National

How The Trump Administration's Travel Waiver Program Affected A Yemeni Family

6:25pm August 09, 2018

by Kelly McEvers

This summer, the Supreme Court upheld the Trump administration's travel ban, meaning people from Libya, Iran, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, North Korea, and Venezuela cannot get visas to the U.S. But there is an exception: waivers.

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A scene from Storybook Lane features The Mad Hatter from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

How A Labor Of Love Grew Into An 'Enchanted Forest' In Oregon

6:25pm August 09, 2018

by Matt Ozug

A family road trip in 1963 inspired Roger Tofte to build a fairy tale theme park. At first, he made everything on his own, by hand. Now, more than 100,000 people a year visit his dream come to life.

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How Tribune Media's $3.9 Billion Merger With Sinclair Fell Apart

5:32pm August 09, 2018

by David Folkenflik

Tribune Media says it's pulling out of a proposed merger with Sinclair Broadcast Group while also announcing a $1 billion lawsuit against the conservative television company saying its "misconduct" torpedoed the deal.

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Cal Fire Chief Discusses How Firefighters Are Battling California Blazes

5:32pm August 09, 2018

The Mendocino Complex Fire in California is now the state's largest wildfire ever recorded. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Ken Pimlott, director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

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Kansas Secretary Of State Says He Will Not Recuse Himself From Election Recount

5:32pm August 09, 2018

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Kansas City Star reporter Hunter Woodall about why Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach's past work may tip the scale in favor of a Democratic candidate in the governor's race.

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Firefighters monitor a backfire while battling the Ranch Fire, part of the Mendocino Complex Fire near Lodoga, Calif., on Tuesday.

Trump Claims California Is Wasting Water That Could Be Used To Fight Wildfires

5:07pm August 09, 2018

by Samantha Raphelson

The president blamed the intensity of the fires on state environmental policies, incorrectly claiming water that could be used to fight the fires is being pumped into the Pacific Ocean.

Chicago Police Superintendent Discusses City's Spike In Gun Violence

4:25pm August 09, 2018

Chicago police superintendent Eddie T. Johnson speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about the city's recent spike in gun violence. The police say repairing their fractured relationship with the community is one way to curb crime.

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Democrats Hope To Capitalize On Criminal Case Against Republican Rep. Chris Collins

4:25pm August 09, 2018

by Scott Horsley

Rep. Chris Collins promises to keep campaigning for his N.Y. House seat, despite insider trading charges. Democrats hope to make Collins a poster child for what they call a GOP culture of corruption.

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VP Pence Unveils Plans For New Military Branch In Outer Space

4:25pm August 09, 2018

by Geoff Brumfiel

Vice President Pence unveiled the Pentagon's plans for a branch of the military that could fight in space on Thursday.

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Sen. Rand Paul, center, and his communications director Sergio Gor, right, enter a hall during their meeting with Russian lawmakers in Moscow Monday.

Rand Paul Goes To Russia And Delivers Letter For Trump, Marking Our Era Of Irony

4:25pm August 09, 2018

by Ron Elving

For those who take their cues directly from Trump, all tales of Russian influence and interference are distractions that border on being a conspiracy against the Trump regime.

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