Forward To A Better Year

With 2016 About To End, Brazilians Look Forward To A Better Year
Brazil ends 2016 reeling from a massive corruption scandal and the impeachment of its president. We consider the shaky footing on which the interim president seeks to lead the country into 2017.

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NPR News: With 2016 About To End, Brazilians Look Forward To A Better Year

With 2016 About To End, Brazilians Look Forward To A Better Year
Brazil ends 2016 reeling from a massive corruption scandal and the impeachment of its president. We consider the shaky footing on which the interim president seeks to lead the country into 2017.

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NPR News: The Wrong Eating Habits Can Hurt Your Brain, Not Just Your Waistline

The Wrong Eating Habits Can Hurt Your Brain, Not Just Your Waistline
A diet high in saturated fats and sugars can affect the parts of the brain that are important to memory. Diet-linked brain changes can also make people more likely to crave the unhealthful food.

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NPR News: Teachers Are Stressed, And That Should Stress Us All

Teachers Are Stressed, And That Should Stress Us All
When educators are buried under problems beyond their control — here's a solution: Get mindful.

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NPR News: In Pro-Brexit English City, A Jobs Crisis Is Averted — But For How Long?

In Pro-Brexit English City, A Jobs Crisis Is Averted — But For How Long?
The town of Sunderland, where jobs depend on a foreign employer, Nissan, voted resoundingly for Britain to leave the EU even though that could work against its economic interests.

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NPR News: In Pro-Brexit English City, A Jobs Crisis Is Averted — But For How Long?

In Pro-Brexit English City, A Jobs Crisis Is Averted — But For How Long?
The town of Sunderland, where jobs depend on a foreign employer, Nissan, voted resoundingly for Britain to leave the EU even though that could work against its economic interests.

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Along Mosul’s Front Line, Desperate Civilians and Dug-In Troops and Fighters


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The Latest: Cease-Fire Takes Effect in War-Ravaged Syria


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Israeli TV: Netanyahu Probe Expected Within Days


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In ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ Israel, Separate Lives and Divergent Narratives


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The Two-State Solution: What It Is and Why It Hasn’t Happened


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NPR News: Trump And Company Prepare Inaugural Address In The Shadow Of Tradition

Trump And Company Prepare Inaugural Address In The Shadow Of Tradition
The inaugural addresses often remembered best were delivered at the worst times in our national history: Abraham Lincoln with Civil War looming, Franklin D. Roosevelt in the depths of the Depression.

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NPR News: From 'No Way,' To Global Success: The Inspired Journey Of GM's Design Chief

From 'No Way,' To Global Success: The Inspired Journey Of GM's Design Chief
A lover of cars since he was a little tyke who later trained as a sculptor, Ed Welburn has shaped the physical world we live in as the longtime head of design for General Motors.

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NPR News: In A Massive City, This Bar Serves Up Diverse Drinks — To 8 People At A Time

In A Massive City, This Bar Serves Up Diverse Drinks — To 8 People At A Time
Bar Moju in Shanghai is tiny and only serves authentic concoctions created by its owner, Moe. To visit, you must make a reservation.

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NPR News: In A Massive City, This Bar Serves Up Diverse Drinks — To 8 People At A Time

In A Massive City, This Bar Serves Up Diverse Drinks — To 8 People At A Time
Bar Moju in Shanghai is tiny and only serves authentic concoctions created by its owner, Moe. To visit, you must make a reservation.

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How Russia Recruited Elite Hackers for Its Cyberwar


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NPR News: With A Leap Second, 2016 Promises To Linger Just A Little Bit Longer

With A Leap Second, 2016 Promises To Linger Just A Little Bit Longer
To keep our system of time in sync with Earth's rotation, the world's foremost timekeepers are adding an extra second to 2016. For such a small thing, the leap second has some very big implications.

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NPR News: Adnan Syed, "Serial" Subject, Denied Bail

Adnan Syed, "Serial" Subject, Denied Bail
Syed, whose conviction for a 1999 murder was the subject of the podcast "Serial", will remain in jail while he awaits a new trial.

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NPR News: With A Leap Second, 2016 Promises To Linger Just A Little Bit Longer

With A Leap Second, 2016 Promises To Linger Just A Little Bit Longer
To keep our system of time in sync with Earth's rotation, the world's foremost timekeepers are adding an extra second to 2016. For such a small thing, the leap second has some very big implications.

