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William Barr Emerges As The Attorney General Trump Wanted. Democrats, Not So Much

7:01am November 09, 2019

by Ryan Lucas

One year after the ouster of Jeff Sessions, it's become clear that his replacement, William Barr, enjoys the president's confidence in a way Sessions never did. Not everyone is pleased.

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Virginia's Gov. Ralph Northam speaks to supporters at a Democratic victory party in Richmond, Va., Tuesday. Democrats will control the Governor's mansion, and both chambers of the General Assembly for the first time since 1993.

As Democrats Prepare To Take Power In Virginia, Gov. Northam Focuses On Gun Control

3:15am November 09, 2019

Democrats will soon control Virginia for the first time since 1993. Gov. Ralph Northam tells NPR: "With a Democratic Senate and House, I believe we can move forward with common sense gun legislation."

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An impeachment inquiry is underway on Capitol Hill, with public hearings scheduled to begin the week of Nov. 11.

What Would You Like To Know About The Impeachment Inquiry?

7:45pm November 08, 2019

by Janaya Williams

Maybe you're curious about the process and timing. Or maybe you want to know more about how this topic connects with your day-to-day life. We want your questions.

Kasten Ortiz plays right tackle on the offense, and says he's glad this football season has helped boost the community's sense of pride.

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Paradise Bobcats Football Team Gives California Town Hope After Fires

7:20pm November 08, 2019

by Eric Westervelt

One bright spot for the fire-devastated town of Paradise, Calif., is the high school football team. The Paradise Bobcats finished the regular season undefeated.

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Nike To Investigate Runner Mary Cain's Claims Of Abuse At Its Oregon Project

6:38pm November 08, 2019

by Bill Chappell

The sports company's move came after the former teen phenom told a harrowing account of mental and physical abuse she says she suffered under disgraced distance running coach Alberto Salazar.

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Murderer 'Dies,' Is Resuscitated, Then Says He Completed His Life Sentence

5:26pm November 08, 2019

by Merrit Kennedy

But the Court of Appeals of Iowa doesn't buy that logic. A panel of judges said the inmate is "either alive, in which case he must remain in prison, or he is dead, in which case this appeal is moot."

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A Look At The Lasting Political Ramifications Of California's Prop 187

5:22pm November 08, 2019

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Los Angeles Times reporter Gustavo Arellano about the lasting ramifications of a California measure that restricted undocumented immigrants from receiving public services.

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The Pros And Cons Of Flying U.S. Nuclear Weapons Out Of Turkey

5:22pm November 08, 2019

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Steven Pifer, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, and a nuclear arms expert, about why the U.S. should get American nuclear weapons out of Turkey.

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Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg Weighs In On Possible Solutions To Housing Crisis

4:22pm November 08, 2019

As Apple becomes the latest tech giant to pledge assistance for the California housing crisis, NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg about solutions for the state.

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What The U.S.-China Trade War Has Meant For North Carolina Tobacco Farmers

4:22pm November 08, 2019

by Paul Garber

North Carolina is the U.S.'s biggest producer of tobacco. The Trump administration's trade war with China is beginning to wallop the state's industry which was already struggling.