Wednesday, 31 January 2018

NPR News: U.S. Renews Temporary Protected Status For Some Syrians

U.S. Renews Temporary Protected Status For Some Syrians
In 2012, Syrians living in the U.S. were shielded from having to return to a country embroiled in war. Those protections were extended Wednesday, but only for Syrians in the U.S. since Aug. 1, 2016.

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NPR News: U.S. Renews Temporary Protected Status For Some Syrians

U.S. Renews Temporary Protected Status For Some Syrians
In 2012, Syrians living in the U.S. were shielded from having to return to a country embroiled in war. Those protections were extended Wednesday, but only for Syrians in the U.S. since Aug. 1, 2016.

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NPR News: Appeals Court Backs Key Part Of The Structure Of Consumer Watchdog Agency

Appeals Court Backs Key Part Of The Structure Of Consumer Watchdog Agency
The ruling is the latest development in the legal fight over the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau supporters say combats predatory lending and other abuses. Critics say the agency is too powerful.

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NPR News: U.S. Renews Temporary Protected Status For Some Syrians

U.S. Renews Temporary Protected Status For Some Syrians
In 2012, Syrians living in the U.S. were shielded from having to return to a country embroiled in war. Those protections were extended Wednesday but only for Syrians in the U.S. since Aug. 1, 2016.

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NPR News: In New York, Gun Owners Balk At New Handgun Database

In New York, Gun Owners Balk At New Handgun Database
A plan to have gun owners in New York register their handguns has sparked anger. State officials say a database will help keep guns out of the hands of people who legally shouldn't have them.

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NPR News: Truck Driver Plows Over Peru's 2,000-Year-Old Nazca Lines, Leaving 'Deep Scars'

Truck Driver Plows Over Peru's 2,000-Year-Old Nazca Lines, Leaving 'Deep Scars'
The driver reportedly said he didn't know the area because he had never traveled there before, and that he left the road due to a mechanical problem. But some speculated he was trying to avoid a toll.

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NPR News: Truck Driver Plows Over Peru's 2,000-Year-Old Nazca Lines, Leaving 'Deep Scars'

Truck Driver Plows Over Peru's 2,000-Year-Old Nazca Lines, Leaving 'Deep Scars'
The driver reportedly said he didn't know the area because he had never traveled there before, and that he left the road due to a mechanical problem. But some speculated he was trying to avoid a toll.

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NPR News: Science Teacher Shares His Journey After Winning The Green Card Lottery

Science Teacher Shares His Journey After Winning The Green Card Lottery
In 2003, in Burkina Faso, Abdel Akim Adjibade found out he won the lottery — the green card lottery. He became one of approximately 50,000 people each year to win entry to the U.S. this way, and now he teaches physics in Illinois. He shares what this experience was like for him.

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NPR News: Trump's Immigration Proposal Would Eliminate Green Card Lottery

Trump's Immigration Proposal Would Eliminate Green Card Lottery
As part of his immigration proposal, President Trump has proposed eliminating the Green Card Lottery that allows around 55,000 people who have no family connection or employer sponsor to enter the U.S. each year. Muzaffar Chishti, a director of the Migration Policy Institute, explains the origin of the program and how it's changed.

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NPR News: At Border Security Expo In Texas, Emphasis Isn't On Steel And Concrete Barriers

At Border Security Expo In Texas, Emphasis Isn't On Steel And Concrete Barriers
As President Trump pushes for an immigration deal that would expand his immigration crackdown on Capitol Hill, administration officials, vendors and law enforcement are gathering in San Antonio for a border security expo.

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NPR News: Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper Discusses State Of The Union Address

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper Discusses State Of The Union Address
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Colorado's Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper as he offers his reaction to President Trump's first State of the Union address. Trump included a call for greater bipartisanship on the sharp policy differences that divide Republicans and Democrats.

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NPR News: Infrastructure Experts Wondering Where Funding Would Come From For Trump's Plan

Infrastructure Experts Wondering Where Funding Would Come From For Trump's Plan
President Trump's plan to invest billions into fixing the nation's crumbling infrastructure may burden state and local governments and lead to a greater reliance on tolls.

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NPR News: White House Drops Victor Cha As Candidate For Ambassador To South Korea

White House Drops Victor Cha As Candidate For Ambassador To South Korea
After he criticized the idea of a U.S. preemptive strike on North Korea, Victor Cha is no longer the White House's candidate for Ambassador to South Korea. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Frank Aum of the U.S. Institute of Peace about the Trump administration's "bloody nose" strategy.

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NPR News: Foreign Policy Experts Concerned About Idea Of A Preemptive Strike Against North Korea

Foreign Policy Experts Concerned About Idea Of A Preemptive Strike Against North Korea
The White House is no longer considering its choice for the next ambassador to South Korea. The withdrawal of Victor Cha as a candidate comes as an apparent result of differing views on the idea of using a preemptive strike against North Korea.

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NPR News: Historian Makes Case For 'What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia' In New Book

Historian Makes Case For 'What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia' In New Book
Many journalists and pundits refer to J.D. Vance's memoir Hillbilly Elegy for a better understanding of the people who live in the Appalachia region. That doesn't sit well with historian Elizabeth Catte, so she wrote her rebuttal in What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia.

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NPR News: With Focus On Unemployment, Yellen Led Fed Through Tough Balancing Act

With Focus On Unemployment, Yellen Led Fed Through Tough Balancing Act
As she leaves the Fed's top job, Janet Yellen gets high marks for the way she resisted calls to raise interest rates as the economy began recovering. Instead, she was determined to boost job growth.

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NPR News: It's In Their Blood: Siblings Eye 1st Mixed Curling Gold At Winter Olympics

It's In Their Blood: Siblings Eye 1st Mixed Curling Gold At Winter Olympics
Matt and Becca Hamilton will compete in PyeongChang as mixed doubles curling makes its debut at the Olympics. The brother and sister from Wisconsin say their family bond helps drive their success.

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NPR News: Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson Reacts To State of the Union Address

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson Reacts To State of the Union Address
To get a sense of how President Trump's first State of the Union address was received in different parts of the country, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Arkansas' Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

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NPR News: Critics Of President Trump Say He's Highlighting The MS13 Gang For Political Purposes

Critics Of President Trump Say He's Highlighting The MS13 Gang For Political Purposes
The parents of two teenage girls from Long Island, who were killed by alleged members of the MS-13 street gang, were in the audience for last night's State of the Union address. The White House says their stories show why the U.S. needs tougher immigration laws. But critics say the administration is deliberately demonizing immigrants, who are far more likely to the be the gang's victims than its members.

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NPR News: After Acquiring A Satellite, 'Planet Money' Had To Find The Fuel To Get It In Space

After Acquiring A Satellite, 'Planet Money' Had To Find The Fuel To Get It In Space
Once you get a satellite, you need to find a large tube filled with explosive fuel to take your satellite to space. Luckily, there is fierce competition among rocket makers to give you a lift. In the second of three-part series, Planet Money travels from California to New Zealand to see which rocket with blast their satellite to the stars.

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NPR News: NY State Attorney General On Why He's Going After Fake Social Media Accounts

NY State Attorney General On Why He's Going After Fake Social Media Accounts
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Eric Schneiderman, New York State Attorney General, about his investigation of a company selling fake followers on social media. Some of the profiles being used have been stolen from real people.

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NPR News: After SOTU, Lawmakers Waiting To See If Trump Will Released GOP Memo

After SOTU, Lawmakers Waiting To See If Trump Will Released GOP Memo
Following President Trump's State of the Union address, one big question remains on whether the White House will allow the release of a controversial House GOP memo related to the Russia investigation.

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NPR News: CDC Director Brenda Fitzgerald Resigns After Reports Show Investment In Tobacco Stocks

CDC Director Brenda Fitzgerald Resigns After Reports Show Investment In Tobacco Stocks
Brenda Fitzgerald, director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, resigned on Wednesday because of financial conflicts of interest. The chief public health official bought stocks in tobacco and health care companies after she started working at the agency.