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NPR News: With A Leap Second, 2016 Promises To Linger Just A Little Bit Longer

With A Leap Second, 2016 Promises To Linger Just A Little Bit Longer
To keep our system of time in sync with Earth's rotation, the world's foremost timekeepers are adding an extra second to 2016. For such a small thing, the leap second has some very big implications.

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NPR News: Descendants Of Native American Slaves In New Mexico Emerge From Obscurity

Descendants Of Native American Slaves In New Mexico Emerge From Obscurity
The mixed-race genizaros, whose history stretches back to the 17th century, smash the conventional notion that New Mexican identity is defined as either the noble Spaniard or the proud Pueblo Indian.

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NPR News: Zika Virus: What We've Learned This Past Year And What Else To Expect

Zika Virus: What We've Learned This Past Year And What Else To Expect
The Zika virus emerged as a global threat to pregnant women and their developing babies in the last year. What have we learned in 2016 and what can we expect from Zika?

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NPR News: Russia And Turkey Have Agreed On Ceasefire For Syria, What's Next?

Russia And Turkey Have Agreed On Ceasefire For Syria, What's Next?
Russia and Turkey have announced a new ceasefire for Syria. But like others that have come and gone, this probably represents little more than a pause.

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NPR News: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Have A really Longshot At Making The Playoffs

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Have A really Longshot At Making The Playoffs
Going into the last weekend of the NFL's regular season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have the longest of odds to make the playoffs. Seven different things need to go right for them.

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NPR News: What's Driving The Violence In Chicago?

What's Driving The Violence In Chicago?
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with John Eligon of the New York Times who embedded with Chicago's Black Disciples gang to learn more about what's causing the spike in gun violence in Chicago.

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NPR News: Why Inaugural Day Speeches Have A Meaningful Tradition

Why Inaugural Day Speeches Have A Meaningful Tradition
Donald Trump spent part of Thursday working on his speech for Inauguration Day. NPR's Ron Elving reviews the tradition of new presidents making their first address to the U.S. after taking the oath.

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NPR News: Maple Syrup 'Cartel': Federation Of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers

Maple Syrup 'Cartel': Federation Of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with 'Vanity Fair' writer Rich Cohen, about the cartel that controls the majority of the world's maple syrup supply - the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers.

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NPR News: Obama Expels 35 Diplomats, Imposes Retaliatory Sanctions Against Russia For Hacking

Obama Expels 35 Diplomats, Imposes Retaliatory Sanctions Against Russia For Hacking
The Obama administration is expelling 35 Russian intelligence operatives and imposing sanctions on Russian intelligence services in response to Kremlin efforts to influence the presidential election.

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NPR News: Celebrating 50 Years Of Kwanzaa

Celebrating 50 Years Of Kwanzaa
Tonight is the third night of Kwanzaa. Those who celebrate the seven-day festival will gather around the Kinara and light the last red candle. The holiday is also observing it's 50th anniversary.

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NPR News: VFW Recruits On College Campus To Bring Young Vets Into The Fold

VFW Recruits On College Campus To Bring Young Vets Into The Fold
The VFW wants more younger vets — those who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. Students at Northeastern University who are looking to be part of the VFW have come up with an idea: a VFW post on campus.

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NPR News: How Tattoo Artist Brian Finn Is Covering Up Pain With Art

How Tattoo Artist Brian Finn Is Covering Up Pain With Art
Just over a year ago, Toledo, Ohio tattoo artist Brian Finn began offering free tattoos to people to cover their scars from trauma. We take a year-end look at his work.

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NPR News: Advocacy Groups Push For Better Tracking Of Hate Crimes

Advocacy Groups Push For Better Tracking Of Hate Crimes
Hate crimes are challenging to count. The FBI's annual tally is spotty because of underreporting. Advocacy groups are using their own systems to track a rise of reported attacks since the election.

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NPR News: Reflections Of Conservative Icon Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia

Reflections Of Conservative Icon Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
Antonin Scalia's was the strong voice of conservative jurisprudence on the nation's highest court for 30 years. We reflect on the Supreme Court Justice — who died in February — with his own words.

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NPR News: Maple Syrup 'Cartel': Federation Of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers

Maple Syrup 'Cartel': Federation Of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with 'Vanity Fair' writer Rich Cohen, about the cartel that controls the majority of the world's maple syrup supply - the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers.

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NPR News: Obama's Newly-Designated National Monuments Upset Some Lawmakers

Obama's Newly-Designated National Monuments Upset Some Lawmakers
President Obama has created two new national monuments in Utah and Nevada. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Gov. Herbert about his opposition to the monuments and his move to sue the Obama administration.

