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News Brief: Ala. GOP Senate Runoff, Facebook's Role In 2016 Election

8:10am September 26, 2017

Alabama voters are choosing the Republican candidate in a primary runoff election for the state's open Senate seat. And, Facebook will turn over all of its Russian-sponsored ads to Congress.

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Trump Backs Establishment Candidate In Tuesday's Alabama Runoff

8:10am September 26, 2017

by Geoff Bennett

President Trump is backing Senator Luther Strange in his bid to retain his seat against rival Republican Roy Moore in Alabama's special primary election being held Tuesday.

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Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine On GOP Attempts To Revise Obamacare

8:10am September 26, 2017

Mary Louise Kelly talks to Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia about whether Republicans can make good on the goal to replace the Affordable Care Act. NPR's Geoff Bennett analyzes Kaine's comments.

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Phoenix NFL Fans Are Divided Over National Anthem Controversy

6:27am September 26, 2017

by Phil Latzman

NFL fans are responding to the controversy over some players refusing to stand during the national anthem. In Phoenix Monday night, game watchers had different view points about the protests.

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Facebook Scrutinized Over Its Role In 2016's Presidential Election

6:12am September 26, 2017

by David Folkenflik

Facebook is in the spotlight for its role in the 2016 presidential election. Facebook has said it would turn over all of its Russian-sponsored ads to Congress.

Far-Right Gains Set To Alter Germany's Relationship With U.S, E.U.

12:12am September 26, 2017

Angela Merkel won her fourth term as chancellor of Germany Sunday, but a far-right party also gained unprecedented representation.

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The Dallas Cowboys, led by owner Jerry Jones, center, take a knee prior to the national anthem Monday night in Glendale, Ariz., ahead of the team's game against the Arizona Cardinals.

How Every NFL Team Responded To Trump's National Anthem Protest Comments

9:44pm September 25, 2017

by Tim Webber

After the president said those who kneel during the anthem should be fired, protests rippled throughout the NFL this week. Teams mostly stood by their players.

GOP Health Care Bill Appears Dead After Sen. Collins Declares Opposition

9:21pm September 25, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

The latest effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act appears to be blocked after Maine Sen. Susan Collins opposed the bill. Her opposition means the bill cannot pass the Senate with only GOP support.

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NFL National Anthem Protests Recall History Of Sports And Politics

9:21pm September 25, 2017

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with sports journalist Bruce Schoenfeld about the history of black athletes using their platforms for political protests.

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60 Years Later, Remembering The Little Rock Nine And School Integration

9:21pm September 25, 2017

by Debbie Elliott

The eight living members of the Little Rock Nine join former President Clinton to commemorate 60 years since Central High School was the nation's battleground over school integration. In 1957, the segregationist governor of Arkansas called up the state's National Guard to keep nine African-American students out of Central High. President Eisenhower federalized the guard and sent in the 101st Airborne to escort the students to class.

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