Seagram's Heiress Sentenced In Nxivm Sex Trafficking Ring Case
Several victims of the group offered tearful testimony of the abuse they suffered at the hands of Clare Bronfman, a wealthy member who used her millions to intimidate, control and punish other women.
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Wednesday, 30 September 2020
NPR News: Alabama Gov. Apologizes To Surviving '5th Girl' Of 1963 KKK Bombing
Alabama Gov. Apologizes To Surviving '5th Girl' Of 1963 KKK Bombing
"There should be no question that Ms. Collins Rudolph and the families of those who perished ... suffered an egregious injustice that has yielded untold pain and suffering over the ensuing decades."
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"There should be no question that Ms. Collins Rudolph and the families of those who perished ... suffered an egregious injustice that has yielded untold pain and suffering over the ensuing decades."
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NPR News: Trump Senior Adviser Brad Parscale Steps Away From Campaign After Police Incident
Trump Senior Adviser Brad Parscale Steps Away From Campaign After Police Incident
The move comes after a weekend incident that led to him being involuntarily hospitalized by police.
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The move comes after a weekend incident that led to him being involuntarily hospitalized by police.
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NPR News: 'I Like What I See': FAA Chief Flies 737 Max, But Not Ready To Recertify Plane
'I Like What I See': FAA Chief Flies 737 Max, But Not Ready To Recertify Plane
Steve Dickson took a Boeing 737 Max on a test flight Wednesday and says "It responded well," as regulators inch closer to ungrounding the troubled jetliner.
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Steve Dickson took a Boeing 737 Max on a test flight Wednesday and says "It responded well," as regulators inch closer to ungrounding the troubled jetliner.
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NPR News: Afghans Worry Withdrawal Of Foreign Forces May Compromise Peace Talks With Taliban
Afghans Worry Withdrawal Of Foreign Forces May Compromise Peace Talks With Taliban
The head of the Afghan delegation negotiating peace with the Taliban says the withdrawal of foreign forces will "complicate" their efforts.
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The head of the Afghan delegation negotiating peace with the Taliban says the withdrawal of foreign forces will "complicate" their efforts.
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NPR News: Indians Protest Over Gang Rape Of A Woman Of Marginalized Caste In New Delhi
Indians Protest Over Gang Rape Of A Woman Of Marginalized Caste In New Delhi
Demonstrations erupted across India over the attack on a woman from the country's most marginalized caste. The woman died in a hospital, and four men from a dominant caste are under arrest.
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Demonstrations erupted across India over the attack on a woman from the country's most marginalized caste. The woman died in a hospital, and four men from a dominant caste are under arrest.
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NPR News: 'Is This American-Style Civilization?': World Reacts To Presidential Debate
'Is This American-Style Civilization?': World Reacts To Presidential Debate
A "national humiliation," said a U.K. paper. "Cacophonique," according to a French news channel. An Israeli news anchor tweeted "condolences to America," saying, "It is hard to stoop lower than this."
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A "national humiliation," said a U.K. paper. "Cacophonique," according to a French news channel. An Israeli news anchor tweeted "condolences to America," saying, "It is hard to stoop lower than this."
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NPR News: Trump's Calls For Poll Watchers Raises Fears About Voter Intimidation
Trump's Calls For Poll Watchers Raises Fears About Voter Intimidation
His appeals have unnerved voting rights advocates and election officials, especially in light of incidents around the country that have pitted armed groups from the left and right against each other.
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His appeals have unnerved voting rights advocates and election officials, especially in light of incidents around the country that have pitted armed groups from the left and right against each other.
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NPR News: Tell Us: What Does The American Flag Mean To You Right Now?
Tell Us: What Does The American Flag Mean To You Right Now?
Are you seeing more American flags these days or maybe flying one yourself? Tell us what the United States flag means to you and whether that's changed over time.
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Are you seeing more American flags these days or maybe flying one yourself? Tell us what the United States flag means to you and whether that's changed over time.
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NPR News: Trial Of Sept. 11 Defendants At Guantánamo Delayed Until August 2021
Trial Of Sept. 11 Defendants At Guantánamo Delayed Until August 2021
More setbacks in the long-delayed 9/11 case in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba: A U.S military court judge has delayed the trial of the five defendants in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks until August 2021.
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More setbacks in the long-delayed 9/11 case in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba: A U.S military court judge has delayed the trial of the five defendants in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks until August 2021.
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NPR News: Baseball Rarity: Cubs And White Sox In Playoffs, But Chicago Fans Can't Go To Games
Baseball Rarity: Cubs And White Sox In Playoffs, But Chicago Fans Can't Go To Games
The strange, shortened season just got more weird, with both teams in the playoffs for just the third time ever. Fans would normally dance in the streets or cram into bars, but it's 2020, so no.
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The strange, shortened season just got more weird, with both teams in the playoffs for just the third time ever. Fans would normally dance in the streets or cram into bars, but it's 2020, so no.
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NPR News: Kentucky AG Seeks To Delay Release Of Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Recording
Kentucky AG Seeks To Delay Release Of Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Recording
The recording would provide a window into more than two days of grand jury proceedings. But the attorney general's office says it needs more time to redact witnesses' personal information.
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The recording would provide a window into more than two days of grand jury proceedings. But the attorney general's office says it needs more time to redact witnesses' personal information.
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NPR News: Portland, Ore., Sheriff Says He 'Will Never Support' President Trump
Portland, Ore., Sheriff Says He 'Will Never Support' President Trump
"Donald Trump has made my job a hell of a lot harder since he started talking about Portland," says Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese. The president claimed that the "Portland sheriff" supports him.
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"Donald Trump has made my job a hell of a lot harder since he started talking about Portland," says Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese. The president claimed that the "Portland sheriff" supports him.
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NPR News: U.S. Statue Removals Inspire Indigenous People In Latin America To Topple Monuments
U.S. Statue Removals Inspire Indigenous People In Latin America To Topple Monuments
The latest target was a statue of Sebastián de Belalcázar, a Spanish conquistador who founded two Colombian cities and led a military campaign that killed and enslaved thousands of Indigenous people.
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The latest target was a statue of Sebastián de Belalcázar, a Spanish conquistador who founded two Colombian cities and led a military campaign that killed and enslaved thousands of Indigenous people.
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NPR News: Portland Sheriff Says He 'Will Never Support' President Trump
Portland Sheriff Says He 'Will Never Support' President Trump
"Donald Trump has made my job a hell of a lot harder since he started talking about Portland," says Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese. The president claimed that the "Portland sheriff" supports him.
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"Donald Trump has made my job a hell of a lot harder since he started talking about Portland," says Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese. The president claimed that the "Portland sheriff" supports him.
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NPR News: U.S. Statue Removals Inspire Indigenous People In Latin America To Topple Monuments
U.S. Statue Removals Inspire Indigenous People In Latin America To Topple Monuments
The latest target was a statue of Sebastián de Belalcázar, a Spanish conquistador who founded two Colombian cities and led a military campaign that killed and enslaved thousands of Indigenous people.
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The latest target was a statue of Sebastián de Belalcázar, a Spanish conquistador who founded two Colombian cities and led a military campaign that killed and enslaved thousands of Indigenous people.
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NPR News: Trump Appears To Engage Far-Right Group During Debate Answer
Trump Appears To Engage Far-Right Group During Debate Answer
President Trump declined to condemn white supremacy in his debate with Joe Biden. He also appeared to speak directly to the Proud Boys, an organization known for engaging in political violence.
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President Trump declined to condemn white supremacy in his debate with Joe Biden. He also appeared to speak directly to the Proud Boys, an organization known for engaging in political violence.
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NPR News: Trump To Appeal Removal Of 'Polarizing' Public Lands Chief
Trump To Appeal Removal Of 'Polarizing' Public Lands Chief
The White House says it will appeal a federal court ruling ousting William Perry Pendley, who led the Bureau of Land Management for more than 400 days without Senate confirmation.
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The White House says it will appeal a federal court ruling ousting William Perry Pendley, who led the Bureau of Land Management for more than 400 days without Senate confirmation.
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NPR News: Museum In Tel Aviv Displays White Lace Collar From Justice Ginsburg
Museum In Tel Aviv Displays White Lace Collar From Justice Ginsburg
One of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's signature collars is now a prized artifact of the Museum of the Jewish People. Months before she died, she parted ways with one of her collars.
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One of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's signature collars is now a prized artifact of the Museum of the Jewish People. Months before she died, she parted ways with one of her collars.
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NPR News: Trump Administration Brings Federal Charges Against Portland Protesters
Trump Administration Brings Federal Charges Against Portland Protesters
In Oregon, the U.S. Department of Justice is stepping up its response to protests in Portland. Police say they need help investigating crimes committed during racial justice protests.
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In Oregon, the U.S. Department of Justice is stepping up its response to protests in Portland. Police say they need help investigating crimes committed during racial justice protests.
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NPR News: New Coronavirus Clusters Appear In New York City
New Coronavirus Clusters Appear In New York City
New York City was hit hard in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, and it appears it might be on the rise again — particularly in Orthodox Jewish communities.
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New York City was hit hard in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, and it appears it might be on the rise again — particularly in Orthodox Jewish communities.
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NPR News: Museum In Tel Aviv Displays White Lace Collar From Justice Ginsburg
Museum In Tel Aviv Displays White Lace Collar From Justice Ginsburg
One of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's signature collars is now a prized artifact of the Museum of the Jewish People. Months before she died, she parted ways with one of her collars.
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One of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's signature collars is now a prized artifact of the Museum of the Jewish People. Months before she died, she parted ways with one of her collars.
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NPR News: Juggling Financial Stress And Caregiving, Parents Are 'Very Not OK' In The Pandemic
Juggling Financial Stress And Caregiving, Parents Are 'Very Not OK' In The Pandemic
The pandemic economy is squeezing families with kids: 74% of those earning less than $100,000 report serious financial woes, in an NPR poll. Experts worry about lasting impacts on kids' mental health.
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The pandemic economy is squeezing families with kids: 74% of those earning less than $100,000 report serious financial woes, in an NPR poll. Experts worry about lasting impacts on kids' mental health.
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NPR News: Disney Lays Off 28,000 Workers
Disney Lays Off 28,000 Workers
The Walt Disney Company's theme parks, resorts and cruises have been devastated by COVID-19. Today Disney announced it is laying off 28,000 workers from its Parks, Experiences and Products division.
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The Walt Disney Company's theme parks, resorts and cruises have been devastated by COVID-19. Today Disney announced it is laying off 28,000 workers from its Parks, Experiences and Products division.
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Tuesday, 29 September 2020
NPR News: From Debate Stage, Trump Declines To Denounce White Supremacy
From Debate Stage, Trump Declines To Denounce White Supremacy
Asked to disavow white supremacists, President Trump addressed the Proud Boys directly, telling them to "stand back, stand by." He did not expand on what he meant.
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Asked to disavow white supremacists, President Trump addressed the Proud Boys directly, telling them to "stand back, stand by." He did not expand on what he meant.
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NPR News: Census End Remains Uncertain After Judge Calls New Schedule 'A Violation'
Census End Remains Uncertain After Judge Calls New Schedule 'A Violation'
A day after the Census Bureau tweeted out a new "target date" of Oct. 5 for ending 2020 census counting, a federal judge in California said she thinks the schedule change may violate a court order.
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A day after the Census Bureau tweeted out a new "target date" of Oct. 5 for ending 2020 census counting, a federal judge in California said she thinks the schedule change may violate a court order.
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NPR News: Ski Industry Prepares For The Season In The Pandemic
Ski Industry Prepares For The Season In The Pandemic
Closing early last season reportedly cost Vermont ski areas about $100 million. Staying open this season will be crucial. Resorts are coming up with alternative plans to opening during the pandemic.
