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For Baltimore-area residents, bridge collapse means longer commutes and uncertain prospects
by Laurel Wamsley
The Key Bridge collapse is upending life for countless people in the Chesapeake region. Residents say it's not just infrastructure — it's their identity as people who live close to the water.
Venezuelan Migrants Face Hardships In Brazil, But Say It's Still Better Than What They Left
by Philip Reeves
Venezuela's economic and social meltdown is fueling an exodus. Tens of thousands of people have made their way to Brazil, some to the heart of the Amazon rain forest. Life is very difficult, but despite the hardships Venezuelan migrants say it's still better than back home.
'Failure Is An Option' Urges People To Let Go Of the Constant Grind Towards Success
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with H. Jon Benjamin about his new book, Failure Is An Option. The memoir urges us to let go of the constant grind towards success.
Why Special Counsel Robert Mueller Hasn't Called The Trump Family In For Questioning
Why hasn't President Trump's family been called for questioning by Special Counsel Robert Mueller? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Politico reporter Annie Karni to discuss some possible reasons the investigation is being cautious.
What The Uproar Over Kanye West Might Reveal About Black Voters
by Gene Demby
Kanye West's noisy flirtation with the Republican Party and President Trump has led to conservatives embracing him and Black people casting him out. Gene Demby of NPR's Code Switch says that the controversy illuminates some important dynamics about black voting and partisanship.
Nancy Pelosi Says She Will Run For House Speaker If Democrats Win 2018 Midterms
by Domenico Montanaro
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., says she's confident Democrats will take back control of the House, and if they do, she's running for speaker again. But there are those within the party that feel it's time for a new generation — and Republicans are "ecstatic" with her decision.
Secretary Of State Pompeo Addresses Key Priorities At His Swearing-In Ceremony
by Michele Kelemen
President Trump is making his first visit to the State Department, as his new Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vows to bring back the department's "swagger."