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NPR News: Rep. Joe Kennedy Discusses The Democratic Agenda Going Forward

Rep. Joe Kennedy Discusses The Democratic Agenda Going Forward
Follow President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday, Rep. Joe Kennedy, D-Mass., delivered the Democrats' response. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Kennedy about the speech and the Democratic agenda going forward.

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NPR News: White House Scuttles Ambassador Pick Apparently Over View On North Korea Policy

White House Scuttles Ambassador Pick Apparently Over View On North Korea Policy
Victor Cha, the top candidate for ambassador to South Korea, voiced his opinion that a preemptive strike against North Korea could be very dangerous. He is no longer being considered for the post.

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NPR News: White House Scuttles Ambassador Pick Apparently Over View On North Korea Policy

White House Scuttles Ambassador Pick Apparently Over View On North Korea Policy
Victor Cha, the top candidate for ambassador to South Korea, voiced his opinion that a preemptive strike against North Korea could be very dangerous. He is no longer being considered for the post.

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NPR News: White House Scuttles Ambassador Pick Apparently Over View On North Korea Policy

White House Scuttles Ambassador Pick Apparently Over View On North Korea Policy
Victor Cha, the top candidate for ambassador to South Korea, voiced his opinion that a preemptive strike against North Korea could be very dangerous. He is no longer being considered for the post.

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NPR News: Nassar Returns To Court For Third Sentencing, As USA Gymnastics Board Resigns

Nassar Returns To Court For Third Sentencing, As USA Gymnastics Board Resigns
Nassar has already been sentenced for child porn, as well as sexual assaults in one Michigan county. Now he's being sentenced in another county. The number of accusers is now near 250, a judge says.

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NPR News: Journalist Details Israel's 'Secret History' Of Targeted Assassinations

Journalist Details Israel's 'Secret History' Of Targeted Assassinations
Ronen Bergman says that while Israel's shootings, poisonings, bombings and drone strikes against its perceived enemies were "tactical successes," they were also diplomatically harmful.

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NPR News: Journalist Details Israel's 'Secret History' Of Targeted Assassinations

Journalist Details Israel's 'Secret History' Of Targeted Assassinations
Ronen Bergman says that while Israel's shootings, poisonings, bombings and drone strikes against its perceived enemies were "tactical successes," they were also diplomatically harmful.

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NPR News: Fujifilm To Acquire Photocopying Pioneer Xerox In A $6.1 Billion Deal

Fujifilm To Acquire Photocopying Pioneer Xerox In A $6.1 Billion Deal
The deal signals the end of independence for a once-iconic U.S. company. Tokyo-based Fujifilm said it will cut 10,000 jobs as part of the restructuring of its 56-year-old joint venture with Xerox.

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NPR News: Fujifilm To Acquire Photocopying Pioneer Xerox In A $6.1 Billion Deal

Fujifilm To Acquire Photocopying Pioneer Xerox In A $6.1 Billion Deal
The deal signals the end of independence for a once-iconic U.S. company. Tokyo-based Fujifilm said it will cut 10,000 jobs as part of the restructuring of its 56-year-old joint venture with Xerox.

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NPR News: FBI Warns Of 'Grave Concerns' About 'Accuracy' Of GOP Snooping Memo

FBI Warns Of 'Grave Concerns' About 'Accuracy' Of GOP Snooping Memo
The FBI went on record faulting the much-discussed memo as the White House said it was working to make it public. It could appear as soon as this week.

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NPR News: Justice Department Won't Retry Sen. Menendez After Corruption Case Mistrial

Justice Department Won't Retry Sen. Menendez After Corruption Case Mistrial
Prosecutors had planned to retry the New Jersey senator after last year's mistrial. But they relented Wednesday, one week after a federal judge threw out some of the bribery charges against him.

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As Theresa May Pursues Deals in China, Her Own Troubles Follow


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NPR News: USDA Denies Poultry Industry's Request To Speed Up The Slaughter Line

USDA Denies Poultry Industry's Request To Speed Up The Slaughter Line
The National Chicken Council says a faster line speed would increase efficiency and modernize systems. Food safety advocates are calling the move a victory for both workers and consumers.

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North Korean Defector, Honored by Trump, Has a Remarkable Escape Story


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NPR News: Australian Government's Secret 'Cabinet Files' Were Found In ... An Old Cabinet

Australian Government's Secret 'Cabinet Files' Were Found In ... An Old Cabinet
The ABC says thousands of pages of classified and sensitive documents were left in two filing cabinets — which the government sold for cheap at a second-hand shop, because it couldn't find the keys.

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NPR News: Australian Government's Secret 'Cabinet Files' Were Found In ... An Old Cabinet

Australian Government's Secret 'Cabinet Files' Were Found In ... An Old Cabinet
The ABC says thousands of pages of classified and sensitive documents were left in two filing cabinets — which the government sold for cheap at a second-hand shop, because it couldn't find the keys.

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NPR News: CDC Director Resigns Due To 'Complex' Financial Entanglements

CDC Director Resigns Due To 'Complex' Financial Entanglements
Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald had "complex financial interests," according to a statement from the Department of Health and Human Services. News reports say she bought tobacco stock while CDC director.

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NPR News: Russian Spy Chief Reportedly Met With U.S. Intelligence Officials Despite Sanctions

Russian Spy Chief Reportedly Met With U.S. Intelligence Officials Despite Sanctions
Sergey Naryshkin, who has been on a U.S. Treasury Department sanctions list since 2014, reportedly met with U.S. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and other U.S. intelligence officials.

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NPR News: Russian Spy Chief Reportedly Met With U.S. Intelligence Officials Despite Sanctions

Russian Spy Chief Reportedly Met With U.S. Intelligence Officials Despite Sanctions
Sergey Naryshkin, who has been on a U.S. Treasury Department sanctions list since 2014, reportedly met with U.S. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and other U.S. intelligence officials.

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NPR News: 8 Key Moments And Themes From Trump's First State Of The Union Address

8 Key Moments And Themes From Trump's First State Of The Union Address
In case you missed the State of the Union address, here's what you need to know.

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NPR News: Nevadans On The State Of The Union

Nevadans On The State Of The Union
Nevadans react to President Trump's first State of the Union message, at a time the state is leaning more Democratic and a key U.S. Senate seat is in play.

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NPR News: Virginia Voters And The State Of The Union

Virginia Voters And The State Of The Union
We hear from voters in northern Virginia about what they thought of President Trump's first State of the Union address.

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NPR News: Lawmakers Respond To FEMA Puerto Rico Cutoff

Lawmakers Respond To FEMA Puerto Rico Cutoff
Lawmakers have called on FEMA to continue supplying food and water to Puerto Rico. The calls follow an NPR report on the agency's plan to transfer responsibility to the Puerto Rican government.

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NPR News: News Brief: State Of The Union, FEMA Ending Emergency Puerto Rico Aid

News Brief: State Of The Union, FEMA Ending Emergency Puerto Rico Aid
We have analysis of President Trump's first State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Also, FEMA is ending emergency food and water aid in Puerto Rico.

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NPR News: As Yellen Exits As Fed Chair, Interest Rates Are Expected To Remain Steady

As Yellen Exits As Fed Chair, Interest Rates Are Expected To Remain Steady
Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen presides over her last policy meeting on Wednesday. After a two-day meeting the Fed is expected to announce at 2 p.m. ET where interest rates stand.

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Saudi Arabia Says Detainees Handed Over More Than $100 Billion


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Norway Ski Team’s Sweater Gets Tangled in a Neo-Nazi Uproar


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How Australia’s Espionage Laws Could Silence Whistle-Blowers and Activists


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Trump Vows a Muscular America to Confront a World of Enemies


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Taiwan Retaliates Against Chinese Airlines, Hampering Lunar New Year Travel


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NPR News: Trump Signs Order To Keep Prison At Guantanamo Bay Open

Trump Signs Order To Keep Prison At Guantanamo Bay Open
The president's new order reverses one issued by Obama in his first days in office. During his campaign, Trump had promised to keep the facility open and to "load it up with some bad dudes."

