Bill Chappell
Stories
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Chilean crime ring charged in robberies at homes of high-profile athletes
Robberies at a string of NFL and NBA athletes homes have generated headlines lately. Now, The FBI says these are connected to an international crime ring.
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Where is my tax refund?
If the IRS owes you a tax refund, it should come within 3 weeks of filing. And in a change, 25 states are now participating in the IRS's free online filing program.
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Burglary of Joe Burrow's home is linked to a pattern of 'crime tourism,' FBI says
High-profile burglaries of pro athletes are seen as part of a wider pattern of criminals traveling from South America to target affluent homes in the U.S.
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Would it be legal for Trump to send U.S. citizens to El Salvador's jails?
President Trump says he would deport American criminals to El Salvador "in a heartbeat" if it were legal. An ACLU attorney tells NPR that such an idea "would be blatantly unconstitutional."
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Churches have a long history of being safe havens — for immigrants and others
For centuries, houses of worship have served as havens for people needing refuge — and, in recent decades, sanctuary from the U.S. government.
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What happens after a wildfire destroys your home? A survivor has tips
"What the hell just happened to my future?" — that's the immediate thought for many people when they learn a fire has destroyed their home, says consumer advocate Annie Barbour.
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What is the flame retardant that planes are dropping on the LA fires?
As fire crews and air tankers work to block the wildfires' explosive growth, images of red clouds of fire retardant falling onto trees are common. What is it — and what's in it?
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What's next for Canada? 5 questions will help decide the future after Trudeau
"We're in a unique situation in Canadian politics," Shachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid Institute, tells NPR. Voters need to replace a lame-duck leader — and cope with threats from Trump.
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2 deaths are reported as uncontrolled wildfires ravage Southern California
Two people have died in the Eaton fire, one of three major wildfires burning in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Tens of thousands of people have evacuated; more than 1,000 structures have burned.
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Canada's Justin Trudeau says he will resign as party leader and prime minister
Trudeau's decision after almost a decade in power sets the stage for a succession fight to select a new prime minister.
