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Afghan Presidential Rally Targeted In One Of Two Attacks In Afghanistan

5:56pm September 17, 2019

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with The Washington Post's Pamela Constable about two blasts in Afghanistan Tuesday, one targeting a rare public appearance of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.

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Understanding The Latest In Iran-Saudi Tensions

5:56pm September 17, 2019

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Iran expert Ali Vaez about the view from Tehran on the recent airstrikes in Saudi Arabia that have left the kingdom's oil production crippled. Iran denies involvement.

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Remembering Her Dear Friend Cokie Roberts

5:56pm September 17, 2019

by Linda Wertheimer

Former All Things Considered host Linda Wertheimer remembers her friend and fellow "NPR Founding Mother" Cokie Roberts, who has died at age 75 of cancer.

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Critics Assail 'New York Times' After Publication Of New Kavanaugh Allegations

5:56pm September 17, 2019

by David Folkenflik

The New York Times seems unsure of how to handle the controversy sparked by a recent article offering new details on allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

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National

At The Texas Border, Tent Courtooms Set Up To Process Aslyum Cases

5:56pm September 17, 2019

by Bonnie Petrie

Big white tent complexes in two Texas border towns are drawing attention. The temporary courtrooms are the Trump administration's latest effort to quickly work through thousands of asylum cases.

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Books

'They Will Have To Die Now' Recounts Retaking Of Mosul From The Islamic State

5:56pm September 17, 2019

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with journalist James Verini about his book They Will Have To Die Now, a vivid story of the battle to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from the Islamic State in 2016.

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An employee handles sides of pork on a conveyor at a Smithfield Foods Inc. pork processing facility in Milan, Mo.

USDA Offers Pork Companies A New Inspection Plan, Despite Opposition

5:35pm September 17, 2019

by Dan Charles

Under new federal rules, pork companies can hire workers to do some tasks currently reserved for federal inspectors in hog slaughterhouses. Critics say it's a move toward privatization.

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In this March 28 photo, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a campaign rally in Meerut. One of his efforts as prime minister has been to construct millions of toilets to reduce open defecation.

Gates Foundation's Humanitarian Award To India's Modi Is Sparking Outrage

5:08pm September 17, 2019

by Malaka Gharib

The Indian prime minister is cited for the millions of toilets his government has built in rural India. Activists say his human rights record should disqualify him.

Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski testifies before the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday.

Ex-Trump Campaign Boss Corey Lewandowski Spars With House Democrats On 'Obstruction'

4:53pm September 17, 2019

by Philip Ewing

The former campaign manager appeared before a House panel to defend President Trump over charges of "collusion." Democrats focused on Trump's desire to constrain the Mueller inquiry.

World News

Israeli Voters Go To The Polls As Netanyahu Fights To Stay In Office

4:30pm September 17, 2019

by Daniel Estrin

Israelis vote on Tuesday in the country's second parliamentary election in less than six months. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to remain in power.

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