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Diplomats shift into high gear to try to revive nuclear negotiations with Iran
by Michele Kelemen
European diplomats are working to revive nuclear negotiations with Iran to find a peaceful end to a war that President Trump has said the U.S. could join to support Israel against Iran.
How The Democratic Position On Health Care Has Moved To The Left
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Zeke Emanuel, an architect of the Affordable Care Act about the "Medicare for All" issue in the Democratic presidential debates.
Wyoming And Nebraska Farmers Concerned After Critical Irrigation Tunnel Collapses
by Fred Knapp
Farmers in eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska lost irrigation water after a tunnel collapsed. Repairs are underway, but it's unclear if farmers will be able to save their crops and who will pay.
Federal Communications Commission Takes Another Step To Try And Stop Robocalls
by Brian Naylor
The Federal Communications Commission took another step on Thursday in the ongoing battle to end the scourge of robocalls Americans receive. It would bar spoofed calls from overseas scammers.
Did The 2nd Round Of Democratic Presidential Debates Serve Voters?
This week's Democratic presidential debates had features of a reality show and sporting events. How did that serve voters? Was the "show" any good? Do ratings matter?
The Story Behind John Allen Chau, An American Missionary Who Was Killed While Working
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Alex Perry, who reported on the life and death of 26-year-old American missionary John Allen Chau, who died trying to convert an uncontacted tribe in the Indian Ocean.
'The Addams Family' Ranks No. 1 For Popularity In High School Musicals
The Addams Family was the most popular high school musical production this year, according to the latest rankings from the Educational Theatre Association.
Federal Reserve Says A Slow In Manufacturing Is 1 Reason It Cut Interest Rates
by Scott Horsley
Manufacturing has slowed amid global uncertainty. That's one of the reasons the Federal Reserve gave for cutting interest rates this week.
Historian Discusses Recording Of Reagan's Racist Comments Made To Nixon
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with historian Tim Naftali about his article in The Atlantic describing a tape President Nixon had of then-Gov. Ronald Reagan making racist remarks.
Immigrants Rights Attorney Discusses Changes To Asylum Rules Related To Family Ties
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Andrea Lino, staff attorney at the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, about a new rule that impacts who can qualify for asylum claims.