A New Report Says The Covid Recession Has Pushed Social Security Insolvency Up A Year
The new projections in the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees reports indicate that the program will be unable to pay full benefits in 2034. Last year's estimated exhaustion date was 2035.
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Tuesday, 31 August 2021
NPR News: Florida Is Blocking Money From 2 School Districts Over Mask Mandates, Defying A Judge
Florida Is Blocking Money From 2 School Districts Over Mask Mandates, Defying A Judge
A judge ruled Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on school mask mandates "is without legal authority" and can't be enforced. But that's not stopping the state board of education from withholding paychecks.
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A judge ruled Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on school mask mandates "is without legal authority" and can't be enforced. But that's not stopping the state board of education from withholding paychecks.
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NPR News: Iceland's Soccer Federation Board Resigns In Uproar Over Sexual Assault Allegations
Iceland's Soccer Federation Board Resigns In Uproar Over Sexual Assault Allegations
Last week, the federation's chairman said he and other leaders weren't aware of any reports of sexual assaults. The next day, a woman spoke up to say that wasn't true.
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Last week, the federation's chairman said he and other leaders weren't aware of any reports of sexual assaults. The next day, a woman spoke up to say that wasn't true.
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NPR News: Because Of The Pandemic, Some Quinceañeras Are Celebrating 17th Birthdays This Year
Because Of The Pandemic, Some Quinceañeras Are Celebrating 17th Birthdays This Year
Quinceañeras are an important tradition in many Latino cultures, but COVID-19 restrictions canceled party plans. Those delays are bringing a new twist to these celebrations.
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Quinceañeras are an important tradition in many Latino cultures, but COVID-19 restrictions canceled party plans. Those delays are bringing a new twist to these celebrations.
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NPR News: Iceland's Soccer Federation Board Resigns In Uproar Over Sexual Assault Allegations
Iceland's Soccer Federation Board Resigns In Uproar Over Sexual Assault Allegations
Last week, the federation's chairman said he and other leaders weren't aware of any reports of sexual assaults. The next day, a woman spoke up to say that wasn't true.
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Last week, the federation's chairman said he and other leaders weren't aware of any reports of sexual assaults. The next day, a woman spoke up to say that wasn't true.
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NPR News: An All-Black Unit That Fought Germany And Racism In WWI Gets Congressional Gold Medal
An All-Black Unit That Fought Germany And Racism In WWI Gets Congressional Gold Medal
The Harlem Hellfighters served in a segregated U.S. Army unit and were known for their valor and skill on the battlefield, even while facing discrimination from fellow soldiers and at home.
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The Harlem Hellfighters served in a segregated U.S. Army unit and were known for their valor and skill on the battlefield, even while facing discrimination from fellow soldiers and at home.
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NPR News: The Venice Film Festival Returns In The City Where The Word 'Quarantine' Began
The Venice Film Festival Returns In The City Where The Word 'Quarantine' Began
Venice's central place in the history of battling pandemics provides a relevant backdrop to this year's Venice Film Festival, which opens Wednesday with the premiere of the film "Parallel Mothers."
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Venice's central place in the history of battling pandemics provides a relevant backdrop to this year's Venice Film Festival, which opens Wednesday with the premiere of the film "Parallel Mothers."
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NPR News: Every National Forest In California Is Closing Because Of Wildfire Risk
Every National Forest In California Is Closing Because Of Wildfire Risk
The closures start Tuesday night and run through Sept. 17. The U.S. Forest Service is citing the extraordinary risk of wildfires and forecasts that show the threat will only remain high.
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The closures start Tuesday night and run through Sept. 17. The U.S. Forest Service is citing the extraordinary risk of wildfires and forecasts that show the threat will only remain high.
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NPR News: Man Convicted Of Murdering Iowa Student Mollie Tibbetts In 2018 Gets Life In Prison
Man Convicted Of Murdering Iowa Student Mollie Tibbetts In 2018 Gets Life In Prison
Mollie Tibbetts vanished on a rural road outside her hometown while out for a run in July 2018. Cristhian Bahena Rivera was sentenced to life in prison for the stabbing death of the college student.
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Mollie Tibbetts vanished on a rural road outside her hometown while out for a run in July 2018. Cristhian Bahena Rivera was sentenced to life in prison for the stabbing death of the college student.
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NPR News: With The Americans Gone, Afghanistan Enters Its Uncertain, Taliban-Led Future
With The Americans Gone, Afghanistan Enters Its Uncertain, Taliban-Led Future
Some Afghans welcome their new Taliban rulers, while many others remember the excesses of the harsh ideology they enforced when they last seized power in the 1990s.
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Some Afghans welcome their new Taliban rulers, while many others remember the excesses of the harsh ideology they enforced when they last seized power in the 1990s.
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NPR News: With The Americans Gone, Afghanistan Enters Its Uncertain, Taliban-Led Future
With The Americans Gone, Afghanistan Enters Its Uncertain, Taliban-Led Future
Some Afghans welcome their new Taliban rulers, while many others remember the excesses of the harsh ideology they enforced when they last seized power in the 1990s.
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Some Afghans welcome their new Taliban rulers, while many others remember the excesses of the harsh ideology they enforced when they last seized power in the 1990s.
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NPR News: High Gun Sales And More Time At Home Have Led To More Accidental Shootings By Kids
High Gun Sales And More Time At Home Have Led To More Accidental Shootings By Kids
Accidental gunshot deaths by children handling a gun were higher in March through December 2020 than during that same time in 2019. Researchers think 2021 will be worse.
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Accidental gunshot deaths by children handling a gun were higher in March through December 2020 than during that same time in 2019. Researchers think 2021 will be worse.
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NPR News: Hurricane Ida Does More Damage At Port Fourchon Than Previous Storms
Hurricane Ida Does More Damage At Port Fourchon Than Previous Storms
Tremendous damage was caused in Louisiana by Ida. Chett Chiasson, the executive director of Port Fourchon, talks with NPR's Noel King about the damage sustained and how long it'll take to recover.
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Tremendous damage was caused in Louisiana by Ida. Chett Chiasson, the executive director of Port Fourchon, talks with NPR's Noel King about the damage sustained and how long it'll take to recover.
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NPR News: Historic Karnofsky Shop In New Orleans Collapses During Hurricane Ida
Historic Karnofsky Shop In New Orleans Collapses During Hurricane Ida
Among the buildings lost to Hurricane Ida was 427 South Rampart St., where Louis Armstrong spent much of his childhood with the Jewish family he worked for. They encouraged him to get into music.
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Among the buildings lost to Hurricane Ida was 427 South Rampart St., where Louis Armstrong spent much of his childhood with the Jewish family he worked for. They encouraged him to get into music.
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NPR News: These Images Show Just How Bad Hurricane Ida Hit Louisiana's Coastline
These Images Show Just How Bad Hurricane Ida Hit Louisiana's Coastline
Louisiana is beginning the tough task of recovery after Hurricane Ida swept through the state's coast and caused significant damage and power outages.
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Louisiana is beginning the tough task of recovery after Hurricane Ida swept through the state's coast and caused significant damage and power outages.
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NPR News: These Images Show Just How Bad Hurricane Ida Hit Louisiana's Coastline
These Images Show Just How Bad Hurricane Ida Hit Louisiana's Coastline
Louisiana is beginning the tough task of recovery after Hurricane Ida swept through the state's coast and caused significant damage and power outages.
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Louisiana is beginning the tough task of recovery after Hurricane Ida swept through the state's coast and caused significant damage and power outages.
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NPR News: Lack Of Bus Drivers Is Hampering The Start Of The School Year
Lack Of Bus Drivers Is Hampering The Start Of The School Year
A Minnesota school district can't find enough bus drivers — it's offering $3,000 hiring bonuses and paying families to drive their own children. Many districts across the nation need bus drivers.
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A Minnesota school district can't find enough bus drivers — it's offering $3,000 hiring bonuses and paying families to drive their own children. Many districts across the nation need bus drivers.
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NPR News: Evacuations Are Ordered As Caldor Fire Races Toward Lake Tahoe
Evacuations Are Ordered As Caldor Fire Races Toward Lake Tahoe
Some 30,000 people are now under orders to evacuate from the Lake Tahoe Region, as the out-of-control Caldor Fire is spreading rapidly in extremely windy and hot conditions.
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Some 30,000 people are now under orders to evacuate from the Lake Tahoe Region, as the out-of-control Caldor Fire is spreading rapidly in extremely windy and hot conditions.
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NPR News: 16 Years After Hurricane Katrina, News Orleans Is Forced To Deal With Ida
16 Years After Hurricane Katrina, News Orleans Is Forced To Deal With Ida
Hurricane Ida roared ashore in southern Louisiana on Sunday, and left behind much destruction. Many trees are down and roofs were ripped off homes and businesses. Power is out in many areas.
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Hurricane Ida roared ashore in southern Louisiana on Sunday, and left behind much destruction. Many trees are down and roofs were ripped off homes and businesses. Power is out in many areas.
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NPR News: News Brief: America's Longest War Ends, Ida Damage, Mask Mandate Bans
News Brief: America's Longest War Ends, Ida Damage, Mask Mandate Bans
The U.S. military is out of Afghanistan. Hurricane Ida left behind a path of destruction in Louisiana. The federal government is looking into five states' efforts to stop schools from requiring masks.
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The U.S. military is out of Afghanistan. Hurricane Ida left behind a path of destruction in Louisiana. The federal government is looking into five states' efforts to stop schools from requiring masks.
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Monday, 30 August 2021
NPR News: He Is The Last American Soldier To Leave Afghanistan
He Is The Last American Soldier To Leave Afghanistan
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue was the very last American service member to leave the country Monday. He's commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps.
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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue was the very last American service member to leave the country Monday. He's commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps.
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NPR News: He Is The Last American Soldier To Leave Afghanistan
He Is The Last American Soldier To Leave Afghanistan
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue was the very last American service member to leave the country Monday. He's commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps.
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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue was the very last American service member to leave the country Monday. He's commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps.
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NPR News: Months After The Vaccine, Your Antibodies May Actually Fight COVID Better
Months After The Vaccine, Your Antibodies May Actually Fight COVID Better
With boosters shots rolling out soon, the big question is: Am I still protected against COVID-19 if I've only had two doses of the vaccine? Turns out, you may have more resilience than you think.
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With boosters shots rolling out soon, the big question is: Am I still protected against COVID-19 if I've only had two doses of the vaccine? Turns out, you may have more resilience than you think.
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NPR News: He Is The Last American Soldier To Leave Afghanistan
He Is The Last American Soldier To Leave Afghanistan
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue was the very last American service member to leave the country Monday. He's commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps.
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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue was the very last American service member to leave the country Monday. He's commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps.
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NPR News: These Researchers May Have Just Found The Planet's Northernmost Island
These Researchers May Have Just Found The Planet's Northernmost Island
The scientists initially thought they had arrived at Oodaaq, an island discovered in 1978. They instead wound up on an undiscovered island further north.
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The scientists initially thought they had arrived at Oodaaq, an island discovered in 1978. They instead wound up on an undiscovered island further north.
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NPR News: These Researchers May Have Just Found The Planet's Northernmost Island
These Researchers May Have Just Found The Planet's Northernmost Island
The scientists initially thought they had arrived at Oodaaq, an island discovered in 1978. They instead wound up on an undiscovered island further north.
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The scientists initially thought they had arrived at Oodaaq, an island discovered in 1978. They instead wound up on an undiscovered island further north.
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NPR News: The Taliban Is Celebrating Its Takeover Now That The U.S. Withdrawal Is Complete
The Taliban Is Celebrating Its Takeover Now That The U.S. Withdrawal Is Complete
Taliban fighters watched the last U.S. planes disappear into the sky over Afghanistan around midnight local time on Monday and then fired their guns into the air.
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Taliban fighters watched the last U.S. planes disappear into the sky over Afghanistan around midnight local time on Monday and then fired their guns into the air.
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NPR News: The Taliban Is Celebrating Its Takeover Now That The U.S. Withdrawal Is Complete
The Taliban Is Celebrating Its Takeover Now That The U.S. Withdrawal Is Complete
Taliban fighters watched the last U.S. planes disappear into the sky over Afghanistan around midnight local time on Monday and then fired their guns into the air.
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Taliban fighters watched the last U.S. planes disappear into the sky over Afghanistan around midnight local time on Monday and then fired their guns into the air.
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NPR News: Tips For Staying Safe And Informed On The Ground In Louisiana After Ida
Tips For Staying Safe And Informed On The Ground In Louisiana After Ida
Residents and crews are beginning to survey the damage after Ida pummeled Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane. Experts say safety precautions are crucial in the aftermath.
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Residents and crews are beginning to survey the damage after Ida pummeled Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane. Experts say safety precautions are crucial in the aftermath.
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NPR News: Louisiana And Mississippi Were Overwhelmed By COVID-19 Cases. Then Ida Struck
Louisiana And Mississippi Were Overwhelmed By COVID-19 Cases. Then Ida Struck
The storm and pandemic pose a dual threat. "I hate to say it this way, but we have a lot of people on ventilators today and they don't work without electricity," Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said.
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The storm and pandemic pose a dual threat. "I hate to say it this way, but we have a lot of people on ventilators today and they don't work without electricity," Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said.
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NPR News: As School Board Meetings Get Hostile, Some Members Are Calling It Quits
As School Board Meetings Get Hostile, Some Members Are Calling It Quits
More and more school board members, largely unpaid volunteers, are resigning or questioning their service as meetings have devolved into shouting contests between deeply political constituencies.
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More and more school board members, largely unpaid volunteers, are resigning or questioning their service as meetings have devolved into shouting contests between deeply political constituencies.
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NPR News: The EU Is Taking The U.S. Off Its Safe Travel List And Backs Travel Restrictions
The EU Is Taking The U.S. Off Its Safe Travel List And Backs Travel Restrictions
U.S. travelers should expect a mishmash of travel rules across the continent. The EU is reversing a decision from June to add the U.S. to its safe list for nonessential travel.
