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Overheard Trump Call Is Vital To Impeachment Probe, Rep. Himes Says
NPR's David Green talks to Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut about how Democrats will approach the second week of public hearings in the impeachment inquiry. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe weighs in.
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Gene-Edited 'Supercells' Make Progress In Fight Against Sickle Cell Disease
Researchers edited the DNA in bone marrow cells taken from a Mississippi woman with sickle cell disease to produce a treatment that could alleviate the excruciating effects of her inherited illness.
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Taliban Frees 2 Hostages In Exchange For 3 Militants
An American and an Australian have been freed in Afghanistan as part of a prisoner swap with the Taliban. It could be a sign of movement on peace negotiations.
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Blue Ivy Is Honored At BET's Soul Train Awards
Blue Ivy — the 7-year-old daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z — has won a songwriting award for the hit "Brown Skin Girl." The song was featured on the new Lion King soundtrack.
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Bargain Store Five Below Raises Prices For Some Items
After 17 years of flat prices, the chain is raising the price of some items above $5. More expensive goods like electronics will cost as much as $10. The chain promises most items will still cost $5.
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News Brief: Impeachment Poll, Public Testimony, Iran Protests
The latest NPR poll shows people are paying attention to the impeachment hearings, where four witnesses testify in public Tuesday. Iran clamps down on protests that flared after it hiked gas prices.
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Higher Gasoline Prices In Iran Fuel Demonstrations
The Iranian government is struggling to clamp down on widespread protests over a rise in fuel prices. Amid U.S. sanctions, the Iranian economy is in trouble.
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Ambassador Sondland 's Relationship With Trump Draws Scrutiny
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Richard Morningstar, ex-U.S. ambassador to the EU, about the man currently in the slot, Gordon Sondland, who is scheduled to testify in the public impeachment hearings.
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Serena Williams' Busted Tennis Racket Is Up For Auction
The racket is the one she smashed at the 2018 U.S. Open during a match she lost to Naomi Osaka. That was the game where Williams got a charge for illegal coaching, and got into it with the referee.
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Clashes Between Hong Kong Protesters And Police Intensify
Hong Kong police moved in on protesters encamped at a university. Protesters fired arrows and launched petrol bombs at the police. Police accused the protesters of murderous acts.
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Kanye West Performs Songs From His Gospel Album At A Texas Jail
West packed a smaller venue over the weekend — performing for inmates at the Harris County jail in Houston. Joined by a choir, the rapper told the crowd "this is a mission, not a show."
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Impeachment Public Hearings: Week 2
Lawmakers are preparing for the second week of public hearings in the House impeachment inquiry of President Trump. And this week will be packed with at least eight witnesses.