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Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally on Capitol Hill Thursday.

Sanders: Trump 'Will Have An Ally With Me' If He Stands Up To Corporate America

5:54pm November 17, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Sanders was also very clear on where he disagreed with Trump, saying, "there are places where there can be no compromise — racism, homophobia, sexism, Islamophobia."

President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela stressed the importance of working toward political and economic unity Thursday, during a news conference at the Chancellery in Berlin.

U.S. 'Hasn't Gone Too Fast' In Globalization, Obama Says In Berlin Visit

5:41pm November 17, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Acknowledging a "bumpy phase" in politics, President Obama says a majority of Americans are comfortable with the pace of globalization. But, he adds, "Democracy is hard work."

How $85 Million Failed To Build A Swanky Hotel In Kabul

4:38pm November 17, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

A new report finds $85 million in loans for a U.S.-supported hotel and apartment project in Afghanistan are gone, and that the buildings are unfinished and appear to be abandoned.

Reporters Crowd Trump Tower As Transition Meetings Continue

4:20pm November 17, 2016

by Don Gonyea

The lobby of Trump Tower has become one of the most photographed places since the election. And it was bustling on Thursday as President-elect Trump met with several possible cabinet picks and continued outreach to foreign leaders.

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'We're Not Going Away': Alt-Right Leader On Voice In Trump Administration

4:20pm November 17, 2016

Stephen Bannon, Donald Trump's incoming White House chief strategist, used to run the website Breitbart, which he called "the platform for the alt-right." The alt-right has been associated with racism, anti-Semitism and misogyny. Its adherents believe they have a voice in the new administration. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Richard Spencer, a white nationalist who coined the term "alt-right."

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Construction Firms Consider Costs Of Trump's Border Wall

4:20pm November 17, 2016

by Noel King

Concrete and construction firms along the U.S.-Mexico border are already crunching the numbers on what it would take to build a thousand mile wall. It is a huge undertaking.

For Republicans, Partial Obamacare Repeal Carries Political Risks

4:20pm November 17, 2016

by Alison Kodjak

Repeal of the Affordable Care Act is politically dangerous for Republicans unless they can pass a replacement that covers many of the people who benefit from the health care law.

Brendan Dassey is escorted into a Wisconsin court for sentencing in 2007.

Brendan Dassey Of 'Making A Murderer' To Remain In Prison, Appeals Court Rules

4:15pm November 17, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

An appeals court did not uphold a previous order that Dassey be released from prison while the state appeals a judge's decision to overturn his conviction for murder and sexual assault.

Dr. Robert Lustig says sugar can be "toxic."

How Worried Should We Be About Sugar?

3:45pm November 17, 2016

by NPR/TED Staff

Sugar is a major culprit in diseases such as obesity, diabetes and dementia—and because it's in almost everything we consume, Dr. Robert Lustig says it's time to get more proactive.

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Food writer Mark Bittman speaking at TED.

How Has the American Diet Changed Over Time?

3:45pm November 17, 2016

by NPR/TED Staff

Food writer Mark Bittman says long before Pop Tarts, Americans ate simple food that was grown closer to home. He says we need to get back to that time by eating locally, seasonally, and sustainably.

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