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NPR News: Stanford Scuttles Plans For Plaque Marking Sexual Assault Over Quote Dispute

Stanford Scuttles Plans For Plaque Marking Sexual Assault Over Quote Dispute
The university rejected the victim's ideas for words to go on the memorial, insisting she chose from a statement she read at her attacker's sentencing. She has decided to withdraw from the process.

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NPR News: FACT CHECK: Trump's State Of The Union Address

FACT CHECK: Trump's State Of The Union Address
President Trump made his pitch for the nation's agenda in Tuesday night's address. Read the full speech, with context and analysis from NPR journalists.

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NPR News: Fraud Officials Are Investigating Sales That Caused Nutella Riots in France

Fraud Officials Are Investigating Sales That Caused Nutella Riots in France
Drastic discounts on Nutella caused fights to break out in France last week. Investigators are now trying to determine if the sales broke trade laws.

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NPR News: Trump Makes Bipartisan Pitch In First State Of The Union, But Also Plays To Base

Trump Makes Bipartisan Pitch In First State Of The Union, But Also Plays To Base
In his roughly 90-minute speech, Trump declared "the state of our union is strong because our people are strong." And referencing the immigration debate, Trump said "Americans are dreamers too."

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NPR News: Texas Governor Orders State Investigation Of Claims Of Sexual Abuse At Karolyi Ranch

Texas Governor Orders State Investigation Of Claims Of Sexual Abuse At Karolyi Ranch
The Walker County Sheriff's Office has already been investigating the allegations by multiple athletes of molestation that happened when they were training at the ranch.

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Tuesday, 30 January 2018

NPR News: What's the 5-Year-Survival Rate For Cancer Patients Around The World?

What's the 5-Year-Survival Rate For Cancer Patients Around The World?
A new study looks at patient records for a variety of cancers from 71 countries. Some of the data is encouraging — and some is discouraging.

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Anguish in New Delhi at Rape of an 8-Month-Old Girl


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Dangerously Low on Water, Cape Town Now Faces ‘Day Zero’


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NPR News: Fraud Officials Are Investigating Sales That Caused Nutella Riots in France

Fraud Officials Are Investigating Sales That Caused Nutella Riots in France
Drastic discounts on Nutella caused fights to break out in France last week. Investigators are now trying to determine if the sales broke trade laws.

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NPR News: What's the 5-Year-Survival Rate For Cancer Patients Around The World?

What's the 5-Year-Survival Rate For Cancer Patients Around The World?
A new study looks at patient records for a variety of cancers from 71 countries. Some of the data is encouraging — and some is discouraging.

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NPR News: Drug Distributors Shipped 20.8 Million Painkillers To West Virginia Town Of 3,000

Drug Distributors Shipped 20.8 Million Painkillers To West Virginia Town Of 3,000
Other towns were similarly inundated, in a state that now has the highest rate of drug overdose deaths. In 2008, one wholesaler provided 5,624 pills for every man, woman and child in Kermit, W.Va.

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NPR News: Iowa Bill Would Require High School Students To Pass U.S. Citizenship Test Before Graduating

Iowa Bill Would Require High School Students To Pass U.S. Citizenship Test Before Graduating
High school students in Iowa might have to take one more exam before receiving their diplomas — a civic test. It's the same test administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to those looking to become U.S. citizens. That's part of a new bill introduced in the Iowa legislature. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Rep. Walt Rogers, R-Iowa, about his bill.

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NPR News: How Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Berkshire Hathaway Could Reshape Health Care Industry

How Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Berkshire Hathaway Could Reshape Health Care Industry
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Steven Halper, managing director at Cantor Fitzgerald about Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase's announcement that they are creating a new health care company.

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NPR News: Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell Plans To Bring Wife Of Deportee To SOTU Address

Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell Plans To Bring Wife Of Deportee To SOTU Address
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., in advance of President Trump's first State of the Union address. Dingell is bringing Cindy Garcia, the wife of a Jorge Garcia, who was deported last month to Mexico after living in the U.S. for 30 years.

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NPR News: Capitol Hill Is Divided Leading Up To President Trump's First SOTU Address

Capitol Hill Is Divided Leading Up To President Trump's First SOTU Address
President Trump will deliver his first official State of the Union address in front of a divided and confrontational Congress. The mood on Capitol Hill is antagonistic and divided leading up to the speech.

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NPR News: FCC Wants To Ensure Only Those Affected By Natural Disasters Get Emergency Messages

FCC Wants To Ensure Only Those Affected By Natural Disasters Get Emergency Messages
Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai is proposing changes in the way alerts are sent to cell phones, hoping to make them more targeted. Such changes might have better informed residents of Houston during last year's hurricane related flooding and California residents during wildfires.

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NPR News: After FBI Deputy Director McCabe Resigns, A Look At Where The Russia Investigation Stands

After FBI Deputy Director McCabe Resigns, A Look At Where The Russia Investigation Stands
From the GOP authored memo alleging surveillance abuse by the FBI, to the abrupt departure of the bureau's embattled deputy head, to the administrations actions or non-actions against Russians with ties to the Kremlin, the past two days have been busy ones for the Russia Investigation.

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NPR News: Trump Facing Criticism For Not Doing Enough To Punish Russia For Election Meddling

Trump Facing Criticism For Not Doing Enough To Punish Russia For Election Meddling
The list of Russians drawn up as part of a sanctions package signed into law last year is not acceptable, according to Senate Democrats who are sharply critical of the Trump administration move.

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NPR News: South Africa's Cape Town Is Set To Run Out Of Water In April

South Africa's Cape Town Is Set To Run Out Of Water In April
The South African city of Cape Town is running out of water. On Day Zero — April 16 — the taps will get turned off. As that day approaches, residents are thirsty for answers.

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NPR News: Germany's 'Babylon Berlin' Crime Series Is Like 'Cabaret' On Cocaine

Germany's 'Babylon Berlin' Crime Series Is Like 'Cabaret' On Cocaine
The show (now on Netflix) captures a briefly exhilarating time between the world wars, when Berlin had a raging nightlife, a flourishing cabaret scene and a brutal criminal underbelly.

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Kenyans Name a ‘People’s President,’ and TV Broadcasts Are Cut


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NPR News: The History Of Inviting Extraordinary Americans To The SOTU Address

The History Of Inviting Extraordinary Americans To The SOTU Address
The State of the Union tradition of inviting extraordinary Americans to sit with the first lady began under Ronald Reagan in 1982. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Gerhard Peters, co-director of the American Presidency Project at the University of California — Santa Barbara, who is also a political science professor at Citrus College, about the tradition.

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NPR News: Former Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Thought War On Terror Would Be Easily Won

Former Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Thought War On Terror Would Be Easily Won
After a six-year fight with the Department of Defense, the researchers at the National Security Archive obtained thousands of memos written by former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Nate Jones, director of the archive's Freedom of Information Act Project, about what the memos reveal.

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NPR News: Health Stocks Drop After Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Chase Announcement

Health Stocks Drop After Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Chase Announcement
Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway are launching an effort to make health care simpler and cheaper for their own workers. The announcement sent health company stock prices lower.

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NPR News: Republican Rep. David Schweikert Discusses White House's Immigration Framework

Republican Rep. David Schweikert Discusses White House's Immigration Framework
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., and member of the Freedom Caucus, about the White House immigration framework and infrastructure plan ahead of President Trump's first State of the Union address.

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NPR News: President Trump Expected To Address Divisive Issues In SOTU Speech

President Trump Expected To Address Divisive Issues In SOTU Speech
When President Trump delivers his first State of the Union address on Tuesday, aides say he will be optimistic, bipartisan and forward-looking. But Trump is not known for bringing people together and many issues he'll speak about are divisive.

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NPR News: South Africa's Cape Town Is Set To Run Out Of Water In April

South Africa's Cape Town Is Set To Run Out Of Water In April
The South African city of Cape Town is running out of water. On Day Zero — April 16 — the taps will get turned off. As that day approaches, residents are thirsty for answers.