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U.S. travelers should expect a mishmash of travel rules across the continent. The EU is reversing a decision from June to add the U.S. to its safe list for nonessential travel.
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NPR News: The EU Is Taking The U.S. Off Its Safe Travel List And Backs Travel Restrictions
The EU Is Taking The U.S. Off Its Safe Travel List And Backs Travel Restrictions
U.S. travelers should expect a mishmash of travel rules across the continent. The EU is reversing a decision from June to add the U.S. to its safe list for nonessential travel.
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U.S. travelers should expect a mishmash of travel rules across the continent. The EU is reversing a decision from June to add the U.S. to its safe list for nonessential travel.
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NPR News: Americans Could Feel Ida's Impact At The Gas Pump
Americans Could Feel Ida's Impact At The Gas Pump
At least four of the nine oil refinery's in Ida's path are believed to have paused their operations ahead of the storm. AAA says it's too early to know the full impact until power is restored.
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At least four of the nine oil refinery's in Ida's path are believed to have paused their operations ahead of the storm. AAA says it's too early to know the full impact until power is restored.
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NPR News: The EU Is Taking The U.S. Off Its Safe Travel List And Backs Travel Restrictions
The EU Is Taking The U.S. Off Its Safe Travel List And Backs Travel Restrictions
U.S. travelers should expect a mishmash of travel rules across the continent. The EU is reversing a decision from June to add the U.S. to its safe list for nonessential travel.
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U.S. travelers should expect a mishmash of travel rules across the continent. The EU is reversing a decision from June to add the U.S. to its safe list for nonessential travel.
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NPR News: Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Visionary Reggae Producer, Dies At 85
Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Visionary Reggae Producer, Dies At 85
Perry's brilliant and idiosyncratic career included helping to inspire the sounds of dub and rap as we know them today.
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Perry's brilliant and idiosyncratic career included helping to inspire the sounds of dub and rap as we know them today.
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NPR News: Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Visionary Reggae Producer, Dies At 85
Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Visionary Reggae Producer, Dies At 85
Perry's brilliant and idiosyncratic career included helping to inspire the sounds of dub and rap as we know them today.
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Perry's brilliant and idiosyncratic career included helping to inspire the sounds of dub and rap as we know them today.
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NPR News: As The Lake Tahoe Wildfire Spreads, Everyone On The California Side Is Told To Leave
As The Lake Tahoe Wildfire Spreads, Everyone On The California Side Is Told To Leave
Flames churned through mountains just a few miles southwest of the Tahoe Basin, where thick smoke sent tourists packing.
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Flames churned through mountains just a few miles southwest of the Tahoe Basin, where thick smoke sent tourists packing.
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NPR News: Rockets Hit Near Kabul Airport A Day Before The Deadline For The Exit Of U.S. Forces
Rockets Hit Near Kabul Airport A Day Before The Deadline For The Exit Of U.S. Forces
The attack occurred as U.S. C-17 cargo jets continued operations to evacuate people desperate to escape from an Afghanistan that is now controlled by the hard-line Taliban.
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The attack occurred as U.S. C-17 cargo jets continued operations to evacuate people desperate to escape from an Afghanistan that is now controlled by the hard-line Taliban.
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NPR News: News Brief: Ida Aftermath, Afghan Evacuations, Service Members Tribute
News Brief: Ida Aftermath, Afghan Evacuations, Service Members Tribute
Hurricane Ida roared ashore in southeastern Louisiana. Tuesday is the deadline for the U.S. to leave Afghanistan. President Biden honored the 13 service members killed in the Kabul airport attack.
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Hurricane Ida roared ashore in southeastern Louisiana. Tuesday is the deadline for the U.S. to leave Afghanistan. President Biden honored the 13 service members killed in the Kabul airport attack.
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NPR News: Rockets Hit Near Kabul Airport A Day Before The Deadline For The Exit Of U.S. Forces
Rockets Hit Near Kabul Airport A Day Before The Deadline For The Exit Of U.S. Forces
The attack occurred as U.S. C-17 cargo jets continued operations to evacuate people desperate to escape from an Afghanistan that is now controlled by the hard-line Taliban.
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The attack occurred as U.S. C-17 cargo jets continued operations to evacuate people desperate to escape from an Afghanistan that is now controlled by the hard-line Taliban.
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NPR News: The Damage From Hurricane Ida Will Keep Louisianians Busy For Some Time
The Damage From Hurricane Ida Will Keep Louisianians Busy For Some Time
Hurricane Ida is battering the Gulf. NPR's A Martínez talks to Joe Valiente, director of Emergency Management in Jefferson Parish, La., about the catastrophic damage to the Gulf from Hurricane Ida.
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Hurricane Ida is battering the Gulf. NPR's A Martínez talks to Joe Valiente, director of Emergency Management in Jefferson Parish, La., about the catastrophic damage to the Gulf from Hurricane Ida.
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NPR News: Hurricane Ida Strikes The Gulf Coast 16 Years After Katrina
Hurricane Ida Strikes The Gulf Coast 16 Years After Katrina
Ida has weakened to a tropical storm as it moves up Louisiana and into Mississippi. It caused great havoc and destruction, and killed at least one person on its path through southeastern Louisiana.
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Ida has weakened to a tropical storm as it moves up Louisiana and into Mississippi. It caused great havoc and destruction, and killed at least one person on its path through southeastern Louisiana.
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NPR News: Biden Honors U.S. Service Members Killed In Kabul
Biden Honors U.S. Service Members Killed In Kabul
This was Biden's first visit as president to honor dead service members and comfort their relatives. The fallen service members included 11 Marines, an Army soldier and a member of the Navy.
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This was Biden's first visit as president to honor dead service members and comfort their relatives. The fallen service members included 11 Marines, an Army soldier and a member of the Navy.
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NPR News: In Over 2 Weeks Since The Haiti Earthquake, This E.R. Doctor Hasn't Been Home
In Over 2 Weeks Since The Haiti Earthquake, This E.R. Doctor Hasn't Been Home
What should have been an ordinary Saturday at the emergency room instead became a day Dr. Antoine Titus cannot forget.
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What should have been an ordinary Saturday at the emergency room instead became a day Dr. Antoine Titus cannot forget.
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NPR News: From Rural Missouri, A Desperate Effort To Get Afghans Out Of Afghanistan
From Rural Missouri, A Desperate Effort To Get Afghans Out Of Afghanistan
The effort to get people out of Afghanistan includes a man working all night, every night, on a farm in Missouri. He's a congressional staffer talking with upwards of 100 Afghans stranded in Kabul.
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The effort to get people out of Afghanistan includes a man working all night, every night, on a farm in Missouri. He's a congressional staffer talking with upwards of 100 Afghans stranded in Kabul.
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NPR News: A Restrictive Abortion Law Is Set To Take Effect In Texas
A Restrictive Abortion Law Is Set To Take Effect In Texas
A new law takes effect this week in Texas that bans abortion as early as six weeks into a pregnancy. Abortion rights advocates are trying to block the law.
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A new law takes effect this week in Texas that bans abortion as early as six weeks into a pregnancy. Abortion rights advocates are trying to block the law.
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NPR News: Biden Honors U.S. Service Members Killed In Kabul
Biden Honors U.S. Service Members Killed In Kabul
This was Biden's first visit as president to honor dead service members and comfort their relatives. The fallen service members included 11 Marines, an Army soldier and a member of the Navy.
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This was Biden's first visit as president to honor dead service members and comfort their relatives. The fallen service members included 11 Marines, an Army soldier and a member of the Navy.
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NPR News: Biden Honors U.S. Service Members Killed In Kabul
Biden Honors U.S. Service Members Killed In Kabul
This was Biden's first visit as president to honor dead service members and comfort their relatives. The fallen service members included 11 Marines, an Army soldier and a member of the Navy.
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This was Biden's first visit as president to honor dead service members and comfort their relatives. The fallen service members included 11 Marines, an Army soldier and a member of the Navy.
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NPR News: In Over 2 Weeks Since The Haiti Earthquake, This E.R. Doctor Hasn't Been Home
In Over 2 Weeks Since The Haiti Earthquake, This E.R. Doctor Hasn't Been Home
What should have been an ordinary Saturday at the emergency room instead became a day Dr. Antoine Titus cannot forget.
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What should have been an ordinary Saturday at the emergency room instead became a day Dr. Antoine Titus cannot forget.
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Sunday, 29 August 2021
NPR News: Hurricane Ida Lashes Louisiana, Leaving New Orleans Without Power
Hurricane Ida Lashes Louisiana, Leaving New Orleans Without Power
Ida blasted ashore Sunday as one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the U.S., blowing roofs off buildings and reversing the flow of the Mississippi River.
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Ida blasted ashore Sunday as one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the U.S., blowing roofs off buildings and reversing the flow of the Mississippi River.
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NPR News: U.S. Ramps Up Wild Horse Roundups In Drought-Stricken West
U.S. Ramps Up Wild Horse Roundups In Drought-Stricken West
Wild Horses are dying from dehydration during the severe Western drought. Now, the federal government is planning to save them by rounding up thousands and adopting them out across the country.
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Wild Horses are dying from dehydration during the severe Western drought. Now, the federal government is planning to save them by rounding up thousands and adopting them out across the country.
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NPR News: FEMA Administrator Discusses Ida Preparations 1 Year After Katrina
FEMA Administrator Discusses Ida Preparations 1 Year After Katrina
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell about how the federal government is responding to Hurricane Ida, which made landfall on Sunday.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell about how the federal government is responding to Hurricane Ida, which made landfall on Sunday.
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NPR News: Biden Witnesses Dignified Transfer Of Remains In Delaware Ceremony
Biden Witnesses Dignified Transfer Of Remains In Delaware Ceremony
President Biden went to Dover, Del., where a "dignified transfer" of the remains of service members killed in Kabul last week took place on Sunday.
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President Biden went to Dover, Del., where a "dignified transfer" of the remains of service members killed in Kabul last week took place on Sunday.
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NPR News: Hurricane Ida: What To Expect In The Next 24 Hours
Hurricane Ida: What To Expect In The Next 24 Hours
Hurricane Ida hit southern Louisiana today as a powerful Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 150 mph. Officials had ordered mandatory evacuations along the coast ahead of the storm's arrival.
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Hurricane Ida hit southern Louisiana today as a powerful Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 150 mph. Officials had ordered mandatory evacuations along the coast ahead of the storm's arrival.
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NPR News: Slidell Mayor On How His Louisiana City Is Preparing For Ida
Slidell Mayor On How His Louisiana City Is Preparing For Ida
As Hurricane Ida makes landfall, Greg Cromer, mayor of Slidell, La., discusses the city's preparations, his biggest concerns, and his recollections of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.
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As Hurricane Ida makes landfall, Greg Cromer, mayor of Slidell, La., discusses the city's preparations, his biggest concerns, and his recollections of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.
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NPR News: 16 Years After Katrina, Gulf Coast Residents Confront Trauma With Hurricane Ida
16 Years After Katrina, Gulf Coast Residents Confront Trauma With Hurricane Ida
New Orleans residents who lived through Hurricane Katrina's devastation are now confronting another hurricane of epic scale. Some people are riding out the storm because they can't afford to leave.
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New Orleans residents who lived through Hurricane Katrina's devastation are now confronting another hurricane of epic scale. Some people are riding out the storm because they can't afford to leave.
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NPR News: With Biden Looking On, The Remains Of 13 Service Members Killed In Kabul Return Home
With Biden Looking On, The Remains Of 13 Service Members Killed In Kabul Return Home
Sunday's ceremony marked the first time as president that Biden had traveled to Dover to witness the return of fallen U.S. service members.
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Sunday's ceremony marked the first time as president that Biden had traveled to Dover to witness the return of fallen U.S. service members.
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NPR News: Ed Asner, Award-Winning Actor Who Played Lou Grant, Dies At 91
Ed Asner, Award-Winning Actor Who Played Lou Grant, Dies At 91
Asner won seven Emmy awards over the course of his career and was outspoken about progressive causes.
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Asner won seven Emmy awards over the course of his career and was outspoken about progressive causes.
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NPR News: With Biden Looking On, The Remains Of 13 Service Members Killed In Kabul Return Home
With Biden Looking On, The Remains Of 13 Service Members Killed In Kabul Return Home
Sunday's ceremony marked the first time as president that Biden had traveled to Dover to witness the return of fallen U.S. service members.
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Sunday's ceremony marked the first time as president that Biden had traveled to Dover to witness the return of fallen U.S. service members.
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NPR News: Photos: Scenes From Louisiana As Hurricane Ida Makes Landfall
Photos: Scenes From Louisiana As Hurricane Ida Makes Landfall
Governor John Bel Edwards says it will be the strongest storm to hit Louisiana since the 1850s. We take a look as residents prepare and take shelter.
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Governor John Bel Edwards says it will be the strongest storm to hit Louisiana since the 1850s. We take a look as residents prepare and take shelter.
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NPR News: The U.S. Has Carried Out A 2nd Strike Against ISIS-K In Afghanistan
The U.S. Has Carried Out A 2nd Strike Against ISIS-K In Afghanistan
A military official says the strike was conducted to eliminate an "imminent" threat to Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, where 13 U.S. service members were killed on Thursday.
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A military official says the strike was conducted to eliminate an "imminent" threat to Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, where 13 U.S. service members were killed on Thursday.
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NPR News: Southern Louisiana Prepares For Hurricane Ida's Imminent Landfall
Southern Louisiana Prepares For Hurricane Ida's Imminent Landfall
Asma Khalid talks with Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson III about Hurricane Ida's imminent landfall in Louisiana.
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Asma Khalid talks with Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson III about Hurricane Ida's imminent landfall in Louisiana.
