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Monday, 30 September 2019
NPR News: China Flexes Muscles In Parade Marking 70 Years Of Communist Rule
China Flexes Muscles In Parade Marking 70 Years Of Communist Rule
As anti-China protests continued in Hong Kong, a parade in Beijing showcased stealth fighter jets and new ballistic missiles.
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As anti-China protests continued in Hong Kong, a parade in Beijing showcased stealth fighter jets and new ballistic missiles.
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NPR News: Zimbabwe Continues Its Economic Downward Spiral
Zimbabwe Continues Its Economic Downward Spiral
NPR's Noel King talks to Andrew Meldrum of The Associated Press about the future of Zimbabwe following this month's death of former President Robert Mugabe, who was buried over the weekend.
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NPR's Noel King talks to Andrew Meldrum of The Associated Press about the future of Zimbabwe following this month's death of former President Robert Mugabe, who was buried over the weekend.
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NPR News: Latest Hong Kong Protests Were Some Of The Most Violent Since Clashes Began
Latest Hong Kong Protests Were Some Of The Most Violent Since Clashes Began
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to pro-democracy activist Bonnie Leung (Long) about demonstrations in Hong Kong entering their 17th week.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to pro-democracy activist Bonnie Leung (Long) about demonstrations in Hong Kong entering their 17th week.
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NPR News: Since Khashoggi's Death, Saudi Arabia Struggles To Repair Its Reputation
Since Khashoggi's Death, Saudi Arabia Struggles To Repair Its Reputation
A year ago this week, Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul. His death was blamed on the kingdom's crown prince.
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A year ago this week, Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul. His death was blamed on the kingdom's crown prince.
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NPR News: Why Ukraine Is Important To America's Foreign Policy
Why Ukraine Is Important To America's Foreign Policy
NPR's Noel King talks to ex-U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst about relations between the countries. Trump's conversation with Ukraine's president is at the heart of the impeachment inquiry.
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NPR's Noel King talks to ex-U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst about relations between the countries. Trump's conversation with Ukraine's president is at the heart of the impeachment inquiry.
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NPR News: José José, The Prince Of Song, Dies At Age 71
José José, The Prince Of Song, Dies At Age 71
In Mexico, crowds gathered for a karaoke tribute to legendary singer José José , who died Saturday in Miami. Throughout Latin America and beyond he was known as the Prince of Song.
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In Mexico, crowds gathered for a karaoke tribute to legendary singer José José , who died Saturday in Miami. Throughout Latin America and beyond he was known as the Prince of Song.
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NPR News: News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, Clinton Email Probe, Hong Kong Protests
News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, Clinton Email Probe, Hong Kong Protests
How big a threat is the impeachment probe into President Trump? The matter of Hillary Clinton's emails is not over. And, Hong Kong is on edge ahead of China's milestone anniversary on Tuesday.
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How big a threat is the impeachment probe into President Trump? The matter of Hillary Clinton's emails is not over. And, Hong Kong is on edge ahead of China's milestone anniversary on Tuesday.
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NPR News: Zimbabwe Continues Its Economic Downward Spiral
Zimbabwe Continues Its Economic Downward Spiral
NPR's Noel King talks to Andrew Meldrum of The Associated Press about the future of Zimbabwe following this month's death of former President Robert Mugabe, who was buried over the weekend.
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NPR's Noel King talks to Andrew Meldrum of The Associated Press about the future of Zimbabwe following this month's death of former President Robert Mugabe, who was buried over the weekend.
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NPR News: Latest Hong Kong Protests Were Some Of The Most Violent Since Clashes Began
Latest Hong Kong Protests Were Some Of The Most Violent Since Clashes Began
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to pro-democracy activist Bonnie Leung (Long) about demonstrations in Hong Kong entering their 17th week.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to pro-democracy activist Bonnie Leung (Long) about demonstrations in Hong Kong entering their 17th week.
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NPR News: Since Khashoggi's Death, Saudi Arabia Struggles To Repair Its Reputation
Since Khashoggi's Death, Saudi Arabia Struggles To Repair Its Reputation
A year ago this week, Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul. His death was blamed on the kingdom's crown prince.
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A year ago this week, Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul. His death was blamed on the kingdom's crown prince.
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NPR News: Why Ukraine Is Important To America's Foreign Policy
Why Ukraine Is Important To America's Foreign Policy
NPR's Noel King talks to ex-U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst about relations between the countries. Trump's conversation with Ukraine's president is at the heart of the impeachment inquiry.
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NPR's Noel King talks to ex-U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst about relations between the countries. Trump's conversation with Ukraine's president is at the heart of the impeachment inquiry.
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NPR News: José José, The Prince Of Song, Dies At Age 71
José José, The Prince Of Song, Dies At Age 71
In Mexico, crowds gathered for a karaoke tribute to legendary singer José José , who died Saturday in Miami. Throughout Latin America and beyond he was known as the Prince of Song.