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Closing early last season reportedly cost Vermont ski areas about $100 million. Staying open this season will be crucial. Resorts are coming up with alternative plans to opening during the pandemic.
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NPR News: Ginsburg's Iconic Collar To Go On Display In Israel
Ginsburg's Iconic Collar To Go On Display In Israel
The collar, one of the late justice's signature fashion accessories, as well as an autographed copy her book, My Own Words, will be exhibited at the Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv.
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The collar, one of the late justice's signature fashion accessories, as well as an autographed copy her book, My Own Words, will be exhibited at the Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv.
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NPR News: How A Beloved Gemstone Became A Symbol Of Environmental Tragedy In Myanmar
How A Beloved Gemstone Became A Symbol Of Environmental Tragedy In Myanmar
Decades of mining for jade has left the landscape desolate. Local activists want to make a change — but can they stand up to the powerful companies that dominate the industry?
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Decades of mining for jade has left the landscape desolate. Local activists want to make a change — but can they stand up to the powerful companies that dominate the industry?
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NPR News: Amnesty International Halts Work In India, Citing 'Witch-Hunt' By Government
Amnesty International Halts Work In India, Citing 'Witch-Hunt' By Government
The human rights group said its work in India has come to "a grinding halt" after it learned earlier this month that the Indian government froze its bank accounts.
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The human rights group said its work in India has come to "a grinding halt" after it learned earlier this month that the Indian government froze its bank accounts.
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NPR News: Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Recording Will Be Released, Kentucky Attorney General Says
Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Recording Will Be Released, Kentucky Attorney General Says
"The Grand Jury is meant to be a secretive body," Attorney General Daniel Cameron says in a statement. "It's apparent that the public interest in this case isn't going to allow that to happen."
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"The Grand Jury is meant to be a secretive body," Attorney General Daniel Cameron says in a statement. "It's apparent that the public interest in this case isn't going to allow that to happen."
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NPR News: Amnesty International Halts Work In India, Citing 'Witch-Hunt' By Government
Amnesty International Halts Work In India, Citing 'Witch-Hunt' By Government
The human rights group said its work in India has come to "a grinding halt" after it learned earlier this month that the Indian government froze its bank accounts.
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The human rights group said its work in India has come to "a grinding halt" after it learned earlier this month that the Indian government froze its bank accounts.
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NPR News: New York Investigates Daniel Prude's Stay At Strong Memorial Hospital
New York Investigates Daniel Prude's Stay At Strong Memorial Hospital
Hours before his fatal encounter with police in Rochester, Daniel Prude was taken to the hospital, but he was discharged quickly. Like many hospitals, it was ill-equipped to handle psychiatric crises.
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Hours before his fatal encounter with police in Rochester, Daniel Prude was taken to the hospital, but he was discharged quickly. Like many hospitals, it was ill-equipped to handle psychiatric crises.
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NPR News: When Young People Get COVID-19, Infections Soon Rise Among Older Adults
When Young People Get COVID-19, Infections Soon Rise Among Older Adults
As college campuses grapple with outbreaks of coronavirus infections, research from the CDC suggests young adults are driving infection rates, putting older, more vulnerable people at risk.
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As college campuses grapple with outbreaks of coronavirus infections, research from the CDC suggests young adults are driving infection rates, putting older, more vulnerable people at risk.
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NPR News: News Brief: Presidential Debate, COVID-19 Death Toll, Calif. Wildfires
News Brief: Presidential Debate, COVID-19 Death Toll, Calif. Wildfires
President Trump and Joe Biden will face off in their first presidential debate. More than a million people have died globally of COVID-19. And, a wildfire threatens California's wine country.
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President Trump and Joe Biden will face off in their first presidential debate. More than a million people have died globally of COVID-19. And, a wildfire threatens California's wine country.
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NPR News: Some Nations Experience Relatively Little Loss Of Life In The Pandemic
Some Nations Experience Relatively Little Loss Of Life In The Pandemic
As the world marks the sad milestone of one million lives lost to the coronavirus, NPR's international team reviews the lessons we've learned from the way nations have handled the pandemic.
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As the world marks the sad milestone of one million lives lost to the coronavirus, NPR's international team reviews the lessons we've learned from the way nations have handled the pandemic.
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NPR News: 2 Brothers Spent 6 Decades Trying To Find One Another
2 Brothers Spent 6 Decades Trying To Find One Another
Bruce DeLude and Don Crawford spent years in foster care and then were adopted by two different families. With the help of Bruce's daughter, the brothers came face-to-face in an emotional reunion.
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Bruce DeLude and Don Crawford spent years in foster care and then were adopted by two different families. With the help of Bruce's daughter, the brothers came face-to-face in an emotional reunion.
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NPR News: Some Nations Experience Relatively Little Loss Of Life In The Pandemic
Some Nations Experience Relatively Little Loss Of Life In The Pandemic
As the world marks the sad milestone of one million lives lost to the coronavirus, NPR's international team reviews the lessons we've learned from the way nations have handled the pandemic.
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As the world marks the sad milestone of one million lives lost to the coronavirus, NPR's international team reviews the lessons we've learned from the way nations have handled the pandemic.
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NPR News: Philanthropies Asked To Help Fund Election Equipment Purchases
Philanthropies Asked To Help Fund Election Equipment Purchases
After Congress didn't provide additional funds to help run the election safely this year, cash-strapped cities and states are turning to private foundations for help buying needed equipment.
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After Congress didn't provide additional funds to help run the election safely this year, cash-strapped cities and states are turning to private foundations for help buying needed equipment.
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NPR News: California's Wine Region Is Threatened By 'Explosive Growth' Wildfire
California's Wine Region Is Threatened By 'Explosive Growth' Wildfire
Evacuations are expanding as a major fire in Northern California is threatening wine country including the city of Santa Rosa. That city was badly damaged just three years ago by another wildfire.
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Evacuations are expanding as a major fire in Northern California is threatening wine country including the city of Santa Rosa. That city was badly damaged just three years ago by another wildfire.
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NPR News: Grassroots Effort Fights Food Insecurity With Free Food Refrigerators
Grassroots Effort Fights Food Insecurity With Free Food Refrigerators
The pandemic has prompted the growth of free food community refrigerators, or freedges, in neighborhoods from New York to Los Angeles. Some wonder if the movement will prove sustainable long-term.
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The pandemic has prompted the growth of free food community refrigerators, or freedges, in neighborhoods from New York to Los Angeles. Some wonder if the movement will prove sustainable long-term.
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NPR News: Pandemic Threatens Long-Term Job Security After Hospitality Industry Layoffs
Pandemic Threatens Long-Term Job Security After Hospitality Industry Layoffs
Experts say the hotel industry may not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2023. Hospitality workers are bearing the brunt of this long downturn.
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Experts say the hotel industry may not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2023. Hospitality workers are bearing the brunt of this long downturn.
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NPR News: More Than 600,000 Child Cases Reported Of COVID-19, But Severe Illness Is 'Rare'
More Than 600,000 Child Cases Reported Of COVID-19, But Severe Illness Is 'Rare'
In a survey of data reported by 49 states and four other jurisdictions, the American Academy of Pediatrics said the infection rate for COVID-19 is 829 per 100,000 children in the population.
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In a survey of data reported by 49 states and four other jurisdictions, the American Academy of Pediatrics said the infection rate for COVID-19 is 829 per 100,000 children in the population.
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Monday, 28 September 2020
NPR News: COVID-19 Deaths Top 1 Million. How These 5 Countries Are Driving the Pandemic
COVID-19 Deaths Top 1 Million. How These 5 Countries Are Driving the Pandemic
Nine months after the first reported fatality in China last January, the world has hit a sobering milestone.
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Nine months after the first reported fatality in China last January, the world has hit a sobering milestone.
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NPR News: Officer Indicted In Breonna Taylor Case Pleads Not Guilty
Officer Indicted In Breonna Taylor Case Pleads Not Guilty
Brett Hankison, the former Louisville Police Department detective, has pleaded not guilty to all three counts of wanton endangerment against him, his attorney said on Monday.
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Brett Hankison, the former Louisville Police Department detective, has pleaded not guilty to all three counts of wanton endangerment against him, his attorney said on Monday.
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NPR News: COVID-19 Deaths Top 1 Million. How These 5 Countries Are Driving the Pandemic
COVID-19 Deaths Top 1 Million. How These 5 Countries Are Driving the Pandemic
Nine months after the first reported fatality in China last January, the world has hit a sobering milestone.
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Nine months after the first reported fatality in China last January, the world has hit a sobering milestone.
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NPR News: Texas Sheriff Charged With Destroying Evidence In Officer-Related Death
Texas Sheriff Charged With Destroying Evidence In Officer-Related Death
A grand jury has indicted Sheriff Robert Chody with intentionally destroying or concealing video and audio recordings of the encounter involving a Black man who died in police custody last year.
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A grand jury has indicted Sheriff Robert Chody with intentionally destroying or concealing video and audio recordings of the encounter involving a Black man who died in police custody last year.
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NPR News: Savanna's Act Addresses Alarming Number Of Missing Or Murdered Native Women
Savanna's Act Addresses Alarming Number Of Missing Or Murdered Native Women
Sarah Deer, citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and University of Kansas professor, discusses the measures to strengthen investigation procedures and why it's taken so long to address the issue.
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Sarah Deer, citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and University of Kansas professor, discusses the measures to strengthen investigation procedures and why it's taken so long to address the issue.
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NPR News: Uber Can Keep Operating In London, Magistrate Rules
Uber Can Keep Operating In London, Magistrate Rules
Regulators had refused to renew Uber's license, finding its lax security controls had put passengers at risk. But a court found that Uber had fixed the problems and was fit to operate in the city.
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Regulators had refused to renew Uber's license, finding its lax security controls had put passengers at risk. But a court found that Uber had fixed the problems and was fit to operate in the city.
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NPR News: Uber Can Keep Operating In London, Magistrate Rules
Uber Can Keep Operating In London, Magistrate Rules
Regulators had refused to renew Uber's license, finding its lax security controls had put passengers at risk. But a court found that Uber had fixed the problems and was fit to operate in the city.
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Regulators had refused to renew Uber's license, finding its lax security controls had put passengers at risk. But a court found that Uber had fixed the problems and was fit to operate in the city.
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NPR News: A Look At Amy Coney Barrett's Record On Abortion Rights
A Look At Amy Coney Barrett's Record On Abortion Rights
President Trump promised to name Supreme Court justices who would oppose abortion rights. Activists says Barrett fits that mold. Her history as a federal judge offers potential clues to her views.
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President Trump promised to name Supreme Court justices who would oppose abortion rights. Activists says Barrett fits that mold. Her history as a federal judge offers potential clues to her views.
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NPR News: Don't Deduct That Haircut Just Yet: Tax Court Has Rejected Such Claims
Don't Deduct That Haircut Just Yet: Tax Court Has Rejected Such Claims
The U.S. Tax Court has repeatedly said that even for a public personality, the costs of maintaining an appealing appearance are not deductible.
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The U.S. Tax Court has repeatedly said that even for a public personality, the costs of maintaining an appealing appearance are not deductible.
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NPR News: Fighting Between Armenia And Azerbaijan Threatens To Spiral Into Full-Blown War
Fighting Between Armenia And Azerbaijan Threatens To Spiral Into Full-Blown War
Dozens of service members on both sides reportedly have been killed in violence that began Sunday in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. The conflict has the potential to draw in NATO ally Turkey.