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NPR News: The U.S. Has Carried Out A 2nd Strike Against ISIS-K In Afghanistan
The U.S. Has Carried Out A 2nd Strike Against ISIS-K In Afghanistan
A military official says the strike was conducted to eliminate an "imminent threat" to Hamid Karzai International Airport, where 13 U.S. service members were killed on Thursday.
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A military official says the strike was conducted to eliminate an "imminent threat" to Hamid Karzai International Airport, where 13 U.S. service members were killed on Thursday.
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NPR News: Explosions Reported In Kabul Residential Area
Explosions Reported In Kabul Residential Area
There are reports of an explosion in a residential area in the Afghan capital of Kabul. The targeted house is not far from the airport in where U.S. military is carrying out its evacuation mission.
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There are reports of an explosion in a residential area in the Afghan capital of Kabul. The targeted house is not far from the airport in where U.S. military is carrying out its evacuation mission.
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NPR News: Explosions Reported In Kabul Residential Area
Explosions Reported In Kabul Residential Area
There are reports of an explosion in a residential area in the Afghan capital of Kabul. The targeted house is not far from the airport in where U.S. military is carrying out its evacuation mission.
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There are reports of an explosion in a residential area in the Afghan capital of Kabul. The targeted house is not far from the airport in where U.S. military is carrying out its evacuation mission.
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NPR News: Demonstrators Reflect On The Fight For Voting Rights
Demonstrators Reflect On The Fight For Voting Rights
We hear from activists about Saturday's Voting Rights march in Washington, DC.
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We hear from activists about Saturday's Voting Rights march in Washington, DC.
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NPR News: The Troubled History Of Vaccines And Conflict Zones
The Troubled History Of Vaccines And Conflict Zones
History has shown that it's possible to pause war and conflict to distribute lifesaving vaccines for diseases such as Guinea worm and smallpox. Can the world do the same for the COVID-19 vaccine?
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History has shown that it's possible to pause war and conflict to distribute lifesaving vaccines for diseases such as Guinea worm and smallpox. Can the world do the same for the COVID-19 vaccine?
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NPR News: The Troubled History Of Vaccines And Conflict Zones
The Troubled History Of Vaccines And Conflict Zones
History has shown that it's possible to pause war and conflict to distribute lifesaving vaccines for diseases such as Guinea worm and smallpox. Can the world do the same for the COVID-19 vaccine?
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History has shown that it's possible to pause war and conflict to distribute lifesaving vaccines for diseases such as Guinea worm and smallpox. Can the world do the same for the COVID-19 vaccine?
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Saturday, 28 August 2021
NPR News: What We Know About The 13 U.S. Service Members Killed In The Kabul Attack
What We Know About The 13 U.S. Service Members Killed In The Kabul Attack
President Biden called those killed in the bombing "heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our highest American ideals and while saving the lives of others."
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President Biden called those killed in the bombing "heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our highest American ideals and while saving the lives of others."
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NPR News: Gaza Protesters Clash With Israeli Troops Near The Border
Gaza Protesters Clash With Israeli Troops Near The Border
Hamas-backed activists on Saturday kicked off what they said was a series of protests along the Israeli border meant to pressure Israel to lift a crippling economic blockade on the Gaza Strip.
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Hamas-backed activists on Saturday kicked off what they said was a series of protests along the Israeli border meant to pressure Israel to lift a crippling economic blockade on the Gaza Strip.
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NPR News: Thousands March In D.C. For Voting Rights
Thousands March In D.C. For Voting Rights
People gathered in Washington, D.C., and also in other cities, to demand lawmakers protect voting rights after a slew of suppressive legislation in Republican-led states.
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People gathered in Washington, D.C., and also in other cities, to demand lawmakers protect voting rights after a slew of suppressive legislation in Republican-led states.
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NPR News: Gaza Protesters Clash With Israeli Troops Near The Border
Gaza Protesters Clash With Israeli Troops Near The Border
Hamas-backed activists on Saturday kicked off what they said was a series of protests along the Israeli border meant to pressure Israel to lift a crippling economic blockade on the Gaza Strip.
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Hamas-backed activists on Saturday kicked off what they said was a series of protests along the Israeli border meant to pressure Israel to lift a crippling economic blockade on the Gaza Strip.
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NPR News: Hurricane Nora Is On Track To Skirt Mexico's Coast
Hurricane Nora Is On Track To Skirt Mexico's Coast
The storm's large wind field and heavy rains mean much of Mexico's central and northern Pacific Coast could see floods, mudslides and perilous surf even if it misses the very heart of the hurricane.
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The storm's large wind field and heavy rains mean much of Mexico's central and northern Pacific Coast could see floods, mudslides and perilous surf even if it misses the very heart of the hurricane.
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NPR News: Hurricane Nora Is On Track To Skirt Mexico's Coast
Hurricane Nora Is On Track To Skirt Mexico's Coast
The storm's large wind field and heavy rains mean much of Mexico's central and northern Pacific Coast could see floods, mudslides and perilous surf even if it misses the very heart of the hurricane.
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The storm's large wind field and heavy rains mean much of Mexico's central and northern Pacific Coast could see floods, mudslides and perilous surf even if it misses the very heart of the hurricane.
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NPR News: Two Targets Killed In U.S. Drone Strike On ISIS-K
Two Targets Killed In U.S. Drone Strike On ISIS-K
The Pentagon gave a news conference this morning about the latest developments in Afghanistan, including evacuation efforts and the drone strike.
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The Pentagon gave a news conference this morning about the latest developments in Afghanistan, including evacuation efforts and the drone strike.
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NPR News: Two Targets Killed In U.S. Drone Strike On ISIS-K
Two Targets Killed In U.S. Drone Strike On ISIS-K
The Pentagon gave a news conference this morning about the latest developments in Afghanistan, including evacuation efforts and the drone strike.
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The Pentagon gave a news conference this morning about the latest developments in Afghanistan, including evacuation efforts and the drone strike.
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NPR News: Drone Strike Against ISIS-K Killed 2 High-Profile Targets, Pentagon Says
Drone Strike Against ISIS-K Killed 2 High-Profile Targets, Pentagon Says
Two targets — described as "a planner and a facilitator" in the Islamic State affiliate — were killed and one other person was injured in a drone strike in retaliation for the Kabul airport attack.
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Two targets — described as "a planner and a facilitator" in the Islamic State affiliate — were killed and one other person was injured in a drone strike in retaliation for the Kabul airport attack.
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NPR News: The Latest From The Airport In Kabul
The Latest From The Airport In Kabul
Scott Simon talks to Al Jazeera English correspondent Charlotte Bellis about the latest on the U.S. drone strike on ISIS-K in Afghanistan. The group is behind Thursday's attack on Kabul's airport.
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Scott Simon talks to Al Jazeera English correspondent Charlotte Bellis about the latest on the U.S. drone strike on ISIS-K in Afghanistan. The group is behind Thursday's attack on Kabul's airport.
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NPR News: Drone Strike Against ISIS-K Killed 2 High-Profile Targets, Pentagon Says
Drone Strike Against ISIS-K Killed 2 High-Profile Targets, Pentagon Says
Two targets — described as "a planner and a facilitator" in the Islamic State affiliate — were killed and one other person was injured in a drone strike in retaliation for the Kabul airport attack.
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Two targets — described as "a planner and a facilitator" in the Islamic State affiliate — were killed and one other person was injured in a drone strike in retaliation for the Kabul airport attack.
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NPR News: The Latest From The Airport In Kabul
The Latest From The Airport In Kabul
Scott Simon talks to Al Jazeera English correspondent Charlotte Bellis about the latest on the U.S. drone strike on ISIS-K in Afghanistan. The group is behind Thursday's attack on Kabul's airport.
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Scott Simon talks to Al Jazeera English correspondent Charlotte Bellis about the latest on the U.S. drone strike on ISIS-K in Afghanistan. The group is behind Thursday's attack on Kabul's airport.
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NPR News: At The Kabul Airport, Evacuation Flights Stream On Even As Another Attack Is Feared
At The Kabul Airport, Evacuation Flights Stream On Even As Another Attack Is Feared
Even amid threats following Thursday's attack, there's a steady flow of U.S. aircraft coming in and out of the airport to evacuate Americans and Afghans, an air traffic controller there tells NPR.
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Even amid threats following Thursday's attack, there's a steady flow of U.S. aircraft coming in and out of the airport to evacuate Americans and Afghans, an air traffic controller there tells NPR.
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NPR News: Waves Of Afghan Refugees Are Arriving In The U.S. Here's Some Help They Can Expect
Waves Of Afghan Refugees Are Arriving In The U.S. Here's Some Help They Can Expect
The sudden influx means resettlement agencies are rushing to secure a range of services for evacuees as they begin a new chapter of their lives.
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The sudden influx means resettlement agencies are rushing to secure a range of services for evacuees as they begin a new chapter of their lives.
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NPR News: At The Kabul Airport, Evacuation Flights Stream On Even As Another Attack Is Feared
At The Kabul Airport, Evacuation Flights Stream On Even As Another Attack Is Feared
Even amid threats following Thursday's attack, there's a steady flow of U.S. aircraft coming in and out of the airport to evacuate Americans and Afghans, an air traffic controller there tells NPR.
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Even amid threats following Thursday's attack, there's a steady flow of U.S. aircraft coming in and out of the airport to evacuate Americans and Afghans, an air traffic controller there tells NPR.
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NPR News: Waves Of Afghan Refugees Are Arriving In The U.S. Here's Some Help They Can Expect
Waves Of Afghan Refugees Are Arriving In The U.S. Here's Some Help They Can Expect
The sudden influx means resettlement agencies are rushing to secure a range of services for evacuees as they begin a new chapter of their lives.
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The sudden influx means resettlement agencies are rushing to secure a range of services for evacuees as they begin a new chapter of their lives.
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NPR News: Waves Of Afghan Refugees Are Arriving In The U.S. Here's Some Help They Can Expect
Waves Of Afghan Refugees Are Arriving In The U.S. Here's Some Help They Can Expect
The sudden influx means resettlement agencies are rushing to secure a range of services for evacuees as they begin a new chapter of their lives.
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The sudden influx means resettlement agencies are rushing to secure a range of services for evacuees as they begin a new chapter of their lives.
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NPR News: Opinion: A New Spirit Joins The Panthéon
Opinion: A New Spirit Joins The Panthéon
Josephine Baker will be reinterred at the Panthéon in Paris 46 years after her death. The famed entertainer will be the first Black woman to receive the honor. Scott Simon reflects on her legacy.
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Josephine Baker will be reinterred at the Panthéon in Paris 46 years after her death. The famed entertainer will be the first Black woman to receive the honor. Scott Simon reflects on her legacy.
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NPR News: Opinion: A New Spirit Joins The Panthéon
Opinion: A New Spirit Joins The Panthéon
Josephine Baker will be reinterred at the Panthéon in Paris 46 years after her death. The famed entertainer will be the first Black woman to receive the honor. Scott Simon reflects on her legacy.
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Josephine Baker will be reinterred at the Panthéon in Paris 46 years after her death. The famed entertainer will be the first Black woman to receive the honor. Scott Simon reflects on her legacy.
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NPR News: Elizabeth Holmes Plans To Accuse Ex-Boyfriend Of Emotional And Sexual Abuse At Trial
Elizabeth Holmes Plans To Accuse Ex-Boyfriend Of Emotional And Sexual Abuse At Trial
Newly released documents reveal how the founder of biomedical startup Theranos intends on defending herself at a federal fraud trial starting next week.
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Newly released documents reveal how the founder of biomedical startup Theranos intends on defending herself at a federal fraud trial starting next week.
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NPR News: A Family Remembers The 1st U.S. Soldier Killed In The War In Afghanistan
A Family Remembers The 1st U.S. Soldier Killed In The War In Afghanistan
As the U.S. pulls its troops out of Afghanistan, family members of Nathan Chapman remember the decorated veteran, who was killed in action at age 31 on Jan. 4, 2002.
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As the U.S. pulls its troops out of Afghanistan, family members of Nathan Chapman remember the decorated veteran, who was killed in action at age 31 on Jan. 4, 2002.
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NPR News: A Family Remembers The 1st U.S. Soldier Killed In The War In Afghanistan
A Family Remembers The 1st U.S. Soldier Killed In The War In Afghanistan
As the U.S. pulls its troops out of Afghanistan, family members of Nathan Chapman remember the decorated veteran, who was killed in action at age 31 on Jan. 4, 2002.
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As the U.S. pulls its troops out of Afghanistan, family members of Nathan Chapman remember the decorated veteran, who was killed in action at age 31 on Jan. 4, 2002.
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NPR News: A Family Remembers The 1st U.S. Soldier Killed In The War In Afghanistan
A Family Remembers The 1st U.S. Soldier Killed In The War In Afghanistan
As the U.S. pulls its troops out of Afghanistan, family members of Nathan Chapman remember the decorated veteran, who was killed in action at age 31 on Jan. 4, 2002.
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As the U.S. pulls its troops out of Afghanistan, family members of Nathan Chapman remember the decorated veteran, who was killed in action at age 31 on Jan. 4, 2002.
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NPR News: Indian Boarding Schools' Traumatic Legacy, And The Fight To Get Native Ancestors Back
Indian Boarding Schools' Traumatic Legacy, And The Fight To Get Native Ancestors Back
After discoveries of more than 1,300 bodies at Canada's residential schools, the U.S. is now facing a crucial moment of reckoning with its own history of Native American boarding schools.
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After discoveries of more than 1,300 bodies at Canada's residential schools, the U.S. is now facing a crucial moment of reckoning with its own history of Native American boarding schools.
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NPR News: The Census Has Revealed A More Multiracial U.S. One Reason? Cheaper DNA Tests
The Census Has Revealed A More Multiracial U.S. One Reason? Cheaper DNA Tests
Genetic ancestry tests, changes to how census responses were categorized and more children born to parents who identify with different racial groups led to a 276% jump in the multiracial population.