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In Mexico, crowds gathered for a karaoke tribute to legendary singer José José , who died Saturday in Miami. Throughout Latin America and beyond he was known as the Prince of Song.
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NPR News: News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, Clinton Email Probe, Hong Kong Protests
News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, Clinton Email Probe, Hong Kong Protests
How big a threat is the impeachment probe into President Trump? The matter of Hillary Clinton's emails is not over. And, Hong Kong is on edge ahead of China's milestone anniversary on Tuesday.
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How big a threat is the impeachment probe into President Trump? The matter of Hillary Clinton's emails is not over. And, Hong Kong is on edge ahead of China's milestone anniversary on Tuesday.
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NPR News: Arizona Could Resume Executions With Single-Drug Protocol
Arizona Could Resume Executions With Single-Drug Protocol
The move to resume federal executions later this year has motivated Arizona to find a replacement for its lethal cocktail. The state stopped executing people after a botched case in 2014.
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The move to resume federal executions later this year has motivated Arizona to find a replacement for its lethal cocktail. The state stopped executing people after a botched case in 2014.
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NPR News: José José, The Prince Of Song, Dies At Age 71
José José, The Prince Of Song, Dies At Age 71
In Mexico, crowds gathered for a karaoke tribute to legendary singer José José , who died Saturday in Miami. Throughout Latin America and beyond he was known as the Prince of Song.
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In Mexico, crowds gathered for a karaoke tribute to legendary singer José José , who died Saturday in Miami. Throughout Latin America and beyond he was known as the Prince of Song.
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NPR News: At 70, People's Republic Of China Faces Economic, Political Headwinds
At 70, People's Republic Of China Faces Economic, Political Headwinds
This year's Golden Week celebrations mark China's Communist Party rule surpassing the longevity of the Soviet Union. But Beijing is being buffeted by an economic slowdown and dissent in Hong Kong.
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This year's Golden Week celebrations mark China's Communist Party rule surpassing the longevity of the Soviet Union. But Beijing is being buffeted by an economic slowdown and dissent in Hong Kong.
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NPR News: At 70, People's Republic Of China Faces Economic, Political Headwinds
At 70, People's Republic Of China Faces Economic, Political Headwinds
This year's Golden Week celebrations mark China's Communist Party rule surpassing the longevity of the Soviet Union. But Beijing is being buffeted by an economic slowdown and dissent in Hong Kong.
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This year's Golden Week celebrations mark China's Communist Party rule surpassing the longevity of the Soviet Union. But Beijing is being buffeted by an economic slowdown and dissent in Hong Kong.
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Sunday, 29 September 2019
NPR News: David Cameron Calls The Brexit Referendum His 'Greatest Regret'
David Cameron Calls The Brexit Referendum His 'Greatest Regret'
The former prime minister, who called for the referendum that unleashed the ongoing turmoil around Britain's exit from the EU, says he is "deeply depressed by what's happening."
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The former prime minister, who called for the referendum that unleashed the ongoing turmoil around Britain's exit from the EU, says he is "deeply depressed by what's happening."
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NPR News: David Cameron Calls The Brexit Referendum His 'Greatest Regret'
David Cameron Calls The Brexit Referendum His 'Greatest Regret'
The former prime minister, who called for the referendum that unleashed the ongoing turmoil around Britain's exit from the EU, says he is "deeply depressed by what's happening."
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The former prime minister, who called for the referendum that unleashed the ongoing turmoil around Britain's exit from the EU, says he is "deeply depressed by what's happening."
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NPR News: Austria Election: Sebastian Kurz Expected To Regain Power
Austria Election: Sebastian Kurz Expected To Regain Power
Despite a cash-for-contracts scandal that brought down his government in May, Kurz, 33, the country's youngest-ever chancellor, is likely to win back his job on Sunday in a snap election.
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Despite a cash-for-contracts scandal that brought down his government in May, Kurz, 33, the country's youngest-ever chancellor, is likely to win back his job on Sunday in a snap election.
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NPR News: Gandhi Is 'An Object Of Intense Debate': A Biographer Reflects On The Indian Leader
Gandhi Is 'An Object Of Intense Debate': A Biographer Reflects On The Indian Leader
Wednesday marks 150 years since Mahatma Gandhi's birth. NPR sat down with biographer Ramachandra Guha and discussed the Indian leader's legacy.
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Wednesday marks 150 years since Mahatma Gandhi's birth. NPR sat down with biographer Ramachandra Guha and discussed the Indian leader's legacy.
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NPR News: Gandhi Is 'An Object Of Intense Debate': A Biographer Reflects On The Indian Leader
Gandhi Is 'An Object Of Intense Debate': A Biographer Reflects On The Indian Leader
Wednesday marks 150 years since Mahatma Gandhi's birth. NPR sat down with biographer Ramachandra Guha and discussed the Indian leader's legacy.
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Wednesday marks 150 years since Mahatma Gandhi's birth. NPR sat down with biographer Ramachandra Guha and discussed the Indian leader's legacy.
