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Win McNamee / Getty Images 8:22pm Sep 20, 2018National National Politics & GovernmentKavanaugh Accuser Open To Testifying About Sexual Assault Allegations
Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who alleges Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her at a high school party in the 1980s, is open to appearing before a Senate panel next week.
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8:03am Nov 14, 2018Politics & Government Politics & Government
Trump's Continued Claims Of Fraud Without Evidence Undermine Legitimacy Of Elections
President Trump and GOP leaders in Florida have been raising doubts about the process of counting votes, claiming fraud without evidence. That can have a corrosive effect on democratic institutions. -
Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/TNS via Getty Images 11:40pm Nov 13, 2018Health & Safety Health & SafetyCases Of Mysterious Paralyzing Condition Continue To Increase, CDC Says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating 252 cases of acute flaccid myelitis and has confirmed 90 cases. One or more viruses is suspected, but CDC says the cause is unknown. -
Jack Taylor / Getty Images 11:40pm Nov 13, 2018World News World NewsU.K. And EU Finally Agree On Brexit Text, But It's Already Getting Slammed
Negotiators for the U.K. and the European Union have a draft agreement laying out how the U.K. will leave the EU next March, but the agreement still needs to be ratified by both parties. -
Doug Davis for NPR 9:53pm Nov 13, 2018National National Health & SafetyAddressing Veteran Suicides In Song And Prose
Dan Johnson is a Texas singer and songwriter who's launched a non-profit called Operation Hemingway to educate the public, and especially veterans, about the warning signs of suicide. -
7:14pm Nov 13, 2018National National
Opening Statements Begin In 'El Chapo' Trial
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Vice News reporter Keegan Hamilton, host of the podcast Chapo, about the opening day in the trial of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. -
6:09pm Nov 13, 2018National National
How Amazon's New Headquarters Could Change Communities In New York And Virginia
Amazon announced its expanding footprint, adding some 25,000 jobs in Long Island City in Queens and Arlington, Va. Some in those cities are worried about housing prices and congestion on the roads. -
6:09pm Nov 13, 2018World News World News
Book Festival That Drew Thousands Of People To Downtown Mosul Is Far From Ordinary
Book festivals are common in many places around the world. But not in the Iraqi city of Mosul. ISIS controlled it for three years — and banned books, art and music. -
Evan Vucci / AP 6:09pm Nov 13, 2018Politics & Government Politics & GovernmentCNN Sues Trump Administration To Restore Jim Acosta's Press Credentials
The White House suspended the reporter's credentials following a contentious news conference last week during which President Trump called him a "rude, terrible person." -
6:09pm Nov 13, 2018World News World News
New Report Finds North Korea Has Continued To Develop Its Missile Capabilities
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Victor Cha of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, who co-authored the report that found North Korea is still developing its ballistic missile capabilities at several test sites. -
Julie Smith 6:09pm Nov 13, 2018Books BooksIn 'Solo,' Chef Anita Lo Celebrates The Art Of Cooking For One
Meals for one should not be a sad or boring affair, says Michelin-starred chef Anita Lo. In her new cookbook, Lo goes beyond bitter greens, blue cheese and monkfish to serve up fun meals for one. -
6:09pm Nov 13, 2018Politics & Government Politics & Government
Florida Officials Recounting More Than 8 Million Ballots To Settle Close Races
Florida counties have until Thursday to recount votes in three statewide races. Election administration in Broward and Palm Beach counties is under scrutiny, and both may miss the deadline. -
6:09pm Nov 13, 2018National National Education
Asian-American High School Seniors Closely Watching Harvard Affirmative Action Case
A lawsuit alleging Harvard University discriminates against Asian-American students in admissions has brought affirmative action — and its future — into the news.
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