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Rescue mission for Argentine submarine crew ends, search for sub continues
11/30/17 4:51 PM
Thursday, 30 November 2017
Canada calls inquest for 2012 Radiohead stage collapse
Radiohead drum technician Scott Johnson was killed instantly when the Toronto stage collapsed.
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Trump's 'filter bubble'
The US president follows just 45 other Twitter users - all of whom agree with him, most of the time.
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Rare And Mysterious Vomiting Illness Linked To Heavy Marijuana Use
For a small percentage of people who smoke marijuana, long term use can make them sick with violent vomiting.California doctors worry they'll see more cases when pot is fully legalized in January.
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Man Who Inspired ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Dies
The viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge began in 2014 when a golfer in Sarasota, Fla., nominated his cousin in Pelham, N.Y. Her husband had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, His name was Anthony Senerchia Jr., and he lost his 14-year battle with the disease on Nov. 25.
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Wet Wipes: To Flush Or Not To Flush?
The wet wipes industry is blossoming. But with the growth comes a problem: clogged drains. Now the fight over "flushability" is heading to court.
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Republican Sen. Charles Grassley On Why He Supports The Senate Tax Bill
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa,. about the proposed Republican tax plans. Grassley is a member of the Senate Finance Committee and supports the Senate tax bill.
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A Look At What's Happening With The Senate Republicans' Tax Bill
The Senate has begun debate on a GOP plan to overhaul the nation's tax code, with major economic and political consequences in the balance.
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What The Republican Tax Bill Could Mean For Lower And Middle Income Families
One of the sticking points among Republicans debating their tax bill is whether to make an expanded child tax credit refundable. The decision could greatly impact whether the change helps lower and middle income families.
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Trump's Claim That GOP Tax Bill Would Hurt The Wealthy Continues To Be Challenged
The tax changes proposed by Republican lawmakers would impact President Trump's personal finances. This week, he said: "This is going to cost me a fortune," but experts say that's far from the case.
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'We Don't Feel Safe Here': Building A Post-Hurricane Life In Puerto Rico
Hurricane season is ending but rebuilding in Puerto Rico is just starting and will take years. Residents of Cataño describe the impact Hurricane Maria had on their once peaceful and safe neighborhood.
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Experts Say Facebook's Latest Attempt To Stop Fake News Isn't Foolproof
Facebook says it has an edge in fighting back against influence campaigns like the one Russia waged against the U.S. in 2016. The company says it requires users' real names, but an NPR reporter tested it and signed up for an account under a fake name in about 1 minute. Experts say that feature is not a silver bullet.
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Rep. John Conyers Facing More Pressure To Resign Amid Harassment Allegations
Pressure is mounting on Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., to resign following sexual harassment allegations. On Thursday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Conyers should step aside. The 88-year-old congressman who has been in his home district for most of the week has been hospitalized due to stress.
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Former Secretary Of Defense Ash Carter On North Korea's Latest Missile Launch
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Ash Carter, director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard, former Secretary of Defense, and expert on missile defense, about North Korea's latest missile launch.
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Trump Administration Sending Mixed Messages About Secretary Of State Tillerson
Rumors are continuing to circle that President Trump may oust his Secretary of State in the coming weeks. This at a time when his administration is sending mixed messages on North Korea and other big challenges.
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Afghan Girls Robotics Team Takes Home A Top Honor In European Contest
The team previously made headlines when their U.S. visa was temporarily denied. Now they've won first place in the "Entrepreneurial Challenge" in Estonia, at Europe's largest robotics festival.
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Hurricane Maria Interrupts a Puerto Rican Golfer’s L.P.G.A. Dreams
Maria Torres is attempting to become the first Puerto Rican golfer to earn her L.P.G.A. Tour card.
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Trump's Retweets Of Extremist Group Cause Firestorm In U.K.
"President Trump has used Twitter to promote a vile, extremist group that exists solely to sow division and hatred in our country," London's mayor tweeted Thursday.
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Hundreds Of Eggs From Ancient Flying Reptile Are Found In China
The fossilized pterosaur eggs and embryos shed light on the Lower Cretaceous creature's development and nesting habits. The cache was found where the reptile was once abundant, dubbed Pterosaur Eden.
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States Sound Warning That Kids' Health Insurance Is At Risk
Funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program expired in September. Millions of children could lose coverage, unless Congress acts soon to restore the money to keep the program running.
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WATCH LIVE: White House holds news briefing, expected to field questions on Tillerson, tax plan
11/30/17 3:05 PM
WATCH LIVE: White House holds news briefing, expected to field questions on Tillerson, tax plan
11/30/17 3:05 PM
N.F.L. Picks Week 13: Eagles Look to Lock Up a Division Title
Week 13 seems early for a team to be crowned a division champion, but Philadelphia can clinch as early as Thursday night.
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For Years, Anita Hill Was A 'Canary In The Coal Mine' For Women Speaking Out
Journalists Jane Mayer and Rebecca Traister say Hill's harsh treatment during Clarence Thomas' 1991 Supreme Court confirmation hearings served as a warning to other women.
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Jim Nabors, Who Played Affable Klutz Gomer Pyle, Dies At 87
The actor and singer starred as Pyle for years — first in The Andy Griffith Show, then in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Nabors parlayed the stardom of the beloved goof into a long career on stage, TV and film.
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Jim Nabors, Who Played Affable Klutz Gomer Pyle, Dies At 87
The actor and singer starred as Pyle for years — first in The Andy Griffith Show, then in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Nabors parlayed the stardom of the beloved goof into a long career on stage, TV and film.
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Walmart Pulls T-Shirts That Hint At Lynching Journalists
The T-shirt's message said, "Rope. Tree. Journalist." The third-party seller who was offering it through Walmart had promised that it would arrive by Christmas Eve.
