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Many aging Angelenos, who lived through the violent confrontations over the land upon which Dodgers Stadium was built, remain embittered toward the team.

National

Remembering The Communities Buried Under Center Field

7:51pm October 31, 2017

by Janice Llamoca

In the 1950s, residents of several Latino neighborhoods in Los Angeles were forcibly evicted from their homes, which were then razed to make way for the Major League Baseball team's stadium.

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At Least 8 People Dead, More Than A Dozen Injured In New York City Vehicle Attack

7:34pm October 31, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

New York's Mayor Bill de Blasio called the event in Manhattan that has left at least 8 dead and more than a dozen injured an "act of terror."

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What We Know About The 'Act Of Terror' On Manhattan Bike Path

7:32pm October 31, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ayana Harry from WPIX in New York about the attack in Manhattan today. At least eight people are dead and a dozen more injured after a driver plowed down a bike path.

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World News

What It's Like In The Demilitarized Zone That Divides North And South Korea

6:33pm October 31, 2017

by David Welna

Defense Secretary James Mattis went within feet of the curbstone separating North and South Korea, where grim-faced North Korean troops stared across at him. It's known as one of the scariest spots on the planet.

Venezuela's Baseball League Is Struggling Amid Country's Deep Economic Crisis

6:33pm October 31, 2017

by John Otis

In Venezuela, baseball is in crisis. The game can be a nice diversion from everyday troubles. But most of the eight teams are in financial trouble. Fans can't afford tickets. And homeless people have moved into stadiums.

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Some Indonesians Fear Country's Religious Intolerance Is Growing

6:33pm October 31, 2017

by Ari Shapiro

People who fear that religious intolerance is growing in Indonesia point to the case of Jakarta's last governor. Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, known by many as Ahok, was a popular leader until he lost re-election during a campaign that appealed to identity politics. Now he is in prison, charged with blasphemy against Islam.

Where Special Counsel Robert Mueller Could Take His Investigation Next

6:33pm October 31, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

Special counsel Robert Mueller has already secured a guilty plea from former Trump campaign adviser George Papadopoulos. Now attention is turning to who else may be on Mueller's radar.

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Former CIA Official Says Attempts To Leverage Trump Campaign Is Textbook Russian Recruitment

6:33pm October 31, 2017

Steven Hall ran the CIA's Russia operations for years — and he says attempts to leverage Trump campaign aides was a textbook case of recruitment by Russian spies. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Hall about this week's revelations in the ongoing Russian investigation.

Trump's Nominee To Be The Next Head Of NASA Prepares For Senate Hearing

6:33pm October 31, 2017

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

President Trump's pick for the next head of NASA, Rep. Jim Bridenstine, R-Okla., will have his Senate nomination hearing on Wednesday. He's been controversial because of his views on climate change.

A Look At The State Of Diplomatic Efforts In Afghanistan

6:33pm October 31, 2017

by Tom Bowman

The U.S. military is sending more soldiers and marines to Afghanistan to work with Afghan forces at small combat outposts. But the State Department is largely staying behind the gates and blast walls of its Embassy in Kabul and not heading out into the field. Officials say it's because of security concerns, but critics say it prevents the U.S. from keeping an eye on how the billions of dollars in aid is being spent and improving governance across the country.

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