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Recapping The Democratic Presidential Debate In Iowa
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Mark Alexander, dean of Villanova University's law school, about the latest Democratic debate. He has prepped candidates, such as Barack Obama, for previous debates.
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'SNL' Alum Leslie Jones Debuts Netflix Special: 'Time Machine'
After five seasons on Saturday Night Live, Leslie Jones is back on stage doing what she loves: stand-up. NPR's David Greene talks to Jones about her new Netflix comedy special: Time Machine.
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Pelosi To End Hold On Impeachment Articles With Wednesday Vote
The historic vote to officially send the Senate the articles of impeachment will allow a Senate trial to begin in the coming days.
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European Nations Trigger Iran Nuclear Deal Dispute Mechanism
EU policy adviser Nathalie Tocci offers perspective on a move by European nations to trigger a dispute mechanism in response to Tehran's attempts to roll back parts of the nuclear deal.
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U.S. Could Strike Iran Or Proxies 'Where Legally Available,' Esper Says
In an interview with NPR on Monday, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said if U.S. troops or interests are threatened, the U.S. will have the right to retaliate.
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A South African Man Has Been On Top Of A Pole For 2 Months
Vernon Kruger is living 80 feet up in the air in a wine barrel that is mounted on the top of a pole. In the 1990s he did this for 67 days. He wants to break his record while raising money for charity.
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Virginia County Rebuffs West Virginia's Request To Join Them
The West Virginia Senate adopted a resolution to remind residents of Frederick County, Va., that they have a standing invite from 158 years ago to become part of West Virginia.
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Alejandro Giammattei, Guatemala's President-Elect, To Take Office
Guatemala inaugurates a new president Tuesday who has vowed to end the poverty and violence that have sent Guatemalans fleeing to the U.S. Analysts doubt he'll make real reforms.
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Astros' GM, Team Manager Dismissed Over Sign-Stealing Scandal
Major League Baseball penalized the Houston Astros for its sign-stealing controversy. The league suspended the general manager and the team manager for a year, and then the Astros' owner fired them.
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Fear Of Aftershocks Keep Many Puerto Ricans Out Of Their Homes
NPR's David Greene talks to Oxfam America's Adi Martinez-Roman, who has visited the areas most affected by the quakes, about how stalled aid funding is affecting Puerto Rico.
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6 Men Successfully Cross Drake Passage In A Rowboat
The waters between South America and Antarctica are some of the most dangerous in the world. The 600-mile Drake Passage is a journey for the hardiest of crews. Six men dared to do it — in a rowboat.
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President Trump Has Little Credibility Inside Iran, Ali Vaez says
NPR's Noel King talks to Ali Vaez, director of the Iran Project at the International Crisis Group, about the latest protests in Iran and how they differ from other demonstrations there.