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Genetic ancestry tests, changes to how census responses were categorized and more children born to parents who identify with different racial groups led to a 276% jump in the multiracial population.
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Friday, 27 August 2021
NPR News: Man Who Called The World To His Wife's Funeral After The El Paso Shootings Has Died
Man Who Called The World To His Wife's Funeral After The El Paso Shootings Has Died
Basco announced after the attack in 2019 that he was alone with almost no family left and invited the world to join him in remembering his companion of 22 years. Thousands of people turned out.
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Basco announced after the attack in 2019 that he was alone with almost no family left and invited the world to join him in remembering his companion of 22 years. Thousands of people turned out.
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NPR News: The Man Convicted Of Killing Sen. Robert Kennedy Has Been Granted Parole
The Man Convicted Of Killing Sen. Robert Kennedy Has Been Granted Parole
A board in California has recommended parole for Sirhan Sirhan, who was convicted of killing Sen. Robert F. Kennedy at a Los Angeles hotel in 1968. The governor will decide whether he is freed.
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A board in California has recommended parole for Sirhan Sirhan, who was convicted of killing Sen. Robert F. Kennedy at a Los Angeles hotel in 1968. The governor will decide whether he is freed.
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NPR News: Tropical Storm Ida Is Posing A Serious Threat To The Louisiana Coast This Weekend
Tropical Storm Ida Is Posing A Serious Threat To The Louisiana Coast This Weekend
Tropical Storm Ida is pushing through the Caribbean Sea and is forecast to hit Louisiana's coastline by Sunday or early next week as a Category 2 hurricane.
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Tropical Storm Ida is pushing through the Caribbean Sea and is forecast to hit Louisiana's coastline by Sunday or early next week as a Category 2 hurricane.
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NPR News: Tropical Storm Ida Is Posing A Serious Threat To The Louisiana Coast This Weekend
Tropical Storm Ida Is Posing A Serious Threat To The Louisiana Coast This Weekend
Tropical Storm Ida is pushing through the Caribbean Sea and is forecast to hit Louisiana's coastline by Sunday or early next week as a Category 2 hurricane.
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Tropical Storm Ida is pushing through the Caribbean Sea and is forecast to hit Louisiana's coastline by Sunday or early next week as a Category 2 hurricane.
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Thursday, 26 August 2021
NPR News: Time's UP CEO Resigns Over Cuomo Fallout
Time's UP CEO Resigns Over Cuomo Fallout
Tina Tchen resigned as part of the ongoing fallout over revelations that she and other Time's Up leaders advised former New York governor Andrew Cuomo as he dealt with a sexual harassment scandal.
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Tina Tchen resigned as part of the ongoing fallout over revelations that she and other Time's Up leaders advised former New York governor Andrew Cuomo as he dealt with a sexual harassment scandal.
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NPR News: The Supreme Court Blocks The Biden Administration's Latest Ban On Evictions
The Supreme Court Blocks The Biden Administration's Latest Ban On Evictions
The court's six conservative justices said the CDC exceeded its authority by issuing the two-month pause on evictions in much of the country.
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The court's six conservative justices said the CDC exceeded its authority by issuing the two-month pause on evictions in much of the country.
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NPR News: How Congressman Crow Thinks Biden Is Handling Afghanistan
How Congressman Crow Thinks Biden Is Handling Afghanistan
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Congressman Jason Crow, D-Colo., about his thoughts on the withdrawal and evacuation from Afghanistan and the attacks in Kabul.
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NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Congressman Jason Crow, D-Colo., about his thoughts on the withdrawal and evacuation from Afghanistan and the attacks in Kabul.
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NPR News: How Congressman Crow Thinks Biden Is Handling Afghanistan
How Congressman Crow Thinks Biden Is Handling Afghanistan
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Congressman Jason Crow, D-Colo., about his thoughts on the withdrawal and evacuation from Afghanistan and the attacks in Kabul.
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NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Congressman Jason Crow, D-Colo., about his thoughts on the withdrawal and evacuation from Afghanistan and the attacks in Kabul.
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NPR News: U.S. Is Closing The Troubled NYC Jail Where Jeffrey Epstein Killed Himself
U.S. Is Closing The Troubled NYC Jail Where Jeffrey Epstein Killed Himself
The federal Bureau of Prisons said the Metropolitan Correctional Center will be closed at least temporarily to address issues, including lax security and crumbling infrastructure.
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The federal Bureau of Prisons said the Metropolitan Correctional Center will be closed at least temporarily to address issues, including lax security and crumbling infrastructure.
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NPR News: How Congressman Crow Thinks Biden Is Handling Afghanistan
How Congressman Crow Thinks Biden Is Handling Afghanistan
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Congressman Jason Crow, D-Colo., about his thoughts on the withdrawal and evacuation from Afghanistan and the attacks in Kabul.
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NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Congressman Jason Crow, D-Colo., about his thoughts on the withdrawal and evacuation from Afghanistan and the attacks in Kabul.
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NPR News: The U.S. Is Pledging Aid To Haiti But The Success Of Past Efforts Has Been Mixed
The U.S. Is Pledging Aid To Haiti But The Success Of Past Efforts Has Been Mixed
USAID Administrator Samantha Power appeared with Haiti's prime minister to pledge $32 million in assistance for the earthquake-damaged nation. The primary needs are for shelter and medical care.
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USAID Administrator Samantha Power appeared with Haiti's prime minister to pledge $32 million in assistance for the earthquake-damaged nation. The primary needs are for shelter and medical care.
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NPR News: The Attacks Outside Kabul Airport Push The U.S. Exit Into Deeper Disarray
The Attacks Outside Kabul Airport Push The U.S. Exit Into Deeper Disarray
Thursday's terrorist attack left at least 13 U.S. service members and at least 60 Afghan civilians dead. It came less than a week before an Aug. 31 deadline to withdraw U.S. forces from the country.
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Thursday's terrorist attack left at least 13 U.S. service members and at least 60 Afghan civilians dead. It came less than a week before an Aug. 31 deadline to withdraw U.S. forces from the country.
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NPR News: Rep. Chabot, Part Of The Subcommittee Overseeing Afghanistan, Weighs In On Attacks
Rep. Chabot, Part Of The Subcommittee Overseeing Afghanistan, Weighs In On Attacks
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Congressman Steve Chabot, a ranking member of the foreign affairs subcommittee overseeing Afghanistan, about Thursday's bombings and President Biden's speech.
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NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Congressman Steve Chabot, a ranking member of the foreign affairs subcommittee overseeing Afghanistan, about Thursday's bombings and President Biden's speech.
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NPR News: How The Attacks In Kabul Will Impact Evacuations From Afghanistan
How The Attacks In Kabul Will Impact Evacuations From Afghanistan
President Biden is standing firm on the pledge to "limit" the duration of the evacuation mission in Kabul, but says it will be completed. As many as 1,500 people U.S. citizens are trying to get out.
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President Biden is standing firm on the pledge to "limit" the duration of the evacuation mission in Kabul, but says it will be completed. As many as 1,500 people U.S. citizens are trying to get out.
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NPR News: Biden Vowed A Response To Kabul Attacks In Address To Nation
Biden Vowed A Response To Kabul Attacks In Address To Nation
Thursday, President Biden pledged the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan will go on after an attack by ISIS-K killed 12 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghan civilians.
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Thursday, President Biden pledged the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan will go on after an attack by ISIS-K killed 12 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghan civilians.
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NPR News: The U.S. Is Pledging Aid To Haiti But The Success Of Past Efforts Has Been Mixed
The U.S. Is Pledging Aid To Haiti But The Success Of Past Efforts Has Been Mixed
USAID Administrator Samantha Power appeared with Haiti's prime minister to pledge $32 million in assistance for the earthquake-damaged nation. The primary needs are for shelter and medical care.
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USAID Administrator Samantha Power appeared with Haiti's prime minister to pledge $32 million in assistance for the earthquake-damaged nation. The primary needs are for shelter and medical care.
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NPR News: Rep. Chabot, Part Of The Subcommittee Overseeing Afghanistan, Weighs In On Attacks
Rep. Chabot, Part Of The Subcommittee Overseeing Afghanistan, Weighs In On Attacks
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Congressman Steve Chabot, a ranking member of the foreign affairs subcommittee overseeing Afghanistan, about Thursday's bombings and President Biden's speech.
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NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Congressman Steve Chabot, a ranking member of the foreign affairs subcommittee overseeing Afghanistan, about Thursday's bombings and President Biden's speech.
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NPR News: How The Attacks In Kabul Will Impact Evacuations From Afghanistan
How The Attacks In Kabul Will Impact Evacuations From Afghanistan
President Biden is standing firm on the pledge to "limit" the duration of the evacuation mission in Kabul, but says it will be completed. As many as 1,500 people U.S. citizens are trying to get out.
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President Biden is standing firm on the pledge to "limit" the duration of the evacuation mission in Kabul, but says it will be completed. As many as 1,500 people U.S. citizens are trying to get out.
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NPR News: Biden Vowed A Response To Kabul Attacks In Address To Nation
Biden Vowed A Response To Kabul Attacks In Address To Nation
Thursday, President Biden pledged the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan will go on after an attack by ISIS-K killed 12 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghan civilians.
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Thursday, President Biden pledged the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan will go on after an attack by ISIS-K killed 12 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghan civilians.
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NPR News: The Attacks Outside Kabul Airport Pushes The U.S. Exit Into Deeper Disarray
The Attacks Outside Kabul Airport Pushes The U.S. Exit Into Deeper Disarray
Thursday's terrorist attack left at least 13 U.S. service members and at least 60 Afghan civilians dead. It came less than a week before an Aug. 31 deadline to withdraw U.S. forces from the country.
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Thursday's terrorist attack left at least 13 U.S. service members and at least 60 Afghan civilians dead. It came less than a week before an Aug. 31 deadline to withdraw U.S. forces from the country.
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NPR News: Rep. Chabot, Part Of The Subcommittee Overseeing Afghanistan, Weighs In On Attacks
Rep. Chabot, Part Of The Subcommittee Overseeing Afghanistan, Weighs In On Attacks
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Congressman Steve Chabot, a ranking member of the foreign affairs subcommittee overseeing Afghanistan, about Thursday's bombings and President Biden's speech.
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NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Congressman Steve Chabot, a ranking member of the foreign affairs subcommittee overseeing Afghanistan, about Thursday's bombings and President Biden's speech.
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NPR News: How The Attacks In Kabul Will Impact Evacuations From Afghanistan
How The Attacks In Kabul Will Impact Evacuations From Afghanistan
President Biden is standing firm on the pledge to "limit" the duration of the evacuation mission in Kabul, but says it will be completed. As many as 1,500 people U.S. citizens are trying to get out.
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President Biden is standing firm on the pledge to "limit" the duration of the evacuation mission in Kabul, but says it will be completed. As many as 1,500 people U.S. citizens are trying to get out.
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NPR News: Biden Vowed A Response To Kabul Attacks In Address To Nation
Biden Vowed A Response To Kabul Attacks In Address To Nation
Thursday, President Biden pledged the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan will go on after an attack by ISIS-K killed 12 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghan civilians.
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Thursday, President Biden pledged the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan will go on after an attack by ISIS-K killed 12 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghan civilians.
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NPR News: Why COVID Takes A Harsher Toll On Children With Cancer
Why COVID Takes A Harsher Toll On Children With Cancer
A new study looks at how kids diagnosed with cancer react to a COVID-19 infection compared to the general population of youngsters.
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A new study looks at how kids diagnosed with cancer react to a COVID-19 infection compared to the general population of youngsters.
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NPR News: What We Know About ISIS-K, The Group Behind The Kabul Attacks
What We Know About ISIS-K, The Group Behind The Kabul Attacks
A regional Islamic State affiliate has operated since 2015 and is a major rival to the Taliban in Afghanistan.
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A regional Islamic State affiliate has operated since 2015 and is a major rival to the Taliban in Afghanistan.
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NPR News: There's New Evidence That The Surfside Condo That Collapsed Had Extensive Corrosion
There's New Evidence That The Surfside Condo That Collapsed Had Extensive Corrosion
Video released by investigators shows densely packed steel reinforcement in various sections of the building, along with extensive corrosion where one column met the building's foundation.
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Video released by investigators shows densely packed steel reinforcement in various sections of the building, along with extensive corrosion where one column met the building's foundation.
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NPR News: There's Been An Explosion Outside Of Kabul's Airport, The Pentagon Says
There's Been An Explosion Outside Of Kabul's Airport, The Pentagon Says
The Pentagon's press secretary confirmed reports of an explosion on Thursday morning, with casualties still unclear.
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The Pentagon's press secretary confirmed reports of an explosion on Thursday morning, with casualties still unclear.
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NPR News: Almost 2 Weeks After The Quake, Aid Is Just Getting To Some Remote Towns In Haiti
Almost 2 Weeks After The Quake, Aid Is Just Getting To Some Remote Towns In Haiti
The magnitude 7.2 earthquake killed more than 2,000 people and destroyed tens of thousands of homes in Haiti's southern peninsula. Recovery efforts have been slow.
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The magnitude 7.2 earthquake killed more than 2,000 people and destroyed tens of thousands of homes in Haiti's southern peninsula. Recovery efforts have been slow.
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NPR News: Almost 2 Weeks After The Quake, Aid Is Just Getting To Some Remote Towns In Haiti
Almost 2 Weeks After The Quake, Aid Is Just Getting To Some Remote Towns In Haiti
The magnitude 7.2 earthquake killed more than 2,000 people and destroyed tens of thousands of homes in Haiti's southern peninsula. Recovery efforts have been slow.
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The magnitude 7.2 earthquake killed more than 2,000 people and destroyed tens of thousands of homes in Haiti's southern peninsula. Recovery efforts have been slow.
