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Governor's Ouster Could Lead To Other Changes For Puerto Rico

6:01am July 30, 2019

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Puerto Rican journalist and commentator Ana Teresa Toro about her op-ed in the Spanish language New York Times which focuses on reform in Puerto Rico.

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A rock of crystal methamphetamine lifted from a suspect in Orange County, Calif. This fall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expects to begin collecting more local information about the rising use of meth, cocaine and other stimulants.

Seizures Of Methamphetamine Are Surging In The U.S.

11:40pm July 29, 2019

by Martha Bebinger

The amount of meth seized in the U.S. more than doubled from 2017 to 2018. That translates to lots more meth, along with cocaine and other stimulants, on the streets — and likely more deaths.

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A Pipistrel Taurus Electro electric two-seat airplane flies above Ajdovscina, Slovenia.

With An Eye Toward Lower Emissions, Clean Air Travel Gets Off The Ground

8:05pm July 29, 2019

by Ari Shapiro

Air travel is set to grow dramatically. It will be a while before electric planes truly take off, but people are trying to reduce their carbon footprint now with offsets and "flight shaming."

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Tattoo Artists Are On The Front Lines In The Fight Against Human Trafficking

6:02pm July 29, 2019

by Becca Costello

Police are training tattoo artists to identify potential human trafficking. Victims are commonly forced to get a tattoo. A recent workshop in Omaha, Neb., reached nearly 100 tattoo artists.

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After Her Wheelchair Was Left Behind, One Woman Describes How Airlines Can Do Better

5:48pm July 29, 2019

Everyday, 24 wheelchairs are mishandled by airlines in the U.S. On Sunday, Kristen Parisi's was left behind at JFK airport. She tells NPR's Ari Shapiro how she thinks the industry can do better.

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Packing Hacks: How To Get Everything You Need For A Trip Into 1 Carry-On Bag

5:48pm July 29, 2019

by Elise Hu

With some planning, you can get everything you need for a trip down to one carry-on bag. Road warriors share their hacks — so you can travel with a lot less hassle.

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Trump Expected To Nominate Rep. John Ratcliffe As Director Of National Intelligence

5:48pm July 29, 2019

by Greg Myre

Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe is expected to be nominated director of national intelligence and has prosecuted terrorism cases. But he has far less experience than his predecessors.

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At Least 3 Killed And 12 Injured After Shooting At Gilroy Garlic Festival

5:40pm July 29, 2019

by Leila Fadel

At least three people were killed and 12 people injured when a gunman opened fire on the last day of the Garlic Festival in Gilroy, Calif. Police are searching for a second suspect.

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Does John Ratcliffe Have Enough Expertise To Be Director Of National Intelligence?

5:24pm July 29, 2019

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Jeremy Bash, former CIA chief of staff, about Dan Coats stepping down as director of national intelligence.

Rep. John Ratcliffe, President Trump's nominee for the next director of national intelligence, listens as former special counsel Robert Mueller testified on Capitol Hill last week.

Key Senators So Far Silent On John Ratcliffe, Trump's Pick For New Top Spy

4:48pm July 29, 2019

by Philip Ewing

Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats is a former member of Congress and remained popular on Capitol Hill. John Ratcliffe, the president's new pick, is a comparative newcomer.