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Impact Of Drone Attack On Saudi Oil Facility Is Huge, Ross Says
NPR's David Greene talks to Dennis Ross, a veteran diplomat who is now with the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, about the attack. The U.S. says Iran played a key role.
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Harris And Others Call For Kavanaugh's Impeachment After Allegations
NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris about calls to impeach Justice Brett Kavanaugh after new allegations of sexual misconducts were revealed over the weekend.
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Crime Victims' Families Offer Rewards For Information
Offering rewards to catch criminals may, in rare instances, motivate people to come forward with a tip. Few people, however, claim rewards, and there's little evidence that they work.
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United Auto Workers Go On Strike Against General Motors
NPR's David Greene talks to Michigan Radio reporter Tracy Samilton and Kristin Dziczek at the Center for Automotive Research about workers striking after a new contract wasn't reached.
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New Zealand Man Brings Clown To Meeting For Emotional Support
Joshua Jack was called to a meeting about his future at the ad agency where he worked. He was told he could bring a friend. It sounded bad so he brought a professional: a clown.
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Functional Gold Toilet Worth About $1 Million Is Stolen In England
The toilet was on display at the birthplace of Winston Churchill. Visitors could book private appointments to sit with this artwork. On Saturday, police say thieves took it.
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Morning News Brief
United Auto Workers go on strike against General Motors. Oil refineries in Saudi Arabia are hit by drone strikes. And, Purdue Pharma, accused of fueling the opioid crisis, files for Chapter 11.
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Drone Attacks On Saudi Arabia Oil Plants Hit World's Energy Supply, U.S. Says
Oil prices jumped following drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities. Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility, but the U.S. says Iran played a key role.
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Lead Singer Of The Cars, Ric Ocasek, Dies In New York
The group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year. The NYPD said Ocasek, who co-founded the group with Benjamin Orr, was 75; public records list his age as 70 years old.
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Protesters Turn Out In Hong Kong For 15th Straight Weekend
The streets of Hong Kong were hot with protests over the weekend. Tear gas and water cannons were fired by police at protesters after the initially peaceful demonstrations turned violent.
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New Calls From Democrats To Impeach Supreme Court's Kavanaugh
NPR's Noel King talks to conservative columnist Jonah Goldberg of the Los Angeles Times about a previously unreported allegation of sexual misconduct against Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
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Arab Israelis Hope Their Votes Will Help To Oust Netanyahu
Palestinian citizens of Israel — nearly 20% of the population — are evaluating their political role and goals as next week's elections approach. They want Prime Minister Netanyahu to be defeated.