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Have You Abandoned Your New Year's Resolutions? Tell Us In A Poem
Have you had a New Year's resolution that only lasted a few days? Tell us about it in a couplet — a short and sweet poem with two lines that rhyme.
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Scientists: Philippines Volocano Threatens Massive Eruption
The volcano in the Philippines is generating hundreds of earthquakes and a mass exodus. Residents say they've lost everything and wonder where the national government has been during the calamity.
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Trump Signs Preliminary Deal With China But Trade War Isn't Over
Phase 1 of the deal relaxes some of the U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports. In exchange, China has agreed to buy more American products while making some changes in its own economy.
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Harvey Weinstein's Lawyers Want Jury Selection Done In Private
The jury selection process in movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape and sex abuse trial is underway. Hundreds of potential jurors were pre-screened just to get to this point in the publicized case.
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Russian Government Resigns As Putin Calls For Constitutional Change
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev's handling of domestic policy has been criticized, but there's also speculation President Vladimir Putin is setting up a system for him to remain in power.
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Prince Harry And Meghan Will No Longer Particpate In Royal Media Pool
The treatment of Meghan Markle by the British tabloids is said to be one of the main reasons why she and her husband Prince Harry have chosen to distance themselves from the royal family.
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Trump's Impeachment Trial To Begin In The Senate Next Week
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about the long-delayed articles of impeachment against President Trump that will be sent over from the House on Wednesday.
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24 Hour Fitness Closes For The Day, Utah Man Trapped Inside
When Dan Hill finished a late-night swim, he found himself alone. While 24 hours is in the gym's name, this 24 Hour Fitness closed at midnight. That's according to a sign on the door.
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Canada Zoo Cancels Penguin Walk Because Of Extreme Cold
The daily activity at the Calgary Zoo where you can watch king penguins waddle around was called off because cold weather. Zoo officials caution these are not Antarctic penguins.
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News Brief: Trump Impeachment, Democratic Debate, China Trade Deal
The articles of impeachment against President Trump go to the Senate Wednesday. The latest Democratic debate was held in Iowa. And, the president is set to sign Phase 1 of the trade deal with China.
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Janis Ian Was More Than Just A Teenager
As part of NPR's series "One-Hit Wonders / Second-Best Songs," NPR Music's Ann Powers nominates "Jesse" by Janis Ian. She's known mostly for her 1975 hit "At Seventeen."
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'A Lifeline' For Doctors Helps Them Treat Postpartum Depression
Nearly 1 in 7 women suffers from depression during pregnancy or postpartum. But very few get treatment. Doctors in Massachusetts have a new way to get them help.