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Johnson's Suspension Of Parliament Was 'Unlawful,' U.K. Court Rules
The ruling by the Supreme Court's 11 judges was unanimous. Parliament has not in fact been suspended, according to the decision.
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Persian Gulf Tensions Debate Will Play Out On Sidelines Of U.N. Meeting
The U.S. is trying to use the United Nations General Assembly to build up international pressure on Iran as it points blame at Iran for a recent attack in Saudi Arabia. Iran denies the accusation.
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Members Of Congress Question Trump's Discussion With Ukraine's President
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas about the whistleblower complaint against the president. What did Trump say to Ukrainian's president? NPR's Mara Liasson weighs in.
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Unwelcomed Passenger Clings To Roof Of Wonder Bread Delivery Truck
A raccoon was on the roof and refused to budge. The driver continued another six miles to his destination when the raccoon must have known the ride was over and just climbed down on his own.
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All-In-One Pill May Help To Prevent Heart Disease, Researchers Say
When it comes to fighting heart disease among low-income individuals, researchers find that an all-in-one pill may be just what's needed to lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
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Sheila Pereira Gets Location Of Half Marathon Mixed Up
When the Worcester, Mass., woman learned of the Worcester City Half Marathon, she signed up online. She realized too late that the race was in Worcester, England. She ran her own half marathon.
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The Complicated Relationship Between Puerto Rico And U.S. Mainland
In the latest episode of NPR's history podcast, Throughline, the hosts explore Puerto Rico's relationship with the U.S. mainland, and the key figures who shaped the island's fate.
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Released By New England, Antonio Brown Tweets He's Leaving The NFL
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Jesse Washington of The Undefeated, a sports website owned by ESPN, about what this means for Brown, who has been accused of sexual assault. The NFL is investigating.
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Intelligence Community's Perspective On Trump Whistleblower Complaint
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to John McLaughlin, former deputy director of the CIA, about what effect the handling of the whistleblower complaint will have on the intelligence community.
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Travel Company Thomas Cook Goes Bankrupt, Tourists Stranded
British travel company Thomas Cook has collapsed, leaving 150,000 British vacationers stranded overseas. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Financial Times reporter Daniel Thomas.
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Blue Tarps Are An Indicator Of Hurricane Maria's Long-Lasting Damage
Two years after the storm hit Puerto Rico, the most visible remnants of it are the thousands of damaged homes still covered in blue tarps. Frustrated neighbors are helping others repair their homes.
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House Panel Wants More Details On Whistleblower Complaint Against Trump
NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier of California about the dispute over an intelligence community whistleblower complaint concerning the president. NPR's Greg Myre weighs in.