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NPR News: Obama Expels 35 Diplomats, Imposes Retaliatory Sanctions Against Russia For Hacking

Obama Expels 35 Diplomats, Imposes Retaliatory Sanctions Against Russia For Hacking
The Obama administration is expelling 35 Russian intelligence operatives and imposing sanctions on Russian intelligence services in response to Kremlin efforts to influence the presidential election.

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NPR News: What Do The New Diplomatic Sanctions On Russia Mean?

What Do The New Diplomatic Sanctions On Russia Mean?
Host Robert Siegel speaks with Ian Bremmer of the Eurasia Group about new U.S. sanctions on Russia for interference in the presidential election.

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NPR News: Zika Virus: What We've Learned This Past Year And What Else To Expect

Zika Virus: What We've Learned This Past Year And What Else To Expect
The Zika virus emerged as a global threat to pregnant women and their developing babies in the last year. What have we learned in 2016 and what can we expect from Zika?

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NPR News: Russia And Turkey Have Agreed On Ceasefire For Syria, What's Next?

Russia And Turkey Have Agreed On Ceasefire For Syria, What's Next?
Russia and Turkey have announced a new ceasefire for Syria. But like others that have come and gone, this probably represents little more than a pause.

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NPR News: Maple Syrup 'Cartel': Federation Of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers

Maple Syrup 'Cartel': Federation Of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with 'Vanity Fair' writer Rich Cohen, about the cartel that controls the majority of the world's maple syrup supply - the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers.

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NPR News: Obama Expels 35 Diplomats, Imposes Retaliatory Sanctions Against Russia For Hacking

Obama Expels 35 Diplomats, Imposes Retaliatory Sanctions Against Russia For Hacking
The Obama administration is expelling 35 Russian intelligence operatives and imposing sanctions on Russian intelligence services in response to Kremlin efforts to influence the presidential election.

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Russia Finds No Signs of Explosion in Black Sea Plane Crash


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NPR News: Former Football Star Rashaan Salaam's Death Ruled a Suicide

Former Football Star Rashaan Salaam's Death Ruled a Suicide
Rashaan Salaam won the 1994 Heisman Trophy as college football's most outstanding player

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NPR News: Seven Things To Know About Israeli Settlements

Seven Things To Know About Israeli Settlements
West Bank settlements have expanded under every Israeli government over the past half-century. Nearly 10 percent of Israel's Jewish population now lives on land captured in the 1967 Mideast War.

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NPR News: Seven Things To Know About Israeli Settlements

Seven Things To Know About Israeli Settlements
West Bank settlements have expanded under every Israeli government over the past half-century. Nearly 10 percent of Israel's Jewish population now lives on land captured in the 1967 Mideast War.

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NPR News: What Hashtagged In 2016? Women's Rights, Pollution And Pokemon Go

What Hashtagged In 2016? Women's Rights, Pollution And Pokemon Go
They were used to clap back at a racist cartoon and express grief for the Syrian war. The world in 2016, captured in hashtags.

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NPR News: What Hashtagged In 2016? Women's Rights, Pollution And Pokemon Go

What Hashtagged In 2016? Women's Rights, Pollution And Pokemon Go
They were used to clap back at a racist cartoon and express grief for the Syrian war. The world in 2016, captured in hashtags.

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NPR News: U.S. Retaliates Against Russia Over Cyberattacks

U.S. Retaliates Against Russia Over Cyberattacks
The White House announced Thursday a number of actions in response to hacking aimed at the U.S. election.

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NPR News: U.S. Retaliates Against Russia Over Cyberattacks

U.S. Retaliates Against Russia Over Cyberattacks
The White House announced Thursday a number of actions in response to hacking aimed at the U.S. election.

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NPR News: U.S. Retaliates Against Russia Over Cyberattacks

U.S. Retaliates Against Russia Over Cyberattacks
The White House announced Thursday a number of actions in response to hacking aimed at the U.S. election.

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Facebook’s Safety Check, Now Automated, Turns a Firecracker Into an Explosion


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NPR News: The Lost Ancestral Peanut Of The South Is Revived

The Lost Ancestral Peanut Of The South Is Revived
Brought to America by enslaved West Africans, the Carolina African runner was a defining taste of the antebellum South. Now, from just 40 remaining seeds, it's come back from the brink of extinction.

