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Is California changing its attitude about progressive criminal justice reforms?
There's speculation that California is becoming more conservative after voters approved stricter punishments for some crimes. The changes move it more toward the center politically than the right.
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Neighbors come together across small Washington county to confront political divide
In the Pacific Northwest, a group of neighbors meets every week to discuss their disagreements. While they often differ on political views, many share a love for their region and close-knit community.
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Hong Kong court sentences 45 pro-democracy activists for up to 10 years
A Hong Kong court has handed 45 pro-democracy activists sentences of up to 10 years in jail for conspiracy to commit subversion.
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Witnesses say Israel is using sniper drones in Gaza and they're shooting civilians
Eyewitnesses in Gaza say that Israel's military is using guns attached to drones to carry out attacks
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Ukraine carries out first attacks on Russian territory using U.S. ballistic missiles
For the first time, Ukraine has fired U.S. ballistic missiles into Russia as part of heavy ongoing fighting. Russia is expressing strong opposition and says this marks an escalation in the war.
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How Trump's reelection could impact reproductive health in low income countries
In his last term, Trump reinstated the "Mexico City Policy," which prohibits groups receiving U.S. aid from offering or discussing abortion. This time he may even expand the policy.
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After Trump's success, will Republicans embrace policies that help people vote?
Conventional political wisdom says high turnout elections are good for Democrats. Well, 2024 says maybe not. So will Republicans rethink long-held positions on voting access?
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Trump's treasury secretary pick turns messy
As President-elect Donald Trump swiftly fills up his cabinet with loyal supporters, some messy – and public -- in-fighting is holding up a crucial economic appointment.
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How will gymnastics coaching legend Bela Karolyi be remembered?
U.S. Gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi died last week. We talk with sports reporter Juliet Macur about his complicated legacy.
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How a stranger helped a mom feel seen
On this week's installment of "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, Emma Carlson Berne was at a restaurant, feeling overwhelmed when someone told her just what she needed to hear.
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Taiwan's business leaders are finding ways to reduce their exposure in China
Amid geopolitical uncertainties, Taiwan has slashed its investment in China to the lowest level in nearly a quarter century as the island strives to "derisk" itself from its powerful neighbor.
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House Intelligence panel member Rep. Jim Himes on Trump's security appointments
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with ranking member of the House intelligence committee Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., about president-elect Donald Trump's national security appointments.