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NPR News: Work And Motherhood In 'Maternal Optimism'
Work And Motherhood In 'Maternal Optimism'
Danna Greenberg and Jamie Ladge wrote Maternal Optimism: Forging Positive Paths Through Work and Motherhood. They told NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro that balancing parenting and work changes as kids grow.
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Danna Greenberg and Jamie Ladge wrote Maternal Optimism: Forging Positive Paths Through Work and Motherhood. They told NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro that balancing parenting and work changes as kids grow.
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NPR News: China's Communist Party Celebrates 70 Years In Power
China's Communist Party Celebrates 70 Years In Power
Two men from China's legendary Class of 1977 experienced firsthand some of the major twists and turns in Chinese modern history, and ended up with very different outlooks on the Communist Party.
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Two men from China's legendary Class of 1977 experienced firsthand some of the major twists and turns in Chinese modern history, and ended up with very different outlooks on the Communist Party.
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NPR News: El Salvador Ramps Up Security To Stop Migrants
El Salvador Ramps Up Security To Stop Migrants
El Salvador is deploying scores of police officers and soldiers to its border to stop migrants. It's all part of a new agreement with the United States to stop the flow of migrants heading north.
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El Salvador is deploying scores of police officers and soldiers to its border to stop migrants. It's all part of a new agreement with the United States to stop the flow of migrants heading north.
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NPR News: Rocking Against Censorship In Lebanon
Rocking Against Censorship In Lebanon
Rock bands in Lebanon recently held a concert to protest what activists see as a shrinking space for free speech.
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Rock bands in Lebanon recently held a concert to protest what activists see as a shrinking space for free speech.
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NPR News: Ukrainians React To Being Center Of Attention
Ukrainians React To Being Center Of Attention
Most people in Ukraine don't follow the details of American politics but many of them are aware their country is being dragged into a political row in Washington.
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Most people in Ukraine don't follow the details of American politics but many of them are aware their country is being dragged into a political row in Washington.
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NPR News: China's Communist Party Celebrates 70 Years In Power
China's Communist Party Celebrates 70 Years In Power
Two men from China's legendary Class of 1977 experienced firsthand some of the major twists and turns in Chinese modern history, and ended up with very different outlooks on the Communist Party.
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Two men from China's legendary Class of 1977 experienced firsthand some of the major twists and turns in Chinese modern history, and ended up with very different outlooks on the Communist Party.
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NPR News: El Salvador Ramps Up Security To Stop Migrants
El Salvador Ramps Up Security To Stop Migrants
El Salvador is deploying scores of police officers and soldiers to its border to stop migrants. It's all part of a new agreement with the United States to stop the flow of migrants heading north.
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El Salvador is deploying scores of police officers and soldiers to its border to stop migrants. It's all part of a new agreement with the United States to stop the flow of migrants heading north.
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NPR News: Rocking Against Censorship In Lebanon
Rocking Against Censorship In Lebanon
Rock bands in Lebanon recently held a concert to protest what activists see as a shrinking space for free speech.
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Rock bands in Lebanon recently held a concert to protest what activists see as a shrinking space for free speech.
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NPR News: Ukrainians React To Being Center Of Attention
Ukrainians React To Being Center Of Attention
Most people in Ukraine don't follow the details of American politics but many of them are aware their country is being dragged into a political row in Washington.
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Most people in Ukraine don't follow the details of American politics but many of them are aware their country is being dragged into a political row in Washington.
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NPR News: 'We Must Keep Loving': Trauma Lingers 2 Years After Mass Shooting In Las Vegas
'We Must Keep Loving': Trauma Lingers 2 Years After Mass Shooting In Las Vegas
Survivors of the 2017 mass shooting at a music festival in Las Vegas are still experiencing lasting effects. "All these people that think that you can just move on — you don't," one survivor says.
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Survivors of the 2017 mass shooting at a music festival in Las Vegas are still experiencing lasting effects. "All these people that think that you can just move on — you don't," one survivor says.
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NPR News: Sikh Deputy 'Trailblazer' Fatally Shot In Houston-Area Traffic Stop
Sikh Deputy 'Trailblazer' Fatally Shot In Houston-Area Traffic Stop
Sandeep Dhaliwal emerged as a symbol of religious diversity in law enforcement as the first Sikh to become a sheriff's deputy in Harris County. "He was a unifying symbol," a city official said.
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Sandeep Dhaliwal emerged as a symbol of religious diversity in law enforcement as the first Sikh to become a sheriff's deputy in Harris County. "He was a unifying symbol," a city official said.
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Saturday, 28 September 2019
NPR News: Federal Judge Blocks Trump Move To Fast Track Deportations
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Move To Fast Track Deportations
On Friday, U.S. District Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson said that the move appeared to have violated federal law. She stated that the administration did not follow the correct decision-making procedures.
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On Friday, U.S. District Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson said that the move appeared to have violated federal law. She stated that the administration did not follow the correct decision-making procedures.
