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A Veteran Teacher Quits Under A Weary Load — And He's Just One Of Many

4:37pm September 03, 2016

by Jenny Brundin

After 25 years of teaching at the same high school in Colorado, Rick Young won't return this year. He's not alone, about 20 percent of experienced teachers quit every year.

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Jerry Heller, seen here at a 2005 event in Hollywood, Calif., has died at age 75, according to multiple reports.

Jerry Heller, Music Mogul Who Worked With N.W.A, Dies At 75

4:30pm September 03, 2016

by Bill Chappell

A native of Shaker Heights in Cleveland, Ohio, Jerry Heller worked with rock stars as an agent, promoter and manager before meeting a young rapper named Eazy-E.

Even trying to discredit the idea that Hillary Clinton is in poor health may make the problem worse.

The Clinton Health Rumors Aren't Going Away Anytime Soon. Here's Why

3:42pm September 03, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

How do you undo rumors and conspiracy theories? Research suggests that it's really, really hard — it may be that letting go of a conspiracy theory means letting go of who you think you are.

Nancy Paz and Jose Badajoz stand in front of their taco truck, which they positioned near the church Donald Trump visited Saturday morning.

Taco Truck Owner Racks Up Sales At Trump Event In Detroit

3:01pm September 03, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Straddling the worlds of political symbol and internet meme, an immigrant's taco truck did brisk business — even raising the price of a taco from $1.50 to $2.50.

A map shows the recorded location of a strong earthquake that struck west of Tulsa Saturday morning.

Earthquake Rattles Oklahoma; One Of Strongest Recorded In State

2:05pm September 03, 2016

by Bill Chappell

The quake struck at a depth of 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) and was felt in five states, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Chris and 1 1/2-year-old Kayley play in mud puddles.

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After Loss In Afghanistan, Vivid Memories Of A Loving, 'Goofball' Father And Husband

10:18am September 03, 2016

by NPR Staff

In this installment of StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative, Jenna Henderson remembers her late husband, Army Sgt. First Class Chris Henderson, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2007.

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After Almost 30 Years As Covering American Politics, Ron Fournier Heads Home

9:08am September 03, 2016

Longtime political correspondent Ron Fournier is leaving journalism and Washington, D.C., to return to his native Detroit. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to him about his career in political journalism.

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Brock Turner's Sentencing Revives Mandatory Minimums Debate

9:06am September 03, 2016

The effectiveness of mandatory minimums is up for debate. NPR's Scott Simon talks to retired federal judge and Harvard Law professor Nancy Gertner about the topic.

Florida Man Defends His Homeland With 'Best. State. Ever.'

9:06am September 03, 2016

Dave Barry is defending his state with a new book. He talks to NPR's Scott Simon about his homeland as a place for oddballs, blockheads, and eccentrics

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Charged With Spying On China, American Woman's Husband Insists She's Innocent

9:03am September 03, 2016

Sandy Phan-Gillis, was detained for spying for the U.S. some 20 years ago. Her husband, Jeff Gillis, tells NPR's Scott Simon she is innocent and has been fighting for her release.