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At the Girls Build summer camps in Oregon, Araceli Eide, Kandyce Brown and Aleeyah Coleman learn how to pour concrete, shingle sandbox roofs and use power tools, but instructors say the real skills these young girls gain are increased confidence and fearl

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At Summer Camp, Girls Build Sandboxes And Confidence In Their Own Abilities

8:14am July 29, 2017

by Deena Prichep

In Portland, Ore., little girls are soldering copper, pouring concrete and running electrical wiring. At the Girls Build camp, local tradeswomen teach them the ins and outs of construction.

The morning sun illuminates the Grand Tetons, in Grand Teton National Park, Wyo., Saturday, Aug 27, 2016.

I've Been Everywhere: A Political Reporter's Landmark Moment

8:14am July 29, 2017

by Don Gonyea

Election campaigns are a great way for reporters to see the U.S. NPR's Don Gonyea checked off visiting state number 50 on a visit to Wyoming, and says it was a great way to mark the milestone.

Behind The Scenes In A Congressional Investigation

8:14am July 29, 2017

University of Baltimore law professor Charles Tiefer worked in a congressional investigation of the Iran-Contra scandal. He tells Don Gonyea what goes on behind closed doors.

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Preserving Route 66

8:14am July 29, 2017

by Justin Regan

For nearly two decades, federal efforts have been underway to help restore parts of historic Route 66. But the program is running out of money, which has businesses along the way worried.

Alaska Sen. Murkowski's Balancing Act

8:14am July 29, 2017

by Elizabeth Harball

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski's stance on the GOP heath care bill could have long-term consequences for her state. The Trump administration may now pull back support for Alaska energy exploration.

What Europe Thinks Of Sanctions On Russia

8:14am July 29, 2017

NPR's Don Gonyea talks to Rem Korteweg, head of the Clingendael Institute's Europe in the World program, about concerns the European Union has about the recent U.S. Russian sanctions bill.

Bringing A Bookstore To The Bronx

8:14am July 29, 2017

by Rick Karr

Since Barnes and Noble pulled out of the Bronx last year, there has been no general interest bookstore in the borough. Noelle Santos hopes to open one by the end of the year.

President Trump flanked by Sens. Susan Collins, of Maine, (L) and Lisa Murkowski, of Alaska, (R) as GOP senators meet with Trump to discuss the health care bill at the White House on June 27, 2017.

For Some, GOP Women Deserve Slow Clap Ending After Killing 'Skinny Repeal' Bill

7:00am July 29, 2017

by Vanessa Romo

The drama on the Senate floor early Friday morning was the culmination of months of opposition — and concerns expressed — by moderate Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska.

Radio talk show host and conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh, seen in 2010, argues the investigation into ties between the Trump campaign and Russia is an attempt to discredit the president.

Amid Russia Scandals, Conservative Media Provides Air Cover For President Trump

2:25am July 29, 2017

by Brian Mann

"Trump voters are never going to fall for this collusion story and are never going to buy into this notion that the Russians rigged it with Trump," said talk radio host Rush Limbaugh this week.

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Vacation's Untimely End: 10,000 Evacuated From Popular N.C. Destination

9:47pm July 28, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

Thousands of tourists were stripped of air conditioning and places to eat after a power outage on North Carolina's Outer Banks. Now, they've been forced to leave, cutting many vacations short.