Mary Louise Kelly
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Morning Edition
Recent Events That Increased Tensions Between The U.S. And Iran
Tensions spiked a week ago when an Iranian general was killed in a U.S.-ordered drone strike — Iran retaliated. And, investigators probe whether an Iranian missile downed a Ukrainian jetliner.
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Morning Edition
The Waiting Is Over. Iran Retaliates For Killing Of Top General
More than a dozen ballistic missiles targeted two military bases in Iraq that house U.S. and coalition forces. The attack comes less than a week after a U.S. drone strike killed an Iranian commander.
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All Things Considered
Iran Mourns Slain Gen. Qassem Soleimani, And Vows Revenge
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians mourned the death of Qassem Soleimani on the streets of Tehran today, expressing outrage at President Trump for the targeted killing of the commanding general.
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Morning Edition
Crowds Turn Out In Iran For Gen. Sulemani's Funeral Procession
Following last week's killing of Gen. Qassim Sulemaini in a U.S. drone strike, his funeral procession has been moving from city to city. On Monday it reached the Iranian capital Tehran.
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All Things Considered
A 'Truth And Clarity' Cocktail To Carry Us Into 2020
Barman Eddie Kim visits All Things Considered to share a drink for ringing in 2020. He named the whisky and vermouth cocktail for the vibes he's hoping for in the new year, truth and clarity.
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All Things Considered
4 Months And Counting, An Acting Intelligence Chief In The Hot Seat
It's the longest that the director of national intelligence role has been unfilled since its creation 15 years ago. And the delay has implications for the U.S. intelligence community and beyond.
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Morning Edition
Republican Rep. Doug Collins On Impeachment
Rep. Doug Collins, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, sat down with NPR after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Democrats would move forward with articles of impeachment.
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All Things Considered
After Democrats Seize Power In Virginia, Gov. Northam Sets His Sights On Gun Control
Democrats will soon control Virginia for the first time since 1993. Gov. Ralph Northam tells NPR: "With a Democratic Senate and House, I believe we can move forward with common sense gun legislation."
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All Things Considered
Why Edward Norton Moved 'Motherless Brooklyn' To The New York Of Robert Moses
The actor stars in — and directs, and wrote the screenplay for — his adaptation of Jonathan Lethem's detective novel. But he moved it to the 1950s to mine a dark side of NYC history.
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All Things Considered
Female CEOs Blast 'Forbes' List Of Innovative Leaders That Includes Only One Woman
The sole woman, Barbara Rentler of Ross Stores, clocked in at No. 75. Dozens of female CEOs have signed a letter demanding Forbes do better. Anne Wojcicki of DNA testing company 23andMe is among them.