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NPR News: California Wants To Become The First State To Pay People With Addiction To Stay Sober
California Wants To Become The First State To Pay People With Addiction To Stay Sober
Frustrated by out-of-control increases in drug overdose deaths, the state's leaders want to try something radical. The federal government has been doing it for years with military veterans.
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Frustrated by out-of-control increases in drug overdose deaths, the state's leaders want to try something radical. The federal government has been doing it for years with military veterans.
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NPR News: He's In Prison For Killing A Trooper. Now, Some Black Police Groups Want Him Released
He's In Prison For Killing A Trooper. Now, Some Black Police Groups Want Him Released
Sundiata Acoli, a former member of the Black Panther party, was convicted for the 1973 death of a New Jersey state trooper. His supporters say the 84 year old has been a model prisoner.
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Sundiata Acoli, a former member of the Black Panther party, was convicted for the 1973 death of a New Jersey state trooper. His supporters say the 84 year old has been a model prisoner.
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NPR News: Health Workers In Boston Counter Vaccine Misinformation In Haitian Communities
Health Workers In Boston Counter Vaccine Misinformation In Haitian Communities
In Boston's Haitian communities, where vaccination rates lag, health workers and community leaders are trying to dispel misinformation and encourage residents to get the shot.
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In Boston's Haitian communities, where vaccination rates lag, health workers and community leaders are trying to dispel misinformation and encourage residents to get the shot.
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NPR News: This Australian Farmer Isn't Sheepish About Showing Love For His Late Aunt
This Australian Farmer Isn't Sheepish About Showing Love For His Late Aunt
When Ben Jackson couldn't get to his beloved aunt's funeral, he wanted to offer a unique tribute — and he knew what to ewes.
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When Ben Jackson couldn't get to his beloved aunt's funeral, he wanted to offer a unique tribute — and he knew what to ewes.
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NPR News: Seriously, You Opened A Store In The Pandemic? And More Surprising Retail Trends
Seriously, You Opened A Store In The Pandemic? And More Surprising Retail Trends
The U.S. retail industry is setting records: workers quitting and workers hired. Wages are finally growing. And despite the pandemic devastation, brand-new stores are still opening.
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The U.S. retail industry is setting records: workers quitting and workers hired. Wages are finally growing. And despite the pandemic devastation, brand-new stores are still opening.
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NPR News: Fires Force The U.S. Forest Service To Close Minnesota Wilderness Area
Fires Force The U.S. Forest Service To Close Minnesota Wilderness Area
The U.S. Forest Service this week closed Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area along the Canadian border because of fires. It's the first time in nearly half a century they've had to close the area.
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The U.S. Forest Service this week closed Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area along the Canadian border because of fires. It's the first time in nearly half a century they've had to close the area.
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NPR News: Native Tribes Face Funding Cuts Over The Treatment Of Descendants Of Former Slaves
Native Tribes Face Funding Cuts Over The Treatment Of Descendants Of Former Slaves
The Cherokee Nation granted citizenship to the descendants of former enslaved people known as Freedmen. Other tribes feel pressured to do the same, and Congress is beginning to get involved.
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The Cherokee Nation granted citizenship to the descendants of former enslaved people known as Freedmen. Other tribes feel pressured to do the same, and Congress is beginning to get involved.
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NPR News: Controversial Texas Law That Restricts Abortions Takes Effect In September
Controversial Texas Law That Restricts Abortions Takes Effect In September
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Stephen Vladeck, a law professor at the University of Texas in Austin, about the law that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. Could it mean the end to Roe v. Wade?
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NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Stephen Vladeck, a law professor at the University of Texas in Austin, about the law that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. Could it mean the end to Roe v. Wade?
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NPR News: This Australian Farmer Isn't Sheepish About Showing Love For His Late Aunt
This Australian Farmer Isn't Sheepish About Showing Love For His Late Aunt
When Ben Jackson couldn't get to his beloved aunt's funeral, he wanted to offer a unique tribute — and he knew what to ewes.
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When Ben Jackson couldn't get to his beloved aunt's funeral, he wanted to offer a unique tribute — and he knew what to ewes.
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NPR News: Japan Suspends 1.63 Million Doses Of Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Over Contamination
Japan Suspends 1.63 Million Doses Of Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Over Contamination
The health ministry said contamination was reported from multiple vaccination sites. The news raises concern of a supply shortage as Japan tries to accelerate vaccinations amid a surge in cases.
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The health ministry said contamination was reported from multiple vaccination sites. The news raises concern of a supply shortage as Japan tries to accelerate vaccinations amid a surge in cases.
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NPR News: Japan Suspends 1.63 Million Doses Of Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Over Contamination
Japan Suspends 1.63 Million Doses Of Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Over Contamination
The health ministry said contamination was reported from multiple vaccinate sites. The news raises concern of a supply shortage as Japan tries to accelerate vaccinations amid a surge in cases.
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The health ministry said contamination was reported from multiple vaccinate sites. The news raises concern of a supply shortage as Japan tries to accelerate vaccinations amid a surge in cases.
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NPR News: The Healing Memorial In Detroit Supports Collective Grief
The Healing Memorial In Detroit Supports Collective Grief
A new art installation will be unveiled this month in Detroit in remembrance of those lost to or impacted by COVID-19. Artist Sonya Clark explains the meaning of The Healing Memorial.
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A new art installation will be unveiled this month in Detroit in remembrance of those lost to or impacted by COVID-19. Artist Sonya Clark explains the meaning of The Healing Memorial.
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NPR News: While Dealing With Rape Cases, Police Learn How Trauma Affects The Brain
While Dealing With Rape Cases, Police Learn How Trauma Affects The Brain
Police say rape cases are tough because a victim's memory is often spotty. Trauma's affects the brain is helping police in rape and sexual assault cases.
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Police say rape cases are tough because a victim's memory is often spotty. Trauma's affects the brain is helping police in rape and sexual assault cases.
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NPR News: How The Voting Rights Act Came To Be And How It's Changed
How The Voting Rights Act Came To Be And How It's Changed
The most effective civil rights legislation in U.S. history has been upended by two recent Supreme Court decisions. States are moving to pass new voting restrictions nationwide.
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The most effective civil rights legislation in U.S. history has been upended by two recent Supreme Court decisions. States are moving to pass new voting restrictions nationwide.
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NPR News: China's Microsoft Hack May Have Had A Bigger Purpose Than Just Spying
China's Microsoft Hack May Have Had A Bigger Purpose Than Just Spying
China broke into tens of thousands of email accounts in January. Now officials fear the breach wasn't just about spying. It was to build the next generation of artificial intelligence.
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China broke into tens of thousands of email accounts in January. Now officials fear the breach wasn't just about spying. It was to build the next generation of artificial intelligence.
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NPR News: Watching Afghanistan Fall Reminds These Veterans Of Who They Left Behind
Watching Afghanistan Fall Reminds These Veterans Of Who They Left Behind
U.S. veterans reflect on their time in Afghanistan as they watch the Taliban take power, uncertain of the fate of the people they know from their time at war.
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U.S. veterans reflect on their time in Afghanistan as they watch the Taliban take power, uncertain of the fate of the people they know from their time at war.
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NPR News: On Her Last Stop In Southeast Asia, VP Harris Emphasizes Human And Worker Rights
On Her Last Stop In Southeast Asia, VP Harris Emphasizes Human And Worker Rights
Harris participated in events on Thursday in Vietnam that elevated activists in a region known for its challenges and restrictions to human rights.
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Harris participated in events on Thursday in Vietnam that elevated activists in a region known for its challenges and restrictions to human rights.
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NPR News: On Her Last Stop In Southeast Asia, V.P. Harris Emphasizes Human And Worker Rights
On Her Last Stop In Southeast Asia, V.P. Harris Emphasizes Human And Worker Rights
Harris participated in events on Thursday in Vietnam that elevated activists in a region known for its challenges and restrictions to human rights.
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Harris participated in events on Thursday in Vietnam that elevated activists in a region known for its challenges and restrictions to human rights.
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Wednesday, 25 August 2021
NPR News: One Of The Men Charged In The Mich. Governor Kidnap Plot Gets 6 Years In Prison
One Of The Men Charged In The Mich. Governor Kidnap Plot Gets 6 Years In Prison
Ty Garbin pleaded guilty last year for his role in a conspiracy to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from her vacation home.
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Ty Garbin pleaded guilty last year for his role in a conspiracy to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from her vacation home.
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NPR News: Israel's New Leader Wants A Fresh Start With America. That Will Be Tough
Israel's New Leader Wants A Fresh Start With America. That Will Be Tough
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will seek to set a new tone when he meets President Biden, following tense moments between Israel's former leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the Democrats.
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Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will seek to set a new tone when he meets President Biden, following tense moments between Israel's former leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the Democrats.
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NPR News: Israel's New Leader Wants A Fresh Start With America. That Will Be Tough
Israel's New Leader Wants A Fresh Start With America. That Will Be Tough
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will seek to set a new tone when he meets President Biden, following tense moments between Israel's former leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the Democrats.
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Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will seek to set a new tone when he meets President Biden, following tense moments between Israel's former leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the Democrats.
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NPR News: J&J Says A Booster Shot For Its Vaccine After 6 Months May Have Big Benefits
J&J Says A Booster Shot For Its Vaccine After 6 Months May Have Big Benefits
Johnson & Johnson said that when it gave study participants a second jab after six months, their antibody levels were nine times higher than they were 28 days after a first dose of the COVID vaccine.
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Johnson & Johnson said that when it gave study participants a second jab after six months, their antibody levels were nine times higher than they were 28 days after a first dose of the COVID vaccine.
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NPR News: New York Gov. Hochul Presents A Plan To Combat The Coronavirus Pandemic
New York Gov. Hochul Presents A Plan To Combat The Coronavirus Pandemic
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kathy Hochul, the newly sworn in governor of New York, about the challenges ahead for the state, and what it means to be the state's first female governor.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kathy Hochul, the newly sworn in governor of New York, about the challenges ahead for the state, and what it means to be the state's first female governor.
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NPR News: J&J Says A Booster Shot For Its Vaccine After 6 Months May Have Big Benefits
J&J Says A Booster Shot For Its Vaccine After 6 Months May Have Big Benefits
Johnson & Johnson said that when it gave study participants a second jab after six months, their antibody levels were nine times higher than they were 28 days after a first dose of the COVID vaccine.
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Johnson & Johnson said that when it gave study participants a second jab after six months, their antibody levels were nine times higher than they were 28 days after a first dose of the COVID vaccine.
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NPR News: The Paralympics Are Getting A Higher Profile And Have More Athletes Than Ever
The Paralympics Are Getting A Higher Profile And Have More Athletes Than Ever
With prime-time coverage and more competitors than ever before, the Tokyo Paralympic Games have a number of "firsts."
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With prime-time coverage and more competitors than ever before, the Tokyo Paralympic Games have a number of "firsts."
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NPR News: Dorothy Parker's Journey Home To New York City Is Finally Over
Dorothy Parker's Journey Home To New York City Is Finally Over
The writer and civil rights supporter died in 1967. Her ashes spent years in a filing cabinet and at NAACP headquarters. Her family this week held a service at Woodlawn Cemetery in The Bronx.
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The writer and civil rights supporter died in 1967. Her ashes spent years in a filing cabinet and at NAACP headquarters. Her family this week held a service at Woodlawn Cemetery in The Bronx.
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NPR News: The Paralympics Are Getting A Higher Profile And Have More Athletes Than Ever
The Paralympics Are Getting A Higher Profile And Have More Athletes Than Ever
With prime-time coverage and more competitors than ever before, the Tokyo Paralympic Games have a number of "firsts."
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With prime-time coverage and more competitors than ever before, the Tokyo Paralympic Games have a number of "firsts."
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NPR News: 'Seeing Ghosts' Navigates The Melancholia Of Loss — Of People, Places And Identities
'Seeing Ghosts' Navigates The Melancholia Of Loss — Of People, Places And Identities
While this book would not exist without Kat Chow's grief — while Chow would not be the person she is now without that grief — her project here aims for more than just mapping her primal anguish.
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While this book would not exist without Kat Chow's grief — while Chow would not be the person she is now without that grief — her project here aims for more than just mapping her primal anguish.
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NPR News: Harris Says The U.S. Will Provide Vietnam 1 Million More Vaccine Doses
Harris Says The U.S. Will Provide Vietnam 1 Million More Vaccine Doses
The vice president made the announcement during her trip to Southeast Asia. It's part of the Biden administration's push to strengthen its alliances in the region to counter China's influence
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The vice president made the announcement during her trip to Southeast Asia. It's part of the Biden administration's push to strengthen its alliances in the region to counter China's influence
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NPR News: World War II Vet Celebrates His 100th Birthday By Jumping Out Of A Plane
World War II Vet Celebrates His 100th Birthday By Jumping Out Of A Plane
Tom Rice parachuted into Normandy on D-Day. He celebrated his milestone birthday with another leap — jumping from a Douglas C-53 named D-Day Doll over his hometown of Coronado, Calif.
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Tom Rice parachuted into Normandy on D-Day. He celebrated his milestone birthday with another leap — jumping from a Douglas C-53 named D-Day Doll over his hometown of Coronado, Calif.
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NPR News: 'Remain In Mexico' Policy For Asylum-Seekers Is Reinstated By The Supreme Court
'Remain In Mexico' Policy For Asylum-Seekers Is Reinstated By The Supreme Court
The high court dealt a blow to the White House's efforts to cancel a Trump-era immigration program. Immigration advocates said it is a dangerous policy for thousands seeking humanitarian aid.
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The high court dealt a blow to the White House's efforts to cancel a Trump-era immigration program. Immigration advocates said it is a dangerous policy for thousands seeking humanitarian aid.
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NPR News: Calif. Gov. Newsom's Fate Will Be Decided In A Recall Election On Sept. 14
Calif. Gov. Newsom's Fate Will Be Decided In A Recall Election On Sept. 14
The election that will decide whether Gavin Newsom remains the state's governor is less than a month away. Polls indicate a tight race between those who want to keep him and those who want him out.