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Dozens of service members on both sides reportedly have been killed in violence that began Sunday in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. The conflict has the potential to draw in NATO ally Turkey.
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NPR News: Maryland Panel Tasked With Investigating State's Lynching History
Maryland Panel Tasked With Investigating State's Lynching History
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Charles Chavis Jr. of the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which is beginning its two-year investigation of the state's harrowing history of lynching.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Charles Chavis Jr. of the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which is beginning its two-year investigation of the state's harrowing history of lynching.
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NPR News: Fighting Between Armenia And Azerbaijan Threatens To Spiral Into Full-Blown War
Fighting Between Armenia And Azerbaijan Threatens To Spiral Into Full-Blown War
Dozens of service members on both sides reportedly have been killed in violence that began Sunday in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. The conflict has the potential to draw in NATO ally Turkey.
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Dozens of service members on both sides reportedly have been killed in violence that began Sunday in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. The conflict has the potential to draw in NATO ally Turkey.
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NPR News: 6 Months Into The Pandemic, What Feels Safe To You? What Are You Unsure About?
6 Months Into The Pandemic, What Feels Safe To You? What Are You Unsure About?
The Consider This team wants to know how you're making decisions six months into the pandemic. What are you comfortable doing? What are you still unsure about?
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The Consider This team wants to know how you're making decisions six months into the pandemic. What are you comfortable doing? What are you still unsure about?
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NPR News: 'The Bomb' Presents A 'Secret History' Of Nuclear War Planning In America
'The Bomb' Presents A 'Secret History' Of Nuclear War Planning In America
Author Fred Kaplan reveals how U.S. presidents, their advisers and generals have thought about, planned for — and sometimes narrowly avoided — nuclear war. Originally broadcast Jan. 27, 2020.
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Author Fred Kaplan reveals how U.S. presidents, their advisers and generals have thought about, planned for — and sometimes narrowly avoided — nuclear war. Originally broadcast Jan. 27, 2020.
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NPR News: Young Activist Pushes To Lower Voting Age To 16 As 'The Next Logical Step' For Gen Z
Young Activist Pushes To Lower Voting Age To 16 As 'The Next Logical Step' For Gen Z
Young people are known for taking to the streets in protest, but less so the ballot box. A 19-year-old advocate from Los Angeles says lowering the age limit could foster a generation of loyal voters.
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Young people are known for taking to the streets in protest, but less so the ballot box. A 19-year-old advocate from Los Angeles says lowering the age limit could foster a generation of loyal voters.
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NPR News: Joe And Jennifer Montana Foil Attempted Kidnapping Of Their Grandchild
Joe And Jennifer Montana Foil Attempted Kidnapping Of Their Grandchild
The Montanas were in their Malibu home when a woman walked in and snatched the 9-month-old child from a playpen. Jennifer Montana had to forcibly pry the child from the intruder's arms.
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The Montanas were in their Malibu home when a woman walked in and snatched the 9-month-old child from a playpen. Jennifer Montana had to forcibly pry the child from the intruder's arms.
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NPR News: Al Sharpton: Policing In America Will Change Because Of George Floyd's Death
Al Sharpton: Policing In America Will Change Because Of George Floyd's Death
Rev. Al Sharpton spoke with NPR about racial justice in an election year and about his new book called: Rise Up: Confronting a Country at the Crossroads. Of George Floyd's
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Rev. Al Sharpton spoke with NPR about racial justice in an election year and about his new book called: Rise Up: Confronting a Country at the Crossroads. Of George Floyd's
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NPR News: Baseball Made It, So Far, Through A Pandemic. Football Hopes To Follow.
Baseball Made It, So Far, Through A Pandemic. Football Hopes To Follow.
After a rocky start to the Major League Baseball season, it's on to the playoffs. MLB has gone almost a month without a player testing positive for the coronavirus. The NFL hopes to replicate that.
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After a rocky start to the Major League Baseball season, it's on to the playoffs. MLB has gone almost a month without a player testing positive for the coronavirus. The NFL hopes to replicate that.
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NPR News: Brad Parscale, Senior Advisor To Trump Campaign, Is Hospitalized After Call To Police
Brad Parscale, Senior Advisor To Trump Campaign, Is Hospitalized After Call To Police
Brad Parscale's wife called police out of concern for her husband's safety. In July, Parscale was demoted from his role as the campaign manager of President Trump's reelection effort.
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Brad Parscale's wife called police out of concern for her husband's safety. In July, Parscale was demoted from his role as the campaign manager of President Trump's reelection effort.
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NPR News: Sharpton: Policing In America Will Change Because Of George Floyd's Death
Sharpton: Policing In America Will Change Because Of George Floyd's Death
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rev. Al Sharpton about racial justice in an election year. Sharpton has written a new book called: Rise Up: Confronting a Country at the Crossroads.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rev. Al Sharpton about racial justice in an election year. Sharpton has written a new book called: Rise Up: Confronting a Country at the Crossroads.
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NPR News: D.C. Statehood Is A Civil Rights Issue For Young Activists
D.C. Statehood Is A Civil Rights Issue For Young Activists
There is renewed energy around the push to make the District of Columbia the nation's 51st state. Much of that energy comes from young activists who see it as a civil rights issue.
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There is renewed energy around the push to make the District of Columbia the nation's 51st state. Much of that energy comes from young activists who see it as a civil rights issue.
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NPR News: In Internet Dead Zones, Rural Schools Struggle With Distanced Learning
In Internet Dead Zones, Rural Schools Struggle With Distanced Learning
Many American schools are back in class via distance learning. It's stressful everywhere but especially in rural districts where most students lack high-speed Internet and cell phone service at home.
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Many American schools are back in class via distance learning. It's stressful everywhere but especially in rural districts where most students lack high-speed Internet and cell phone service at home.
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NPR News: 'All About The Story' Is A History Of Newspapering — And A Primer On Media Ethics
'All About The Story' Is A History Of Newspapering — And A Primer On Media Ethics
Former Washington Post leader Len Downie is well-placed to offer a look at 50 years in news — but he also writes of times he had to weigh the public's right to know against national security.
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Former Washington Post leader Len Downie is well-placed to offer a look at 50 years in news — but he also writes of times he had to weigh the public's right to know against national security.
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Sunday, 27 September 2020
NPR News: A Crisis Within A Crisis: Food Insecurity And COVID-19
A Crisis Within A Crisis: Food Insecurity And COVID-19
Hunger is one of the most urgent — yet hidden — crises facing the nation. In this special episode of All Things Considered, a look at how food insecurity has been exacerbated by the coronavirus.
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Hunger is one of the most urgent — yet hidden — crises facing the nation. In this special episode of All Things Considered, a look at how food insecurity has been exacerbated by the coronavirus.
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NPR News: U.S. Judge Halts Trump's TikTok Ban, Hours Before It Was Set To Start
U.S. Judge Halts Trump's TikTok Ban, Hours Before It Was Set To Start
The decision grants TikTok a short-term reprieve, but the wildly popular app's fate still faces an extraordinary amount of uncertainty.
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The decision grants TikTok a short-term reprieve, but the wildly popular app's fate still faces an extraordinary amount of uncertainty.
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NPR News: In Affluent Maryland County, Pandemic Exacerbates Food Insecurity
In Affluent Maryland County, Pandemic Exacerbates Food Insecurity
Since March, the number of people who lack a steady source of food has grown. In Montgomery County, a food assistance effort often runs out of prepared meals before it can feed everyone in need.
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Since March, the number of people who lack a steady source of food has grown. In Montgomery County, a food assistance effort often runs out of prepared meals before it can feed everyone in need.
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NPR News: Bread For The World CEO On The State Of Hunger
Bread For The World CEO On The State Of Hunger
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Bread for the World CEO Reverend Eugene Cho about the state of food insecurity in the U.S. and around the globe.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Bread for the World CEO Reverend Eugene Cho about the state of food insecurity in the U.S. and around the globe.
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NPR News: In Rural Nebraska, Combating Hunger From The Pandemic Is A Community Effort
In Rural Nebraska, Combating Hunger From The Pandemic Is A Community Effort
The town of Lexington has long struggled with food insecurity. But when the coronavirus hit, it presented new challenges in feeding this community of 11,000 residents.
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The town of Lexington has long struggled with food insecurity. But when the coronavirus hit, it presented new challenges in feeding this community of 11,000 residents.
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NPR News: For One Food Insecure Family, The Pandemic Leaves 'No Wiggle Room'
For One Food Insecure Family, The Pandemic Leaves 'No Wiggle Room'
The number of families struggling to afford food has skyrocketed since the start of the crisis. One family in Champaign, Ill., used to volunteer at a food pantry — now they depend on it.
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The number of families struggling to afford food has skyrocketed since the start of the crisis. One family in Champaign, Ill., used to volunteer at a food pantry — now they depend on it.
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NPR News: Outlining Solutions To Help End Hunger
Outlining Solutions To Help End Hunger
Ertharin Cousin was the executive director of the World Food Program from 2012 to 2017. She talks with NPR's Michel Martin about some ideas to help solve the problem of hunger in the U.S.
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Ertharin Cousin was the executive director of the World Food Program from 2012 to 2017. She talks with NPR's Michel Martin about some ideas to help solve the problem of hunger in the U.S.
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NPR News: How Expanded Medicaid Could Improve Food Security
How Expanded Medicaid Could Improve Food Security
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jim Carnes, policy director at Alabama Arise, about how the expansion of Medicaid could help lift Americans out of the poverty that causes food insecurity.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jim Carnes, policy director at Alabama Arise, about how the expansion of Medicaid could help lift Americans out of the poverty that causes food insecurity.
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NPR News: 'It's Not Consistent': Oakland Principal Brings Food To Students Cut Off From Meals
'It's Not Consistent': Oakland Principal Brings Food To Students Cut Off From Meals
Juan Vaca, principal of Global Family Elementary School, a Title 1 school in Oakland, Calif., discusses how his students are experiencing food insecurity and what he's been doing about it.
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Juan Vaca, principal of Global Family Elementary School, a Title 1 school in Oakland, Calif., discusses how his students are experiencing food insecurity and what he's been doing about it.
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NPR News: In Pandemic, Many Students Lose Critical Access To Meals
In Pandemic, Many Students Lose Critical Access To Meals
Months into the pandemic, school nutrition directors say fewer and fewer children who are eligible for free or low-cost school meals are not picking them up due, in part, to transportation challenges.
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Months into the pandemic, school nutrition directors say fewer and fewer children who are eligible for free or low-cost school meals are not picking them up due, in part, to transportation challenges.
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NPR News: Federal Food Assistance Programs Alone Fall Short For Americans
Federal Food Assistance Programs Alone Fall Short For Americans
The pandemic has exacerbated food insecurity in the U.S. And while the government has programs to assist struggling Americans in accessing food, it's not always enough.
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The pandemic has exacerbated food insecurity in the U.S. And while the government has programs to assist struggling Americans in accessing food, it's not always enough.
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NPR News: Bread For The World CEO On The State Of Hunger
Bread For The World CEO On The State Of Hunger
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Bread for the World CEO Reverend Eugene Cho about the state of food insecurity in the U.S. and around the globe.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Bread for the World CEO Reverend Eugene Cho about the state of food insecurity in the U.S. and around the globe.
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NPR News: Food Insecurity In The U.S. By The Numbers
Food Insecurity In The U.S. By The Numbers
Before the pandemic, the number of families lacking consistent access to enough food had been steadily falling. Today, new estimates point to some of the worst rates of food insecurity in years.
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Before the pandemic, the number of families lacking consistent access to enough food had been steadily falling. Today, new estimates point to some of the worst rates of food insecurity in years.
