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France's pension turmoil highlights global challenge of caring for aging population
France's generous pension system has toppled governments there over questions of how to fund it. It's part of a broader problem, as nations rethink how to fund care for their aging populations.
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Veterans of 1989 Panama invasion urge caution amid military buildup in the Caribbean
As the U.S. builds up forces in the Caribbean, veterans of the last major U.S. intervention in Latin America worry that the 1989 invasion of Panama may have left the U.S. military overconfident.
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Al Qaeda-affiliated militants cripple fuel supplies to Mali's capital
Militants from an Al Qaeda affiliate in land-locked Mali have been attacking fuel convoys for months. The blockade has strangled fuel supplies to the capital city.
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Fact-checking Trump's claim his family has done 'little' business with Saudi Arabia
President Trump this week said his family has done "very little" business with Saudi Arabia, as Crown Prince Mohammed visited the White House. NPR fact checks that claim with Forbes' Dan Alexander.
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Justice Department scrutinized as its case against James Comey hits a new roadblock
The Justice Department's case against former FBI Director James Comey faced a new setback Wednesday, as questions mount over how prosecutors presented the indictment to the grand jury.
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Ex-federal prosecutor talks about the future of the DOJ's case against James Comey
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former federal prosecutor Elie Honig about efforts to dismiss the case against former FBI Director James Comey.
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Eating just a handful of plastic can be fatal for marine animals, a study finds
Scientists have long known that plastic waste is bad for marine animals. A new study quantifies how little ingested plastic it takes to be a lethal dose.
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The latest Epstein emails reveal the powerful people who sought his counsel
The latest emails from Jeffrey Epstein's estate show communications with a vast web of influential figures in politics, academia, business and more, even after he registered as a sex offender.
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September jobs report arrives today, almost seven weeks behind schedule
The Labor Department reports on hiring and unemployment for the month of September Thursday. The report, which was delayed by the government shutdown, is somewhat stale, but could offer some clues about the strength or weakness of the U.S. job market.
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Morning news brief
The Justice Department's case against James Comey hits a new hurdle, the latest Epstein emails reveal the powerful people who sought his counsel, tech giant Nvidia reports blockbuster earnings.
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Food banks, already strained, brace for prolonged demand
Now that SNAP food aid is flowing again, needy families are feeling relief. The same can't be said of many food banks and pantries. They're still feeling the strain because demand has yet to let up.
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College costs have risen dramatically in the last 20 years. Here's why
It's no secret that going to college can be very expensive, with tuition costs rising faster than financial aid. But what's causing that price tag to rise so quickly?