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The election that will decide whether Gavin Newsom remains the state's governor is less than a month away. Polls indicate a tight race between those who want to keep him and those who want him out.
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NPR News: Restricting Air Travel Would Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations, Expert Says
Restricting Air Travel Would Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations, Expert Says
NPR's Noel King talks to security expert Juliette Kayyem about how to increase the vaccination rate in the U.S. Kayyem argues airlines should only allow vaccinated people on domestic flights.
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NPR's Noel King talks to security expert Juliette Kayyem about how to increase the vaccination rate in the U.S. Kayyem argues airlines should only allow vaccinated people on domestic flights.
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NPR News: News Brief: Afghan Evacuations, Asylum-Seekers Ruling, House Passes Budget Plan
News Brief: Afghan Evacuations, Asylum-Seekers Ruling, House Passes Budget Plan
Biden says Aug. 31 remains the deadline for the U.S. to leave Afghanistan. The Supreme Court orders the "Remain in Mexico" policy reinstated for asylum-seekers. A Democratic budget stalemate ends.
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Biden says Aug. 31 remains the deadline for the U.S. to leave Afghanistan. The Supreme Court orders the "Remain in Mexico" policy reinstated for asylum-seekers. A Democratic budget stalemate ends.
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NPR News: 'Seeing Ghosts' Navigates The Melancholia Of Loss — Of People, Places And Identities
'Seeing Ghosts' Navigates The Melancholia Of Loss — Of People, Places And Identities
While this book would not exist without Kat Chow's grief — while Chow would not be the person she is now without that grief — her project here aims for more than just mapping her primal anguish.
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While this book would not exist without Kat Chow's grief — while Chow would not be the person she is now without that grief — her project here aims for more than just mapping her primal anguish.
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NPR News: V.P. Harris Says The US Will Provide Vietnam 1 million More Vaccine Doses
V.P. Harris Says The US Will Provide Vietnam 1 million More Vaccine Doses
Harris made the announcement during her one week trip to Southeast Asia, as part of the Biden administration's push to strengthen its alliances in region in an effort to counter China's influence
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Harris made the announcement during her one week trip to Southeast Asia, as part of the Biden administration's push to strengthen its alliances in region in an effort to counter China's influence
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NPR News: An Animal Rescue Is Racing To Get Hundreds Of Pets Out Of Afghanistan Before Aug. 31
An Animal Rescue Is Racing To Get Hundreds Of Pets Out Of Afghanistan Before Aug. 31
The Kabul Small Animal Rescue is working to fundraise efforts to airlift its more than 200 dogs and cats, the group's staff and their families before foreign troops leave at the end of the month.
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The Kabul Small Animal Rescue is working to fundraise efforts to airlift its more than 200 dogs and cats, the group's staff and their families before foreign troops leave at the end of the month.
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NPR News: An Animal Rescue Is Racing To Get Hundreds Of Pets Out Of Afghanistan Before Aug. 31
An Animal Rescue Is Racing To Get Hundreds Of Pets Out Of Afghanistan Before Aug. 31
The Kabul Small Animal Rescue is working to fundraise efforts to airlift its more than 200 dogs and cats, the group's staff and their families before foreign troops leave at the end of the month.
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The Kabul Small Animal Rescue is working to fundraise efforts to airlift its more than 200 dogs and cats, the group's staff and their families before foreign troops leave at the end of the month.
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NPR News: An LAFD Captain Is Under Investigation After An Anti-Vaccine Mandate Video Rant
An LAFD Captain Is Under Investigation After An Anti-Vaccine Mandate Video Rant
Capt. Cristian Granucci called an impending vaccination requirement "total tyranny" and threatened to sue his own union. The rules go into effect in October and those who don't comply could get fired.
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Capt. Cristian Granucci called an impending vaccination requirement "total tyranny" and threatened to sue his own union. The rules go into effect in October and those who don't comply could get fired.
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Tuesday, 24 August 2021
NPR News: 2 Congressmen Make 'Secret' Trip To Kabul Amid U.S. Withdrawal Chaos
2 Congressmen Make 'Secret' Trip To Kabul Amid U.S. Withdrawal Chaos
The two congressmen, a Republican and a Democrat, are now casting doubt on an Aug. 31 withdrawal timeline.
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The two congressmen, a Republican and a Democrat, are now casting doubt on an Aug. 31 withdrawal timeline.
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NPR News: 2 Congressmen Make 'Secret' Trip To Kabul Amid U.S. Withdrawal Chaos
2 Congressmen Make 'Secret' Trip To Kabul Amid U.S. Withdrawal Chaos
The two congressmen, a Republican and a Democrat, are now casting doubt on an Aug. 31 withdrawal timeline.
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The two congressmen, a Republican and a Democrat, are now casting doubt on an Aug. 31 withdrawal timeline.
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NPR News: Supreme Court Orders The 'Remain in Mexico' Policy Reinstated For Asylum Seekers
Supreme Court Orders The 'Remain in Mexico' Policy Reinstated For Asylum Seekers
The 6-3 court vote ordered the Biden administration to follow a Trump-era policy that forces people to wait in Mexico while seeking asylum in the U.S.
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The 6-3 court vote ordered the Biden administration to follow a Trump-era policy that forces people to wait in Mexico while seeking asylum in the U.S.
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NPR News: CIA Director Meets Taliban Leader As Deadline For U.S. Evacuation Looms
CIA Director Meets Taliban Leader As Deadline For U.S. Evacuation Looms
The talks between CIA Director William Burns and Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar come as an Aug. 31 deadline looms for the end of the U.S. airlift and withdrawal of U.S. forces.
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The talks between CIA Director William Burns and Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar come as an Aug. 31 deadline looms for the end of the U.S. airlift and withdrawal of U.S. forces.
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NPR News: 7 People At A University Were Victims Of Attempted Poisoning
7 People At A University Were Victims Of Attempted Poisoning
Employees and students at a German university received medical treatment after showing symptoms of poisoning, and prosecutors have opened an investigation into suspicions of attempted murder.
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Employees and students at a German university received medical treatment after showing symptoms of poisoning, and prosecutors have opened an investigation into suspicions of attempted murder.
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NPR News: 7 People At A University Were Victims Of Attempted Poisoning
7 People At A University Were Victims Of Attempted Poisoning
Employees and students at a German university received medical treatment after showing symptoms of poisoning, and prosecutors have opened an investigation into suspicions of attempted murder.
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Employees and students at a German university received medical treatment after showing symptoms of poisoning, and prosecutors have opened an investigation into suspicions of attempted murder.
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NPR News: A 'Unicorn' Startup Is Turning Houses Into Corporations; Neighbors Are Fighting Back
A 'Unicorn' Startup Is Turning Houses Into Corporations; Neighbors Are Fighting Back
The real estate startup Pacaso has rocketed to a billion-dollar valuation — but it's recent fights with communities could foreshadow business troubles ahead.
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The real estate startup Pacaso has rocketed to a billion-dollar valuation — but it's recent fights with communities could foreshadow business troubles ahead.
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NPR News: It's Pronounced Koe-mir'-na-tee. How The Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine's Name Came To Be
It's Pronounced Koe-mir'-na-tee. How The Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine's Name Came To Be
Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine has been given full approval by the Food and Drug Administration. Along with that approval process is the companies' new brand name for the vaccine: Comirnaty.
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Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine has been given full approval by the Food and Drug Administration. Along with that approval process is the companies' new brand name for the vaccine: Comirnaty.
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NPR News: A 'Unicorn' Startup Is Turning Houses Into Corporations; Neighbors Are Fighting Back
A 'Unicorn' Startup Is Turning Houses Into Corporations; Neighbors Are Fighting Back
The real estate startup Pacaso has rocketed to a billion-dollar valuation — but it's recent fights with communities could foreshadow business troubles ahead.
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The real estate startup Pacaso has rocketed to a billion-dollar valuation — but it's recent fights with communities could foreshadow business troubles ahead.
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NPR News: A 'Unicorn' Startup Is Turning Houses Into Corporations; Neighbors Are Fighting Back
A 'Unicorn' Startup Is Turning Houses Into Corporations; Neighbors Are Fighting Back
The real estate startup Pacaso has rocketed to a billion-dollar valuation — but it's recent fights with communities could foreshadow business troubles ahead.
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The real estate startup Pacaso has rocketed to a billion-dollar valuation — but it's recent fights with communities could foreshadow business troubles ahead.
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NPR News: Harris Rebukes China In Major Speech On Indo-Pacific
Harris Rebukes China In Major Speech On Indo-Pacific
The Vice President warned China that its actions in the South China Sea amount to "coercion" and "intimidation."
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The Vice President warned China that its actions in the South China Sea amount to "coercion" and "intimidation."
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NPR News: Harris Rebukes China In Major Speech On Indo-Pacific
Harris Rebukes China In Major Speech On Indo-Pacific
The Vice President warned China that its actions in the South China Sea amount to "coercion" and "intimidation."
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The Vice President warned China that its actions in the South China Sea amount to "coercion" and "intimidation."
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NPR News: Middle Tennessee Deals With The Aftermath Of A Weekend Of Heavy Rain
Middle Tennessee Deals With The Aftermath Of A Weekend Of Heavy Rain
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sheriff Chris Davis of Humphreys County, Tennessee about the flash flooding that ravaged parts of the state over the weekend. Nearly two dozen people died.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sheriff Chris Davis of Humphreys County, Tennessee about the flash flooding that ravaged parts of the state over the weekend. Nearly two dozen people died.
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NPR News: Camp Atwater Offers Black Children A Chance To Make Friends And Make Plans
Camp Atwater Offers Black Children A Chance To Make Friends And Make Plans
At 100-year-old Camp Atwater, Black children can enjoy life away from the city, playing sports, making friends and spending time discussing their futures.
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At 100-year-old Camp Atwater, Black children can enjoy life away from the city, playing sports, making friends and spending time discussing their futures.
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NPR News: Agencies Scramble To Resettle Afghan Refugees In The Seattle Area
Agencies Scramble To Resettle Afghan Refugees In The Seattle Area
Refugee resettlement agencies are receiving a huge wave of Afghans. A church-based group in Seattle welcomes the new arrivals, and puts out the call for volunteers and spare bedrooms.
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Refugee resettlement agencies are receiving a huge wave of Afghans. A church-based group in Seattle welcomes the new arrivals, and puts out the call for volunteers and spare bedrooms.
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NPR News: Who Cares About Calendars? The Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Here Which Means Fall Has Begun
Who Cares About Calendars? The Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Here Which Means Fall Has Begun
Love it or hate it, the PSL gods have spoken which means the flavored coffee beverage — and all of the iterations it has spawned — is upon us.
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Love it or hate it, the PSL gods have spoken which means the flavored coffee beverage — and all of the iterations it has spawned — is upon us.
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NPR News: It's Pronounced Koe-mir'-na-tee. How One Of The COVID-19 Vaccines' Name Came To Be
It's Pronounced Koe-mir'-na-tee. How One Of The COVID-19 Vaccines' Name Came To Be
Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine has been given full approval by the Food and Drug Administration. Along with that approval process is the companies' new brand name for the vaccine: Comirnaty.
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Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine has been given full approval by the Food and Drug Administration. Along with that approval process is the companies' new brand name for the vaccine: Comirnaty.
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NPR News: At-Risk Afghans Who Fear The Taliban Hunker Down And Wait To Leave
At-Risk Afghans Who Fear The Taliban Hunker Down And Wait To Leave
Those huddled in their homes and in safe houses around Kabul include activists, employees of the collapsed Afghan government and women.
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Those huddled in their homes and in safe houses around Kabul include activists, employees of the collapsed Afghan government and women.
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NPR News: At-Risk Afghans Who Fear The Taliban Hunker Down And Wait To Leave
At-Risk Afghans Who Fear The Taliban Hunker Down And Wait To Leave
Those huddled in their homes and in safe houses around Kabul include activists, employees of the collapsed Afghan government and women.
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Those huddled in their homes and in safe houses around Kabul include activists, employees of the collapsed Afghan government and women.
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Monday, 23 August 2021
NPR News: Kathy Hochul Becomes New York's First Female Governor
Kathy Hochul Becomes New York's First Female Governor
Hochul takes control of a state government desperate to get back to business after months of distractions over sexual harassment allegations against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Hochul takes control of a state government desperate to get back to business after months of distractions over sexual harassment allegations against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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NPR News: Hawaii Governor Asks Tourists To Stay Away For A While Because Of COVID
Hawaii Governor Asks Tourists To Stay Away For A While Because Of COVID
Gov. David Ige says it's "a risky time to be traveling right now," and he wants to curtail visits to Hawaii through the end of October.
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Gov. David Ige says it's "a risky time to be traveling right now," and he wants to curtail visits to Hawaii through the end of October.
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NPR News: A Woman Claims R. Kelly Forced Her To Get An Abortion Against Her Will
A Woman Claims R. Kelly Forced Her To Get An Abortion Against Her Will
The accuser also alleges that Kelly physically and sexually abused her, and first pressured her into sex when she was a 17-year-old high school student who went to him for career mentorship.
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The accuser also alleges that Kelly physically and sexually abused her, and first pressured her into sex when she was a 17-year-old high school student who went to him for career mentorship.
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NPR News: Judge Blocks Georgia's New Ban On Photographing A Filled-Out Ballot
Judge Blocks Georgia's New Ban On Photographing A Filled-Out Ballot
The judge approved a preliminary injunction sought by a group that said the law infringes on free speech. But another law that forbids any photos at a polling place during voting is still in effect.
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The judge approved a preliminary injunction sought by a group that said the law infringes on free speech. But another law that forbids any photos at a polling place during voting is still in effect.
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NPR News: Roughly 56,000 Felony Offenders Can Now Vote In North Carolina
Roughly 56,000 Felony Offenders Can Now Vote In North Carolina
Residents convicted of felonies but whose current punishments don't include prison time can register to vote and cast ballots, a judicial panel declared Monday.