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NPR News: Bread For The World CEO On The State Of Hunger
Bread For The World CEO On The State Of Hunger
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Bread for the World CEO Reverend Eugene Cho about the state of food insecurity in the U.S. and around the globe.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Bread for the World CEO Reverend Eugene Cho about the state of food insecurity in the U.S. and around the globe.
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NPR News: Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Driving Into Pro-Trump Protesters
Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Driving Into Pro-Trump Protesters
It's the latest in a string of vehicular violence since nationwide protests over systemic racism began in May.
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It's the latest in a string of vehicular violence since nationwide protests over systemic racism began in May.
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NPR News: Violence Erupts Between Armenia And Azerbaijan Over Long-Disputed Region
Violence Erupts Between Armenia And Azerbaijan Over Long-Disputed Region
Each country is blaming the other for initiating the conflict, which has reportedly left civilians dead on both sides. Armenia has declared martial law and mobilized its military.
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Each country is blaming the other for initiating the conflict, which has reportedly left civilians dead on both sides. Armenia has declared martial law and mobilized its military.
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NPR News: Violence Erupts Between Armenia And Azerbaijan Over Long-Disputed Region
Violence Erupts Between Armenia And Azerbaijan Over Long-Disputed Region
Each country is blaming the other for initiating the conflict, which has reportedly left civilians dead on both sides. Armenia has declared martial law and mobilized its military.
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Each country is blaming the other for initiating the conflict, which has reportedly left civilians dead on both sides. Armenia has declared martial law and mobilized its military.
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NPR News: NY Parole Of Former Black Panther Activist Who Murdered 2 Cops Sparks Reform Debate
NY Parole Of Former Black Panther Activist Who Murdered 2 Cops Sparks Reform Debate
Anthony Bottom, 68, is at the center of a discussion over elderly inmates convicted of violent crimes in their youth. Reform advocates say after decades behind bars most should go home.
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Anthony Bottom, 68, is at the center of a discussion over elderly inmates convicted of violent crimes in their youth. Reform advocates say after decades behind bars most should go home.
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NPR News: Some Black Americans Buying Guns: 'I'd Rather Go To Trial Than Go To The Cemetery'
Some Black Americans Buying Guns: 'I'd Rather Go To Trial Than Go To The Cemetery'
As the U.S. faces a fight for racial justice in the aftermath of police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, some Black Americans are considering how they can best protect themselves.
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As the U.S. faces a fight for racial justice in the aftermath of police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, some Black Americans are considering how they can best protect themselves.
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Saturday, 26 September 2020
NPR News: Teen Activist Pushes To Lower Voting Age To 16
Teen Activist Pushes To Lower Voting Age To 16
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Tyler Okeke, a youth organizer who advocates voting at 16, about how lowering the voting age could improve Generation Z's turnout at the polls.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Tyler Okeke, a youth organizer who advocates voting at 16, about how lowering the voting age could improve Generation Z's turnout at the polls.
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NPR News: In California, Windy, Dry Weather Expected To Bring 'Critical' Fire Conditions
In California, Windy, Dry Weather Expected To Bring 'Critical' Fire Conditions
The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings throughout parts of the state. Cal Fire says winds and low humidity are expected to exacerbate fire conditions and drive up temperatures.
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The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings throughout parts of the state. Cal Fire says winds and low humidity are expected to exacerbate fire conditions and drive up temperatures.
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NPR News: As Election Nears, Trump Expands Moratorium On Exploratory Drilling In Atlantic
As Election Nears, Trump Expands Moratorium On Exploratory Drilling In Atlantic
The move extends a moratorium Trump imposed earlier this month. The oil industry opposes the move. Trump's detractors say Trump is playing politics ahead of a close election battle.
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The move extends a moratorium Trump imposed earlier this month. The oil industry opposes the move. Trump's detractors say Trump is playing politics ahead of a close election battle.
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NPR News: COVID-19 Daily Cases On The Rise In Nearly Half Of U.S. States
COVID-19 Daily Cases On The Rise In Nearly Half Of U.S. States
The U.S. reported more than 55,000 infections Friday, pushing the total number of cases to more than 7 million. Some two dozen states saw new cases continue to rise this past week.
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The U.S. reported more than 55,000 infections Friday, pushing the total number of cases to more than 7 million. Some two dozen states saw new cases continue to rise this past week.
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NPR News: New Normal: West Virginia Bus Drivers Deliver Meals To Kids In Need
New Normal: West Virginia Bus Drivers Deliver Meals To Kids In Need
In Jefferson County, W.V., when school shut down last spring, bus drivers continued working, delivering meals to kids in need.
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In Jefferson County, W.V., when school shut down last spring, bus drivers continued working, delivering meals to kids in need.
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NPR News: After Layoffs Hit Hospitality Industry, Pandemic Threatens Longterm Job Security
After Layoffs Hit Hospitality Industry, Pandemic Threatens Longterm Job Security
Experts say the hotel industry may not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2023. Laid-off hospitality workers are bearing the brunt of this long downturn.
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Experts say the hotel industry may not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2023. Laid-off hospitality workers are bearing the brunt of this long downturn.
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NPR News: Former AG Loretta Lynch On Challenges Of Police Accountability
Former AG Loretta Lynch On Challenges Of Police Accountability
NPR's Michel Martin talks to former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch about why police accountability measures are so difficult to implement even though studies show most officers support reform.
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NPR's Michel Martin talks to former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch about why police accountability measures are so difficult to implement even though studies show most officers support reform.
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NPR News: NASA Astronaut Will Vote From Space
NASA Astronaut Will Vote From Space
Astronauts have been able to cast ballots from above since the Texas legislature gave its blessing in 1997. "It's critical to participate in our democracy," NASA astronaut Kate Rubins said.
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Astronauts have been able to cast ballots from above since the Texas legislature gave its blessing in 1997. "It's critical to participate in our democracy," NASA astronaut Kate Rubins said.
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NPR News: New DOJ Filing: TikTok's Owner Is 'A Mouthpiece' Of Chinese Communist Party
New DOJ Filing: TikTok's Owner Is 'A Mouthpiece' Of Chinese Communist Party
In a new court filing, the Trump administration offers its most thorough explanation to date of why it considers the hit video-sharing app a national security threat.
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In a new court filing, the Trump administration offers its most thorough explanation to date of why it considers the hit video-sharing app a national security threat.
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NPR News: New DOJ Filing: TikTok's Owner Is 'A Mouthpiece' Of Chinese Communist Party
New DOJ Filing: TikTok's Owner Is 'A Mouthpiece' Of Chinese Communist Party
In a new court filing, the Trump administration offers its most thorough explanation to date of why it considers the hit video-sharing app a national security threat.
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In a new court filing, the Trump administration offers its most thorough explanation to date of why it considers the hit video-sharing app a national security threat.
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NPR News: Lebanese Flee Their Own Country Amid Economic Crisis
Lebanese Flee Their Own Country Amid Economic Crisis
NPR's Scott Simon asks journalist Nada Homsi why and how desperate Lebanese are trying to flee their country.
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NPR's Scott Simon asks journalist Nada Homsi why and how desperate Lebanese are trying to flee their country.
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NPR News: COVID-19 Pandemic Tests World Leaders
COVID-19 Pandemic Tests World Leaders
Rancorous debate at the U.N. has led Secretary General António Guterres to say the pandemic has been a test of international cooperation that the world is failing.
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Rancorous debate at the U.N. has led Secretary General António Guterres to say the pandemic has been a test of international cooperation that the world is failing.
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NPR News: Lebanese Flee Their Own Country Amid Economic Crisis
Lebanese Flee Their Own Country Amid Economic Crisis
NPR's Scott Simon asks journalist Nada Homsi why and how desperate Lebanese are trying to flee their country.
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NPR's Scott Simon asks journalist Nada Homsi why and how desperate Lebanese are trying to flee their country.
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NPR News: COVID-19 Pandemic Tests World Leaders
COVID-19 Pandemic Tests World Leaders
Rancorous debate at the U.N. has led Secretary General António Guterres to say the pandemic has been a test of international cooperation that the world is failing.
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Rancorous debate at the U.N. has led Secretary General António Guterres to say the pandemic has been a test of international cooperation that the world is failing.
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Friday, 25 September 2020
NPR News: New DOJ Filing: TikTok's Owner Is 'A Mouthpiece' Of Chinese Communist Party
New DOJ Filing: TikTok's Owner Is 'A Mouthpiece' Of Chinese Communist Party
In a new court filing, the Trump administration offers its most thorough explanation to date of why it considers the hit video-sharing app a national security threat.
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In a new court filing, the Trump administration offers its most thorough explanation to date of why it considers the hit video-sharing app a national security threat.
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NPR News: Missouri Governor And Wife To Host Fall Festival Days After COVID Diagnosis
Missouri Governor And Wife To Host Fall Festival Days After COVID Diagnosis
"Come enjoy the outdoor activities and the beautiful fall decorations," said First Lady Teresa Parson days after her diagnosis. The event is scheduled for Oct. 3, 4 days short of a 14-day quarantine.
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"Come enjoy the outdoor activities and the beautiful fall decorations," said First Lady Teresa Parson days after her diagnosis. The event is scheduled for Oct. 3, 4 days short of a 14-day quarantine.
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NPR News: Judge Ousts Trump's Public Lands Chief
Judge Ousts Trump's Public Lands Chief
The ruling blocks William Perry Pendley from continuing as the temporary head of the Bureau of Land Management, a post he's held for more than a year without being confirmed by the Senate.
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The ruling blocks William Perry Pendley from continuing as the temporary head of the Bureau of Land Management, a post he's held for more than a year without being confirmed by the Senate.
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NPR News: Paris Police Suspect Terrorism In Attack Near Former 'Charlie Hebdo' Offices
Paris Police Suspect Terrorism In Attack Near Former 'Charlie Hebdo' Offices
An arrest has been made in the incident outside the building where a dozen people were gunned down in 2015 in apparent retaliation for the publication of cartoons that satirized the Prophet Muhammad.
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An arrest has been made in the incident outside the building where a dozen people were gunned down in 2015 in apparent retaliation for the publication of cartoons that satirized the Prophet Muhammad.
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NPR News: FBI Agent In Flynn Case Had Doubts About Investigation, Document Shows
FBI Agent In Flynn Case Had Doubts About Investigation, Document Shows
Newly surfaced materials in the legal case involving former national security adviser Mike Flynn show that an investigator was dubious. Flynn's advocates call his case a frame-up by the feds.
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Newly surfaced materials in the legal case involving former national security adviser Mike Flynn show that an investigator was dubious. Flynn's advocates call his case a frame-up by the feds.
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NPR News: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Honored As The First Woman To Lie In State
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Honored As The First Woman To Lie In State
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will lie in state Friday at the U.S. Capitol, the first woman to be given that honor in the nation's history.
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will lie in state Friday at the U.S. Capitol, the first woman to be given that honor in the nation's history.
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NPR News: 'I Have No Faith In The Legal System,' Breonna Taylor's Mother Says
'I Have No Faith In The Legal System,' Breonna Taylor's Mother Says
"I was reassured Wednesday of why I have no faith in the legal system, in the police, in the law," Tamika Palmer said in a statement. "They are not made to protect us Black and brown people."
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"I was reassured Wednesday of why I have no faith in the legal system, in the police, in the law," Tamika Palmer said in a statement. "They are not made to protect us Black and brown people."
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NPR News: Paris Police Suspect Terrorism In Attack Near Former 'Charlie Hebdo' Offices
Paris Police Suspect Terrorism In Attack Near Former 'Charlie Hebdo' Offices
An arrest has been made in the incident outside the building where a dozen people were gunned down in 2015 in apparent retaliation for the publication of cartoons that satirized the Prophet Muhammad.