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NPR News: Germany's 'Babylon Berlin' Crime Series Is Like 'Cabaret' On Cocaine

Germany's 'Babylon Berlin' Crime Series Is Like 'Cabaret' On Cocaine
The show (now on Netflix) captures a briefly exhilarating time between the world wars, when Berlin had a raging nightlife, a flourishing cabaret scene and a brutal criminal underbelly.

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NPR News: Egypt's President Moves To Curb Opposition As Election Nears

Egypt's President Moves To Curb Opposition As Election Nears
Most of the would-be opposition has either stepped aside or have been arrested.

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NPR News: Egypt's President Moves To Curb Opposition As Election Nears

Egypt's President Moves To Curb Opposition As Election Nears
Most of the would-be opposition has either stepped aside or have been arrested.

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NPR News: Border Patrol Faces Backlash From Aid Groups Over Migrant Deaths

Border Patrol Faces Backlash From Aid Groups Over Migrant Deaths
While humanitarian groups argue Border Patrol is intentionally funneling migrants into dangerous sections along the U.S.-Mexico border, agents say smugglers are the real culprits.

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NPR News: Border Patrol Faces Backlash From Aid Groups Over Migrant Deaths

Border Patrol Faces Backlash From Aid Groups Over Migrant Deaths
While humanitarian groups argue Border Patrol is intentionally funneling migrants into dangerous sections along the U.S.-Mexico border, agents say smugglers are the real culprits.

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NPR News: Border Patrol Faces Backlash From Aid Groups Over Migrant Deaths

Border Patrol Faces Backlash From Aid Groups Over Migrant Deaths
While humanitarian groups argue Border Patrol is intentionally funneling migrants into dangerous sections along the U.S.-Mexico border, agents say smugglers are the real culprits.

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NPR News: EPA Chief Worried Trump Would Be 'Abusive To The Constitution'

EPA Chief Worried Trump Would Be 'Abusive To The Constitution'
In comments to a Tulsa radio host in February 2016, then Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt said he feared President Trump would use executive orders unconstitutionally if he were elected.

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Trump’s Stance on Russia Sanctions Angers Both Moscow and Washington


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NPR News: Yemen Prime Minister Holed Up As Separatists Seize Most Of Key Southern City

Yemen Prime Minister Holed Up As Separatists Seize Most Of Key Southern City
Intense fighting between the forces of the two former allies has left the city's presidential palace surrounded — and the cabinet, including Prime Minister Ahmed Obaid Bin Daghar, stuck inside.

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NPR News: Yemen Prime Minister Holed Up As Separatists Seize Most Of Key Southern City

Yemen Prime Minister Holed Up As Separatists Seize Most Of Key Southern City
Intense fighting between the forces of the two former allies has left the city's presidential palace surrounded — and the cabinet, including Prime Minister Ahmed Obaid Bin Daghar, stuck inside.

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NPR News: Utah Jails, Prisons To Get New Safety Standards After Deaths And Controversy

Utah Jails, Prisons To Get New Safety Standards After Deaths And Controversy
Questions about the number of inmates dying in custody drew attention to the standards. A former Corrections chief said existing safety standards contained trade secrets, and would not release them.

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NPR News: U.S. Releases 'Oligarchs List' And Opts Against New Sanctions On Russia

U.S. Releases 'Oligarchs List' And Opts Against New Sanctions On Russia
The tally includes Russia's elite and powerful, and part of it duplicates a Forbes list. Russia's President Vladimir Putin isn't on the list, though his cabinet is.

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What He Did on His Summer Break: Exposed a Global Security Flaw


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Berlusconi Is Back. Again. This Time, as Italy’s ‘Nonno’


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NPR News: Learning To Love Sake: Japan Ramps Up Efforts To Entice Foreign Markets

Learning To Love Sake: Japan Ramps Up Efforts To Entice Foreign Markets
Faced with a shrinking market and workforce, Japanese sake brewers are relying more on exports for growth. So, the government and sake industry are investing in education to help demystify the drink.

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NPR News: Learning To Love Sake: Japan Ramps Up Efforts To Entice Foreign Markets

Learning To Love Sake: Japan Ramps Up Efforts To Entice Foreign Markets
Faced with a shrinking market and workforce, Japanese sake brewers are relying more on exports for growth. So, the government and sake industry are investing in education to help demystify the drink.

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NPR News: After Defending Controversial Bishop, Pope To Send Sex Abuse Investigator To Chile

After Defending Controversial Bishop, Pope To Send Sex Abuse Investigator To Chile
Pope Francis questioned survivors' accounts and defended a Chilean bishop accused of a coverup. But the Vatican announced Tuesday that a top envoy will now look into survivors' claims.

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NPR News: After Defending Controversial Bishop, Pope To Send Sex Abuse Investigator To Chile

After Defending Controversial Bishop, Pope To Send Sex Abuse Investigator To Chile
Pope Francis questioned survivors' accounts and defended a Chilean bishop accused of a coverup. But the Vatican announced Tuesday that a top envoy will now look into survivors' claims.

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NPR News: Hawaii Missile Drill Stated 'This Is Not A Drill,' Resulting In False Alert

Hawaii Missile Drill Stated 'This Is Not A Drill,' Resulting In False Alert
An investigation finds that the false alert sent to the state earlier this month was the result of a worker misunderstanding a drill as a true emergency.

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NPR News: GOP Onslaught Seeks To Shape Russia Story, While Keeping Clear Of More Firings

GOP Onslaught Seeks To Shape Russia Story, While Keeping Clear Of More Firings
President Trump and his allies are using all their tools to make their case about a biased FBI and Justice Department while keeping incumbents in their jobs. So far.

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NPR News: Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Tackle Health Care Costs

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Tackle Health Care Costs
Some of the biggest names in business are aligning to launch a new health care venture. Scott Hensley, editor of NPR's Shots health blog, has an overview.

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NPR News: Do You Know A Teacher Who Has Gone The Extra Mile — Or Beyond?

Do You Know A Teacher Who Has Gone The Extra Mile — Or Beyond?
Tell us about a teacher you know who has gone beyond the classroom call of duty.

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NASA TV to Air Russian Spacewalk at the International Space Station

Two veteran Russian cosmonaut spacewalkers will venture outside the International Space Station on Friday, Feb. 2, for a planned 6.5-hour station servicing session. Live coverage of the spacewalk will air on NASA Television and the agency’s website beginning at 9:45 a.m. EST.

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NPR News: Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Chase Launch New Healthcare Company

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway And JPMorgan Chase Launch New Healthcare Company
The new company will be "free from profit-making incentives and constraints" as it tries to find ways to cut costs and improve healthcare satisfaction for employees

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NPR News: A Century-Old Dairy Ditches Cows For High-Tech Plant Milk

A Century-Old Dairy Ditches Cows For High-Tech Plant Milk
American aren't drinking as much milk. One long-established dairy is spurring business by replacing cows with nuts and grains, and using new technology to make alternative "milk" sources.

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When Animals Are at Risk, Special Netherlands Police Force Defends Them


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NPR News: Kenya Opposition Presidential Candidate Refuses To Give Up

Kenya Opposition Presidential Candidate Refuses To Give Up
Raila Odinga lost two elections, but he says there was fraud. To protest, he's holding his own swearing-in ceremony Tuesday. The government refuses to allow broadcasters to show the event on TV.

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NPR News: Kenya Opposition Presidential Candidate Refuses To Give Up

Kenya Opposition Presidential Candidate Refuses To Give Up
Raila Odinga lost two elections, but he says there was fraud. To protest, he's holding his own swearing-in ceremony Tuesday. The government refuses to allow broadcasters to show the event on TV.

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NPR News: ER Use Goes Down As Hospital Program Pays Homeless People's Rent

ER Use Goes Down As Hospital Program Pays Homeless People's Rent
For the last two years, the University of Illinois has been trying an unconventional treatment for homeless "super-user" patients at emergency rooms: it finds them a place to live.