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Residents convicted of felonies but whose current punishments don't include prison time can register to vote and cast ballots, a judicial panel declared Monday.
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NPR News: Igor Vovkovinskiy, Who At 7-Foot-8 Was The Tallest Man In The U.S., Has Died
Igor Vovkovinskiy, Who At 7-Foot-8 Was The Tallest Man In The U.S., Has Died
His family said the Ukrainian-born Vovkovinskiy died of heart disease on Friday in Minnesota. He was 38 years old.
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His family said the Ukrainian-born Vovkovinskiy died of heart disease on Friday in Minnesota. He was 38 years old.
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NPR News: Cleanup Begins In Soggy Northeast As Henri Plods Back To Sea
Cleanup Begins In Soggy Northeast As Henri Plods Back To Sea
Residents across the waterlogged Northeast began cleaning up while remnants of Tropical Storm Henri threatened further flooding in New England as the system made a slow trek back to the sea.
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Residents across the waterlogged Northeast began cleaning up while remnants of Tropical Storm Henri threatened further flooding in New England as the system made a slow trek back to the sea.
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NPR News: WHO Calls For A Delay In Booster Shots To Prioritize Under-Vaccinated Countries
WHO Calls For A Delay In Booster Shots To Prioritize Under-Vaccinated Countries
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus suggested that giving out booster shots in countries with high vaccination rates could lead to more dangerous coronavirus variants across the globe.
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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus suggested that giving out booster shots in countries with high vaccination rates could lead to more dangerous coronavirus variants across the globe.
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NPR News: A Record Number Of Out LGBTQ Athletes Will Compete In The Tokyo Paralympics
A Record Number Of Out LGBTQ Athletes Will Compete In The Tokyo Paralympics
At least 28 publicly out Paralympians will be competing in the summer games in Tokyo, more than double the number that took part in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, according to the website Outsports.
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At least 28 publicly out Paralympians will be competing in the summer games in Tokyo, more than double the number that took part in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, according to the website Outsports.
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NPR News: ICE Deported Him After His Movie Came Out. Now He's Testing The Limits Of Free Speech
ICE Deported Him After His Movie Came Out. Now He's Testing The Limits Of Free Speech
Lawyers for Claudio Rojas say he was deported by ICE in retaliation for his activism, which the agency denies. His case could have big implications for immigrants' freedom of speech.
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Lawyers for Claudio Rojas say he was deported by ICE in retaliation for his activism, which the agency denies. His case could have big implications for immigrants' freedom of speech.
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NPR News: ICE Deported Him After His Movie Came Out. Now He's Testing The Limits Of Free Speech
ICE Deported Him After His Movie Came Out. Now He's Testing The Limits Of Free Speech
Lawyers for Claudio Rojas say he was deported by ICE in retaliation for his activism, which the agency denies. His case could have big implications for immigrants' freedom of speech.
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Lawyers for Claudio Rojas say he was deported by ICE in retaliation for his activism, which the agency denies. His case could have big implications for immigrants' freedom of speech.
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NPR News: Farmers In Arizona Face Cuts Because Of Colorado River Water Shortages
Farmers In Arizona Face Cuts Because Of Colorado River Water Shortages
Two decades of drought means reservoirs that store runoff from the Colorado River are depleted, and there's just not enough water to meet demand.
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Two decades of drought means reservoirs that store runoff from the Colorado River are depleted, and there's just not enough water to meet demand.
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NPR News: Gov. Cuomo Was Brought Down By Scandal And Threat Of Impeachment
Gov. Cuomo Was Brought Down By Scandal And Threat Of Impeachment
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo marks his final day in office on Monday. Cuomo resigned after a sexual harassment scandal and will be replaced by Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo marks his final day in office on Monday. Cuomo resigned after a sexual harassment scandal and will be replaced by Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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NPR News: 22 People Are Dead After Recording-Breaking Rain Hits Tennessee
22 People Are Dead After Recording-Breaking Rain Hits Tennessee
Rescue crews are searching amid shattered homes and tangled debris for dozens of people still missing after heavy rain sent floodwaters surging through middle Tennessee.
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Rescue crews are searching amid shattered homes and tangled debris for dozens of people still missing after heavy rain sent floodwaters surging through middle Tennessee.
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NPR News: 2 Wisconsin Towns Wrestle With Schools' Mask Policies
2 Wisconsin Towns Wrestle With Schools' Mask Policies
Just days before the start of the new school year, some Wisconsin parents are scrambling to switch schools in search of mask mandates or mask-optional policies.
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Just days before the start of the new school year, some Wisconsin parents are scrambling to switch schools in search of mask mandates or mask-optional policies.
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NPR News: Henri Inflicts The Northeast With Heavy Rain And Power Outages
Henri Inflicts The Northeast With Heavy Rain And Power Outages
A tropical storm hitting the Northeast has weakened into a tropical depression. The storm unleashed downpours over a region already saturated by heavy rain.
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A tropical storm hitting the Northeast has weakened into a tropical depression. The storm unleashed downpours over a region already saturated by heavy rain.
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NPR News: ICE Deported Him After His Movie Came Out. Now He's Testing The Limits Of Free Speech
ICE Deported Him After His Movie Came Out. Now He's Testing The Limits Of Free Speech
Lawyers for Claudio Rojas say he was deported by ICE in retaliation for his activism, which the agency denies. His case could have big implications for immigrants' freedom of speech.
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Lawyers for Claudio Rojas say he was deported by ICE in retaliation for his activism, which the agency denies. His case could have big implications for immigrants' freedom of speech.
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NPR News: A Couple Hikes The Appalachian Trail Along With Their 5-Year-Old Son
A Couple Hikes The Appalachian Trail Along With Their 5-Year-Old Son
Josh And Cassie Sutton hiked the trail along with their son Harvey, who earned the nickname "Little Man" from his fellow hikers. The Suttons covered the miles from Georgia to Maine in about 200 days.
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Josh And Cassie Sutton hiked the trail along with their son Harvey, who earned the nickname "Little Man" from his fellow hikers. The Suttons covered the miles from Georgia to Maine in about 200 days.
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NPR News: Overstayed Welcome? Tropical Depression Henri Takes Its Time Drenching The Northeast
Overstayed Welcome? Tropical Depression Henri Takes Its Time Drenching The Northeast
Experts predict Henri will settle for a while near the New York-Connecticut border before heading back east.
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Experts predict Henri will settle for a while near the New York-Connecticut border before heading back east.
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NPR News: The Focus Must Stay On Evacuations, Not On The Exit From Afghanistan, Harris Says
The Focus Must Stay On Evacuations, Not On The Exit From Afghanistan, Harris Says
The vice president spoke at a news conference in Singapore alongside Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who offered the use of his country's air force to assist with evacuations.
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The vice president spoke at a news conference in Singapore alongside Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who offered the use of his country's air force to assist with evacuations.
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NPR News: V.P. Harris: Focus Must Stay On Evacuations, Not On U.S. Exit From Afghanistan
V.P. Harris: Focus Must Stay On Evacuations, Not On U.S. Exit From Afghanistan
The Vice President spoke at a news conference in Singapore alongside Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who offered the use of his country's air force to assist with evacuations.
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The Vice President spoke at a news conference in Singapore alongside Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who offered the use of his country's air force to assist with evacuations.
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NPR News: A Haitian Author Writes: Do Not Look Away
A Haitian Author Writes: Do Not Look Away
As an earthquake and then a storm wreak havoc in Haiti — ten years after the devastating Port-au-Prince quake, Haitian writer Myriam J.A. Chancey reflects on why the nation has been so vulnerable.
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As an earthquake and then a storm wreak havoc in Haiti — ten years after the devastating Port-au-Prince quake, Haitian writer Myriam J.A. Chancey reflects on why the nation has been so vulnerable.
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NPR News: What The Exit From Afghanistan Tells Us About How Biden Sees The World
What The Exit From Afghanistan Tells Us About How Biden Sees The World
President Biden has decades of experience in foreign policy, but the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan is his first major foreign policy crisis as president.
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President Biden has decades of experience in foreign policy, but the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan is his first major foreign policy crisis as president.
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NPR News: In Fire Scorched California, Town Aims To Buy The Highest At-Risk Properties
In Fire Scorched California, Town Aims To Buy The Highest At-Risk Properties
Decimated by the deadly Camp Fire in 2018, Paradise, Calif. is now moving to acquire some high-risk properties and turn them into managed, park land to buffer against future wildfires.
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Decimated by the deadly Camp Fire in 2018, Paradise, Calif. is now moving to acquire some high-risk properties and turn them into managed, park land to buffer against future wildfires.
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NPR News: Scientists Are Learning More About Fire Tornadoes, The Spinning Funnels Of Flame
Scientists Are Learning More About Fire Tornadoes, The Spinning Funnels Of Flame
Big wildfires create their own weather, and can even spawn tornadoes swirling with smoke and flame. Researchers are trying to determine how often they occur.
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Big wildfires create their own weather, and can even spawn tornadoes swirling with smoke and flame. Researchers are trying to determine how often they occur.
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NPR News: What The Exit From Afghanistan Tells Us About How Biden Sees The World
What The Exit From Afghanistan Tells Us About How Biden Sees The World
President Biden has decades of experience in foreign policy, but the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan is his first major foreign policy crisis as president.
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President Biden has decades of experience in foreign policy, but the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan is his first major foreign policy crisis as president.
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NPR News: A Haitian Author Writes: Do Not Look Away
A Haitian Author Writes: Do Not Look Away
As an earthquake and then a storm wreak havoc in Haiti — ten years after the devastating Port-au-Prince quake, Haitian writer Myriam J.A. Chancey reflects on why the nation has been so vulnerable.
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As an earthquake and then a storm wreak havoc in Haiti — ten years after the devastating Port-au-Prince quake, Haitian writer Myriam J.A. Chancey reflects on why the nation has been so vulnerable.
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NPR News: What The Exit From Afghanistan Tells Us About How Biden Sees The World
What The Exit From Afghanistan Tells Us About How Biden Sees The World
President Biden has decades of experience in foreign policy, but the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan is his first major foreign policy crisis as president.
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President Biden has decades of experience in foreign policy, but the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan is his first major foreign policy crisis as president.
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Sunday, 22 August 2021
NPR News: 'Unknown Attackers' Have Killed An Afghan Soldier At Kabul Airport
'Unknown Attackers' Have Killed An Afghan Soldier At Kabul Airport
The German military says one Afghan security officer was killed and another three wounded Monday in an early morning firefight.
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The German military says one Afghan security officer was killed and another three wounded Monday in an early morning firefight.
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NPR News: 'Unknown Attackers' Have Killed An Afghan Soldier At Kabul Airport
'Unknown Attackers' Have Killed An Afghan Soldier At Kabul Airport
The German military says one Afghan security officer was killed and another three wounded Monday in an early morning firefight.
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The German military says one Afghan security officer was killed and another three wounded Monday in an early morning firefight.
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NPR News: Colorado River, Lifeline Of The West, Sees Historic Water Shortage Declaration
Colorado River, Lifeline Of The West, Sees Historic Water Shortage Declaration
The first-ever shortage declaration on the Colorado River forces arid Western states to re-examine their relationship with resources many take for granted, drinking water and cheap hydroelectricity.
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The first-ever shortage declaration on the Colorado River forces arid Western states to re-examine their relationship with resources many take for granted, drinking water and cheap hydroelectricity.
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NPR News: Tropical Storm Henri Knocks Out Power In Connecticut, Rhode Island
Tropical Storm Henri Knocks Out Power In Connecticut, Rhode Island
Tropical Storm Henri, which made landfall earlier on Sunday, has already left thousands without power in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
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Tropical Storm Henri, which made landfall earlier on Sunday, has already left thousands without power in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
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NPR News: Flash Flooding In Tennessee Has Left At Least 10 People Dead And Dozens More Missing
Flash Flooding In Tennessee Has Left At Least 10 People Dead And Dozens More Missing
Rescue crews spent Sunday searching for dozens of people still missing after flooding from extraordinarily heavy rains washed through parts of Middle Tennessee.
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Rescue crews spent Sunday searching for dozens of people still missing after flooding from extraordinarily heavy rains washed through parts of Middle Tennessee.
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NPR News: 'A Beautiful Feeling': Refugee Women In Germany Learn The Joy Of Riding Bikes
'A Beautiful Feeling': Refugee Women In Germany Learn The Joy Of Riding Bikes
They come from countries where the idea of a girl on a bicycle is often taboo. Now a group called Bikeygees is teaching them to master the pedals. For the new riders, it's a lifelong dream come true.
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They come from countries where the idea of a girl on a bicycle is often taboo. Now a group called Bikeygees is teaching them to master the pedals. For the new riders, it's a lifelong dream come true.
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NPR News: 'A Beautiful Feeling': Refugee Women In Germany Learn The Joy Of Riding Bikes
'A Beautiful Feeling': Refugee Women In Germany Learn The Joy Of Riding Bikes
They come from countries where the idea of a girl on a bicycle is often taboo. Now a group called Bikeygees is teaching them to master the pedals. For the new riders, it's a lifelong dream come true.
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They come from countries where the idea of a girl on a bicycle is often taboo. Now a group called Bikeygees is teaching them to master the pedals. For the new riders, it's a lifelong dream come true.
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NPR News: The Taliban Is Attempting To Present A More Subdued And Acceptable Image To The World
The Taliban Is Attempting To Present A More Subdued And Acceptable Image To The World
Susan Davis talks with Mina Al-Lami, a BBC expert on extremist messaging, about the Taliban's concerted communications and public relations strategies.
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Susan Davis talks with Mina Al-Lami, a BBC expert on extremist messaging, about the Taliban's concerted communications and public relations strategies.
