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Literary Journal 'Mizna' Celebrates 20 Years Of Arab American Writing

5:24pm November 03, 2019

by Hannah Allam

Mizna, the nation's only Arab American literary journal, was founded by a group of friends in Minneapolis 20 years ago. Since then, it's become a springboard for Arab-American writers.

Norwegian Pvt. Ivan Sjoetun sits in the border post where Russian land can be seen out the window. The post is in the far northeast corner of Norway and offers a commanding view of this starkly beautiful area some 250 miles above the Arctic Circle.

In A Remote Arctic Outpost, Norway Keeps Watch On Russia's Military Buildup

8:41am November 03, 2019

by Jackie Northam

Warmer weather up north is opening up shipping lanes and new access to natural resources. It's also fueling a military buildup.

The Issues Surrounding Katie Hill's Resignation

8:10am November 03, 2019

After Rep. Katie Hill resigned, NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Ashley Fairbanks, author of an article about how nonconsensual pornography curtails women's careers.

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When Migrants Die, Many Bodies Remain Unidentified

8:10am November 03, 2019

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Kristian Hernández of the Center for Public Integrity about the deaths of unidentified migrants, and how their families back home struggle with grief and closure.

Closing The Open Skies

8:10am November 03, 2019

by David Welna

The Trump administration may be ready to bail out of the Open Skies treaty, which for 17 years has allowed the U.S. and Russia to surveil each other by taking aerial photos.

Fans gather in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 2, 2019 as the Washington Nationals hold a parade to celebrate their World Series victory over the Houston Astros.

When Nationals Visit The White House, Sports And Politics Will Intersect Once Again

5:59pm November 02, 2019

by Aubri Juhasz

The Washington Nationals will meet President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday to celebrate their World Series win. At least one player has declined to attend.

President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House. He's expected to spend the weekend in New York and take in a UFC fight.

Trump To Kick It At UFC Fight In NYC, Days After Tweeting Residency Change To Florida

5:27pm November 02, 2019

by Brakkton Booker

This will be Trump's second sporting event in the span of a week. The president's connections to UFC go back to at least 2001.

Washington Nationals Celebrates 1st World Series Win

5:12pm November 02, 2019

The Washington Nationals celebrated their first World Series win with a victory parade on the streets of the nation's capital.

Assessing Recent California Wildfire Damage

5:12pm November 02, 2019

by Kirk Siegler

Despite historically strong winds, California firefighters have been making progress containing multiple major fires. And the damage to homes has been light compared to recent years.

RS Automotive station's electric chargers look similar to their predecessors, creating confusion for some customers.

Gas Station Converts To Electric Charging Station And Speeds Ahead Of Curve

5:12pm November 02, 2019

by Hannah Hagemann

As the electric car industry ramps up, one gas station in Takoma Park, Md., has already changed lanes. The owner hopes to motivate other stations to make the shift.