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Mizzou's Black Students Cope With Fear Spawned By Death Threats

8:22pm November 12, 2015

by Adrian Florido

The University of Missouri's Black Culture Center has become a hub for black students afraid after Tuesday's death threats. Students are also escorting each other to class and coping in other ways.

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U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Ron Lewis (left) walks next to U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter before boarding a plane at Queen Alia Airport in Amman, Jordan, in July.

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Defense Secretary Ash Carter Removes Top Aide After Alleged Misconduct

7:48pm November 12, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Senior military assistant Lt. Gen. Ron Lewis has worked with Carter in a number of jobs over the years. NPR's Tom Bowman reports Lewis is accused of an improper personal relationship.

Tug Of War Over Obama's Clean Power Plan Takes Center Stage In Colorado

7:43pm November 12, 2015

by Dan Boyce

The Obama administration's Clean Power Plan has divided the states. It requires carbon emission reductions from power plants, and more than two dozen states have sued to stop it. But many others are in favor. This tug of war is playing out in Colorado and could head to the state Supreme Court.

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Obama Awards Medal Of Honor To Army Captain For Afghanistan Service

7:42pm November 12, 2015

by Scott Horsley

President Obama awards the Medal of Honor to the 10th living recipient, Army Capt. Florent Groberg, for conspicuous gallantry during his service in Afghanistan.

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HUD Proposes Nationwide Smoking Ban In Public Housing

7:42pm November 12, 2015

by Pam Fessler

Public housing residents would be banned from smoking, not just in public spaces on the premises, but in their own apartments under a proposal Thursday by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The public will have 60 days to comment on the proposal, which is drawing criticism from many residents and being praised by others concerned about second-hand smoke.

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New LA Police Commissioner Vows To Reduce Officer-Involved Shootings

7:40pm November 12, 2015

NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Matt Johnson, president of the Los Angeles Police Commission, which conducts civilian oversight of the LAPD. He is the sole African-American member of the commission.

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As His Moderate Rivals Are 'Ripping Each Other Apart,' Ted Cruz Sees An In

7:39pm November 12, 2015

by Wade Goodwyn

"The moderates are acting like conservatives usually do," Cruz told NPR. The Texas senator is positioning himself to capture supporters from Donald Trump or Ben Carson, should they falter.

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Kurdish Fighters Roll Toward Sinjar In Battle To Retake Strategic Iraqi Town

7:29pm November 12, 2015

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with BuzzFeed photographer Ayman Oghanna about Kurdish fighters' efforts to retake Sinjar, Iraq, from ISIS.

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The website of the West Forsyth High School track program with the words "Fear the Fro!" to show support for senior runner John Green, who was disqualified for wearing a headband during the state championship meet.

High School Runner Disqualified After 3rd Place Finish For Headband With Writing

6:28pm November 12, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Senior cross-country runner John Green wore a headband with a handwritten Bible verse on it during the state championship meet. He finished third out of 226 runners but was then disqualified.

Vincent Asaro leaves Brooklyn federal court on Thursday, after being acquitted of charges he helped plan a legendary 1978 Lufthansa heist retold in the hit film Goodfellas.

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80-Year-Old Reputed Mobster Acquitted In 1978 Heist Portrayed In 'Goodfellas'

6:03pm November 12, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Vincent Asaro was charged in helping with the Lufthansa heist that was depicted in the Goodfellas movie.