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NPR News: U.S. Military Auditor Suggests The Afghan War Is Still At A Stalemate

U.S. Military Auditor Suggests The Afghan War Is Still At A Stalemate
Steve Inskeep talks to John F. Sopko, special inspector general for Afghan Reconstruction. His report suggests the war is at a stalemate, with signs of continued decline in Afghan government control.

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NPR News: U.S. Military Auditor Suggests The Afghan War Is Still At A Stalemate

U.S. Military Auditor Suggests The Afghan War Is Still At A Stalemate
Steve Inskeep talks to John F. Sopko, special inspector general for Afghan Reconstruction. His report suggests the war is at a stalemate, with signs of continued decline in Afghan government control.

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NPR News: German Automakers Tested Emissions On Live Subjects

German Automakers Tested Emissions On Live Subjects
The automakers acknowledged they used a research institute whose tests exposed monkeys and people to toxic diesel fumes. This follows various emissions cheating scandals, most notably involving VW.

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NPR News: German Automakers Tested Emissions On Live Subjects

German Automakers Tested Emissions On Live Subjects
The automakers acknowledged they used a research institute whose tests exposed monkeys and people to toxic diesel fumes. This follows various emissions cheating scandals, most notably involving VW.

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NPR News: Thousands Of Kenyans Risk Arrest To Attend Symbolic Swearing-In Of Opposition Leader

Thousands Of Kenyans Risk Arrest To Attend Symbolic Swearing-In Of Opposition Leader
Supporters of Raila Odinga, who boycotted October polls that returned incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta for a second term, turned out despite the government declaring the ceremony treasonous.

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NPR News: Thousands Of Kenyans Risk Arrest To Attend Symbolic Swearing-In Of Opposition Leader

Thousands Of Kenyans Risk Arrest To Attend Symbolic Swearing-In Of Opposition Leader
Supporters of Raila Odinga, who boycotted October polls that returned incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta for a second term, turned out despite the government declaring the ceremony treasonous.

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NPR News: Students, Alumni Watch As Michigan State Tries To Restore Its Reputation

Students, Alumni Watch As Michigan State Tries To Restore Its Reputation
The university grapples with the aftermath of the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal that's left students, faculty, alumni and donors wondering what's next, and bracing for civil suits against the school.

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NPR News: White House Decides Not To Impose New Sanctions On Russia

White House Decides Not To Impose New Sanctions On Russia
The Trump administration has told Congress a law passed last year meant to punish Moscow for interfering in U.S. elections is having an effect, even without new sanctions.

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NPR News: White House Decides Not To Impose New Sanctions On Russia

White House Decides Not To Impose New Sanctions On Russia
The Trump administration has told Congress a law passed last year meant to punish Moscow for interfering in U.S. elections is having an effect, even without new sanctions.

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NPR News: Serial Killer Who Worked As Gardener Buried Remains In Planters, Toronto Police Say

Serial Killer Who Worked As Gardener Buried Remains In Planters, Toronto Police Say
Authorities say Bruce McArthur is responsible for the murders of least five men. Remains of at least one of them have been found buried at the bottom of a garden planter.

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NPR News: Serial Killer Who Worked As Gardener Buried Remains In Planters, Toronto Police Say

Serial Killer Who Worked As Gardener Buried Remains In Planters, Toronto Police Say
Authorities say Bruce McArthur is responsible for the murders of least five men. Remains of at least one of them have been found buried at the bottom of a garden planter.

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NPR News: Why Dogs Have Floppy Ears: An Animated Tale

Why Dogs Have Floppy Ears: An Animated Tale
Why do dogs look different from wolves? The question bedeviled Charles Darwin. Now scientists have a fascinating theory that links droopy ears and splotchy coats with domestication.

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NPR News: Dating Apps Can Help Older Adults Meet — No Time Machine Necessary

Dating Apps Can Help Older Adults Meet — No Time Machine Necessary
Young people aren't the only ones logging on to find love. For Anna Fiehler, a 56-year-old newlywed, online dating helped her find love after her divorce — but it was not without its challenges.

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NPR News: Can Seaweed Save Shellfish From Climate Change?

Can Seaweed Save Shellfish From Climate Change?
Warming oceans are hurting the shellfish industry. Scientists are hoping that seagrasses, like seaweed, can help soak up extra carbon in the water.

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NPR News: Why Dogs Have Floppy Ears: An Animated Tale

Why Dogs Have Floppy Ears: An Animated Tale
Why do dogs look different from wolves? The question bedeviled Charles Darwin. Now scientists have a fascinating theory that links droopy ears and splotchy coats with domestication.

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NPR News: Blue And Red States Concerned About New Tax Law

Blue And Red States Concerned About New Tax Law
Contrary to expectations, the new federal tax law may bring a windfall to coastal, liberal Maryland and a budgetary hit to rural, conservative Montana.

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NPR News: Trump To Make Bipartisan Pitch To A Divided Country In His First State Of The Union

Trump To Make Bipartisan Pitch To A Divided Country In His First State Of The Union
A senior administration official said that the theme of Tuesday's speech will be "building a safe, strong and proud America" and will highlight economic growth and other successes of the past year.

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NPR News: Why Dogs Have Floppy Ears: An Animated Tale

Why Dogs Have Floppy Ears: An Animated Tale
Why do dogs look different from wolves? The question bedeviled Charles Darwin. Now scientists have a fascinating theory that links droopy ears and splotchy coats with domestication.

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NPR News: CIA Director Has 'Every Expectation' Russia Will Try To Influence Mid-Term Elections

CIA Director Has 'Every Expectation' Russia Will Try To Influence Mid-Term Elections
In an interview with the BBC, Mike Pompeo says he believes Russia will try again to interfere in the U.S. elections, but that he's confident that the Kremlin's meddling won't have a decisive impact.

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NPR News: Colombian President Pauses Peace Talks With Rebel Group, ELN

Colombian President Pauses Peace Talks With Rebel Group, ELN
It is the second time this month negotiations have been put on hold after insurgents launched a series of bomb attacks on police targets. It is unclear when negotiations will resume.

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NPR News: Colombian President Pauses Peace Talks With Rebel Group, ELN

Colombian President Pauses Peace Talks With Rebel Group, ELN
It is the second time this month negotiations have been put on hold after insurgents launched a series of bomb attacks on police targets. It is unclear when negotiations will resume.

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NPR News: Intel Committee Votes To Release Secret GOP Memo, Withhold Democrats' Rebuttal

Intel Committee Votes To Release Secret GOP Memo, Withhold Democrats' Rebuttal
The House Intelligence Committee voted along party lines to release a much-discussed document that charges that the FBI and Justice Department abused their surveillance powers.

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NPR News: 'Experienced Pilot' Makes Emergency Landing on Freeway

'Experienced Pilot' Makes Emergency Landing on Freeway
When the plane's engine failed, 25-year-old Izzy Slod guided the Beech Bonanza under a 20-foot overpass and used State Route 55 in Costa Mesa, Calif., as a landing strip.

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NPR News: All The Rules, None Of The Voting Rights: EU Lays Out Plan For Brexit Transition

All The Rules, None Of The Voting Rights: EU Lays Out Plan For Brexit Transition
Instead of immediate U.K. independence in March 2019, European powers have agreed to a "transition period" until the end of 2020 — in which Britain would be bound by EU rules without an EU vote.

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NPR News: All The Rules, None Of The Voting Rights: EU Lays Out Plan For Brexit Transition

All The Rules, None Of The Voting Rights: EU Lays Out Plan For Brexit Transition
Instead of immediate U.K. independence in March 2019, European powers have agreed to a "transition period" until the end of 2020 — in which Britain would be bound by EU rules without an EU vote.

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NPR News: German Carmakers Test Emissions On Humans And Monkeys

German Carmakers Test Emissions On Humans And Monkeys
Twenty-five "healthy young persons" were exposed to different concentrations of nitrogen dioxide for hours as part of a study for the car manufacturers. The gas can cause respiratory problems.

