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Tennessee Leaves Hundreds Of Millions For Needy Families Unspent

8:04am November 24, 2019

Tennessee has not spent $732 million in federal funds intended to help needy families. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with reporter Natalie Allison of the Tennessean.

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Debunking Russian Disinformation

8:04am November 24, 2019

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Nina Jankowicz, disinformation fellow at the Wilson Center, about why we're hearing so much about Russian disinformation during the impeachment hearings.

New documents show Secretary of State State Mike Pompeo had contact with President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani weeks before the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine was recalled.

State Department Files Show Giuliani, Pompeo Contact Before Ukraine Ambassador's Exit

5:58pm November 23, 2019

by Brakkton Booker

The talks took place near the time Giuliani and two of his associates were trying to push U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch out of her post in Kyiv. She was recalled from her post in May.

Key Moments From 2nd Week Of Trump Impeachment Inquiry Hearings

5:02pm November 23, 2019

An overview of key moments from the second week of public hearings in the House impeachment inquiry.

Rep. Joaquin Castro On Impeachment Inquiry Next Steps

5:02pm November 23, 2019

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, about this week's public hearings and what might come next.

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Modern-Day Party Etiquette

5:02pm November 23, 2019

NPR's Michel Martin talks with Olivia Harrison, a lifestyle writer at Refinery29, about modern-day party etiquette.

Vapers Fear Stricter Regulation

5:02pm November 23, 2019

by Merrit Kennedy

There's been speculation about whether President Trump will pursue his pledge to impose sweeping regulations on e-cigarettes. On Friday, he met with advocates for and against restrictions.

Texas Students Are Still Fighting For Special Education

5:02pm November 23, 2019

by Laura Isensee

In 2004, Texas put an arbitrary cap on how many children could receive special education. Last year, the policy was deemed illegal, but some parents still struggle to enroll their kids in special ed.

Demographer Unpacks Why Fewer Americans Are Moving

5:02pm November 23, 2019

Americans are moving and relocating less than any time on record. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with demographer William Frey about the trend and what it says about the economy.

Tristan Vaught (left) and Nancy Dawson are the co-founders of clothing exchange Transform. A 17-year-old client Elliot Reed (far right) was the first customer when the space opened.

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Wardrobe Update: Clothing Exchange Caters To Transgender Youth

1:56pm November 23, 2019

by Ann Thompson

Gender transition often involves a complete wardrobe change as well. A new clothing exchange in Cincinnati allows trans youth to trade in their old attire for outfits that suit their style.

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