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After Hurricane Maria's Destruction, Connecticut Father Gets His Sons Out Of Puerto Rico

5:48pm October 23, 2017

After weeks of hearing from his teenage sons in Puerto Rico about the lack of sufficient food and water, a Connecticut father sells his car to pay for plane tickets to get them out.

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Bergdahl Defense Says Case Should Be Dismissed Because Of Trump's Comments

5:48pm October 23, 2017

by Greg Myre

A sentencing hearing began today for U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who pleaded guilty to desertion and dereliction of duty for leaving his unit in Afghanistan. But instead of beginning testimony today as planned, the judge heard an argument from the defense — that the case should be dismissed because of remarks made by President Trump.

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Chairman Of Joint Chiefs Of Staff Says A Lot About Attack In Niger Is Still Unknown

5:48pm October 23, 2017

by Tom Bowman

The nation's highest military officer — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Marine General Joseph Dunford — revealed more details today about the deadly ambush in Africa earlier this month where four U.S. soldiers were killed in Niger.

Secretary Of State Tillerson Says There Are Moderate Voices Among The Taliban

5:26pm October 23, 2017

by Michele Kelemen

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson went to Kabul and Baghdad today as he tries to help wind down two ongoing conflicts. On his trip, he told reporters that the fight against the Taliban must continue, but that there is an opening for certain parts of the group.

Gold Star Widow Says President Trump Didn't Remember Her Husband's Name

5:26pm October 23, 2017

by Mara Liasson

Myeshia Johnson, the widow of one of the U.S. soldiers killed in Niger, has spoken about President Trump's phone call to her and how she felt. That call has been the subject of several days of controversy for the White House.

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Las Vegas Works To Secure Tourism Industry After Music Festival Shooting

5:26pm October 23, 2017

by Leila Fadel

Las Vegas has moved quickly to try and tamp down any impact the recent massacre may have on its tourism lifeline, but with unknown success. One chapel owner says there have been wedding postponements, and tourism officials say there have been cancellations, but no conventions have pulled out.

Dodgers, Astros Prepare For A Hot And Sweaty Game 1 In L.A.

5:26pm October 23, 2017

Los Angeles will host its first World Series in 29 years. The National League Dodgers face off tomorrow night against the American League Houston Astros — and it's going to get heated.

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Where Does Hollywood Go After Numerous Allegations Of Sexual Assault And Harassment?

5:26pm October 23, 2017

Thirty-eight women have shared their stories of sexual harassment by long-time screenwriter and director James Toback. Earlier this month, multiple women came forward with allegations of sexual assault by another Hollywood power player — Harvey Weinstein. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Matthew Belloni, Editorial Director of The Hollywood Reporter, about the reports and what it all means for Hollywood going forward.

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Former Paratrooper On What It Was Like To Serve With Bergdahl

5:26pm October 23, 2017

When Bowe Bergdahl walked off of his base in 2009, soldiers and resources across Afghanistan were rerouted to search for him. Jon Thurman was with Bergdahl's company, and was a part of the weeks-long search after he disappeared. He speaks with NPR about that time, and how he feels about Bergdahl's guilty plea.

Indiana Congressman On The Attack In Niger That Killed 4 U.S. Soldiers

5:26pm October 23, 2017

Congressman Jim Banks, R-Ind., serves on the Armed Services Committee. He speaks with NPR's Robert Siegel about the latest information about the attack in Niger that killed four U.S. service members.