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Following Congress Address, Trump Tweets Out Accusations Of Obama 'Wire Tapping' Him

5:01pm March 04, 2017

NPR's White House Correspondent Tamara Keith discusses President Trump's week, which went from a praised address before Congress, to a tweetstorm accusing former President Obama of ordering a wiretap.

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Barbershop: A Look At Women In The Workplace Following Uber, Sterling Jeweler News

5:01pm March 04, 2017

This week on the Barbershop, Awesomely Luvvie's Luvvie Ajayi, The Root's Danielle Belton and Joann Lublin from The Wall Street Journal discuss women's role in the workplace.

For The First Time In 146 Years Chicago Goes Without Snow During January And February

5:01pm March 04, 2017

by Michel Martin

Tom Skilling, chief meteorologist for WGN-TV and The Chicago Tribune, talks about the Windy City's changing weather, specifically the record-breaking lack of snow this year.

At the Germán Rieckehoff Olympic Village in Salinas, Puerto Rico young athletes train in this swimming pool.

In Competitive Sports, Puerto Ricans Gain A Sense Of Independence

12:05pm March 04, 2017

This week, Puerto Ricans marked 100 years of U.S. citizenship. The island's political status remains unique, along with its strong sense of cultural identity — most clearly seen in its sports.

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James K. Polk, the 11th president of the U.S., was an unassuming figure. First lady Sarah Childress Polk had the Marine Band play "Hail to the Chief" so people would notice when he entered the room.

'Hail To The Chief': Fanfare Sought By Some Presidents, Avoided By Others

10:35am March 04, 2017

by Don Gonyea

One perk of the presidency is that it comes with its own anthem. But when it comes to playing "Hail to the Chief," historians might say that Donald Trump is no James K. Polk.

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A Recap Of A Busy Week For President Trump

10:35am March 04, 2017

by Ron Elving

We go over the stories of the week in politics, from Attorney General Jeff Sessions' recusal to President Trump's joint address, and look ahead to a revised travel ban and Obamacare repeal efforts.

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The Many Meetings Of Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak

10:35am March 04, 2017

by Mary Louise Kelly

After reports surfaced about Attorney General Jeff Sessions' meetings with the Russian ambassador, we look at what is next for the Trump administration.

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President Trump signs an autograph on his way out after delivering his first address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night.

Stop Using The Word 'Pivot' — Trump Is Trump And Will Always Be Trump

8:25am March 04, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

After the president delivered what amounted to a fairly normal address to a joint session of Congress, there were musings that maybe he would stay "presidential."

Tacos can fix anything — especially when you're stuck in standstill traffic.

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NPR News Nuggets: Highway Tacos, Subway Wine & A Plane's Tiny Stowaway

8:00am March 04, 2017

by Wynne Davis

Here's a quick roundup of some of the mini-moments you may have missed on this week's Morning Edition.

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What A 'Merit-Based' Immigration System Would Mean

7:41am March 04, 2017

President Trump talked about the advantages of merit-based immigration like in Canada. Scott Simon talks with Jessica Vaughan of the Center for Immigration Studies, which favors less immigration.