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NPR News: Investigators Rule Out Explosion In Russian Plane Crash

Investigators Rule Out Explosion In Russian Plane Crash
Mechanical failure is speculated as the likely cause of the Christmas plane crash that killed 92. Though not all officials are ready to dismiss terrorism as a motive.

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NPR News: Investigators Rule Out Explosion In Russian Plane Crash

Investigators Rule Out Explosion In Russian Plane Crash
Mechanical failure is speculated as the likely cause of the Christmas plane crash that killed 92. Though not all officials are ready to dismiss terrorism as a motive.

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John Kerry’s Israel Speech Elicits a Shrug in the Arab World


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China Warmly Welcomes a Giant Rooster With Trumpian Characteristics


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NPR News: At 100, A French Newspaper Thrives — Without Ads Or A Website

At 100, A French Newspaper Thrives — Without Ads Or A Website
Le Canard Enchainé is a fiercely independent weekly known for its incisive reporting and more than its share of scoops and bombshells. It continues to prosper with a format little changed since 1916.

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NPR News: At 100, A French Newspaper Thrives — Without Ads Or A Website

At 100, A French Newspaper Thrives — Without Ads Or A Website
Le Canard Enchainé is a fiercely independent weekly known for its incisive reporting and more than its share of scoops and bombshells. It continues to prosper with a format little changed since 1916.

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Vesna Vulovic, Flight Attendant Who Survived Jetliner Blast, Dies at 66


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Syrian Government Announces Truce Backed by Russia and Turkey


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NPR News: Obama Faces Difficult Choices Amid Stream of Last-Minute Clemency Requests

Obama Faces Difficult Choices Amid Stream of Last-Minute Clemency Requests
The White House is flooded with last-ditch requests for clemency by several prominent applicants including NSA leaker Edward Snowden and former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

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Dutch Fertility Clinic Investigates Possible Sperm Mix-Up


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NPR News: Agreement Reached On Syria Cease-Fire

Agreement Reached On Syria Cease-Fire
The nationwide cease-fire is to begin at midnight local time. Russia and Turkey will act as guarantors. The agreement does not include areas under the control of ISIS.

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NPR News: Agreement Reached On Syria Cease-Fire

Agreement Reached On Syria Cease-Fire
The nationwide cease-fire is to begin at midnight local time. Russia and Turkey will act as guarantors. The agreement does not include areas under the control of ISIS.

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NPR News: Run, Run, Fast As You Can! We're Smashing Your House, Gingerbread Man

Run, Run, Fast As You Can! We're Smashing Your House, Gingerbread Man
They've been run over with cars, exploded by fireworks, bombarded by cannons and squished under children's snow boots. But in Australia, these baked buildings are demolished for charity — and fun.

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NPR News: Run, Run, Fast As You Can! We're Smashing Your House, Gingerbread Man

Run, Run, Fast As You Can! We're Smashing Your House, Gingerbread Man
They've been run over with cars, exploded by fireworks, bombarded by cannons and squished under children's snow boots. But in Australia, these baked buildings are demolished for charity — and fun.

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NPR News: Syrian Doctor Reflects On Life After Leaving Aleppo

Syrian Doctor Reflects On Life After Leaving Aleppo
David Greene talks to Rami Kalazi, who reflects on the destruction of his native city and life in Turkey, where he went after Syrian regime forces blocked the road to Aleppo and he couldn't get home.

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NPR News: Syrian Doctor Reflects On Life After Leaving Aleppo

Syrian Doctor Reflects On Life After Leaving Aleppo
David Greene talks to Rami Kalazi, who reflects on the destruction of his native city and life in Turkey, where he went after Syrian regime forces blocked the road to Aleppo and he couldn't get home.

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NPR News: The Top Stories on NPR.org This Year

The Top Stories on NPR.org This Year
This was a big year in politics. But readers also devoured stories on avoiding mosquitoes, raising courageous kids, and why taking notes by hand is still your best bet.

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NPR News: Shanghai Bar Offers New Year's Revellers A Simple, Yet Award-Winning, Cocktail

Shanghai Bar Offers New Year's Revellers A Simple, Yet Award-Winning, Cocktail
The bar Moju will be serving a drink called the Sakura. It's made with Botanist gin, Cointreau triple sec, a twist of lemon and the bright pink syrup of the cherry blossom flower, imported from Japan.

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NPR News: Shanghai Bar Offers New Year's Revellers A Simple, Yet Award-Winning, Cocktail

Shanghai Bar Offers New Year's Revellers A Simple, Yet Award-Winning, Cocktail
The bar Moju will be serving a drink called the Sakura. It's made with Botanist gin, Cointreau triple sec, a twist of lemon and the bright pink syrup of the cherry blossom flower, imported from Japan.

