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Colorado Dad Gains Fame For Punny Jokes
Vince Rozmiarek is getting attention online for the puns he posts on a sign in Indian Hills, Colo. Sample: "A joke doesn't become a dad joke until it's full groan."
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U.K. Cathedrals Try New Approach
One cathedral in the U.K. recently put in a mini-golf course, while another put in a slide.
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A Brief Political History Of Recessions
Commentator Cokie Roberts talks with David Greene and answers listener questions about the history of U.S. presidents and recessions.
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News Brief: Hurricane Dorian, Democratic Debate, Ireland And Brexit
We have the latest on the impact of Hurricane Dorian on Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Also, a preview of the next Democratic debate and what Brexit means for Ireland.
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A Story Of Nazi Uranium
A cube of uranium from a Nazi nuclear reactor has turned up in Maryland. Now two researchers are trying to figure out how it got there and what happened to similar artifacts.
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Member Of Parliament Reacts To Boris Johnson's Request To Suspend Parliament
The British Prime Minister has moved to suspend Parliament ahead of a Brexit vote. Opposition Labour Party lawmaker Ben Bradshaw calls the implications of the move "extremely serious."
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As Brexit Deadline Nears, Johnson Requests Parliament Be Suspended
NPR's David Greene talks to Georgina Wright, a senior researcher with the Institute for Government in London, about British Prime Minister Boris Johnson asking the queen to suspend Parliament.
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Kashmiris Dispute India's Claims That The Territory Is Returning To Normal
People fleeing Kashmir describe what it's been like to live under a three-week communications blockade. The Himalayan territory is split between India and Pakistan.
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Millions Could Be Diverted From FEMA To Pay For Detention Beds
NPR's David Greene talks to ex-FEMA administrator Craig Fugate about the news that DHS will be taking money out of FEMA's disaster relief fund to pay for the detention of migrants at the border.
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Armando Martinez Loves Costo. By The Way, He's 4 Years Old
To celebrate Armando's birthday, his family got the Costco in Norwalk, Calif., to shut down its food court just for him and his friends. Armando even got an honorary employee badge.
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Britain's Prime Minister Suspends Parliament Until Oct. 14
Boris Johnson describes the suspension as a normal thing for a new government to do. Opponents say Johnson is staging a coup to ensure Brexit happens by Oct. 31.
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Purdue Pharma Is In Settlement Talks
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, faces billions of dollars in potential liability for its role in the nation's opioid crisis.