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A Look At The Relationship Between White House Sources And The Press

6:23pm May 29, 2018

Over the weekend, President Trump falsely accused The New York Times of making up a source within the White House. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mike McCurry, former press secretary during the Clinton administration, about the delicate relationship between White House sources and the press corps.

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How Scientists In Kenya Are Trying To Understand Cow Emissions

6:23pm May 29, 2018

by Eyder Peralta

Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas and livestock account for a lot of the gas produced in agriculture. In Kenya, climate scientists are experimenting with different types of feed to reduce the amount cows burp.

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Demonstrators gather in Dublin on Saturday, awaiting the final results of Ireland's referendum on abortion. Ultimately, Irish voters backed repeal of the ban — but, as evidenced by their signs, those in favor of repeal were already thinking of what may

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Now That Ireland Has Repealed Its Abortion Ban, Will Belfast Follow?

5:54pm May 29, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

The answer is complicated: The fate of Northern Ireland's own ban hinges not just on the opinions of its residents but on the broader political scene in the U.K.

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Paris Art Pop-Up Offers Migrants Community And Creativity Amid Time Of Uncertainty

5:49pm May 29, 2018

by Jake Cigainero

Migrants and asylum seekers in Paris are using a theatrical showcase to create understanding between themselves and their Parisian hosts.

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Trump Administration Preparing For More Tariffs On China

5:49pm May 29, 2018

by Scott Horsley

The Trump administration is preparing for more tariffs and investment restrictions on China. This comes a little more than a week after saying the "trade war" with China was "on hold."

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Iowa Democrats Are Trying To Reverse A Shift In Their State

5:49pm May 29, 2018

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Democrats have been pushed out of power at all levels of state and federal government. They have lost a lot of ground in Iowa, where the state party is rebuilding from the grassroots.

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Puerto Rico Governor Outlines Island's Hurricane Preparedness Plans

5:49pm May 29, 2018

by Adrian Florido

Two days before the start of hurricane season, Puerto Rico's governor outlined the steps his government has taken to prepare. He also responded to the Harvard study on the number of deaths after Hurricane Maria.

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Central American migrants traveling in the Migrant Via Crucis caravan walk to their legal counselling meeting in Tijuana, Baja California state, Mexico, in April.

FACT CHECK: Are Democrats Responsible For DHS Separating Children From Their Parents?

5:26pm May 29, 2018

by Brian Naylor

In a weekend tweet, President Trump issued a call to "put pressure on the Democrats to end the horrible law" that causes children to be separated from their parents once they cross the U.S. border.

A worker disinfects shoes outside the Ebola security zone at a hospital in Mbandaka in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Endless Days Of A Young Doctor Battling Ebola

4:57pm May 29, 2018

by Marc Silver

Dr. Leah Feldman was on the Doctors Without Borders team in the 2014 outbreak. Now she's helping fight the virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo — and literally sweating in her boots.

Oil tanks stand near the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion site in Burnaby, British Columbia, in April. The Canadian government bought the project in an effort to ensure it goes forward as the summer construction season nears.

Canada Buys Controversial Oil Pipeline, Ensures Its Expansion

4:44pm May 29, 2018

by Bill Chappell

This is a key part of Canada's effort to boost oil exports to Asian markets — but the plan has been protested by indigenous groups and environmental activists.