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NPR News: 10 Election Moments You Won't Totally Hate And Might Even Like

10 Election Moments You Won't Totally Hate And Might Even Like
The 2016 election was divisive and nasty and full of insults and innuendo. But let's look at the brighter side — here are 10 lighter moments from 2016 that weren't so bad. Some are actually funny.

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NPR News: Record Number Of Migrants, Including Cubans, Head To U.S.

Record Number Of Migrants, Including Cubans, Head To U.S.
The migrants traveled through Latin America in hopes of reaching the U.S.-Mexico border. Most were from Central America and Mexico, but a record number came from the Caribbean and even Africa.

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NPR News: Record Number Of Migrants, Including Cubans, Head To U.S.

Record Number Of Migrants, Including Cubans, Head To U.S.
The migrants traveled through Latin America in hopes of reaching the U.S.-Mexico border. Most were from Central America and Mexico, but a record number came from the Caribbean and even Africa.

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NPR News: What The People Who Read Your College Application Really Think

What The People Who Read Your College Application Really Think
The college application process can be confusing and frustrating for prospective students. Here's a look at what happens behind the curtain.

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NPR News: Being Mom To A Middle Schooler Can Be The Toughest Gig Of All

Being Mom To A Middle Schooler Can Be The Toughest Gig Of All
Everyone knows about postpartum depression, but depression is actually most common among moms of middle schoolers, a study finds. Think surly kids, hormonal changes and skimpy support networks.

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NPR News: Global Powers' Commitment To Intervene In Genocides May Be Waning

Global Powers' Commitment To Intervene In Genocides May Be Waning
The U.N. endorsed the "Responsibility to Protect" doctrine in 2005, calling on world powers to stop atrocities. But the secretary general says there's no longer global solidarity on the agreement.

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NPR News: How The Perceived 'War On Cops' Plays Into Politics And Policing

How The Perceived 'War On Cops' Plays Into Politics And Policing
Many cops believe they're being targeted. But while more officers were killed in ambushes, statistically it is a small number. Still, as one former cop says, pulling up a spreadsheet doesn't help.

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NPR News: Wages Are Increasing, But What's Behind It?

Wages Are Increasing, But What's Behind It?
It's taken years since the Great Recession, but wages are showing signs of climbing — though not very quickly. Economists say there are reasons to believe wage growth could continue into 2917.

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NPR News: Global Powers' Commitment To Intervene In Genocides May Be Waning

Global Powers' Commitment To Intervene In Genocides May Be Waning
The U.N. endorsed the "Responsibility to Protect" doctrine in 2005, calling on world powers to stop atrocities. But the secretary general says there's no longer global solidarity on the agreement.

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Germany Grapples With Its African Genocide


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Wednesday, 28 December 2016

Bomb Blasts Hurt at Least 32 at Philippine Boxing Match


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In John Kerry’s Mideast Speech, a Clash of Policies and Personalities


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Turkey, Russia Discussing Syria Cease-Fire


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Israeli PM Calls Kerry Speech a 'Deep Disappointment'


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François Hollande Pardons French Woman Who Killed Abusive Husband


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Christmas Revelers Leave 16 Tons of Trash on Australian Beach


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As Hopes for European Unity Dim, New E.U. Headquarters Are Glowing


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School Parade in Taiwan Featuring Swastikas and Nazis Unleashes Uproar


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Israeli Mystery of Lost Babies Gets New Chapter: 200,000 Secret Records


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NPR News: Trump Speaks Briefly To Reporters, Reversing Obama Criticism And Touting New Jobs

Trump Speaks Briefly To Reporters, Reversing Obama Criticism And Touting New Jobs
Trump touted the creation of 8,000 new jobs, tied to investments from the Japanese firm SoftBank, which pledged big investments in American jobs after Trump was elected.

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NPR News: Danish Study Links Fish Oil During Pregnancy With Lower Asthma Risk In Kids

Danish Study Links Fish Oil During Pregnancy With Lower Asthma Risk In Kids
But that's not the final word, caution pediatricians, including the Danish author. It's one of several recent studies with contradictory findings that suggest the supplements could help or hurt.

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NPR News: Historian Goes Underground To Shed Light On Richmond's Role In Slave Trade

Historian Goes Underground To Shed Light On Richmond's Role In Slave Trade
Historian Free Egunfemi is working to preserve the history of the black community in Richmond, Va. She explores the basement of a local restaurant that she says was part of the Underground Railroad.

