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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker buys coffee in Old Havana as part of a trade visit this week.

As U.S.-Cuba Relations Thaw, Here's What You Can And Can't Do

2:48pm October 10, 2015

by Scott Horsley

In some areas where U.S. officials have given a green light, it hasn't been matched by their counterparts in Cuba. But here's a quick guide to where things stand right now.

Tatenda Yemeke spent the summer working on mental health issues in Cape Town: "I lived with a Muslim family and they helped me learn about local culture."

How They Spent Their Global Summer Vacation

2:41pm October 10, 2015

by Diane Cole

Students of global health are just back from summer trips around the world, learning about mental health, latrine shortages and mosquitoes. They share their experiences — and their tweets of advice.

Members of the Mexico team celebrate a 4-2 win against the United States in the CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer final at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., June 25, 2011.

Next Chapter In U.S. Vs. Mexico Soccer Rivalry Kicks Off Saturday

9:49am October 10, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The U.S. and Mexico play in the CONCACAF Cup Saturday night. The U.S. head coach is under pressure and a Mexican star is out injured, but so far, a couple of advertisements are stealing the show.

Facebook's interest lists allow users to curate a list of pages to follow, without having to "like" them.

The 2-Minute Facebook Hack To Avoid Getting Bombarded By Politicians

9:20am October 10, 2015

by Scott Detrow

Interested in hearing more from Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, but a little hesitant to declare to your friends that you "like" them?

Time To Pursue The Pawpaw, America's Fleeting Fall Fruit

6:53am October 10, 2015

by Dan Charles

Ever seen a pawpaw in the supermarket? Didn't think so. Ohioan Chris Chmiel wants to change that by growing and promoting this seasonal, mango-like fruit that's native to the U.S.

Washington, D.C., Council Proposal Sets New Standard On Paid Family Leave

8:19pm October 09, 2015

by Martin Austermuhle

Critics say the U.S. is one of the few industrialized nations not to offer any paid leave for new parents, but now the Washington, D.C., Council is considering a bill that would grant workers in the nation's capital 16 weeks of paid leave — more than anywhere else in the U.S.

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Hillary Clinton Holds 'Tough, Candid' Meeting With Black Lives Matter Activists

8:19pm October 09, 2015

NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with DeRay McKesson of the group, "We The Protesters," about the meeting with presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in Washington, D.C., Friday.

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Fantasy Sports Industry Under Scrutiny After Insider Trading Allegations

8:18pm October 09, 2015

by Curt Nickisch

Some daily fantasy sports players are dropping their business after a DraftKings employee with access to potentially valuable data won $350,000 at rival company FanDuel. The two companies this week banned their workforce from playing fantasy for cash, and they say more regulation is not needed; they will police themselves. But regulators are asking questions about the fast-growing industry.

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Cardinals-Cubs 1st-Ever MLB Postseason Matchup Revives Friendly Rivalry

8:18pm October 09, 2015

Will Leitch, senior writer for the website, Sports on Earth, says the once friendly regional rivalry between Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals fans might now be reaching a turning point.

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Week In Politics: Speaker Of The House Race, Hillary Clinton On The TPP

8:18pm October 09, 2015

NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with our regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss Rep. Kevin McCarthy's decision to withdraw from the race for the next Speaker of the House, Hillary Clinton's opposition to the TPP, and the Russian strategy in Syria.

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