Wednesday, 19 February 2020

NPR News: Closing Arguments To Begin In Portland Light Rail Train Murders

Closing Arguments To Begin In Portland Light Rail Train Murders
Jurors in Oregon on Wednesday hear closing arguments in the trial of Jeremy Christian, who is accused of the 2017 racially motivated murders of two men.

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NPR News: Demolition Project In Texas Doesn't Go As Planned

Demolition Project In Texas Doesn't Go As Planned
An 11-story building in Dallas didn't implode all the way. The demolition company says it will finish the job soon — with a wrecking ball.

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NPR News: NICU Nurse In Decades-Old Photo Looks Familiar

NICU Nurse In Decades-Old Photo Looks Familiar
A New Jersey couple's baby was delivered early, so he's in a neonatal ICU. The couple was looking at old photos and they discovered the current nurse also took care of the dad more than 30 years ago.

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NPR News: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Wins 2nd Term, Months After Voting Ended

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Wins 2nd Term, Months After Voting Ended
Afghanistan held a presidential election in September, but the result was contested. The incumbent has been declared the winner, but the challenger says he'll form a parallel government.

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NPR News: News Brief: Nevada Caucuses, Trump Pardons, Afghan Election Result

News Brief: Nevada Caucuses, Trump Pardons, Afghan Election Result
Before the caucuses, there's a Democratic debate in Nevada. An-ex Illinois governor is among the latest pardons issued by President Trump. And, the Afghan president has won a second term.

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NPR News: Amid Census Concerns, Religious Leaders Asked To Quell Fears

Amid Census Concerns, Religious Leaders Asked To Quell Fears
The Census Bureau plans to rely on houses of worship to help promote participation. But some faith leaders are not sure how to address fear among their congregants on how census data could be misused.

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NPR News: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Wins 2nd Term, Months After Voting Ended

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Wins 2nd Term, Months After Voting Ended
Afghanistan held a presidential election in September, but the result was contested. The incumbent has been declared the winner, but the challenger says he'll form a parallel government.

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