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NPR News: Trump Tweets Gives A Glimpse Into Foreign Policy Approach

Trump Tweets Gives A Glimpse Into Foreign Policy Approach
The president-elect's comments on Israel, China and nuclear policy also highlight how reactionary comments on social media can immediately spur international concern and attention.

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NPR News: Trump Tweets Gives A Glimpse Into Foreign Policy Approach

Trump Tweets Gives A Glimpse Into Foreign Policy Approach
The president-elect's comments on Israel, China and nuclear policy also highlight how reactionary comments on social media can immediately spur international concern and attention.

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NPR News: Trump Tweets Gives A Glimpse Into Foreign Policy Approach

Trump Tweets Gives A Glimpse Into Foreign Policy Approach
The president-elect's comments on Israel, China and nuclear policy also highlight how reactionary comments on social media can immediately spur international concern and attention.

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NPR News: How One U.S. Group Turns Migrants Into Employees

How One U.S. Group Turns Migrants Into Employees
Migrants often have college degrees and extensive professional experience, but may still have to settle for a low-wage job. The U.S. nonprofit Upwardly Global is working to change that.

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NPR News: How One U.S. Group Turns Migrants Into Employees

How One U.S. Group Turns Migrants Into Employees
Migrants often have college degrees and extensive professional experience, but may still have to settle for a low-wage job. The U.S. nonprofit Upwardly Global is working to change that.

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NPR News: How One U.S. Group Turns Migrants Into Employees

How One U.S. Group Turns Migrants Into Employees
Migrants often have college degrees and extensive professional experience, but may still have to settle for a low-wage job. The U.S. nonprofit Upwardly Global is working to change that.

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NPR News: Filmmaker Documents Battle To Retake Mosul With Those Fighting It

Filmmaker Documents Battle To Retake Mosul With Those Fighting It
As Iraqi army and Kurdish forces battle to take the city of Mosul away from ISIS forces, a Kurdish filmmaker is shooting a real-time war drama about some of those giving their lives in the struggle.

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NPR News: John Kerry Defends And Outlines U.S. Approach In Israel

John Kerry Defends And Outlines U.S. Approach In Israel
With his tenure as Secretary of State rapidly pulling to a close, John Kerry made an impassioned argument for a two-state solution in Israel on Wednesday.

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NPR News: Filmmaker Documents Battle To Retake Mosul With Those Fighting It

Filmmaker Documents Battle To Retake Mosul With Those Fighting It
As Iraqi army and Kurdish forces battle to take the city of Mosul away from ISIS forces, a Kurdish filmmaker is shooting a real-time war drama about some of those giving their lives in the struggle.

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NPR News: John Kerry Defends And Outlines U.S. Approach In Israel

John Kerry Defends And Outlines U.S. Approach In Israel
With his tenure as Secretary of State rapidly pulling to a close, John Kerry made an impassioned argument for a two-state solution in Israel on Wednesday.

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NPR News: The Science Of Wildfires May Be Up In Smoke

The Science Of Wildfires May Be Up In Smoke
With wildfire becoming more prevalent in the U.S. and the Forest Service increasingly looking to let some wildfires burn, there's a need to better understand the smoke that billows from those fires.

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NPR News: Charleston Shooter Won't Call Witnesses, Offer Evidence During Penalty Phase

Charleston Shooter Won't Call Witnesses, Offer Evidence During Penalty Phase
Dylann Roof is facing the death penalty for the 2015 shooting rampage that killed nine black churchgoers. The self-avowed white supremacist also plans to represent himself.

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NPR News: As We Leave More Digital Tracks, Amazon Echo Factors In Murder Investigation

As We Leave More Digital Tracks, Amazon Echo Factors In Murder Investigation
Arkansas police have served a warrant to Amazon looking for possible recordings from a murder scene. Privacy advocates have predicted a wave of cases involving smart home devices and gadgets.

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NPR News: Big Battles Over Farm And Food Policies May Be Brewing As Trump Era Begins

Big Battles Over Farm And Food Policies May Be Brewing As Trump Era Begins
President-elect Donald Trump hasn't said much about food and farm policy or named his choices for top food-related jobs. But the coming years will likely see profound battles over food and nutrition.

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The Latest: Mortar Fire on Russian Embassy in Syria


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NPR News: German Agriculture Minister Says 'Nein' To Meatless Meatballs

German Agriculture Minister Says 'Nein' To Meatless Meatballs
Christian Schmidt told a German newspaper he wants a ban on phrases like vegetarian schnitzel and vegan sausage. He argues that branding is "completely misleading" when there's no meat in the product.