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NPR News: Afghans Vote For President
Afghans Vote For President
Elections are taking place in Afghanistan Saturday. The country's president, Ashraf Ghani, is running against the government's chief executive, Abdullah Abdullah.
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Elections are taking place in Afghanistan Saturday. The country's president, Ashraf Ghani, is running against the government's chief executive, Abdullah Abdullah.
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NPR News: Where Russia Fits In With Trump-Ukraine Affair
Where Russia Fits In With Trump-Ukraine Affair
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Julia Davis of the Atlantic Council about Russia's connection to the Ukraine controversy.
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Julia Davis of the Atlantic Council about Russia's connection to the Ukraine controversy.
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NPR News: Austria Votes After Scandal
Austria Votes After Scandal
Austria's most prominent anti-immigrant conservative looks poised to return to power despite a cash-for-contracts scandal involving his far-right ally that brought down the government last spring.
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Austria's most prominent anti-immigrant conservative looks poised to return to power despite a cash-for-contracts scandal involving his far-right ally that brought down the government last spring.
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NPR News: Saudis 'Haven't Actually Paid A Large Price' For Khashoggi Killing
Saudis 'Haven't Actually Paid A Large Price' For Khashoggi Killing
Jamal Khashoggi's killing a year ago damaged the reputation of the Saudi Crown prince and cost the country some business, but Saudi Arabia's wealth still draws foreign investors.
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Jamal Khashoggi's killing a year ago damaged the reputation of the Saudi Crown prince and cost the country some business, but Saudi Arabia's wealth still draws foreign investors.
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NPR News: Opinion: The Sitcom President And The Reality Show President
Opinion: The Sitcom President And The Reality Show President
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the television show parallels of President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and the call between them at the center of an impeachment inquiry.
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NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the television show parallels of President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and the call between them at the center of an impeachment inquiry.
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NPR News: Giuliani Through The Years
Giuliani Through The Years
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is now President Trump's personal lawyer. He's always been a crusader and has had a career full of battles.
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Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is now President Trump's personal lawyer. He's always been a crusader and has had a career full of battles.
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NPR News: Refugees React To Trump Administration Program Cuts
Refugees React To Trump Administration Program Cuts
At a Highland Park, N.J. cafe, all of the cooks are refugees and all of the recipes are from their home countries. They react to the Trump administration's cuts to the U.S. refugee program.
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At a Highland Park, N.J. cafe, all of the cooks are refugees and all of the recipes are from their home countries. They react to the Trump administration's cuts to the U.S. refugee program.
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NPR News: Afghans Vote For President
Afghans Vote For President
Elections are taking place in Afghanistan Saturday. The country's president, Ashraf Ghani, is running against the government's chief executive, Abdullah Abdullah.
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Elections are taking place in Afghanistan Saturday. The country's president, Ashraf Ghani, is running against the government's chief executive, Abdullah Abdullah.
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NPR News: Where Russia Fits In With Trump-Ukraine Affair
Where Russia Fits In With Trump-Ukraine Affair
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Julia Davis of the Atlantic Council about Russia's connection to the Ukraine controversy.
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Julia Davis of the Atlantic Council about Russia's connection to the Ukraine controversy.
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NPR News: Austria Votes After Scandal
Austria Votes After Scandal
Austria's most prominent anti-immigrant conservative looks poised to return to power despite a cash-for-contracts scandal involving his far-right ally that brought down the government last spring.
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Austria's most prominent anti-immigrant conservative looks poised to return to power despite a cash-for-contracts scandal involving his far-right ally that brought down the government last spring.
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NPR News: Saudis 'Haven't Actually Paid A Large Price' For Khashoggi Killing
Saudis 'Haven't Actually Paid A Large Price' For Khashoggi Killing
Jamal Khashoggi's killing a year ago damaged the reputation of the Saudi Crown prince and cost the country some business, but Saudi Arabia's wealth still draws foreign investors.
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Jamal Khashoggi's killing a year ago damaged the reputation of the Saudi Crown prince and cost the country some business, but Saudi Arabia's wealth still draws foreign investors.
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NPR News: Opinion: The Sitcom President And The Reality Show President
Opinion: The Sitcom President And The Reality Show President
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the television show parallels of President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and the call between them at the center of an impeachment inquiry.
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NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the television show parallels of President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and the call between them at the center of an impeachment inquiry.
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Friday, 27 September 2019
NPR News: U.S. Justice Department Charges 35 People In Fraudulent Genetic Testing Scheme
U.S. Justice Department Charges 35 People In Fraudulent Genetic Testing Scheme
Doctors, labworkers and telemarketers from around the U.S. were among those arrested in the investigation of a scheme that the DOJ alleges defrauded seniors and Medicare.
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Doctors, labworkers and telemarketers from around the U.S. were among those arrested in the investigation of a scheme that the DOJ alleges defrauded seniors and Medicare.