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NPR News: German Carmakers Test Emissions On Humans And Monkeys

German Carmakers Test Emissions On Humans And Monkeys
Twenty-five "healthy young persons" were exposed to different concentrations of nitrogen dioxide for hours as part of a study for the car manufacturers. The gas can cause respiratory problems.

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NPR News: Kremlin Says Expected U.S. Sanctions Would Interfere With Russia's Presidential Election

Kremlin Says Expected U.S. Sanctions Would Interfere With Russia's Presidential Election
The Kremlin says it expects new U.S. sanctions on Russian business leaders would interfere in Russia's presidential election in March. Meanwhile, the Kremlin says an opposition leader detained and later released during Sunday's protests poses no threat to President Vladimir Putin.

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NPR News: How The Trump Administration's Aid Agency Is Faring With Budget Cuts

How The Trump Administration's Aid Agency Is Faring With Budget Cuts
President Trump has been cutting budgets for foreign aid and that means the man in charge of U.S. development work around the world has a tough selling job with his own government. But how is the Trump administration's aid agency is faring?

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NPR News: Kremlin Says Expected U.S. Sanctions Would Interfere With Russia's Presidential Election

Kremlin Says Expected U.S. Sanctions Would Interfere With Russia's Presidential Election
The Kremlin says it expects new U.S. sanctions on Russian business leaders would interfere in Russia's presidential election in March. Meanwhile, the Kremlin says an opposition leader detained and later released during Sunday's protests poses no threat to President Vladimir Putin.

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NPR News: How The Trump Administration's Aid Agency Is Faring With Budget Cuts

How The Trump Administration's Aid Agency Is Faring With Budget Cuts
President Trump has been cutting budgets for foreign aid and that means the man in charge of U.S. development work around the world has a tough selling job with his own government. But how is the Trump administration's aid agency is faring?

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NPR News: The History Of The Family Unification Immigration Policy In The U.S.

The History Of The Family Unification Immigration Policy In The U.S.
The U.S. immigration policy that allows U.S. citizens and green card holders to sponsor other relatives to come to the U.S. was first introduced 50 years ago by an immigration hard liner in Congress. President Trump now wants to end "chain migration."

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NPR News: For 'Heaven's Gate' Podcast Host, The Cult Story Hits Close To Home

For 'Heaven's Gate' Podcast Host, The Cult Story Hits Close To Home
When he first heard about the 1997 Heaven's Gate mass suicide, Glynn Washington says, "It felt like that was something that my group could have done."

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Strava Fitness App Can Reveal Military Sites, Analysts Say


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NPR News: Why The Federal Workforce Morale Is At An All-Time Low

Why The Federal Workforce Morale Is At An All-Time Low
The federal work force morale is at an all-time low, according to some accounts. That might be because the number of workers is roughly the same as it was 30 years ago, while there are 100 million more people in the country.

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NPR News: Former Special Ops Agent Discusses How Tech, Fitness Trackers Affect The Military

Former Special Ops Agent Discusses How Tech, Fitness Trackers Affect The Military
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Paul Scharre about the discovery that fitness trackers such as Fitbit are revealing "heat maps" of where U.S. military personnel are running. Scharre is a former special operations agent, who now looks into how technology is interacting with military needs. He says this fitness tracker story illustrates a broader range of issues with apps, social media and devices and their effects on today's military.

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NPR News: Liberal Groups Seize On Report That NRA May Have Been Involved In Russian Meddling

Liberal Groups Seize On Report That NRA May Have Been Involved In Russian Meddling
A liberal group is calling for an FEC investigation after reports that the FBI is examining whether a Russian banker illegally donated to the National Rifle Association to support President Trump's campaign.

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NPR News: FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe Leaving After More Than 20 Years

FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe Leaving After More Than 20 Years
McCabe stepped down Monday from his post as the bureau's No. 2 official. As expected he will take accumulated leave and remain on the payroll until March when he is eligible to retire with full benefits. The departure plan had been in the works for a while. President Trump and his allies have made McCabe a favorite target of criticism in recent months.

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NPR News: Emerging Candidate In Egypt Probably Won't Change Presidential Election Outcome

Emerging Candidate In Egypt Probably Won't Change Presidential Election Outcome
A candidate has finally emerged to challenge Egyptian President's Abdel Fattah al-Sisi re-election campaign. Even with another candidate, the expected outcome of the election probably won't change.

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NPR News: Following Attacks In Afghanistan, Trump Rejects Idea Of Negotiating With The Taliban

Following Attacks In Afghanistan, Trump Rejects Idea Of Negotiating With The Taliban
The fourth large terror attack in Afghanistan in nine days resulted in 11 deaths at a training base and was claimed by ISIS. Attacks have been split between ISIS and Taliban forces in a seeming attempt to further destabilize the country.

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NPR News: Emerging Candidate In Egypt Probably Won't Change Presidential Election Outcome

Emerging Candidate In Egypt Probably Won't Change Presidential Election Outcome
A candidate has finally emerged to challenge Egyptian President's Abdel Fattah al-Sisi re-election campaign. Even with another candidate, the expected outcome of the election probably won't change.

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NPR News: Following Attacks In Afghanistan, Trump Rejects Idea Of Negotiating With The Taliban

Following Attacks In Afghanistan, Trump Rejects Idea Of Negotiating With The Taliban
The fourth large terror attack in Afghanistan in nine days resulted in 11 deaths at a training base and was claimed by ISIS. Attacks have been split between ISIS and Taliban forces in a seeming attempt to further destabilize the country.

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NPR News: Low Snowfall In The Rockies Could Is Concerning Water Managers Out West

Low Snowfall In The Rockies Could Is Concerning Water Managers Out West
Record-low snowfall in some parts of the Rocky Mountains this winter isn't just bad for the ski industry. It's also a real problem for water managers throughout the West.

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NPR News: In California, Stockton Experiments With Guaranteed Basic Income

In California, Stockton Experiments With Guaranteed Basic Income
The city of Stockton, Calif., plans to give its poorest residents $500 a month, no strings attached. It's the first U.S. city to guarantee a basic income. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs about the plan.

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NPR News: How Filmmaker Warren Miller Impacted The Extreme Skiing Film Industry

How Filmmaker Warren Miller Impacted The Extreme Skiing Film Industry
Pioneering outdoor filmmaker Warren Miller died last week at 93. NPR's Kelly McEvers and Ari Shapiro look back on his life and the early impact he had on the extreme skiing film industry.

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NPR News: Hotel And Casino Mogul Steve Wynn Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Hotel And Casino Mogul Steve Wynn Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Steve Wynn, the Las Vegas hotel and casino mogul, is continuing to deal with the aftermath from last week when a Wall Street Journal article detailed a pattern of sexual misconduct dating back decades. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Rick Velotta about the latest updates.

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NPR News: In D.C., Thirty-Four Percent Of Graduates Received A Diploma Against District Policy

In D.C., Thirty-Four Percent Of Graduates Received A Diploma Against District Policy
Following the WAMU/NPR investigation into policy violations at Ballou High School, a new report shows that more than 900 students districtwide graduated against policy.

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NPR News: Bloodshed Roils Yemen's South, Further Complicating An Already Complicated War

Bloodshed Roils Yemen's South, Further Complicating An Already Complicated War
Separatists have traded gunfire with Yemen's government forces, shattering their uneasy alliance against the Houthi rebels. The broken pact could spell trouble for a Saudi-led coalition, too.

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NPR News: Bloodshed Roils Yemen's South, Further Complicating An Already Complicated War

Bloodshed Roils Yemen's South, Further Complicating An Already Complicated War
Separatists have traded gunfire with Yemen's government forces, shattering their uneasy alliance against the Houthi rebels. The broken pact could spell trouble for a Saudi-led coalition, too.

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NPR News: Idaho 'Pushing Envelope' With Health Insurance Plan: How Far Can It Go?

Idaho 'Pushing Envelope' With Health Insurance Plan: How Far Can It Go?
Will the Trump administration compel Idaho to stick to health insurance rules laid out in the Affordable Care Act or let the state proceed with plans to skip some of its consumer protections?

