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School Districts File Lawsuits Against E-Cigarette Maker Juul Labs
Schools are fed up with students vaping on campus that they're suing e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs. They argue Juul has taken a page from Big Tobacco by marketing to teenagers.
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Morning News Brief
Democrats vying to be the presidential nominee see Elizabeth Warren as their biggest rival. Testimony continues in the House impeachment probe. And, a humanitarian crisis escalates in northeast Syria.
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Controversial Referee Call Helped Green Bay Win Monday Night Football
The NFL admits a controversial call during Monday night's game between Detroit and Green Bay was a mistake by the officials. The league has been criticized all season for referee blunders.
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Voters React To The Democratic Presidential Primary Debate
We hear from voters who tell us whether they heard the kind of messages they were hoping for at Tuesday night's Democratic debate.
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Brexit Negotiations Continue Between EU And U.K.
British and European Union negotiators in Brussels appear to be closing in on a draft Brexit deal as the deadline for the United Kingdom to leave the EU is fast approaching.
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Humanitarian Situation Worsens As Turkey Targets Kurds In Syria
As a military offensive by Turkey into Syria continues, aid agencies are increasingly concerned. Tens of thousands of civilians in the region have been displaced by the violence.
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Relatives Of Texas Woman Killed By Police Demand Independent Investigation
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Betsy Price, mayor of Forth Worth, about the incident in which a former police officer, who's white, shot and killed a black woman in her home on Friday.
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Bolton Was Concerned By Giuliani's Activities In Ukraine, Reports Say
President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton reportedly was trying to caution others about Rudy Giuliani's efforts in Ukraine. Giuliani is Trump's personal attorney.
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For Democratic Presidential Candidates, There's A Lot Up In The Air
Twelve presidential candidates are set to debate in Westerville, Ohio, Tuesday night. It will be the largest crowd on a debate stage yet, and the first since the House launched an impeachment inquiry.
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Trump Needs To Impose Devastating Sanctions On Turkey, Van Hollen Says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen about the sanctions imposed on Turkey, and whether that will be enough to prevent it from continuing its military offensive in Syria.
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Shay Bradley's Dying Wish Was To Make People Laugh
During a long illness, Bradley planned a special touch for his funeral. As his coffin was lowered into the ground, a voice from inside said, "Let me out." Bradley recorded his voice before his death.
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When Life Gives You Avocados, Make Guacamole?
That's what the Pokini family of Maui did after they won a Guinness record for the world's heaviest avocado. Most avocados weighs less than half a pound. The one they grew was more than 5.6 pounds.