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NPR News: British-Flagged Tanker Leaves Iranian Waters After 2 Months Of Detention
British-Flagged Tanker Leaves Iranian Waters After 2 Months Of Detention
The Stena Impero had been detained by Iranian authorities since July over alleged maritime violations. The seizure was in apparent retaliation for the British seizure of an Iranian tanker.
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The Stena Impero had been detained by Iranian authorities since July over alleged maritime violations. The seizure was in apparent retaliation for the British seizure of an Iranian tanker.
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NPR News: The Trump-Ukraine Affair: What You Need To Know And What's Coming Next
The Trump-Ukraine Affair: What You Need To Know And What's Coming Next
Washington is closing out a week that included a vortex of developments involving President Trump, Congress and the 2020 election. Here's what may be around the corner.
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Washington is closing out a week that included a vortex of developments involving President Trump, Congress and the 2020 election. Here's what may be around the corner.
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NPR News: Journalists File Lawsuit To Force Feds To Release Medicare Advantage Audits
Journalists File Lawsuit To Force Feds To Release Medicare Advantage Audits
A lawsuit filed by Kaiser Health News under the Freedom of Information Act could spur the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to release audits that document up to $650 million in overcharges.
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A lawsuit filed by Kaiser Health News under the Freedom of Information Act could spur the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to release audits that document up to $650 million in overcharges.
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NPR News: Subway Proselytizer Preaches Climate Emergency, Trains Others To Spread Their Message
Subway Proselytizer Preaches Climate Emergency, Trains Others To Spread Their Message
A retiree gives unsolicited climate emergency talks on the New York City subway, frequently receiving applause. Now he wants to teach others how to preach their own messages to a crowd.
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A retiree gives unsolicited climate emergency talks on the New York City subway, frequently receiving applause. Now he wants to teach others how to preach their own messages to a crowd.
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NPR News: Encore: How A Librarian Changed A Future Judge's Life
Encore: How A Librarian Changed A Future Judge's Life
In 1950s Arkansas, Olly Neal didn't care much for school. At StoryCorps, he remembers finding a book that changed the life of a teen who was, in Neal's memory, "a rather troubled high school senior."
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In 1950s Arkansas, Olly Neal didn't care much for school. At StoryCorps, he remembers finding a book that changed the life of a teen who was, in Neal's memory, "a rather troubled high school senior."
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NPR News: British-Flagged Tanker Leaves Iranian Waters After 2 Months Of Detention
British-Flagged Tanker Leaves Iranian Waters After 2 Months Of Detention
The Stena Impero had been detained by Iranian authorities since July over alleged maritime violations. The seizure was in apparent retaliation for the British seizure of an Iranian tanker.
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The Stena Impero had been detained by Iranian authorities since July over alleged maritime violations. The seizure was in apparent retaliation for the British seizure of an Iranian tanker.
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NPR News: The Trump-Ukraine Affair: What You Need To Know And What's Coming Next
The Trump-Ukraine Affair: What You Need To Know And What's Coming Next
Washington is closing out a week that included a vortex of developments involving President Trump, Congress and the 2020 election. Here's what may be around the corner.
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Washington is closing out a week that included a vortex of developments involving President Trump, Congress and the 2020 election. Here's what may be around the corner.
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NPR News: Demonstrations Grow Against Egypt's President
Demonstrations Grow Against Egypt's President
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Jared Malsin about the latest protests in Egypt in which nearly 2,000 people have been arrested calling for the president's ouster.
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NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Jared Malsin about the latest protests in Egypt in which nearly 2,000 people have been arrested calling for the president's ouster.
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NPR News: News Brief: Trump-Ukraine Call, Latest Protests In Egypt
News Brief: Trump-Ukraine Call, Latest Protests In Egypt
Whistleblower says White House officials were told to "lock down" all records of Trump's Ukraine call — to put them in a "codeword-level system. Anti-government protests break out in Egypt.
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Whistleblower says White House officials were told to "lock down" all records of Trump's Ukraine call — to put them in a "codeword-level system. Anti-government protests break out in Egypt.
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NPR News: Demonstrations Grow Against Egypt's President
Demonstrations Grow Against Egypt's President
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Jared Malsin about the latest protests in Egypt in which nearly 2,000 people have been arrested calling for the president's ouster.
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NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Jared Malsin about the latest protests in Egypt in which nearly 2,000 people have been arrested calling for the president's ouster.
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NPR News: News Brief: Trump-Ukraine Call, Latest Protests In Egypt
News Brief: Trump-Ukraine Call, Latest Protests In Egypt
Whistleblower says White House officials were told to "lock down" all records of Trump's Ukraine call — to put them in a "codeword-level system. Anti-government protests break out in Egypt.
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Whistleblower says White House officials were told to "lock down" all records of Trump's Ukraine call — to put them in a "codeword-level system. Anti-government protests break out in Egypt.
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Thursday, 26 September 2019
NPR News: Chicago Teachers Are Ready To Strike
Chicago Teachers Are Ready To Strike
The Chicago Teachers' Union voted in overwhelming numbers to authorize a strike, union officials announced late Thursday.