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An arrest has been made in the incident outside the building where a dozen people were gunned down in 2015 in apparent retaliation for the publication of cartoons that satirized the Prophet Muhammad.
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NPR News: Kim Jong Un Says He's Sorry That North Korean Troops Killed A South Korean Man
Kim Jong Un Says He's Sorry That North Korean Troops Killed A South Korean Man
Pyongyang says an unidentified man was found in North Korean waters, and that he murmured he was from South Korea but then stopped responding to soldiers' questions and appeared to try to flee.
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Pyongyang says an unidentified man was found in North Korean waters, and that he murmured he was from South Korea but then stopped responding to soldiers' questions and appeared to try to flee.
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NPR News: Why The Pandemic Could Change The Way We Record Deaths
Why The Pandemic Could Change The Way We Record Deaths
Before COVID-19 came along, the world wasn't so great at counting deaths and understanding why people die. But the virus has propelled countries to ramp up their efforts.
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Before COVID-19 came along, the world wasn't so great at counting deaths and understanding why people die. But the virus has propelled countries to ramp up their efforts.
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NPR News: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam And Wife Test Positive For Coronavirus
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam And Wife Test Positive For Coronavirus
The couple underwent PCR tests Thursday, after a staff member of the governor's residence was diagnosed. The governor's office says Northam has no symptoms and his wife has mild symptoms.
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The couple underwent PCR tests Thursday, after a staff member of the governor's residence was diagnosed. The governor's office says Northam has no symptoms and his wife has mild symptoms.
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NPR News: Kim Jong Un Says He's Sorry That North Korean Troops Killed A South Korean Man
Kim Jong Un Says He's Sorry That North Korean Troops Killed A South Korean Man
Pyongyang says an unidentified man was found in North Korean waters, and that he murmured he was from South Korea but then stopped responding to soldiers' questions and appeared to try to flee.
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Pyongyang says an unidentified man was found in North Korean waters, and that he murmured he was from South Korea but then stopped responding to soldiers' questions and appeared to try to flee.
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NPR News: Why The Pandemic Could Change The Way We Record Deaths
Why The Pandemic Could Change The Way We Record Deaths
Before COVID-19 came along, the world wasn't so great at counting deaths and understanding why people die. But the virus has propelled countries to ramp up their efforts.
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Before COVID-19 came along, the world wasn't so great at counting deaths and understanding why people die. But the virus has propelled countries to ramp up their efforts.
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NPR News: Afghan Woman Earns Top Marks In University Exam After Militants Attack Her Academy
Afghan Woman Earns Top Marks In University Exam After Militants Attack Her Academy
Shamsia Alizada, the daughter of a coal miner has received the highest test score in Afghanistan's university admissions exam. She will attend medical school.
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Shamsia Alizada, the daughter of a coal miner has received the highest test score in Afghanistan's university admissions exam. She will attend medical school.
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NPR News: Afghan Woman Earns Top Marks In University Exam After Militants Attack Her Academy
Afghan Woman Earns Top Marks In University Exam After Militants Attack Her Academy
Shamsia Alizada, the daughter of a coal miner has received the highest test score in Afghanistan's university admissions exam. She will attend medical school.
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Shamsia Alizada, the daughter of a coal miner has received the highest test score in Afghanistan's university admissions exam. She will attend medical school.
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NASA Report Details How Agency Significantly Benefits US Economy
NASA released Friday the results of its first-ever agencywide economic impact report. The report shows that, through all NASA activities, the agency generated more than $64.3 billion in total economic output during fiscal year 2019, supported more than 312,000 jobs nationwide, and generated an estimated $7 billion in federal, state, and local taxes
September 25, 2020
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NPR News: Kim Jong Un Apologizes For Shooting Death Of South Korean Official
Kim Jong Un Apologizes For Shooting Death Of South Korean Official
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he is sorry for the shooting death of a South Korean official. The statement should cool tensions between the two Koreas, leaving room for future diplomacy.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he is sorry for the shooting death of a South Korean official. The statement should cool tensions between the two Koreas, leaving room for future diplomacy.
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NPR News: News Brief: Louisville Protests, Trump On The Election, Homeless Veterans
News Brief: Louisville Protests, Trump On The Election, Homeless Veterans
Protests over the Grand Jury decision in Breonna Taylor's police shooting death continue. Trump questions the legitimacy of the upcoming election. And, how the pandemic is affecting homeless veterans.
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Protests over the Grand Jury decision in Breonna Taylor's police shooting death continue. Trump questions the legitimacy of the upcoming election. And, how the pandemic is affecting homeless veterans.
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NPR News: Under Pandemic Stressors, NYC Special Ed Teams Vow To 'Put The Children First'
Under Pandemic Stressors, NYC Special Ed Teams Vow To 'Put The Children First'
Emma Pelosi and Debra Fisher, who work with children with special needs at separate New York public schools, find support from each other through the challenges of getting kids back to school.
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Emma Pelosi and Debra Fisher, who work with children with special needs at separate New York public schools, find support from each other through the challenges of getting kids back to school.
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NPR News: Thousands Of Airline Workers Facing Unemployment As Aid Package Stalls In Congress
Thousands Of Airline Workers Facing Unemployment As Aid Package Stalls In Congress
The clock is ticking for tens of thousands of pilots, flight attendants, mechanics and other airline employees who will likely lose their jobs if Congress doesn't extend airline aid by Oct. 1.
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The clock is ticking for tens of thousands of pilots, flight attendants, mechanics and other airline employees who will likely lose their jobs if Congress doesn't extend airline aid by Oct. 1.
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NPR News: 'Light Years Ahead' Of Their Elders, Young Republicans Push GOP On Climate Change
'Light Years Ahead' Of Their Elders, Young Republicans Push GOP On Climate Change
Climate change is major election issue for Democrats, but not Republicans. Yet polls show many young conservatives are concerned about climate impacts, and some are lobbying for solutions.
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Climate change is major election issue for Democrats, but not Republicans. Yet polls show many young conservatives are concerned about climate impacts, and some are lobbying for solutions.
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NPR News: Florida Republicans Take Aim At Efforts To Pay Felons' Fines So They Can Vote
Florida Republicans Take Aim At Efforts To Pay Felons' Fines So They Can Vote
The state attorney general is calling for an investigation into a $16 million contribution raised by billionaire Mike Bloomberg for a group working to get felons to the polls.
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The state attorney general is calling for an investigation into a $16 million contribution raised by billionaire Mike Bloomberg for a group working to get felons to the polls.
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NPR News: Kim Jong Un Apologizes For Shooting Death Of South Korean Official
Kim Jong Un Apologizes For Shooting Death Of South Korean Official
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he is sorry for the shooting death of a South Korean official. The statement should cool tensions between the two Koreas, leaving room for future diplomacy.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he is sorry for the shooting death of a South Korean official. The statement should cool tensions between the two Koreas, leaving room for future diplomacy.
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Thursday, 24 September 2020
NPR News: Court Orders Census Counting To Continue Through Oct. 31; Appeal Expected
Court Orders Census Counting To Continue Through Oct. 31; Appeal Expected
After the Trump administration made last-minute changes that shortened the 2020 census schedule, a federal judge in California has ordered it to extend counting for another month.
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After the Trump administration made last-minute changes that shortened the 2020 census schedule, a federal judge in California has ordered it to extend counting for another month.
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NPR News: Pac-12 Reversal: Football To Start In November
Pac-12 Reversal: Football To Start In November
The conference will play a seven-game season with the championship slated for December. The Big Ten made a similar decision earlier this month. Both say players will receive daily Covid-19 tests.
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The conference will play a seven-game season with the championship slated for December. The Big Ten made a similar decision earlier this month. Both say players will receive daily Covid-19 tests.
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NPR News: 'It's Still Breonna Taylor For Me': Taylor Family Plans Friday Press Conference
'It's Still Breonna Taylor For Me': Taylor Family Plans Friday Press Conference
Tamika Palmer, Taylor's mother, broke her silence in an Instagram post on Thursday. "It's still Breonna Taylor for me," Palmer wrote. The family will respond to the grand jury's decision on Friday.
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Tamika Palmer, Taylor's mother, broke her silence in an Instagram post on Thursday. "It's still Breonna Taylor for me," Palmer wrote. The family will respond to the grand jury's decision on Friday.
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NPR News: Great Smoky Mountains National Park Vandalized With 'Black Lives Don't Matter' Sign
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Vandalized With 'Black Lives Don't Matter' Sign
A black bear skin was also left draped on a park entrance in Tennessee. Investigators are offering a reward for information on the incident, which a ranger called "particularly egregious."
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A black bear skin was also left draped on a park entrance in Tennessee. Investigators are offering a reward for information on the incident, which a ranger called "particularly egregious."
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NPR News: Dutch Celebrities Face Backlash After Rejecting Efforts To Prevent COVID-19
Dutch Celebrities Face Backlash After Rejecting Efforts To Prevent COVID-19
With the hashtag #ikdoenietmeermee ("I no longer participate"), several musicians and influencers said on social media they were opting out of campaigns to promote social distancing and face masks.
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With the hashtag #ikdoenietmeermee ("I no longer participate"), several musicians and influencers said on social media they were opting out of campaigns to promote social distancing and face masks.
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NPR News: PHOTOS: Scenes From Breonna Taylor Protests Around The Country
PHOTOS: Scenes From Breonna Taylor Protests Around The Country
Protests emerged around the country after no police officers were charged directly over the death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville. Here's a selection of pictures of demonstrations nationwide.
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Protests emerged around the country after no police officers were charged directly over the death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville. Here's a selection of pictures of demonstrations nationwide.
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NPR News: Dutch Celebrities Face Backlash After Rejecting Efforts To Prevent COVID-19
Dutch Celebrities Face Backlash After Rejecting Efforts To Prevent COVID-19
With the hashtag #ikdoenietmeermee ("I no longer participate"), several musicians and influencers said on social media they were opting out of campaigns to promote social distancing and face masks.
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With the hashtag #ikdoenietmeermee ("I no longer participate"), several musicians and influencers said on social media they were opting out of campaigns to promote social distancing and face masks.
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NPR News: Tear Gas Deployed In Atlanta During Breonna Taylor Protests
Tear Gas Deployed In Atlanta During Breonna Taylor Protests
Demonstrators took to the streets of Atlanta overnight in the wake of the decision not to charge officers directly over Taylor's death. Candidates for Georgia's Senate race weighed in.
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Demonstrators took to the streets of Atlanta overnight in the wake of the decision not to charge officers directly over Taylor's death. Candidates for Georgia's Senate race weighed in.
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NASA Invites Media, Public to Watch Cargo Launch to Space Station
NASA commercial cargo provider Northrop Grumman is targeting 10:27 p.m. EDT Tuesday, Sept. 29, for the launch of its 14th resupply mission to the International Space Station.
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NPR News: Breonna Taylor Update: Denver Police Detain Man After Car Plows Through Protest Area
Breonna Taylor Update: Denver Police Detain Man After Car Plows Through Protest Area
The protesters were starting to disband near the Colorado State Capitol. Some of them blocked the vehicle before it abruptly sped away.
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The protesters were starting to disband near the Colorado State Capitol. Some of them blocked the vehicle before it abruptly sped away.
