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An Army team at Dover Air Force Base, Del., carries a transfer case containing the remains of Sgt. 1st Class Hughton O. Brown on Nov. 16.

The Delicate And Draining Task Of Tending To America's Fallen Troops

6:30pm December 22, 2017

by Greg Myre

Sgt. 1st Class A.G. Shaw has been a military mortician throughout America's long wars. Now he says it's time for him to move on. "It's not like the movies. We don't die pretty," he says.

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The 58 fatalities in October's mass shooting in Las Vegas were all caused by gunshot wounds, the county coroner and medical examiner said Thursday. A makeshift memorial on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip a few days after the shooting has photos of so

Coroner Releases Causes Of Death For All 58 Victims Of Las Vegas Shooting

5:33pm December 22, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

Nearly all of the fatalities were caused by a single gunshot wound, though six died from multiple wounds. The deaths were all ruled homicides.

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Bruce McCandless, First Astronaut To Fly Untethered In Space, Has Died

4:47pm December 22, 2017

by Russell Lewis

He helped develop the jet-powered backpack that allowed him to float away from the shuttle and safely back again. He said he wanted to inspire people to say, "I can do better than that."

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Why Public Approval Is Hard To Come By For Trump

4:34pm December 22, 2017

by Scott Horsley

Historically when the economy is in good shape so are the president's poll numbers. But there seems to be a disconnect between the current economy and President Trump's approval ratings.

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What The Tax Bill Could Mean For Lawmakers During The Midterms

4:34pm December 22, 2017

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with David Brooks of the New York Times, and E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution about the tax bill that President Trump signed. They also discuss the implications of Indiana Sen. Mark Warner's stern warning against any interference with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling.

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What The GOP Would Like To Get Done In 2018

4:34pm December 22, 2017

by Susan Davis

Now that Republicans have passed a massive tax bill, they are hoping to tackle entitlement spending in 2018. But they will have to deal with one fewer seat in the Senate and elections in November.

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'Washington City Paper' Will Continue To Offer Local News With New Owner

4:34pm December 22, 2017

Businessman and philanthropist Mark Ein announced that he's buying Washington City Paper — allowing the local news source to continue. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with managing editor Caroline Jones about what the change means for the paper's future.

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Famed Conductor Charles Dutoit Faces Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct

4:34pm December 22, 2017

by Jeff Lunden

The famed conductor Charles Dutoit has been accused of sexual misconduct by four women including opera star Sylvia McNair. Six major orchestras have distanced themselves from him.

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What Kind Of Due Process Are Those Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Entitled To?

4:34pm December 22, 2017

As the #MeToo movement unfolds, questions are being raised about what due process those accused of sexual misconduct are entitled to. NPR's Michel Martin explores the topic with constitutional law professor Elizabeth Price Foley.

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How Poinsettias Became Synonymous With Christmas

4:34pm December 22, 2017

At this time of year, poinsettias are everywhere. So how did this leafy colorful plant become synonymous with Christmas? NPR's Ari Shapiro and Michel Martin investigate.