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Episodes
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Russian Election Interference Is Exceedingly Grave, Gompert Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to ex-acting Director of National Intelligence David Gompert about reports Trump was angered when he learned lawmakers were briefed on Russia's support of his reelection.
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U.S., Afghanistan And Taliban Announce 7-Day 'Reduction In Violence'
The quasi cease-fire was hammered out during protracted negotiations in Qatar that began in 2018 and could ultimately lead to a significant reduction in U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
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2 Off-Duty Police Officers Foil Robbery During Their Date Night
The officers had finished eating at a Louisville restaurant when a man with a gun walked over to the cashier. The couple drew their weapons, he dropped his gun and ran. They caught and detained him.
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Actor Orlando Bloom Gets His Tattoo Fixed To Account For Missing Dot
Bloom wanted his son's name Flynn written out in Morse code, and he shared a photo on Instagram. People on the Internet quickly noted that the name was spelled "Frynn" not Flynn.
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Enjoy The Extra Day Off! More Bosses Give 4-Day Workweek A Try
The notion of a shorter workweek might sound crazy to overworked Americans, but around the world, companies and even governments are starting to embrace it. The key is fewer meetings and distractions.
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Morning News Brief
Democrats in Nevada will participate in the state's caucus Saturday. Media reports say Russia wants President Trump to win the 2020 election. And, Syrians are fleeing a government military offensive.
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In An Internment Camp, 'Maggie' The Magpie Lifted Spirits
Shig Yabu rescued a bird when he was a young boy detained at a Japanese relocation camp in Wyoming. "She was so compassionate with the internees," he said. "I don't think she realized she was a bird."
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Nevada, S.C. Minority Voters To Help Shape Democratic Presidential Race
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to political strategist Lauren Harper and Janet Murguia of the Latino advocacy group UnidosUS about Nevada's Latino voters and South Carolina's African American voters.
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Review: Season 5 Begins Friday For 'Better Call Saul'
The hit AMC show Better Caul Saul returns for another season. The Breaking Bad prequel is edging closer to the time when Saul became the fixer for Walter White's meth operation.
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Lays Out Framework To Address Homelessness
California Gov. Gavin Newsom focused his State of the State speech on homelessness. He's worked on the issue for 20 years, from San Francisco City Hall to the capital in Sacramento.
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Roger Stone Was Sentenced To Prison But Will Trump Intervene?
NPR's Noel King talks to former federal prosecutor Shan Wu about the 40-month prison sentence handed down to Roger Stone, a longtime ally of President Trump, by Judge Amy Berman Jackson.
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Democratic Candidates Were Less Than Welcoming To Michael Bloomberg
Wednesday night's Democratic debate in Las Vegas was as contentious as expected. All of the candidates were challenged on the issues, their experience and even on their supporters' behavior.