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NPR News: German Agriculture Minister Says 'Nein' To Meatless Meatballs

German Agriculture Minister Says 'Nein' To Meatless Meatballs
Christian Schmidt told a German newspaper he wants a ban on phrases like vegetarian schnitzel and vegan sausage. He argues that branding is "completely misleading" when there's no meat in the product.

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NPR News: Should We All Just Stop Calling 2016 'The Worst'?

Should We All Just Stop Calling 2016 'The Worst'?
Large portions of the Internet have declared 2016 one of the worst years ever. That's probably an inaccurate assessment, but it still says a lot about how we live online.

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NPR News: John Kerry Defends Two-State Solution, Rebukes Israel Settlements

John Kerry Defends Two-State Solution, Rebukes Israel Settlements
In a more than hour-long address, the outgoing Secretary of State sharply criticized Israel's expansion into disputed territories, saying it was making the future prospect of peace ever dimmer.

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NPR News: John Kerry Defends Two-State Solution, Rebukes Israel Settlements

John Kerry Defends Two-State Solution, Rebukes Israel Settlements
In a more than hour-long address, the outgoing Secretary of State sharply criticized Israel's expansion into disputed territories, saying it was making the future prospect of peace ever dimmer.

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NPR News: How The Donald Trump Cabinet Stacks Up, In 3 Charts

How The Donald Trump Cabinet Stacks Up, In 3 Charts
Trump's Cabinet is less academic, less government-centric, and less diverse than those of his predecessors.

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Tunisian Detained as Possible Accomplice in Berlin Attack


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NASA Preps for Space Station Power Upgrade Spacewalks; Live NASA TV Coverage

Expedition 50 astronauts will venture outside the International Space Station at 7 a.m. EST Jan. 6 and 13 to perform a complex upgrade to the orbital outpost’s power system. Coverage of the spacewalks will begin at 5:30 a.m. on NASA Television and the agency’s website.

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NPR News: 'Times' Reporter: Russian Official Admits To Doping Conspiracy

'Times' Reporter: Russian Official Admits To Doping Conspiracy
Russian officials admit there was an organized doping program for Olympians, according to the New York Times. David Greene speaks with the reporter who broke the story for the newspaper, Rebecca Ruiz.

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NPR News: 'Times' Reporter: Russian Official Admits To Doping Conspiracy

'Times' Reporter: Russian Official Admits To Doping Conspiracy
Russian officials admit there was an organized doping program for Olympians, according to the New York Times. David Greene speaks with the reporter who broke the story for the newspaper, Rebecca Ruiz.

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NPR News: German Officials Detain Man For Questioning About Berlin Truck Attack

German Officials Detain Man For Questioning About Berlin Truck Attack
Last week, police in Milan killed the man suspected of carrying out a deadly attack on a Christmas market in Berlin. Now police are questioning a man whose number was stored in the suspect's phone.

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NPR News: German Officials Detain Man For Questioning About Berlin Truck Attack

German Officials Detain Man For Questioning About Berlin Truck Attack
Last week, police in Milan killed the man suspected of carrying out a deadly attack on a Christmas market in Berlin. Now police are questioning a man whose number was stored in the suspect's phone.

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Jerusalem Postpones Vote on New Housing Ahead of Speech by John Kerry


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NPR News: The Stories NPR One Listeners Loved The Most In 2016

The Stories NPR One Listeners Loved The Most In 2016
Listeners of our NPR One app rated these 10 stories as the most liked, recommended and shared in 2016.

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H.I.V. Cases Surpass a Million in Russia, but Little Is Done


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NPR News: China Announces Its Largest-Ever Seizure Of Trafficked Pangolin Scales

China Announces Its Largest-Ever Seizure Of Trafficked Pangolin Scales
Pangolins — raccoon-sized animals that resemble artichokes — are the most trafficked mammal in the world. Chinese state media say more than 3 tons of scales were recently seized in Shanghai.

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Cristina Fernández de Kirchner Indicted Again on Corruption Charges


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NPR News: China Announces Its Largest-Ever Seizure Of Trafficked Pangolin Scales

China Announces Its Largest-Ever Seizure Of Trafficked Pangolin Scales
Pangolins — raccoon-sized animals that resemble artichokes — are the most trafficked mammal in the world. Chinese state media say more than 3 tons of scales were recently seized in Shanghai.

