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Strategists Allison, Begala Weigh In On Democratic National Convention
NPR's David Greene talks to Aimee Allison, founder of She the People, and Paul Begala, chief strategist of Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign, about the issues ahead of November's election.
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Competition For New Zealander Of The Year Has Gotten A Little Furrier
Nominated alongside the prime minister and the country's health director is Mittens. The cat roams Wellington and has become a celebrity of sorts. Mittens already has a key to the city.
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For Standout Indiana High School Graduate, The Sky Is The Limit
Taran Richardson is a star athlete, on the Dean's list and senior class president. He applied to 70 colleges and was accepted by 65. Richardson chose Howard University to study astrophysics.
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Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi To Meet With Trump
On Thursday, Iraq's prime minister makes his first visit to the White House. He'll talk with President Trump about U.S. troops in Iraq, the coronavirus crisis and economic aid.
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Study Dives Deeper Into How Much Plastic Is In The Oceans
A new study suggests there is far more plastic in the Atlantic Ocean than scientists previously thought, especially very small pieces of plastic that can end up inside fish and other animals.
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Students With Disabilities Struggle To Learn Remotely
While many schools are continuing distance learning, educators want to do things differently this time for students who need special education services. Parents say the schools have to do better.
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Southwest Voters Answer The Question: What Keeps You Up At Night?
NPR's David Greene talks to married couple Connie Liu and Chris Hoover, doctors in New Mexico, where many patients are from indigenous communities, about worries that shape political choices.
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Voters Respond To The Democrats' Virtual Convention
Voters across the country tell us whether they liked what they saw on Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention.
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Former Justice Department Official Steps Into The Spotlight
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates following her speech at the Democratic National Convention in support of presidential candidate Joe Biden.
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Democrats Formally Nominate Biden As Their Presidential Nominee
On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, the party focused less on President Trump and instead on its own vision and future. Speakers boosted the cause to elect Joe Biden.
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Imagine Snow In August. Not Just Any Snow: Chocolate Snow
In a Swiss town, a chocolate factory's ventilator malfunctioned — spewing tiny particles of cocoa powder all over. A chocolate dusting coated the immediate vicinity.
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Girl Scouts Announce A New Cookie For Their 2021 Lineup
The new French-toast inspired cookie is called Toast-Yay! The Girl Scouts say they will begin selling cookies in January — online and through virtual cookie booths.