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Per California Gov. Newsom, Trump order to send in Guard affects all states
by Kira Wakeam
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., about the protests in his state and the federal government's decision to send in the National Guard.
Report Alleges Trump Knew About Whistleblower Complaint Before Releasing Ukraine Aid
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with New York Times reporter Julian Barnes about his reporting that President Trump knew about the whistleblower complaint when he released aid to Ukraine.
House Democrats Release New Transcripts From Impeachment Inquiry
by Ayesha Rascoe
The House impeachment inquiry released another set of transcripts — including testimony from a White House budget official about the unusual hold placed on aid to Ukraine.
Federal Prosecutors Continue Probe Of Drug Industry's Role In Opioid Epidemic
by Brian Mann
Federal prosecutors are continuing their probe of the drug industry's role in the opioid epidemic, but it's unclear if the Justice Department will charge companies with criminal wrong-doing.
Winter Storms Could Disrupt Travel For People In The Midwest
by Nathaniel Minor
A storm that has closed interstate highways and cancelled hundreds of flights in Colorado is moving east and could complicate travel for people in the Midwest.
What Happens When A High School Student Repeatedly Says Extremist Things At School
by Kelly McEvers
After the August shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, authorities started arresting people they suspected of planning more violence. NPR's Embedded podcast took a look at one of these arrests.
How The Impeachment Inquiry Has Changed The Dynamic Between Russia And Ukraine
by Greg Myre
Russia's Vladimir Putin is very pleased with the U.S. impeachment hearing, saying "Thank God, no one is accusing us of interfering in the U.S. elections anymore."
Federal Prosecutors Reach Out To People With Ties To Giuliani And His Consulting Firm
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rebecca Ballhaus of The Wall Street Journal about subpoenas sent to associates of Rudy Giuliani, expanding a federal investigation into the president's personal lawyer.
British Prime Minister Johnson's Critics Say He's Undermining Democratic Institutions
by Frank Langfitt
With the U.S. in political crisis and an election looming in Britain, both President Trump and Prime Minister Boris Johnson have been accused of undermining democratic institutions in the U.S. and U.K.
WHO, UNICEF Evacuate Some Staff In Congolese City Of Beni
by Nurith Aizenman
After a surge in violence in the Congolese city of Beni, the World Health Organization and UNICEF have decided to temporarily pullout non-essential staff from the Ebola hotspot.
The Psychological Benefits To Hearing Family Stories This Thanksgiving
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Wall Street Journal columnist Sue Shellenbarger about her column, "The Secret Benefits of Retelling Family Stories."
In Germany, Merkel's Party Says Huawei Decision Should Be Made By Parliament
by Rob Schmitz
Another twist in the saga of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei. Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel has been overruled by her own party over whether to allow Huawei to upgrade Germany's 5G infrastructure
Leak Of Classified Chinese Documents Adds New Detail To How Uighurs Have Been Detained
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists about documents that detail how China has tracked and detained Uighur communities.