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NPR News: Afghanistan's Neighboring Countries Try To Predict The Future Of Relations
Afghanistan's Neighboring Countries Try To Predict The Future Of Relations
Afghanistan's neighbors are bracing for an influx of Afghan refugees, and adjusting to a new diplomatic reality now that the Taliban are back in charge.
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Afghanistan's neighbors are bracing for an influx of Afghan refugees, and adjusting to a new diplomatic reality now that the Taliban are back in charge.
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NPR News: Predicting What's Ahead For Afghans, One Week After The Taliban Arrived In Kabul
Predicting What's Ahead For Afghans, One Week After The Taliban Arrived In Kabul
Pashtana Durrani, executive director of LEARN, a nonprofit focused on women's education in Afghanistan, gives an update on life in the country one week after the Taliban takeover.
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Pashtana Durrani, executive director of LEARN, a nonprofit focused on women's education in Afghanistan, gives an update on life in the country one week after the Taliban takeover.
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NPR News: In Iceland, Elf School Is In Session
In Iceland, Elf School Is In Session
Mythical elves often called the "hidden people" are a key part of Iceland's folklore.
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Mythical elves often called the "hidden people" are a key part of Iceland's folklore.
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NPR News: Northeast Expects Tropical Storm Henri To Be One Of The Worst Storms In 30 Years
Northeast Expects Tropical Storm Henri To Be One Of The Worst Storms In 30 Years
Tropical Storm Henri makes landfall on the upper Northeast coast today.
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Tropical Storm Henri makes landfall on the upper Northeast coast today.
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NPR News: Henri Downgraded To A Tropical Storm As The Northeast Coast Prepares For Landfall
Henri Downgraded To A Tropical Storm As The Northeast Coast Prepares For Landfall
Tropical Storm Henri is headed toward the Northeast coast. Susan Davis speaks with Mayor Keith Hedrick of Groton, Connecticut.
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Tropical Storm Henri is headed toward the Northeast coast. Susan Davis speaks with Mayor Keith Hedrick of Groton, Connecticut.
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NPR News: The Taliban Is Attempting To Present A More Subdued And Acceptable Image To The World
The Taliban Is Attempting To Present A More Subdued And Acceptable Image To The World
Susan Davis talks with Mina Al-Lami, a BBC expert on extremist messaging, about the Taliban's concerted communications and public relations strategies.
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Susan Davis talks with Mina Al-Lami, a BBC expert on extremist messaging, about the Taliban's concerted communications and public relations strategies.
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NPR News: Afghanistan's Neighboring Countries Try To Predict The Future Of Relations
Afghanistan's Neighboring Countries Try To Predict The Future Of Relations
Afghanistan's neighbors are bracing for an influx of Afghan refugees, and adjusting to a new diplomatic reality now that the Taliban are back in charge.
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Afghanistan's neighbors are bracing for an influx of Afghan refugees, and adjusting to a new diplomatic reality now that the Taliban are back in charge.
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NPR News: Predicting What's Ahead For Afghans, One Week After The Taliban Arrived In Kabul
Predicting What's Ahead For Afghans, One Week After The Taliban Arrived In Kabul
Pashtana Durrani, executive director of LEARN, a nonprofit focused on women's education in Afghanistan, gives an update on life in the country one week after the Taliban takeover.
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Pashtana Durrani, executive director of LEARN, a nonprofit focused on women's education in Afghanistan, gives an update on life in the country one week after the Taliban takeover.
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NPR News: In Iceland, Elf School Is In Session
In Iceland, Elf School Is In Session
Mythical elves often called the "hidden people" are a key part of Iceland's folklore.
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Mythical elves often called the "hidden people" are a key part of Iceland's folklore.
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NPR News: This Is How The White Population Is Actually Changing Based On New Census Data
This Is How The White Population Is Actually Changing Based On New Census Data
The white population is still the largest racial group in the U.S. Whether it is declining depends on how you define "white." Narrow definitions, researchers warn, can be misleading and dangerous.
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The white population is still the largest racial group in the U.S. Whether it is declining depends on how you define "white." Narrow definitions, researchers warn, can be misleading and dangerous.
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NPR News: They Faced Racial Bias In Military Discipline. That Can Impact National Security
They Faced Racial Bias In Military Discipline. That Can Impact National Security
Unequal punishment based on race is a problem across the armed forces. Veterans and military experts say that racial bias in military discipline has become a serious threat to national security.
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Unequal punishment based on race is a problem across the armed forces. Veterans and military experts say that racial bias in military discipline has become a serious threat to national security.
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Saturday, 21 August 2021
NPR News: At Least 8 Killed And Dozens Missing In Tennessee Flooding
At Least 8 Killed And Dozens Missing In Tennessee Flooding
Heavy rainfall in several Middle Tennessee counties on Saturday prompted water rescues, road closures and communications disruptions. More than 30 people have been reported missing.
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Heavy rainfall in several Middle Tennessee counties on Saturday prompted water rescues, road closures and communications disruptions. More than 30 people have been reported missing.
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NPR News: Rev. Jesse Jackson And His Wife Are Hospitalized For COVID-19
Rev. Jesse Jackson And His Wife Are Hospitalized For COVID-19
The civil rights leader, who is vaccinated against the virus, has advocated for COVID-19 vaccines for Black people. Despite having been diagnosed for Parkinson's disease, Jackson has remained active.
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The civil rights leader, who is vaccinated against the virus, has advocated for COVID-19 vaccines for Black people. Despite having been diagnosed for Parkinson's disease, Jackson has remained active.
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NPR News: Haitians Continue To Pour Into Hospitals After Earthquake
Haitians Continue To Pour Into Hospitals After Earthquake
Scott Simon talks with Dr. Titus Antoine, who runs an emergency room in the port city of Les Cayes, Haiti, about conditions there a week after the earthquake.
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Scott Simon talks with Dr. Titus Antoine, who runs an emergency room in the port city of Les Cayes, Haiti, about conditions there a week after the earthquake.
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NPR News: Americans Are Are Still Trying To Leave Afghanistan
Americans Are Are Still Trying To Leave Afghanistan
Thousands of desperate Afghans and Americans still trying to catch a flight out of a country again under Taliban once again. President Biden says he aims to wrap up the airlift by the end of August.
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Thousands of desperate Afghans and Americans still trying to catch a flight out of a country again under Taliban once again. President Biden says he aims to wrap up the airlift by the end of August.
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NPR News: Haitians Continue To Pour Into Hospitals After Earthquake
Haitians Continue To Pour Into Hospitals After Earthquake
Scott Simon talks with Dr. Titus Antoine, who runs an emergency room in the port city of Les Cayes, Haiti, about conditions there a week after the earthquake.
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Scott Simon talks with Dr. Titus Antoine, who runs an emergency room in the port city of Les Cayes, Haiti, about conditions there a week after the earthquake.
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NPR News: Americans Are Are Still Trying To Leave Afghanistan
Americans Are Are Still Trying To Leave Afghanistan
Thousands of desperate Afghans and Americans still trying to catch a flight out of a country again under Taliban once again. President Biden says he aims to wrap up the airlift by the end of August.
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Thousands of desperate Afghans and Americans still trying to catch a flight out of a country again under Taliban once again. President Biden says he aims to wrap up the airlift by the end of August.
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NPR News: The Future Is Uncertain For Women In Afghanistan Under Taliban Rule
The Future Is Uncertain For Women In Afghanistan Under Taliban Rule
Scott Simon speaks with Manizha Wafeq of the Afghanistan Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry about if and how women can continue to make gains under new Taliban rule.
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Scott Simon speaks with Manizha Wafeq of the Afghanistan Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry about if and how women can continue to make gains under new Taliban rule.
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NPR News: Afghanistan's Music School Falls Silent, Its Future Is Uncertain Under The Taliban
Afghanistan's Music School Falls Silent, Its Future Is Uncertain Under The Taliban
The Afghanistan National Institute of Music was a thriving school in Kabul. But the last time the Taliban was in control of the country, all music related activities were strictly forbidden.
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The Afghanistan National Institute of Music was a thriving school in Kabul. But the last time the Taliban was in control of the country, all music related activities were strictly forbidden.
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NPR News: Opinion: Numb From Afghanistan's Losses
Opinion: Numb From Afghanistan's Losses
Host Scott Simon shares the reaction of Zalmai Yawar, an Afghan who first served as a translator for NPR 20 years ago, to the country's return to Taliban control. Yawar now lives in the U.S.
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Host Scott Simon shares the reaction of Zalmai Yawar, an Afghan who first served as a translator for NPR 20 years ago, to the country's return to Taliban control. Yawar now lives in the U.S.
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NPR News: Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Criticizes U.S. Actions In Afghanistan
Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Criticizes U.S. Actions In Afghanistan
Scott Simon talks with Democratic Illinois congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi about Afghanistan, and what he wants the Biden Administration to do about the humanitarian crisis there.
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Scott Simon talks with Democratic Illinois congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi about Afghanistan, and what he wants the Biden Administration to do about the humanitarian crisis there.
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NPR News: Thousands Of People Still Waiting To Leave Afghanistan
Thousands Of People Still Waiting To Leave Afghanistan
Thousands in Kabul are waiting to be airlifted out of Afghanistan, terrified of the Taliban's return to power. Scott Simon talks with Al Jazeera's Charlotte Bellis, reporting from the capital.
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Thousands in Kabul are waiting to be airlifted out of Afghanistan, terrified of the Taliban's return to power. Scott Simon talks with Al Jazeera's Charlotte Bellis, reporting from the capital.
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NPR News: The Future Is Uncertain For Women In Afghanistan Under Taliban Rule
The Future Is Uncertain For Women In Afghanistan Under Taliban Rule
Scott Simon speaks with Manizha Wafeq of the Afghanistan Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry about if and how women can continue to make gains under new Taliban rule.
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Scott Simon speaks with Manizha Wafeq of the Afghanistan Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry about if and how women can continue to make gains under new Taliban rule.
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NPR News: Afghanistan's Music School Falls Silent, Its Future Is Uncertain Under The Taliban
Afghanistan's Music School Falls Silent, Its Future Is Uncertain Under The Taliban
The Afghanistan National Institute of Music was a thriving school in Kabul. But the last time the Taliban was in control of the country, all music related activities were strictly forbidden.
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The Afghanistan National Institute of Music was a thriving school in Kabul. But the last time the Taliban was in control of the country, all music related activities were strictly forbidden.
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NPR News: Opinion: Numb From Afghanistan's Losses
Opinion: Numb From Afghanistan's Losses
Host Scott Simon shares the reaction of Zalmai Yawar, an Afghan who first served as a translator for NPR 20 years ago, to the country's return to Taliban control. Yawar now lives in the US.
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Host Scott Simon shares the reaction of Zalmai Yawar, an Afghan who first served as a translator for NPR 20 years ago, to the country's return to Taliban control. Yawar now lives in the US.
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NPR News: Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Criticizes U.S. Actions In Afghanistan
Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Criticizes U.S. Actions In Afghanistan
Scott Simon talks with Democratic Illinois congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi about Afghanistan, and what he wants the Biden Administration to do about the humanitarian crisis there.
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Scott Simon talks with Democratic Illinois congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi about Afghanistan, and what he wants the Biden Administration to do about the humanitarian crisis there.
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NPR News: Thousands Of People Still Waiting To Leave Afghanistan
Thousands Of People Still Waiting To Leave Afghanistan
Thousands in Kabul are waiting to be airlifted out of Afghanistan, terrified of the Taliban's return to power. Scott Simon talks with Al Jazeera's Charlotte Bellis, reporting from the capital.
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Thousands in Kabul are waiting to be airlifted out of Afghanistan, terrified of the Taliban's return to power. Scott Simon talks with Al Jazeera's Charlotte Bellis, reporting from the capital.
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NPR News: With Her 54th Album, Connie Smith Re-Affirms That She 'Is' Country Music
With Her 54th Album, Connie Smith Re-Affirms That She 'Is' Country Music
Country music legend Connie Smith has released her 54th album. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with her about forging timeless relationships and how she understands the genre after all these years.
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Country music legend Connie Smith has released her 54th album. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with her about forging timeless relationships and how she understands the genre after all these years.
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NPR News: How Valuable Are The U.S. Weapons The Taliban Just Captured?
How Valuable Are The U.S. Weapons The Taliban Just Captured?
In a scene repeated across Afghanistan, retreating government forces ditched billions of dollars worth of U.S.-supplied military hardware, ranging from assault rifles to Black Hawk helicopters.
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In a scene repeated across Afghanistan, retreating government forces ditched billions of dollars worth of U.S.-supplied military hardware, ranging from assault rifles to Black Hawk helicopters.
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NPR News: 1st Black Trans Woman On Presidential HIV/AIDS Panel Seeks To Focus On Equality
1st Black Trans Woman On Presidential HIV/AIDS Panel Seeks To Focus On Equality
As the first Black transgender woman to serve in this capacity, Tori Cooper says she is eager to advocate on behalf of all transgender and non-binary people living with HIV.
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As the first Black transgender woman to serve in this capacity, Tori Cooper says she is eager to advocate on behalf of all transgender and non-binary people living with HIV.
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NPR News: How Valuable Are The U.S. Weapons The Taliban Just Captured?
How Valuable Are The U.S. Weapons The Taliban Just Captured?
In a scene repeated across Afghanistan, retreating government forces ditched billions of dollars worth of U.S.-supplied military hardware, ranging from assault rifles to Black Hawk helicopters.
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In a scene repeated across Afghanistan, retreating government forces ditched billions of dollars worth of U.S.-supplied military hardware, ranging from assault rifles to Black Hawk helicopters.
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Friday, 20 August 2021
NPR News: Haitian Quake Victims Rush Aid Sites And Take Food And Supplies
Haitian Quake Victims Rush Aid Sites And Take Food And Supplies
People left hungry and homeless by a devastating earthquake swarmed relief trucks and in some cases stole desperately needed goods.
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People left hungry and homeless by a devastating earthquake swarmed relief trucks and in some cases stole desperately needed goods.
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