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NPR News: Taiwan's Representative To The U.S. On Recent Developments
Taiwan's Representative To The U.S. On Recent Developments
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Bi-khim Hsiao, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., about the coronavirus, a possible bilateral trade deal between the U.S. and Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Bi-khim Hsiao, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., about the coronavirus, a possible bilateral trade deal between the U.S. and Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
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NPR News: Taiwan's Representative To The U.S. On Recent Developments
Taiwan's Representative To The U.S. On Recent Developments
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Bi-khim Hsiao, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., about the coronavirus, a possible bilateral trade deal between the U.S. and Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Bi-khim Hsiao, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., about the coronavirus, a possible bilateral trade deal between the U.S. and Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
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NPR News: In 'We're Better Than This,' Rep. Elijah Cummings Offers Some Lasting Thoughts
In 'We're Better Than This,' Rep. Elijah Cummings Offers Some Lasting Thoughts
The former congressman's memoir is an urgent call to action, imploring us to defend our democracy as it is assailed by threats — and a poignant reminder of how much the nation lost with his death.
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The former congressman's memoir is an urgent call to action, imploring us to defend our democracy as it is assailed by threats — and a poignant reminder of how much the nation lost with his death.
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NPR News: North Korean Troops Fatally Shoot South Korean Man Believed Attempting To Defect
North Korean Troops Fatally Shoot South Korean Man Believed Attempting To Defect
The 47-year-old fisheries official, whose name was not released, apparently jumped off a patrol boat near the maritime border between North and South and floated into North Korean waters.
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The 47-year-old fisheries official, whose name was not released, apparently jumped off a patrol boat near the maritime border between North and South and floated into North Korean waters.
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NPR News: North Korean Troops Shoot Dead South Korean Man Believed Attempting To Defect
North Korean Troops Shoot Dead South Korean Man Believed Attempting To Defect
The 47-year-old fisheries official, whose name was not released, apparently jumped off a patrol boat near the maritime border between North and South and floated into North Korean waters.
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The 47-year-old fisheries official, whose name was not released, apparently jumped off a patrol boat near the maritime border between North and South and floated into North Korean waters.
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NPR News: 2 Officers Shot After Charges In Breonna Taylor Case Spark Protests
2 Officers Shot After Charges In Breonna Taylor Case Spark Protests
In Kentucky, two police officers in Louisville were shot during protests Wednesday night in reaction to the charges filed earlier in the day in the Breonna Taylor shooting.
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In Kentucky, two police officers in Louisville were shot during protests Wednesday night in reaction to the charges filed earlier in the day in the Breonna Taylor shooting.
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NPR News: Pa. Woman Is 1st Person In Her Bowling Alley To Roll Perfect Score
Pa. Woman Is 1st Person In Her Bowling Alley To Roll Perfect Score
Sara Lyons, 96, set a record: A no-tap 300 means she knocked down at least nine pins with every ball. She tells KDKA-TV that she won't give up, no matter how old she gets.
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Sara Lyons, 96, set a record: A no-tap 300 means she knocked down at least nine pins with every ball. She tells KDKA-TV that she won't give up, no matter how old she gets.
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NPR News: Nearly 500 National Security Experts Endorse Biden For President
Nearly 500 National Security Experts Endorse Biden For President
In a letter addressed to "Our Fellow Citizens," the 489 signatures include 22 four-star officers, stating the "current president" is not up to "the enormous responsibilities of his office."
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In a letter addressed to "Our Fellow Citizens," the 489 signatures include 22 four-star officers, stating the "current president" is not up to "the enormous responsibilities of his office."
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NPR News: News Brief: Kentucky Protests, Coronavirus Cases, Hospital Data Rule
News Brief: Kentucky Protests, Coronavirus Cases, Hospital Data Rule
Two Louisville police are shot after charges in Breonna Taylor case spark protests. Which group is driving COVID-19 infections? And, hospitals failing to report COVID-19 data face a federal crackdown.
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Two Louisville police are shot after charges in Breonna Taylor case spark protests. Which group is driving COVID-19 infections? And, hospitals failing to report COVID-19 data face a federal crackdown.
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NPR News: Weeks After Disputed Election, Belarus President Is Secretly Inaugurated
Weeks After Disputed Election, Belarus President Is Secretly Inaugurated
The president of Belarus has been inaugurated for a sixth term in a secret ceremony, despite continuing mass protests by opposition supporters who say the recent election was rigged.
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The president of Belarus has been inaugurated for a sixth term in a secret ceremony, despite continuing mass protests by opposition supporters who say the recent election was rigged.
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NPR News: 'Desperation And Fear' For Millions With Congress Deadlocked Over Pandemic Assistance
'Desperation And Fear' For Millions With Congress Deadlocked Over Pandemic Assistance
Federal unemployment money has been cut off for nearly two months. Congress hasn't worked out a deal to send more help, and the fight over a Supreme Court nominee could make that harder.
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Federal unemployment money has been cut off for nearly two months. Congress hasn't worked out a deal to send more help, and the fight over a Supreme Court nominee could make that harder.
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NPR News: Ohio's Ballot Drop Box Limits Leads To Allegations Of Voter Suppression
Ohio's Ballot Drop Box Limits Leads To Allegations Of Voter Suppression
With concerns over the Postal Service's ability to deliver mail-in ballots on time, drop boxes are the rage. Ohio limits the boxes to one per county — even in counties with millions of residents.
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With concerns over the Postal Service's ability to deliver mail-in ballots on time, drop boxes are the rage. Ohio limits the boxes to one per county — even in counties with millions of residents.
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NPR News: Weeks After Disputed Election, Belarus President Is Secretly Inaugurated
Weeks After Disputed Election, Belarus President Is Secretly Inaugurated
The president of Belarus has been inaugurated for a sixth term in a secret ceremony, despite continuing mass protests by opposition supporters who say the recent election was rigged.
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The president of Belarus has been inaugurated for a sixth term in a secret ceremony, despite continuing mass protests by opposition supporters who say the recent election was rigged.
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Wednesday, 23 September 2020
NPR News: Louisville Police Officer Shot As Protests Erupt After Charges In Breonna Taylor Case
Louisville Police Officer Shot As Protests Erupt After Charges In Breonna Taylor Case
Police officials offered no details about the shooting, which was announced at about 7:40 p.m. ET — shortly before a countywide curfew went into effect.
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Police officials offered no details about the shooting, which was announced at about 7:40 p.m. ET — shortly before a countywide curfew went into effect.
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NPR News: Uncle Ben's Changing Name To Ben's Original After Criticism Of Racial Stereotyping
Uncle Ben's Changing Name To Ben's Original After Criticism Of Racial Stereotyping
"We understand the inequities that were associated with the name and face of the Uncle Ben's brand and ... we have committed to change," the parent company said in a statement.
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"We understand the inequities that were associated with the name and face of the Uncle Ben's brand and ... we have committed to change," the parent company said in a statement.
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NPR News: Pandemic Fizzle: Sizzler Steakhouse Chain Files For Bankruptcy Protection
Pandemic Fizzle: Sizzler Steakhouse Chain Files For Bankruptcy Protection
The restaurant chain, which first opened 62 years ago, says it wants to keep all of its locations open. There are more than 100 Sizzler restaurants in the U.S.
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The restaurant chain, which first opened 62 years ago, says it wants to keep all of its locations open. There are more than 100 Sizzler restaurants in the U.S.
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NPR News: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg To Be Honored At The Supreme Court
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg To Be Honored At The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is honoring Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a private ceremony and then a public viewing today. Ginsburg died on Friday. She was 87,
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The Supreme Court is honoring Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a private ceremony and then a public viewing today. Ginsburg died on Friday. She was 87,
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NPR News: As U.S. Views Of China Grow More Negative, Chinese Support For Their Government Rises
As U.S. Views Of China Grow More Negative, Chinese Support For Their Government Rises
Recent trends in public sentiment run parallel to deteriorating U.S.-China relations. In China, the pandemic "increased people's satisfaction and support for their government," says a sociologist.
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Recent trends in public sentiment run parallel to deteriorating U.S.-China relations. In China, the pandemic "increased people's satisfaction and support for their government," says a sociologist.
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NPR News: Belarus President Is Secretly Inaugurated Weeks After Disputed Election
Belarus President Is Secretly Inaugurated Weeks After Disputed Election
Alexander Lukashenko declared a landslide victory in Aug. 9 polls widely seen as fraudulent. He was sworn in for a sixth term Wednesday in a secret ceremony in the capital, according to state media.
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Alexander Lukashenko declared a landslide victory in Aug. 9 polls widely seen as fraudulent. He was sworn in for a sixth term Wednesday in a secret ceremony in the capital, according to state media.
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NPR News: As U.S. Views Of China Grow More Negative, Chinese Support For Their Government Rises
As U.S. Views Of China Grow More Negative, Chinese Support For Their Government Rises
Recent trends in public sentiment run parallel to deteriorating U.S.-China relations. In China, the pandemic "increased people's satisfaction and support for their government," says a sociologist.
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Recent trends in public sentiment run parallel to deteriorating U.S.-China relations. In China, the pandemic "increased people's satisfaction and support for their government," says a sociologist.
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NPR News: Belarus President Is Secretly Inaugurated Weeks After Disputed Election
Belarus President Is Secretly Inaugurated Weeks After Disputed Election
Alexander Lukashenko declared a landslide victory in Aug. 9 polls widely seen as fraudulent. He was sworn in for a sixth term Wednesday in a secret ceremony in the capital, according to state media.
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Alexander Lukashenko declared a landslide victory in Aug. 9 polls widely seen as fraudulent. He was sworn in for a sixth term Wednesday in a secret ceremony in the capital, according to state media.
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NPR News: Americans Who Can't Enjoy Full Rights Deemed 'Conditional Citizens' In New Book
Americans Who Can't Enjoy Full Rights Deemed 'Conditional Citizens' In New Book
In her first non-fiction work, Laila Lalami says these Americans want the country to succeed, but can't avoid the gulf between purported values of equality and the realities of systematic oppression.
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In her first non-fiction work, Laila Lalami says these Americans want the country to succeed, but can't avoid the gulf between purported values of equality and the realities of systematic oppression.
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NPR News: 'Not Our World': This Greek Island Wants An End To Greece And Turkey's Feud
'Not Our World': This Greek Island Wants An End To Greece And Turkey's Feud
Kastellorizo has become a pawn in a dispute between Greece and Turkey over maritime borders and offshore resources. But as the governments' standoff continues, islanders speak of peace and harmony.
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Kastellorizo has become a pawn in a dispute between Greece and Turkey over maritime borders and offshore resources. But as the governments' standoff continues, islanders speak of peace and harmony.
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NPR News: Americans Who Can't Enjoy Full Rights Deemed 'Conditional Citizens' In New Book
Americans Who Can't Enjoy Full Rights Deemed 'Conditional Citizens' In New Book
In her first non-fiction work, Laila Lalami says these Americans want the country to succeed, but can't avoid the gulf between purported values of equality and the realities of systematic oppression.
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In her first non-fiction work, Laila Lalami says these Americans want the country to succeed, but can't avoid the gulf between purported values of equality and the realities of systematic oppression.
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NPR News: Americans Who Can't Enjoy Full Rights Deemed 'Conditional Citizens' In New Book
Americans Who Can't Enjoy Full Rights Deemed 'Conditional Citizens' In New Book
In her first non-fiction work, Laila Lalami says these Americans want the country to succeed, but can't avoid the gulf between purported values of equality and the realities of systematic oppression.
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In her first non-fiction work, Laila Lalami says these Americans want the country to succeed, but can't avoid the gulf between purported values of equality and the realities of systematic oppression.
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NPR News: 'Not Our World': This Greek Island Wants An End To Greece And Turkey's Feud
'Not Our World': This Greek Island Wants An End To Greece And Turkey's Feud
Kastellorizo has become a pawn in a dispute between Greece and Turkey over maritime borders and offshore resources. But as the governments' standoff continues, islanders speak of peace and harmony.