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NPR News: Beyond Fake News: 2016's Most Disruptive Media Moments

Beyond Fake News: 2016's Most Disruptive Media Moments
This year was the most chaotic year America's mainstream news media have faced in a long time — and not just because of the presidential election, or the prevalence of fake news stories.

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NPR News: Obama, Abe Memorialize The Dead In 1941 Pearl Harbor Attack

Obama, Abe Memorialize The Dead In 1941 Pearl Harbor Attack
President Obama and Japan's prime minister visited Pearl Harbor and laid wreaths at the USS Arizona memorial. Both pledged the 2 countries will remain the strongest of allies — despite a painful past.

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NPR News: Obama, Abe Memorialize The Dead In 1941 Pearl Harbor Attack

Obama, Abe Memorialize The Dead In 1941 Pearl Harbor Attack
President Obama and Japan's prime minister visited Pearl Harbor and laid wreaths at the USS Arizona memorial. Both pledged the 2 countries will remain the strongest of allies — despite a painful past.

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NPR News: Obama, Abe Memorialize The Dead In 1941 Pearl Harbor Attack

Obama, Abe Memorialize The Dead In 1941 Pearl Harbor Attack
President Obama and Japan's prime minister visited Pearl Harbor and laid wreaths at the USS Arizona memorial. Both pledged the 2 countries will remain the strongest of allies — despite a painful past.

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NPR News: Russian Officials No Longer Dispute Doping Program, Report Says

Russian Officials No Longer Dispute Doping Program, Report Says
The New York Times reports Russian officials admit there was an organized doping program for Olympians. David Greene talks to Hajo Seppelt, an investigative journalist with German broadcaster ARD.

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NPR News: Russian Officials No Longer Dispute Doping Program, Report Says

Russian Officials No Longer Dispute Doping Program, Report Says
The New York Times reports Russian officials admit there was an organized doping program for Olympians. David Greene talks to Hajo Seppelt, an investigative journalist with German broadcaster ARD.

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NPR News: How Trump Anti-Terrorism Policies May Differ From Obama

How Trump Anti-Terrorism Policies May Differ From Obama
David Greene talks to J.M. Berger, a fellow at the International Centre for Counter Terrorism in The Hague, about the battle against ISIS, the Trump administration and coordinating global cooperation.

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NPR News: How Trump Anti-Terrorism Policies May Differ From Obama

How Trump Anti-Terrorism Policies May Differ From Obama
David Greene talks to J.M. Berger, a fellow at the International Centre for Counter Terrorism in The Hague, about the battle against ISIS, the Trump administration and coordinating global cooperation.

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NPR News: 11 Times Donald Trump Looked Like He Was Done For

11 Times Donald Trump Looked Like He Was Done For
Many things Trump did seemed like a death knell — mocking a disabled reporter, disparaging a Gold Star family, bragging about his "manhood" and groping women, on tape. None of it mattered.

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NPR News: For Many, Fewer Obamacare Choices Doesn't Mean Higher Prices

For Many, Fewer Obamacare Choices Doesn't Mean Higher Prices
One in five people getting health care through the Affordable Care Act no longer have a choice of insurers. But those markets don't have significantly higher prices than areas with competition.

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NPR News: Italy Surpasses Greece As Top Euro Destination For Asylum Seekers

Italy Surpasses Greece As Top Euro Destination For Asylum Seekers
Those arriving in Italy are more likely to be from sub-Saharan Africa rather than the Middle East. Most have little understanding of a process that can take years.

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NPR News: How Dangerous Really Is Zika For Babies?

How Dangerous Really Is Zika For Babies?
One big part of the puzzle: Why have there been so many microcephaly cases in the northeastern tip of Brazil?

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NPR News: Gun Deaths In Chicago Reach Startling Number As Year Closes

Gun Deaths In Chicago Reach Startling Number As Year Closes
Chicago passed a grim milestone earlier this month — the city has had more than 700 homicides this year. The violence, the worst since 1998, has police and politicians scrambling.

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NPR News: Italy Surpasses Greece As Top Euro Destination For Asylum Seekers

Italy Surpasses Greece As Top Euro Destination For Asylum Seekers
Those arriving in Italy are more likely to be from sub-Saharan Africa rather than the Middle East. Most have little understanding of a process that can take years.

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NPR News: How Dangerous Really Is Zika For Babies?

How Dangerous Really Is Zika For Babies?
One big part of the puzzle: Why have there been so many microcephaly cases in the northeastern tip of Brazil?

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