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The Chicago Teachers' Union voted in overwhelming numbers to authorize a strike, union officials announced late Thursday.
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A Blood-Red Sky: Fires Leave a Million Indonesians Gasping
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NPR News: Trump Administration Drastically Cuts Number Of Refugees Allowed To Enter The U.S.
Trump Administration Drastically Cuts Number Of Refugees Allowed To Enter The U.S.
The limit of 18,000 represents the lowest number of refugees allowed into the country since the modern refugee program was established in 1980.
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The limit of 18,000 represents the lowest number of refugees allowed into the country since the modern refugee program was established in 1980.
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NPR News: Trump Administration Drastically Cuts Number Of Refugees Allowed To Enter The U.S.
Trump Administration Drastically Cuts Number Of Refugees Allowed To Enter The U.S.
The limit of 18,000 represents the lowest number of refugees allowed into the country since the modern refugee program was established in 1980.
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The limit of 18,000 represents the lowest number of refugees allowed into the country since the modern refugee program was established in 1980.
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NPR News: Trump Administration Drastically Cuts Number Of Refugees Allowed To Enter The U.S.
Trump Administration Drastically Cuts Number Of Refugees Allowed To Enter The U.S.
The limit of 18,000 represents the lowest number of refugees allowed into the country since the modern refugee program was established in 1980.
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The limit of 18,000 represents the lowest number of refugees allowed into the country since the modern refugee program was established in 1980.
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NPR News: Jacques Chirac, French President Who Opposed U.S. Iraq War, Is Dead At 86
Jacques Chirac, French President Who Opposed U.S. Iraq War, Is Dead At 86
The two-term French president was the first chief executive to acknowledge France's collaboration in the Holocaust. His long career included time as prime minister and mayor of Paris.
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The two-term French president was the first chief executive to acknowledge France's collaboration in the Holocaust. His long career included time as prime minister and mayor of Paris.
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NPR News: Jacques Chirac, French President Who Opposed U.S. Iraq War, Is Dead At 86
Jacques Chirac, French President Who Opposed U.S. Iraq War, Is Dead At 86
The two-term French president was the first chief executive to acknowledge France's collaboration in the Holocaust. His long career included time as prime minister and mayor of Paris.
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The two-term French president was the first chief executive to acknowledge France's collaboration in the Holocaust. His long career included time as prime minister and mayor of Paris.
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NPR News: Former French President Jaques Chirac Dies At 86
Former French President Jaques Chirac Dies At 86
Chirac served two terms as president — from 1995-2007. He was mayor of Paris for nearly 20 years. Chirac had been hospitalized with a lung infection.
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Chirac served two terms as president — from 1995-2007. He was mayor of Paris for nearly 20 years. Chirac had been hospitalized with a lung infection.
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NPR News: Former French President Jaques Chirac Dies At 86
Former French President Jaques Chirac Dies At 86
Chirac served two terms as president — from 1995-2007. He was mayor of Paris for nearly 20 years. Chirac had been hospitalized with a lung infection.
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Chirac served two terms as president — from 1995-2007. He was mayor of Paris for nearly 20 years. Chirac had been hospitalized with a lung infection.
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NPR News: News Brief: Trump-Ukraine Call, Joseph Maguire, Pentagon Letter
News Brief: Trump-Ukraine Call, Joseph Maguire, Pentagon Letter
Account of Trump's call with Ukraine's president released. Acting director of national intelligence is on Capitol Hill. Letter undercuts Trump's assertion on delaying aid to Ukraine over corruption.
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Account of Trump's call with Ukraine's president released. Acting director of national intelligence is on Capitol Hill. Letter undercuts Trump's assertion on delaying aid to Ukraine over corruption.
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NPR News: News Brief: Trump-Ukraine Call, Joseph Maguire, Pentagon Letter
News Brief: Trump-Ukraine Call, Joseph Maguire, Pentagon Letter
Account of Trump's call with Ukraine's president released. Acting director of national intelligence is on Capitol Hill. Letter undercuts Trump's assertion on delaying aid to Ukraine over corruption.
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Account of Trump's call with Ukraine's president released. Acting director of national intelligence is on Capitol Hill. Letter undercuts Trump's assertion on delaying aid to Ukraine over corruption.
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NPR News: How The U.S. Hacked ISIS
How The U.S. Hacked ISIS
In 2016, the U.S. launched a classified military cyberattack against ISIS to bring down its media operation. NPR interviewed nearly a dozen people who lived it.
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In 2016, the U.S. launched a classified military cyberattack against ISIS to bring down its media operation. NPR interviewed nearly a dozen people who lived it.
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NPR News: Changes To Boeing's Safety Protocols Are Getting Mixed Reviews
Changes To Boeing's Safety Protocols Are Getting Mixed Reviews
Boeing's board of directors is recommending changes to safety protocols after two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people. The changes come as Boeing settles some lawsuits filed by victims' families.