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NPR News: No Middle Eastern Or North African Category On 2020 Census, Bureau Says

No Middle Eastern Or North African Category On 2020 Census, Bureau Says
The Census Bureau's announcement about its race and ethnicity questions disappoints advocates who for years have been pushing for a check box for people with roots in the Middle East or North Africa.

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NPR News: Pentagon Reviews GPS Policies After Soldiers' Strava Tracks Are Seemingly Exposed

Pentagon Reviews GPS Policies After Soldiers' Strava Tracks Are Seemingly Exposed
The Pentagon says it's looking at adding new training and policies to address security concerns, after researchers see potential security breaches in Strava's Heat Map of jogging and cycling routes.

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NPR News: A FARC Rebel Commander Runs For President. Many Colombians Aren't Ready To Forgive

A FARC Rebel Commander Runs For President. Many Colombians Aren't Ready To Forgive
After more than 50 years of insurgency, Colombia's most notorious leftist militant group has handed over its guns and formed a political party that's now fielding its first election candidates.

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NPR News: A FARC Rebel Commander Runs For President. Many Colombians Aren't Ready To Forgive

A FARC Rebel Commander Runs For President. Many Colombians Aren't Ready To Forgive
After more than 50 years of insurgency, Colombia's most notorious leftist militant group has handed over its guns and formed a political party that's now fielding its first election candidates.

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NPR News: Major League Soccer Returns To Miami, Thanks To David Beckham

Major League Soccer Returns To Miami, Thanks To David Beckham
The deal is four years in the making for former star player Beckham, who struggled with financing and the stadium site.

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NPR News: FBI Deputy Director, Target Of Partisan Ire, Is Retiring As He Planned

FBI Deputy Director, Target Of Partisan Ire, Is Retiring As He Planned
Andrew McCabe has had a target on his back since his wife's failed bid to run for state office in Virginia as a Democrat. He's since been a favorite target of Republicans and the president.

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NPR News: After Harrowing Weekend Rescue, One Climber Saved, One Lost To 'Killer Mountain'

After Harrowing Weekend Rescue, One Climber Saved, One Lost To 'Killer Mountain'
A team of Polish mountaineers, preparing to climb K2, responded to a call from a duo attempting a risky winter ascent of Pakistan's Nanga Parbat. They rescued one climber but couldn't reach the other.

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NPR News: After Harrowing Weekend Rescue, One Climber Saved, One Lost To 'Killer Mountain'

After Harrowing Weekend Rescue, One Climber Saved, One Lost To 'Killer Mountain'
A team of Polish mountaineers, preparing to climb K2, responded to a call from a duo attempting a risky winter ascent of Pakistan's Nanga Parbat. They rescued one climber but couldn't reach the other.

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NASA Television to Air Live Coverage of Upcoming Rare Lunar Eclipse

Sky-gazers are in for a rare treat Wednesday, Jan. 31, when three celestial events combine to create a super blue blood moon. NASA Television and the agency’s website will provide live coverage of the celestial spectacle beginning at 5:30 a.m. EST.

January 29, 2018
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NPR News: Nearly 9,000 DACA Teachers Face An Uncertain Future

Nearly 9,000 DACA Teachers Face An Uncertain Future
Classroom teachers covered by the federal immigration program could lose their jobs and face deportation unless Congress and the Trump administration reach agreement on protecting them.

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NPR News: Trump Jr. Hits At Hillary Clinton's 'Fire And Fury' Grammy Cameo

Trump Jr. Hits At Hillary Clinton's 'Fire And Fury' Grammy Cameo
Clinton appeared in a faux audition to narrate the audiobook of the gossipy bestseller. Donald Trump, Jr. tweeted that her reading was "a great consolation prize for losing the presidency."

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Space Exploration Educators to Speak with NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station

Teachers from across the nation will speak with a NASA astronaut living, working and doing research aboard the International Space Station at 9:35 a.m. EST Thursday, Feb. 1.

January 29, 2018
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NASA Invites Media to Upcoming NOAA GOES-S Satellite Launch

Media accreditation is open for the launch Thursday, March 1, of the second in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) series of next-generation geostationary weather satellites.

January 29, 2018
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NPR News: Panera Bread Recalls Cream Cheese Across U.S. Over Listeria Fears

Panera Bread Recalls Cream Cheese Across U.S. Over Listeria Fears
Citing "an abundance of caution," the fast-casual chain announced Sunday it is recalling its cream cheese products after one variety tested positive for the bacteria.

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NPR News: Too Little, Too Late, Too Risky: Surgery In Africa

Too Little, Too Late, Too Risky: Surgery In Africa
A new survey looks at the state of surgery in Africa. We asked Dr. Forster Amponsah-Manu, a general surgeon in Ghana, about his reaction — and his personal experiences.

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NPR News: Too Little, Too Late, Too Risky: Surgery In Africa

Too Little, Too Late, Too Risky: Surgery In Africa
A new survey looks at the state of surgery in Africa. We asked Dr. Forster Amponsah-Manu, a general surgeon in Ghana, about his reaction — and his personal experiences.

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China Embraces a Game About a Traveling Frog


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NPR News: Russia's Paralympics Team Is Banned From South Korea's Winter Games

Russia's Paralympics Team Is Banned From South Korea's Winter Games
If they pass scrutiny, some Russian athletes will be able to compete in a handful of sports, under a neutral flag. The Russians dominated at the last Winter Paralympics, held in Sochi.

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NPR News: Russia's Paralympics Team Is Banned From South Korea's Winter Games

Russia's Paralympics Team Is Banned From South Korea's Winter Games
If they pass scrutiny, some Russian athletes will be able to compete in a handful of sports, under a neutral flag. The Russians dominated at the last Winter Paralympics, held in Sochi.

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NPR News: Afghanistan Suffers Through More Deadly Attacks

Afghanistan Suffers Through More Deadly Attacks
David Greene talks to Mahmoud Saikal, Afghanistan's Ambassador to the United Nations, who blames Pakistan for the violence. He says the plots for the attacks were hatched in Pakistan.

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NPR News: Afghanistan Suffers Through More Deadly Attacks

Afghanistan Suffers Through More Deadly Attacks
David Greene talks to Mahmoud Saikal, Afghanistan's Ambassador to the United Nations, who blames Pakistan for the violence. He says the plots for the attacks were hatched in Pakistan.

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Olympic Dreams of a United Korea? Many in South Say, ‘No, Thanks’


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NPR News: Democrats Turn To A Kennedy For Rebuttal To Trump's State Of The Union Address

Democrats Turn To A Kennedy For Rebuttal To Trump's State Of The Union Address
While Rep. Joe Kennedy may have a famous family name, he also represents a younger generation within a Democratic Party led by septuagenarians.

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NPR News: Seven Rescued In Pacific Ocean Days After Ferry Sinking

Seven Rescued In Pacific Ocean Days After Ferry Sinking
Passengers from the MV Butiraoi, a Kirabati ferry that sank more than a week ago were picked up by New Zealand's military.

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NPR News: A Rhode Island Lawmaker Says It's Time To Eliminate Outdated Laws

A Rhode Island Lawmaker Says It's Time To Eliminate Outdated Laws
For example: It's illegal in the state to test the speed of your horse on a public road. And, a driving law from 1916 says you must make an audible signal, honking or shouting if you pass someone.

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NPR News: Seven Rescued In Pacific Ocean Days After Ferry Sinking

Seven Rescued In Pacific Ocean Days After Ferry Sinking
Passengers from the MV Butiraoi, a Kirabati ferry that sank more than a week ago were picked up by New Zealand's military.

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NPR News: Protests Across Russia Call For Boycott Of March 18 Presidential Vote

Protests Across Russia Call For Boycott Of March 18 Presidential Vote
Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was wrestled to the ground and bundled into a waiting police van amid protests in some 100 cities across the country.

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NPR News: Protests Across Russia Call For Boycott Of March 18 Presidential Vote

Protests Across Russia Call For Boycott Of March 18 Presidential Vote
Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was wrestled to the ground and bundled into a waiting police van amid protests in some 100 cities across the country.