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Kastellorizo has become a pawn in a dispute between Greece and Turkey over maritime borders and offshore resources. But as the governments' standoff continues, islanders speak of peace and harmony.
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NPR News: Critics Question U.S. Decision To Revoke Chinese Students' Visas
Critics Question U.S. Decision To Revoke Chinese Students' Visas
The U.S. canceled 1,000 visas given to Chinese students it alleges have ties to the Chinese military. The dramatic step is to counter what officials say is a concerted Chinese espionage effort.
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The U.S. canceled 1,000 visas given to Chinese students it alleges have ties to the Chinese military. The dramatic step is to counter what officials say is a concerted Chinese espionage effort.
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NPR News: A Tech Powerhouse, U.S. Lags In Using Smartphones For Contact Tracing
A Tech Powerhouse, U.S. Lags In Using Smartphones For Contact Tracing
Google and Apple teamed up on using smartphones to track coronavirus infections. But the systems are only available in a few states, where they're being used by a tiny percentage of the population.
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Google and Apple teamed up on using smartphones to track coronavirus infections. But the systems are only available in a few states, where they're being used by a tiny percentage of the population.
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NPR News: U.S. Reaches COVID-19 Milestone: Death Toll Is Over 200,000
U.S. Reaches COVID-19 Milestone: Death Toll Is Over 200,000
More than 200,000 people in the U.S. have died of COVID-19. We hear from three areas of the country about how the pandemic has affected life there.
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More than 200,000 people in the U.S. have died of COVID-19. We hear from three areas of the country about how the pandemic has affected life there.
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NPR News: Critics Question U.S. Decision To Revoke Chinese Students' Visas
Critics Question U.S. Decision To Revoke Chinese Students' Visas
The U.S. canceled 1,000 visas given to Chinese students it alleges have ties to the Chinese military. The dramatic step is to counter what officials say is a concerted Chinese espionage effort.
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The U.S. canceled 1,000 visas given to Chinese students it alleges have ties to the Chinese military. The dramatic step is to counter what officials say is a concerted Chinese espionage effort.
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NPR News: Swastika, New York, Is Keeping Its Name
Swastika, New York, Is Keeping Its Name
When an outsider suggested the tiny northern hamlet of Swastika should change its name, town supervisors quickly rejected a change.
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When an outsider suggested the tiny northern hamlet of Swastika should change its name, town supervisors quickly rejected a change.
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NPR News: When You Spot A Stray, Who You Gonna Call? If You're In Rabat, Call ADAN
When You Spot A Stray, Who You Gonna Call? If You're In Rabat, Call ADAN
ADAN is one of only two shelters in the Moroccan capital. It was founded 16 years ago by Ahmed Tazi and his sister Habiba, who also largely fund and run it.
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ADAN is one of only two shelters in the Moroccan capital. It was founded 16 years ago by Ahmed Tazi and his sister Habiba, who also largely fund and run it.
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NPR News: When You Spot A Stray, Who You Gonna Call? If You're In Rabat, Call ADAN
When You Spot A Stray, Who You Gonna Call? If You're In Rabat, Call ADAN
ADAN is one of only two shelters in the Moroccan capital. It was founded 16 years ago by Ahmed Tazi and his sister Habiba, who also largely fund and run it.
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ADAN is one of only two shelters in the Moroccan capital. It was founded 16 years ago by Ahmed Tazi and his sister Habiba, who also largely fund and run it.
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NPR News: Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Discharged From Berlin Hospital
Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Discharged From Berlin Hospital
Navalny spent 32 days in Berlin's Charité Hospital, 24 of them in intensive care. Independent lab tests in three countries confirmed he had been poisoned by a Soviet-era nerve agent.
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Navalny spent 32 days in Berlin's Charité Hospital, 24 of them in intensive care. Independent lab tests in three countries confirmed he had been poisoned by a Soviet-era nerve agent.
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NPR News: Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Discharged From Berlin Hospital
Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Discharged From Berlin Hospital
Navalny spent 32 days in Berlin's Charité Hospital, 24 of them in intensive care. Independent lab tests in three countries confirmed he had been poisoned by a Soviet-era nerve agent.
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Navalny spent 32 days in Berlin's Charité Hospital, 24 of them in intensive care. Independent lab tests in three countries confirmed he had been poisoned by a Soviet-era nerve agent.
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Tuesday, 22 September 2020
NPR News: Formal Ties With U.S.? Not For Now, Says Taiwan Foreign Minister
Formal Ties With U.S.? Not For Now, Says Taiwan Foreign Minister
Two high-ranking Trump administration officials have been to the island recently. The visits come against a backdrop of deepening mistrust and deteriorating relations between the U.S. and China.
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Two high-ranking Trump administration officials have been to the island recently. The visits come against a backdrop of deepening mistrust and deteriorating relations between the U.S. and China.
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NPR News: Formal Ties With U.S.? Not For Now, Says Taiwan Foreign Minister
Formal Ties With U.S.? Not For Now, Says Taiwan Foreign Minister
Two high-ranking Trump administration officials have been to the island recently. The visits come against a backdrop of deepening mistrust and deteriorating relations between the U.S. and China.
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Two high-ranking Trump administration officials have been to the island recently. The visits come against a backdrop of deepening mistrust and deteriorating relations between the U.S. and China.
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NASA to Provide Update on Agency’s First Asteroid Sample Collection Attempt
NASA is hosting a media teleconference at 3 p.m. EDT Thursday, Sept. 24, to provide an update on the agency’s first attempt to contact the surface of asteroid Bennu and collect a sample next month.
September 22, 2020
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NPR News: 'Enormous And Tragic': U.S. Has Lost More Than 200,000 People To COVID-19
'Enormous And Tragic': U.S. Has Lost More Than 200,000 People To COVID-19
The U.S. death toll has doubled since May. Some experts predict it could nearly double again before 2020 ends. "We are experiencing a tremendous amount of unnecessary suffering," one researcher says.
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The U.S. death toll has doubled since May. Some experts predict it could nearly double again before 2020 ends. "We are experiencing a tremendous amount of unnecessary suffering," one researcher says.
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NPR News: 'This Is The Moment When We Must Act': U.K. Government Imposes New Coronavirus Rules
'This Is The Moment When We Must Act': U.K. Government Imposes New Coronavirus Rules
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that pubs, bars and restaurants in England must close at 10 p.m. He also encourages people who are able to work from home to do so.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that pubs, bars and restaurants in England must close at 10 p.m. He also encourages people who are able to work from home to do so.
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NPR News: 'This Is The Moment When We Must Act': U.K. Government Imposes New Coronavirus Rules
'This Is The Moment When We Must Act': U.K. Government Imposes New Coronavirus Rules
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that pubs, bars and restaurants in England must close at 10 p.m. He also encourages people who are able to work from home to do so.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that pubs, bars and restaurants in England must close at 10 p.m. He also encourages people who are able to work from home to do so.
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NASA, US Space Force Establish Foundation for Broad Collaboration
While advancing plans for unprecedented lunar exploration under the Artemis program, NASA also is building on a longstanding partnership with the Department of Defense with a new memorandum of understanding announced today by NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and U.S. Space Force (USSF) Chief of Space Operations Gen. John “Jay” Raymond.
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NPR News: In 'Can't Even,' Burnout Is Seen As A Societal Problem — One We Can't Solve Alone
In 'Can't Even,' Burnout Is Seen As A Societal Problem — One We Can't Solve Alone
Burnout, Anne Helen Petersen argues, will end only with sweeping labor-policy changes — meaning it will only end when we "vote en masse to elect politicians who will agitate for [reform] tirelessly."
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Burnout, Anne Helen Petersen argues, will end only with sweeping labor-policy changes — meaning it will only end when we "vote en masse to elect politicians who will agitate for [reform] tirelessly."
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NPR News: Robert Graetz, Only White Pastor To Back Montgomery Bus Boycott, Dies At 92
Robert Graetz, Only White Pastor To Back Montgomery Bus Boycott, Dies At 92
Robert and his wife Jeannie Graetz faced bombs and KKK death threats for their role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, but their Black friends and neighbors protected them.
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Robert and his wife Jeannie Graetz faced bombs and KKK death threats for their role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, but their Black friends and neighbors protected them.
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NPR News: Experts Warn Britain Could See A Severe Uptick In Coronavirus Cases
Experts Warn Britain Could See A Severe Uptick In Coronavirus Cases
The United Kingdom's top science adviser says, "The epidemic is doubling roughly every seven days" — warning of a dangerously high rate of new coronavirus cases.
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The United Kingdom's top science adviser says, "The epidemic is doubling roughly every seven days" — warning of a dangerously high rate of new coronavirus cases.
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NPR News: Experts Warn Britain Could See A Severe Uptick In Coronavirus Cases
Experts Warn Britain Could See A Severe Uptick In Coronavirus Cases
The United Kingdom's top science adviser says, "The epidemic is doubling roughly every seven days" — warning of a dangerously high rate of new coronavirus cases.
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The United Kingdom's top science adviser says, "The epidemic is doubling roughly every seven days" — warning of a dangerously high rate of new coronavirus cases.
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NPR News: Effects Of Climate Change On Wildfires Is Not Always Obvious, Immediate
Effects Of Climate Change On Wildfires Is Not Always Obvious, Immediate
Wildfire recently closed I-70 through Colorado for two weeks. It burned steep slopes above the highway, so future closures are likely due to rock fall and mudslides from climate change driven storms.
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Wildfire recently closed I-70 through Colorado for two weeks. It burned steep slopes above the highway, so future closures are likely due to rock fall and mudslides from climate change driven storms.
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NPR News: Office Chair Makers Swivel To Home Market
Office Chair Makers Swivel To Home Market
Big furniture companies have relied on a century-old model for selling desks and chairs. It doesn't work in the age of the home office.
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Big furniture companies have relied on a century-old model for selling desks and chairs. It doesn't work in the age of the home office.
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NPR News: Experts Warn Britain Could See A Severe Uptik In Coronavirus Cases
Experts Warn Britain Could See A Severe Uptik In Coronavirus Cases
The United Kingdom's top science adviser says, "The epidemic is doubling roughly every seven days" — warning of a dangerously high rate of new coronavirus cases.
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The United Kingdom's top science adviser says, "The epidemic is doubling roughly every seven days" — warning of a dangerously high rate of new coronavirus cases.
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NPR News: Greek Island Caught In The Middle Of Dispute Over Energy Reserves
Greek Island Caught In The Middle Of Dispute Over Energy Reserves
NATO allies Greece and Turkey are contesting offshore energy reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean. For weeks, warships patrolled near a tiny Greek island off the Turkish coast.
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NATO allies Greece and Turkey are contesting offshore energy reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean. For weeks, warships patrolled near a tiny Greek island off the Turkish coast.
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NPR News: Prominent Critic Of Xi Jinping And Communist Party Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison
Prominent Critic Of Xi Jinping And Communist Party Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison
Ren Zhiqiang made a fortune in real estate and was a member of the country's political elite. But his harsh criticism of the Communist Party and Xi's management of the pandemic led to his downfall.
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Ren Zhiqiang made a fortune in real estate and was a member of the country's political elite. But his harsh criticism of the Communist Party and Xi's management of the pandemic led to his downfall.
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NPR News: Experts Warn Britain Could See A Severe Uptik In Coronavirus Cases
Experts Warn Britain Could See A Severe Uptik In Coronavirus Cases
The United Kingdom's top science adviser says, "The epidemic is doubling roughly every seven days" — warning of a dangerously high rate of new coronavirus cases.
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The United Kingdom's top science adviser says, "The epidemic is doubling roughly every seven days" — warning of a dangerously high rate of new coronavirus cases.