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Boeing's board of directors is recommending changes to safety protocols after two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people. The changes come as Boeing settles some lawsuits filed by victims' families.
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NPR News: Israel's Netanyahu Tasked With Forming Next Government
Israel's Netanyahu Tasked With Forming Next Government
After deadlocked elections last week, Israel's president has given Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the first chance to form a new government. But it's far from clear that he can do it.
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After deadlocked elections last week, Israel's president has given Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the first chance to form a new government. But it's far from clear that he can do it.
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NPR News: How A Classified U.S. Military Operation Hacked ISIS
How A Classified U.S. Military Operation Hacked ISIS
In 2016, the U.S. launched a classified military cyber-attack against ISIS to bring down its media operation. In an NPR exclusive, we talk to nearly a dozen people involved in the attack.
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In 2016, the U.S. launched a classified military cyber-attack against ISIS to bring down its media operation. In an NPR exclusive, we talk to nearly a dozen people involved in the attack.
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NPR News: 'Afraid We Will Become The Next Xinjiang': China's Hui Muslims Face Crackdown
'Afraid We Will Become The Next Xinjiang': China's Hui Muslims Face Crackdown
A government crackdown on China's Muslim minorities has reached the Hui. "The pressure on not just one's religious behavior, but how one lives one's daily life, is unbearable," says a young Hui man.
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A government crackdown on China's Muslim minorities has reached the Hui. "The pressure on not just one's religious behavior, but how one lives one's daily life, is unbearable," says a young Hui man.
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NPR News: How The U.S. Hacked ISIS
How The U.S. Hacked ISIS
In 2016, the U.S. launched a classified military cyberattack against ISIS to bring down its media operation. NPR interviewed nearly a dozen people who lived it.
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In 2016, the U.S. launched a classified military cyberattack against ISIS to bring down its media operation. NPR interviewed nearly a dozen people who lived it.
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NPR News: How The U.S. Hacked ISIS
How The U.S. Hacked ISIS
In 2016, the U.S. launched a classified military cyberattack against ISIS to bring down its media operation. NPR interviewed nearly a dozen people who lived it.
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In 2016, the U.S. launched a classified military cyberattack against ISIS to bring down its media operation. NPR interviewed nearly a dozen people who lived it.
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NPR News: Changes To Boeing's Safety Protocols Are Getting Mixed Reviews
Changes To Boeing's Safety Protocols Are Getting Mixed Reviews
Boeing's board of directors is recommending changes to safety protocols after two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people. The changes come as Boeing settles some lawsuits filed by victims' families.
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Boeing's board of directors is recommending changes to safety protocols after two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people. The changes come as Boeing settles some lawsuits filed by victims' families.
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NPR News: Israel's Netanyahu Tasked With Forming Next Government
Israel's Netanyahu Tasked With Forming Next Government
After deadlocked elections last week, Israel's president has given Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the first chance to form a new government. But it's far from clear that he can do it.
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After deadlocked elections last week, Israel's president has given Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the first chance to form a new government. But it's far from clear that he can do it.
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NPR News: How A Classified U.S. Military Operation Hacked ISIS
How A Classified U.S. Military Operation Hacked ISIS
In 2016, the U.S. launched a classified military cyber-attack against ISIS to bring down its media operation. In an NPR exclusive, we talk to nearly a dozen people involved in the attack.
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In 2016, the U.S. launched a classified military cyber-attack against ISIS to bring down its media operation. In an NPR exclusive, we talk to nearly a dozen people involved in the attack.
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NPR News: 'Afraid We Will Become The Next Xinjiang': China's Hui Muslims Face Crackdown
'Afraid We Will Become The Next Xinjiang': China's Hui Muslims Face Crackdown
A government crackdown on China's Muslim minorities has reached the Hui. "The pressure on not just one's religious behavior, but how one lives one's daily life, is unbearable," says a young Hui man.
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A government crackdown on China's Muslim minorities has reached the Hui. "The pressure on not just one's religious behavior, but how one lives one's daily life, is unbearable," says a young Hui man.
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Wednesday, 25 September 2019
NPR News: Mass. Gov. Charlie Baker Announces Ban On All Vaping Products
Mass. Gov. Charlie Baker Announces Ban On All Vaping Products
The ban, the most extreme measure to date, comes as more than 500 people nationwide have contracted vaping-related illnesses — at least nine people have died.
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The ban, the most extreme measure to date, comes as more than 500 people nationwide have contracted vaping-related illnesses — at least nine people have died.
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NPR News: U.K. Parliament Reconvenes Amid Showdown With Boris Johnson
U.K. Parliament Reconvenes Amid Showdown With Boris Johnson
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to John Peet of The Economist magazine about what's been happening since a British court ruled Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted unlawfully when he suspended Parliament.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to John Peet of The Economist magazine about what's been happening since a British court ruled Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted unlawfully when he suspended Parliament.
