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Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel: 'More War' Will Not Fix Syrian Conflict

7:33pm February 02, 2016

NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel about U.S. policy in Syria. Since leaving office, Hagel has been critical of the Obama administration, which he says lost credibility by not acting when the Syrian regime crossed a "red line" and used chemical weapons on civilians.

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Plumbers Converge On Flint To Help Get Lead Out Of Its Drinking Water

7:23pm February 02, 2016

Some good news for Flint, Mich., where the water was contaminated with lead. Dozens of union plumbers volunteered to install water filters and replace faucets for some of the city's poorest residents.

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Detroit Public Schools Emergency Manager To Step Down

7:22pm February 02, 2016

by Rick Pluta

The state-appointed emergency manager of the Detroit public schools system is calling it quits. Darnell Earley was a big target because of his job before this one — as emergency manager of Flint.

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This San Francisco home collapsed in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, which also claimed dozens of lives.

U.S. Quake Warning System Could Save Lives When Seconds Count

7:14pm February 02, 2016

by Christopher Joyce

Before it does damage, an earthquake sends out a "P wave" that scientists use to find location and size. The U.S. quake warning system under development on the West Coast is built around the P wave.

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Hillary Clinton Wins Iowa Caucus By Slim Margin Over Bernie Sanders

7:13pm February 02, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

The race in Iowa between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton is the closest in the history of the Democratic caucuses in Iowa. The close results are raising questions about exactly how candidates' support is calculated.

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Democratic National Committee Head On Debate Schedule, Sanders' Success

6:32pm February 02, 2016

Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, D-Fla., talks with NPR's Kelly McEvers about Monday night's Iowa caucuses, and responds to complaints that there weren't enough debates and their timing was poor.

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Advertisers used to guard their commercials until they aired on TV. Now, advertisers harness the power of Internet virality and release ads before the big game.

WATCH: Super Bowl Ads Already Generating Buzz

6:22pm February 02, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The big game may be days away, but commercials featuring a Helen Mirren soliloquy, Pokemon, a Drake "Hotline Bling" spoof, Ryan Reynolds and, of course, puppies are already getting attention online.

Phosphorus Starts With Pee In This Tale Of Scientific Serendipity

5:28pm February 02, 2016

by Adam Cole

German alchemist Hennig Brand started with about 1,500 gallons of urine in his 17th century hunt for gold. Discovering phosphorus was just a nice surprise. Know a modern tale of scientific luck?

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From Iowa To New Hampshire: Presidential Candidates Focus On Next Contest

4:25pm February 02, 2016

by Mara Liasson

With the Iowa caucus a wrap, it was on to New Hampshire Tuesday for the presidential candidates.

Democratic Candidates Head To New Hampshire After Tight Iowa Race

4:25pm February 02, 2016

by Tamara Keith

One day after the Iowa caucuses, the Democratic presidential candidates barnstormed New Hampshire.