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NPR News: Greek Island Caught In The Middle Of Dispute Over Energy Reserves
Greek Island Caught In The Middle Of Dispute Over Energy Reserves
NATO allies Greece and Turkey are contesting offshore energy reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean. For weeks, warships patrolled near a tiny Greek island off the Turkish coast.
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NATO allies Greece and Turkey are contesting offshore energy reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean. For weeks, warships patrolled near a tiny Greek island off the Turkish coast.
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NPR News: News Brief: Court Vacancy, COVID-19 Vaccine Ethics, U.N. General Assembly
News Brief: Court Vacancy, COVID-19 Vaccine Ethics, U.N. General Assembly
Where things stand with the vacancy on the Supreme Court. When a coronavirus vaccine becomes available, who should get it first? And, world leaders will address the U.N. General Assembly virtually.
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Where things stand with the vacancy on the Supreme Court. When a coronavirus vaccine becomes available, who should get it first? And, world leaders will address the U.N. General Assembly virtually.
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NPR News: Prominent Critic Of Xi Jinping And Communist Party Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison
Prominent Critic Of Xi Jinping And Communist Party Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison
Ren Zhiqiang made a fortune in real estate and was a member of the country's political elite. But his harsh criticism of the Communist Party and Xi's management of the pandemic led to his downfall.
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Ren Zhiqiang made a fortune in real estate and was a member of the country's political elite. But his harsh criticism of the Communist Party and Xi's management of the pandemic led to his downfall.
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NPR News: News Brief: Court Vacancy, COVID-19 Vaccine Ethics, U.N. General Assembly
News Brief: Court Vacancy, COVID-19 Vaccine Ethics, U.N. General Assembly
Where things stand with the vacancy on the Supreme Court. When a coronavirus vaccine becomes available, who should get it first? And, world leaders will address the U.N. General Assembly virtually.
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Where things stand with the vacancy on the Supreme Court. When a coronavirus vaccine becomes available, who should get it first? And, world leaders will address the U.N. General Assembly virtually.
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NPR News: The United Nations Marks Its 75th Anniversary During The Pandemic
The United Nations Marks Its 75th Anniversary During The Pandemic
The United Nations General Assembly begins its annual meeting on Tuesday. A record 173 heads of state or government will address the meeting between now and Saturday — most virtually.
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The United Nations General Assembly begins its annual meeting on Tuesday. A record 173 heads of state or government will address the meeting between now and Saturday — most virtually.
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NPR News: Black Protest Leaders To White Allies: 'It's Our Turn To Lead Our Own Fight'
Black Protest Leaders To White Allies: 'It's Our Turn To Lead Our Own Fight'
As Black Lives Matter protests spread across the country, a lot of white people joined in to help the cause. In many cities Black leaders are being deliberate about the roles "white allies" play.
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As Black Lives Matter protests spread across the country, a lot of white people joined in to help the cause. In many cities Black leaders are being deliberate about the roles "white allies" play.
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NPR News: The United Nations Marks Its 75th Anniversary During The Pandemic
The United Nations Marks Its 75th Anniversary During The Pandemic
The United Nations General Assembly begins its annual meeting on Tuesday. A record 173 heads of state or government will address the meeting between now and Saturday — most virtually.
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The United Nations General Assembly begins its annual meeting on Tuesday. A record 173 heads of state or government will address the meeting between now and Saturday — most virtually.
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Monday, 21 September 2020
NPR News: Trump Plans To Announce Supreme Court Nominee By The End Of The Week
Trump Plans To Announce Supreme Court Nominee By The End Of The Week
President Trump said he is planning to announce at the end of this week his nominee to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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President Trump said he is planning to announce at the end of this week his nominee to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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NPR News: CDC Publishes — Then Withdraws — Guidance On Aerosol Spread Of Coronavirus
CDC Publishes — Then Withdraws — Guidance On Aerosol Spread Of Coronavirus
The CDC says the guidelines were posted to its website in error. The now-deleted updates were notable because so far the agency has stopped short of saying that the virus is airborne.
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The CDC says the guidelines were posted to its website in error. The now-deleted updates were notable because so far the agency has stopped short of saying that the virus is airborne.
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NPR News: Beta Brings New Flood Risk To Texas Coast And La., Where Thousands Still Lack Power
Beta Brings New Flood Risk To Texas Coast And La., Where Thousands Still Lack Power
Tropical Storm Beta is heading for a part of Louisiana where thousands of people's electricity service hasn't recovered from being knocked out by Hurricane Laura.
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Tropical Storm Beta is heading for a part of Louisiana where thousands of people's electricity service hasn't recovered from being knocked out by Hurricane Laura.
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NPR News: Allies Disagree With U.S. On Sanctions Against Iran
Allies Disagree With U.S. On Sanctions Against Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other U.S. officials say new sanctions against Iran have begun. Not only does Iran reject that move, but so do America's usual allies.
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other U.S. officials say new sanctions against Iran have begun. Not only does Iran reject that move, but so do America's usual allies.
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NASA Highlights Science, Business on Next Northrop Grumman Mission to Space Station
NASA will host a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EDT Thursday, Sept. 24, to discuss science investigations, technology demonstrations, and commercial products launching on Northrop Grumman’s 14th commercial resupply mission for the agency to the International Space Station.
September 21, 2020
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NPR News: McMaster: Goal Of Changing Putin Is A 'Delusion' Suffered By 3 Presidents
McMaster: Goal Of Changing Putin Is A 'Delusion' Suffered By 3 Presidents
Former national security adviser H.R. McMaster said President Trump isn't the first U.S. president to suffer under a misapprehension about what's possible in dealings with Moscow.
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Former national security adviser H.R. McMaster said President Trump isn't the first U.S. president to suffer under a misapprehension about what's possible in dealings with Moscow.
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NPR News: In Tasmania, A Mission To Rescue 270 Stranded Whales
In Tasmania, A Mission To Rescue 270 Stranded Whales
Video of the area shows large groups of pilot whales stuck on sandbars, trying fruitlessly to free themselves. An estimated 25 whales have already died.
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Video of the area shows large groups of pilot whales stuck on sandbars, trying fruitlessly to free themselves. An estimated 25 whales have already died.
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NPR News: Taj Mahal Reopens In India For 1st Time In 6 Months
Taj Mahal Reopens In India For 1st Time In 6 Months
The Taj Mahal reopened at sunrise Monday for the first time since March 17. It is limited to 5,000 visitors a day, and all must wear masks. Before the pandemic, up to 70,000 people visited every day.
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The Taj Mahal reopened at sunrise Monday for the first time since March 17. It is limited to 5,000 visitors a day, and all must wear masks. Before the pandemic, up to 70,000 people visited every day.
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NPR News: Omaha Bar Owner Has Died By Suicide After He Was Charged In Shooting Of Black Man
Omaha Bar Owner Has Died By Suicide After He Was Charged In Shooting Of Black Man
Jake Gardner was on the West Coast when a grand jury indicted him last week for the May killing of James Scurlock in Omaha. Gardner died "at his own hand," his lawyers said Sunday.
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Jake Gardner was on the West Coast when a grand jury indicted him last week for the May killing of James Scurlock in Omaha. Gardner died "at his own hand," his lawyers said Sunday.
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NPR News: In Tasmania, A Mission To Rescue 270 Stranded Whales
In Tasmania, A Mission To Rescue 270 Stranded Whales
Video of the area shows large groups of pilot whales stuck on sandbars, trying fruitlessly to free themselves. An estimated 25 whales have already died.
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Video of the area shows large groups of pilot whales stuck on sandbars, trying fruitlessly to free themselves. An estimated 25 whales have already died.
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NPR News: Taj Mahal Reopens In India For 1st Time In 6 Months
Taj Mahal Reopens In India For 1st Time In 6 Months
The Taj Mahal reopened at sunrise Monday for the first time since March 17. It is limited to 5,000 visitors a day, and all must wear masks. Before the pandemic, up to 70,000 people visited every day.
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The Taj Mahal reopened at sunrise Monday for the first time since March 17. It is limited to 5,000 visitors a day, and all must wear masks. Before the pandemic, up to 70,000 people visited every day.
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NPR News: In A Month, U.K. Could See 50,000 New Coronavirus Cases A Day, Expert Warns
In A Month, U.K. Could See 50,000 New Coronavirus Cases A Day, Expert Warns
"The epidemic is doubling roughly every seven days," the U.K.'s top science adviser says, warning of a dangerously high rate of new coronavirus cases.
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"The epidemic is doubling roughly every seven days," the U.K.'s top science adviser says, warning of a dangerously high rate of new coronavirus cases.
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NPR News: In A Month, U.K. Could See 50,000 New COVID-19 Cases Every Day, Expert Warns
In A Month, U.K. Could See 50,000 New COVID-19 Cases Every Day, Expert Warns
"The epidemic is doubling roughly every seven days," the U.K.'s top science adviser says, warning of a dangerously high rate of new coronavirus cases.
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"The epidemic is doubling roughly every seven days," the U.K.'s top science adviser says, warning of a dangerously high rate of new coronavirus cases.
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NASA to Discuss Early Artemis Exploration Plans with Media
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine will discuss the agency’s latest Artemis program exploration plans during a media teleconference today at 5 p.m. EDT.
September 21, 2020
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NPR News: Latest Tell-All, By Former National Security Advisor McMaster, Is Not All About Trump
Latest Tell-All, By Former National Security Advisor McMaster, Is Not All About Trump
This book may be the master in-depth briefing H.R. McMaster always wanted to give the president. For better or worse, it seems listening to lengthy historical explanations has not been Trump's style.
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This book may be the master in-depth briefing H.R. McMaster always wanted to give the president. For better or worse, it seems listening to lengthy historical explanations has not been Trump's style.
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NPR News: Ohio Dad Figures Out Socially Distant Trick Or Treating
Ohio Dad Figures Out Socially Distant Trick Or Treating
The dad got a shipping tube, painted it orange and fastened it to the front porch to make a candy chute, according to WJAR-TV. Kids put their bags at the end of the chute, and call out trick or treat!
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The dad got a shipping tube, painted it orange and fastened it to the front porch to make a candy chute, according to WJAR-TV. Kids put their bags at the end of the chute, and call out trick or treat!
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NPR News: Gasping For Air: Autopsies Reveal Troubling Effects Of Lethal Injection
Gasping For Air: Autopsies Reveal Troubling Effects Of Lethal Injection
For decades, states have claimed that lethal injection is quick, peaceful and painless. An NPR investigation — and legal battles across the country — tell a different story.
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For decades, states have claimed that lethal injection is quick, peaceful and painless. An NPR investigation — and legal battles across the country — tell a different story.
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NPR News: Trump's TikTok Deal: What Just Happened And Why Does It Matter?
Trump's TikTok Deal: What Just Happened And Why Does It Matter?
President Trump is claiming victory after blessing a deal in which Oracle and Walmart will own a stake of TikTok, but experts wonder whether the terms of the agreement will really change anything.
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President Trump is claiming victory after blessing a deal in which Oracle and Walmart will own a stake of TikTok, but experts wonder whether the terms of the agreement will really change anything.
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NPR News: Trump's TikTok Deal: What Just Happened And Why Does It Matter?
Trump's TikTok Deal: What Just Happened And Why Does It Matter?
President Trump is claiming victory after blessing a deal in which Oracle and Walmart will own a stake of TikTok, but experts wonder whether the terms of the agreement will really change anything.
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President Trump is claiming victory after blessing a deal in which Oracle and Walmart will own a stake of TikTok, but experts wonder whether the terms of the agreement will really change anything.
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