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South Koreans wait for parliament to vote on whether to impeach the president
The South Korean president tried but failed to impose martial law this week, putting the nation's democratic institutions to a severe test. The impeachment vote is expected on Saturday.
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The regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad is looking increasingly fragile
Rebel insurgents swept into Hama as the Syrian army withdrew. The move puts the rebel fighters even closer to the Syrian capitol Damascus, and deals another blow to President Bashar Assad.
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'Morning Edition' hosts say goodbye to the show's executive producer
Today is the last day for Morning Edition's Executive Producer Erika Aguilar. Hosts Leila Fadel and Michel Martin are joined by Steve Inskeep and A Martinez to wish her well.
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A cancer survivor nearly died trying to prove he had recovered
In this week's StoryCorps, two friends recall a harrowing ski trip in the Colorado mountains.
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Wall Street might not want to 'drill, baby, drill' as much as Trump
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to "drill, baby, drill." But presidents don't decide how much oil gets drilled in the U.S. — oil companies do. And they might have reasons to hold back.
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New York City has a housing shortage. Officials are trying to change that
Officials in New York City are close to approving zoning changes that could increase the amount of housing available. How will this impact housing availability and access?
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Researchers warn you might not want to reuse plastic food packaging
For decades we've been told to "reduce, recycle and reuse" to help the environment. But some experts say when it comes to plastic, we might want to hold off reusing plastic food packaging.
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Syrian opposition forces enter a key city — in a new blow to Assad regime
In Syria, government forces retreat as rebels capture key cities. The rebels' stunning advance raises questions about the survival of the Bashar al-Assad regime.
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After a shocking shooting, Americans vent feelings about health insurance
The death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson triggered a deluge of painful stories about health care denials on social media.
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Crypto's new swagger: What's driving Bitcoin's surge past $100,000?
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Henry Hu, professor of corporate law and securities regulation at the University of Texas, about future of crypto currency.
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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour which shattered sales and attendance records is about to end
After more than 150 shows -- across five continents, Taylor Swift will wrap up her Eras Tour in Vancouver, Canada, over the weekend — after nearly two years on the road.
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Why countries failed to reach a global deal on cutting plastic pollution
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Monterey Bay Aquarium chief conservation and science officer Margaret Spring about why negotiators failed to clinch a global treaty on reducing plastic pollution.
