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A helicopter flies over a section of Baltimore affected by riots. Richard Rothstein writes that recent unrest in Baltimore is the legacy of a century of federal, state and local policies designed to "quarantine Baltimore's black population in isolated slu

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Historian Says Don't 'Sanitize' How Our Government Created Ghettos

1:25pm May 18, 2015

Richard Rothstein, who studies residential segregation in America, concludes: "Federal, state and local governments purposely created racial boundaries in these cities."

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Sam Swiller and his dog, Sully, in their home in Washington, D.C.

Deaf Jam: Experiencing Music Through A Cochlear Implant

12:16pm May 18, 2015

by Jon Hamilton

After swapping hearing aids for a cochlear implant, Sam Swiller's taste in music shifted dramatically, from grunge rock to folk. Now scientists are trying to improve how implants relay music.

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"I've got people who are fans.... I've got people who are critics... and I've got people who say 'I think I know him but I really don't know him,' " Graham told NPR in Iowa.

Sen. Lindsey Graham Is 'Having A Blast' As He Preps Presidential Run

11:16am May 18, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Graham told NPR he knows he'll have to work to introduce himself to voters, despite his long tenure in politics.

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Some auto insurance companies could be using a tactic called "price optimization" to charge loyal customers a higher premium.

Being A Loyal Auto Insurance Customer Can Cost You

10:58am May 18, 2015

by Tracy Samilton

Businesses often reward their customers with discounts for sticking with them. But some auto insurance companies may raise your premiums if they think you're unlikely to shop for a better rate.

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South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry hold a joint news conference following meetings at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Seoul.

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In Seoul, Kerry Calls N. Korea Provocations 'Egregious,' 'Reckless'

10:52am May 18, 2015

by Elise Hu

America's top diplomat says North Korea's muscle flexing on the Korean peninsula may lead to further international sanctions — and possibly a referral to the International Criminal Court.

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Female soldiers perform martial arts at a ceremony in Jakarta. Women in Indonesia must undergo an invasive "virginity test" to join the military.

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Indonesian Military Chief Defends 'Virginity Tests' For Female Recruits

10:26am May 18, 2015

by Scott Neuman

Following a letter from Human Rights Watch decrying the invasive and scientifically invalid procedure, Gen. Moeldoko said it is necessary to ensure that women are morally suited to join the military.

Displaced Iraqis from Ramadi rest before crossing the Bzebiz bridge as they flee toward Baghdad on Saturday.

World News

Islamic State Claims Capture Of Iraqi City Of Ramadi

12:06am May 18, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The Islamist extremist group says it has seized all of the city in Anbar province, but some Iraqi officials say parts of it are still under the control of government-backed militias.

Chicago's Credit Rating Is Downgraded

8:56pm May 17, 2015

by Susie An

Earlier this week, Moody's Investors Service downgraded Chicago's credit rating to junk status. How did the city's finances reach this point?

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Islamic State Claims To Have Seized Iraqi City of Ramadi

8:56pm May 17, 2015

NPR's Arun Rath speaks with international correspondent Alice Fordham, who has reported extensively from Iraq and is following the situation from Beirut.

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Worth a little pain? Back in 1990, a school boy got a measles shot in the U.K., and it turns out, he got more than protection against the measles.

Scientists Crack A 50-Year-Old Mystery About The Measles Vaccine

8:20pm May 17, 2015

by Michaeleen Doucleff

When the U.S. introduced the measles vaccine, childhood deaths from all infections plummeted. Scientists think they might know why: Benefits of the measles vaccine go way beyond the measles.

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