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Jeep's New Wrangler Is More Capable Than Ever—Wherever You're Headed
The latest version of the famed off-roader comes with upgraded performance, along with creature comforts.
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Report: 27 Things The Feds Could Do To Cut Drug Prices
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine get very specific in their recommendations of actions they think the federal government should take to lower prescription drug costs.
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New North Korean Missile Is A 'Monster'
Analysts say the North's latest intercontinental ballistic missile, the Hwasong-15, is larger and more powerful than anything it has built before.
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Automation Could Displace 800 Million Workers Worldwide By 2030, Study Says
But in the long term, new technology could create more jobs than it eliminates, a new report says. It says governments and businesses have to prioritize retraining workers for the new economy.
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What Ed Sheeran really needs to know about New Zealand
New Zealanders give their tips to Ed Sheeran after he asks the NZ Prime Minister for citizenship.
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'The Hardest Bakery Possible': Reinventing The Meaning Of 'Whole Grain'
A handful of bakeries are pushing the envelope of what's possible — and palatable — by leaving the bran and germ in freshly milled grains from local farmers, who also help drive the menu.
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US soldier accuses Al Franken of groping her in Kuwait
The US senator said this week he was "ashamed" of his past behaviour after allegations by other women.
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Jim Nabors, who played Gomer Pyle on ‘The Andy Griffith Show,' dead at age 87, family says
11/30/17 1:03 PM
Jim Nabors, who played Gomer Pyle on ‘The Andy Griffith Show,' dead at age 87, family says
11/30/17 1:03 PM
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GOP Rep. Barton announces retirement after more lewd messages surface
11/30/17 12:58 PM
GOP Rep. Barton announces retirement after more lewd messages surface
11/30/17 12:58 PM
The Devils Trade Adam Henrique to the Ducks
The Devils acquired defenseman Sami Vatanen for Henrique, a center who scored 20 or more goals three times since joining the team in 2011.
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Trump Reportedly Considers Replacing Secretary Of State Tillerson
The move could come within weeks, according to multiple media outlets. President Trump brushed off questions on the topic during an Oval Office meeting on Thursday, saying only, "Rex is here."
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Rep. John Conyers will not be pressured by Nancy Pelosi into resigning, lawyer says
11/30/17 12:22 PM
Rep. John Conyers will not be pressured by Nancy Pelosi into resigning, lawyer says
11/30/17 12:22 PM
Kim Jong-nam killing: Regime critic carried 'antidote'
A toxicology report shows the bottled contained a substance used to combat nerve agents.
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Hague headache
An inquiry looks into how Slobodan Praljak was able to get a deadly dose into court to kill himself.
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This Nun Has Been Fighting For Migrant Kids For 45 Years
Sister Ann Kendrick has dedicated most of her life to serving immigrant families. The community center she helped found in Florida functions both as a school and a sanctuary. Here's her story.
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Syria war: UN seeks urgent Eastern Ghouta medical evacuations
Nine of the 500 people waiting to leave the Eastern Ghouta have died in the past few weeks.
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Pelosi calls on Conyers to resign amid sexual misconduct allegations
11/30/17 11:26 AM
Pelosi calls on Conyers to resign amid sexual misconduct allegations
11/30/17 11:26 AM
U.S. Says Coalition Strikes Killed More Than 800 Civilians In Fight Against ISIS
Operation Inherent Resolve forces have carried out more than 28,000 air and artillery strikes between August of 2014 and October, backing fighters in Iraq and Syria.
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'Angel Of Death' Among 29 Given Life Sentences Over Argentina's 'Dirty War'
Former naval officer Alfredo Astiz was convicted of kidnapping, torture and murder in a mass trial of defendants linked to a secret torture center during the country's 1976-1983 military dictatorship.
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Iceland's Left-Green leader Jakobsdóttir becomes new PM
Katrín Jakobsdóttir gets a coalition deal after the former cabinet fell in a row over a paedophile.
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Theresa May: Trump was 'wrong' to retweet far-right posts
But the prime minister rejects calls for a planned state visit by the US president to be cancelled.
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Conor McGregor Keeps Out of the Octagon but Stays in the Headlines
Since the fighter’s big payday in August, there has been speculation about whether he will ever fight again and an apology for his behavior at a friend’s bout.
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Fantasy Football: Who to Start in N.F.L. Week 13
It’s the time of year when some players could disappoint.
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First-Ever Aspen Words Literary Prize Unveils Its List Of Nominees
The annual prize, in its inaugural year, will be awarded to one work of fiction. For the next few months, 20 books remain in contention — including works by Jesmyn Ward, Roxane Gay and Lisa Ko.
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Ikea in Italy row over sacked Milan single mum
With two young children, Marica Ricutti could not handle shifts starting at 7am.
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McCain to vote for Senate tax reform bill
11/30/17 10:58 AM
McCain to vote for Senate tax reform bill
11/30/17 10:58 AM
White House 'has plan to replace Tillerson'
The White House is discussing a plan to replace Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA chief Mike Pompeo - US media.
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Health Insurers Are Still Skimping On Mental Health Coverage
Behavioral care is four times more likely to be out-of-network than medical or surgical care, a nationwide study shows. That can make treatment unaffordable even for people who have health insurance.
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Poland asked to explain naked Nazi gas chamber video
Holocaust survivor groups ask how a Polish artist was able to make the film at the Stutthof camp.
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Conyers Hospitalized For Stress, As 5th Franken Accuser Comes Forward
Rep. John Conyers, the 88-year-old Michigan Democrat facing multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, was hospitalized on Thursday according to his office.
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