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NPR News: U.K. Parliament Reconvenes Amid Showdown With Boris Johnson
U.K. Parliament Reconvenes Amid Showdown With Boris Johnson
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to John Peet of The Economist magazine about what's been happening since a British court ruled Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted unlawfully when he suspended Parliament.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to John Peet of The Economist magazine about what's been happening since a British court ruled Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted unlawfully when he suspended Parliament.
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NPR News: Spanish Court: Dictator Francisco Franco's Remains Can Be Moved
Spanish Court: Dictator Francisco Franco's Remains Can Be Moved
Spain's high court handed a victory to the ruling Socialist party, which has been pushing for the remains of fascist leader Francisco Franco to be moved from the Valley of the Fallen near Madrid.
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Spain's high court handed a victory to the ruling Socialist party, which has been pushing for the remains of fascist leader Francisco Franco to be moved from the Valley of the Fallen near Madrid.
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NPR News: Why Are Syrian War Crimes Being Prosecuted In Germany?
Why Are Syrian War Crimes Being Prosecuted In Germany?
The battle to hold Syrian officials accountable for torture is gaining momentum in Germany. It's a country with a lot of Syrian refugees and a belief in the importance of examining the past.
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The battle to hold Syrian officials accountable for torture is gaining momentum in Germany. It's a country with a lot of Syrian refugees and a belief in the importance of examining the past.
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NPR News: U.K. Parliament Reconvenes Amid Showdown Between Lawmakers, Johnson
U.K. Parliament Reconvenes Amid Showdown Between Lawmakers, Johnson
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to John Peet of The Economist magazine about what's been happening since a British court ruled Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted unlawfully when he suspended Parliament.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to John Peet of The Economist magazine about what's been happening since a British court ruled Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted unlawfully when he suspended Parliament.
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NPR News: News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, U.K. Parliament, Climate Report
News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, U.K. Parliament, Climate Report
House Speaker Pelosi launches impeachment inquiry into President Trump. After U.K. court ruling, British lawmakers return to work. The findings of a landmark U.N. climate change report are released.
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House Speaker Pelosi launches impeachment inquiry into President Trump. After U.K. court ruling, British lawmakers return to work. The findings of a landmark U.N. climate change report are released.
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NPR News: Spanish Court: Dictator Francisco Franco's Remains Can Be Moved
Spanish Court: Dictator Francisco Franco's Remains Can Be Moved
Spain's high court handed a victory to the ruling Socialist party, which has been pushing for the remains of fascist leader Francisco Franco to be moved from the Valley of the Fallen near Madrid.
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Spain's high court handed a victory to the ruling Socialist party, which has been pushing for the remains of fascist leader Francisco Franco to be moved from the Valley of the Fallen near Madrid.
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NPR News: Why Are Syrian War Crimes Being Prosecuted In Germany?
Why Are Syrian War Crimes Being Prosecuted In Germany?
The battle to hold Syrian officials accountable for torture is gaining momentum in Germany. It's a country with a lot of Syrian refugees and a belief in the importance of examining the past.
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The battle to hold Syrian officials accountable for torture is gaining momentum in Germany. It's a country with a lot of Syrian refugees and a belief in the importance of examining the past.
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NPR News: U.K. Parliament Reconvenes Amid Showdown Between Lawmakers, Johnson
U.K. Parliament Reconvenes Amid Showdown Between Lawmakers, Johnson
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to John Peet of The Economist magazine about what's been happening since a British court ruled Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted unlawfully when he suspended Parliament.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to John Peet of The Economist magazine about what's been happening since a British court ruled Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted unlawfully when he suspended Parliament.
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NPR News: News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, U.K. Parliament, Climate Report
News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, U.K. Parliament, Climate Report
House Speaker Pelosi launches impeachment inquiry into President Trump. After U.K. court ruling, British lawmakers return to work. The findings of a landmark U.N. climate change report are released.
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House Speaker Pelosi launches impeachment inquiry into President Trump. After U.K. court ruling, British lawmakers return to work. The findings of a landmark U.N. climate change report are released.
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NPR News: Veterans Affairs Secretary Boots Members Of Congress From Offices In VA Hospitals
Veterans Affairs Secretary Boots Members Of Congress From Offices In VA Hospitals
The lawmakers have been using the offices to meet with veterans. At least one believes the eviction is payback for his tough questioning of VA Secretary Robert Wilkie in April.
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The lawmakers have been using the offices to meet with veterans. At least one believes the eviction is payback for his tough questioning of VA Secretary Robert Wilkie in April.
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NPR News: Activists Say New Laws To Protect Critical Infrastructure Aim To Silence Them
Activists Say New Laws To Protect Critical Infrastructure Aim To Silence Them
Climate activists protesting oil and gas are the first charged under a new critical infrastructure law in Texas. Supporters say the laws protect ports, pipelines and other sensitive places.
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Climate activists protesting oil and gas are the first charged under a new critical infrastructure law in Texas. Supporters say the laws protect ports, pipelines and other sensitive places.
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Tuesday, 24 September 2019
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