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NPR News: Hotel Valet Hands Ferrari Key To The Wrong Man

Hotel Valet Hands Ferrari Key To The Wrong Man
Trying to impress a girl, a guy asked the valet for his key and took a spin. Police pulled him over and said he had "difficulty" operating the Ferrari. No surprise — it didn't belong to him.

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NPR News: Putin Critic Arrested In Presidential Election Boycott Protests

Putin Critic Arrested In Presidential Election Boycott Protests
Russia protesters demonstrated Sunday against the upcoming presidential election that they say is rigged in President Putin's favor. Police detained the opposition leader who sparked the protests.

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NPR News: Putin Critic Arrested In Presidential Election Boycott Protests

Putin Critic Arrested In Presidential Election Boycott Protests
Russia protesters demonstrated Sunday against the upcoming presidential election that they say is rigged in President Putin's favor. Police detained the opposition leader who sparked the protests.

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NPR News: What Kind of Screen Time Parent Are You? Take This Quiz And Find Out

What Kind of Screen Time Parent Are You? Take This Quiz And Find Out
Are you strict, pushover or right down the middle? These nine questions could help you find the right balance when it comes to your kids and digital devices.

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NPR News: African Union Meeting Kicks Off In Ethiopia

African Union Meeting Kicks Off In Ethiopia
The 30th meeting of the African Union has kicked off in Ethiopia. Following President Trump's derogatory comments about the continent, African leaders are talking unity.

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NPR News: Iran Grants Iranian-American Prisoner 4 Days Of Sick Leave

Iran Grants Iranian-American Prisoner 4 Days Of Sick Leave
Businessman Baquer Namazi, held in an Iranian prison for nearly a year, was released for 4 days due to poor health. Steve Inskeep talks to his son Babak about whether his father will be forced back.

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NPR News: Israeli Officials React To Polish Law On The Holocaust

Israeli Officials React To Polish Law On The Holocaust
Israeli officials are objecting to a proposed Polish law that would fine or jail people who cast blame on Poland for the Nazi atrocities committed in Poland during World War II.

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NPR News: Iran Grants Iranian-American Prisoner 4 Days Of Sick Leave

Iran Grants Iranian-American Prisoner 4 Days Of Sick Leave
Businessman Baquer Namazi, held in an Iranian prison for nearly a year, was released for 4 days due to poor health. Steve Inskeep talks to his son Babak about whether his father will be forced back.

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NPR News: Federal Crackdown On States' Legal Marijuana Drives Private Investors Away

Federal Crackdown On States' Legal Marijuana Drives Private Investors Away
After U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions told prosecutors they are free to go after marijuana businesses, investors started getting worried. And that's having a ripple effect on the industry.

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NPR News: The Future Of Benefits: A New York Program Might Provide A Model

The Future Of Benefits: A New York Program Might Provide A Model
The Black Car Fund provides workers' compensation and other benefits for 125,000 taxi, Lyft and other drivers. It may offer a template for establishing benefits for the growing freelance workforce.

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NPR News: Military Victory But Political Defeat: The Tet Offensive 50 Years Later

Military Victory But Political Defeat: The Tet Offensive 50 Years Later
In 1968, when U.S. officials were claiming the Vietnam War was nearly won, North Vietnam and the Viet Cong launched a devastating attack during the Tet holiday. It was a turning point in the war.

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NPR News: Got Your Flu Shot Yet? Consider This A Reminder

Got Your Flu Shot Yet? Consider This A Reminder
A research review suggests reminding people when their vaccinations are due or overdue increases the number of people who get immunized.

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NPR News: African Union Meeting Kicks Off In Ethiopia

African Union Meeting Kicks Off In Ethiopia
The 30th meeting of the African Union has kicked off in Ethiopia. Following President Trump's derogatory comments about the continent, African leaders are talking unity.

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NPR News: Iran Grants Iranian-American Prisoner 4 Days Of Sick Leave

Iran Grants Iranian-American Prisoner 4 Days Of Sick Leave
Businessman Baquer Namazi, held in an Iranian prison for nearly a year, was released for 4 days due to poor health. Steve Inskeep talks to his son Babak about whether his father will be forced back.

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NPR News: Israeli Officials React To Polish Law On The Holocaust

Israeli Officials React To Polish Law On The Holocaust
Israeli officials are objecting to a proposed Polish law that would fine or jail people who cast blame on Poland for the Nazi atrocities committed in Poland during World War II.

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NPR News: Is Smoking Pot While Pregnant Safe For The Baby?

Is Smoking Pot While Pregnant Safe For The Baby?
Adults in a growing number of states and D.C. can now legally buy marijuana without a doctor's prescription. But obstetricians worry pregnant women don't realize the drug could hurt their kids.

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The Propaganda I See on My Morning Commute


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Female Kurdish Fighter Kills Turkish Troops in Likely Suicide Bombing in Syria


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Iranians Prayed for Rain, but Were Covered in Snow


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Pakistan Army ‘Has Greatly Increased Its Clout’ Under New Chief


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Why Attack Afghan Civilians? Creating Chaos Rewards Taliban


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Bolivia Tells President His Time Is Up. He Isn’t Listening.


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NPR News: Why U.N. Peacekeepers' Job Has Become More Dangerous In The Past 5 Years

Why U.N. Peacekeepers' Job Has Become More Dangerous In The Past 5 Years
Last year saw the highest number of deaths of United Nations peacekeepers since 1994. Former U.N. peacekeeper Conor Foley says "the line between peacekeeping and war-fighting is getting very blurred."

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NPR News: Why U.N. Peacekeepers' Job Has Become More Dangerous In The Past 5 Years

Why U.N. Peacekeepers' Job Has Become More Dangerous In The Past 5 Years
Last year saw the highest number of deaths of United Nations peacekeepers since 1994. Former U.N. peacekeeper Conor Foley says "the line between peacekeeping and war-fighting is getting very blurred."

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Sara Netanyahu’s Aides Sued Over Her Tirades. Now, There’s a Recording.


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NPR News: In Reversal, EPA Suspends Alaska Mining Project To Preserve Watershed Protections

In Reversal, EPA Suspends Alaska Mining Project To Preserve Watershed Protections
In a surprise announcement, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said the agency will not rescind protections imposed in 2014, based on assessments the mine would cause significant harm to the watershed.

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Canadians Greet Bombardier Decision With Pride and a Little Snark


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NPR News: After The Grammys Are Handed Out, This Music Critic Re-Picks The Winners

After The Grammys Are Handed Out, This Music Critic Re-Picks The Winners
The "Album of the Year" award should indicate the year's best music. But Washington Post music critic Chris Richards tells NPR's Michel Martin that the Grammys are bad at predicting album popularity.

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NPR News: State Of The Union Speechwriter On What To Expect For Trump's Address

State Of The Union Speechwriter On What To Expect For Trump's Address
Historically, the speech lays out a president's agenda. Speechwriter Jennifer Grossman tells NPR's Michel Martin why she thinks President Trump's address on Tuesday won't influence policy.

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NPR News: U.S. Military Options In Syria

U.S. Military Options In Syria
Turkish forces continue to attack Kurdish fighters in northwest Syria. Former FBI counterterrorism agent Ali Soufan talks with NPR's Michel Martin about how to preserve the U.S.'s relationship with both sides.

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NPR News: Decades After They Were Held Captive By North Koreans, U.S. Crew Seeks Compensation

Decades After They Were Held Captive By North Koreans, U.S. Crew Seeks Compensation
Fifty years ago, 82 American crew members of a Navy spy ship were taken hostage by North Korea. Three crew members were part of a $9 million settlement in 2017, but others have yet to be compensated.

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NPR News: American With Korean Heritage Will Play On Korea's Women Hockey Team At Olympics

American With Korean Heritage Will Play On Korea's Women Hockey Team At Olympics
Athletes from North and South Korea joined together for the Olympics. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Randi Griffin, an American whose mom is South Korean, about playing on the women's ice hockey team.

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