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Russian Ban On U.S. Adoptions Becomes Embroiled In Trump Controversy

4:56pm July 20, 2017

Americans have been banned from adopting children from Russia since 2013. NPR's Robert Siegel and Matthew Rojansky, director of the Wilson Center's Kennan Institute, discuss the history of the ban and how it's still a factor in the U.S.-Russia relationship today.

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Family Of Austin Tice, Journalist Held In Syria, Press For His Release

4:56pm July 20, 2017

by Ruth Sherlock

The family of missing journalist Austin Tice calls attention to his years-old kidnapping and asks for pressure and attention to bring his release.

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Jeff Sessions Vows To Stay Attorney General Despite Trump's Criticism

4:56pm July 20, 2017

by Tamara Keith

Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he loves his job and vows to keep on doing it. But his boss, President Trump, just publicly disclosed he's angry at Sessions for his recusal from the Russia probe.

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President Trump Marks 6 Months In The White House

4:56pm July 20, 2017

by Ron Elving

Thursday marks six months since President Trump took office. NPR looks back at the key moments, how they've shaped his presidency so far and what's left to come.

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50 Years On, Sen. Fred Harris Remembers Great Hostility During 1967 Race Riots

4:56pm July 20, 2017

1967 was a volatile year, as riots erupted across the country as a result of deep racial segregation between blacks and whites. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with former Oklahoma Democratic Sen. Fred Harris. Harris is the last living member of the original Kerner Commission, which was formed under President Johnson to investigate why the riots occurred and what can be done to prevent rioting in the future. The conclusions of the report drew backlash from many, including President Johnson.

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Justice Department Announces Seizure Of Dark Web Marketplace

4:56pm July 20, 2017

by Martin Kaste

The Department of Justice announced Thursday its seizure of an international marketplace on the dark web. AlphaBay provided an anonymous site for people selling illegal drugs, firearms and other items.

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National

U.S. Lifts Laptop Ban On Flights From Middle East

4:56pm July 20, 2017

by David Schaper

The United States has lifted its ban on large electronics in the cabins of airlines that it announced in March. The ban originally affected 10 airports and nine airlines, mostly Middle Eastern carriers that had flights to the U.S.

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Senate Republicans Look Down Uncertain Path On Health Care

4:56pm July 20, 2017

by Scott Detrow

Some Senate Republicans have suggested they will work with Democrats to craft legislation on health care after their party failed repeatedly to pass a bill on their own. But that is also an uncertain path.

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In Rural Oregon, Efforts To Bring In Large Data Centers Raise Housing Costs

4:56pm July 20, 2017

by Amanda Peacher

In places like rural Oregon, politicians are working to bring in large data centers to town. It's great for folks who want good jobs but don't want to move away. But it's also raising housing costs.

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'Last Chance U': Netflix Docuseries Follows Troubled Community College Football Stars

4:56pm July 20, 2017

by Eric Deggans

Last Chance U is a docuseries on Netflix that takes viewers inside the football program at East Mississippi Community College, where troubled football stars try to work their way back to top schools.

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