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British twins went on vacation in Mexico and faced a life-or-death battle
Three years ago Melissa and Georgia Laurie were swimming in a river when a crocodile dragged Melissa under water. Georgia fought the crocodile, and now King Charles has given her a medal for bravery.
Yemen's Civil War Places Heavy Burden On Ordinary Citizens
Steve Inskeep talks to Bushra Aldukhainah, a Yemeni worker for the aid group CARE, about conditions in Yemen in the midst of its years-long civil war.
Trump Defends VA Nominee But Suggests He Might Prefer To Withdraw
Rachel Martin talks to Hogan Gidley, a White House spokesman, about the president's nominee to lead Veterans Affairs. Dr. Ronny Jackson faces issues including whether he has the managerial experience.
Ronny Jackson Faces Inappropriate Workplace Behavior Allegations
by Mara Liasson
The nomination of White House doctor Ronny Jackson to be secretary of veterans affairs seems to be struggling for support in the Senate.
Answering Listener Questions About A Constitutional Convention
NPR's Noel King talks with commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about a possible constitutional convention to adopt a balanced budget amendment.
2 Jewish Men Attacked In Berlin
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
Following an attack on two Jewish men in Berlin, one Jewish leader in Germany is calling on men to not wear skullcaps in big cities there to avoid making them targets of violence.
Macron's Agenda In Washington
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with transatlantic affairs analyst Benjamin Haddad about French President Emmanuel Macron's speech before the U.S. Congress on Wednesday.
Confirmation Hearing Postponed Indefinitely For VA Nominee
Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii about the issues that have arisen for Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Kevin Young Examines All Things 'Brown'
by Karen Grigsby Bates
Poet Kevin Young's new book is titled Brown. Using everything from elementary school to baseball to R&B music, Young examines race and culture through poems.