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'Being Canadian' Explores How The U.S. Views Its 'Exotic' Northern Neighbor

6:14am October 20, 2015

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Rob Cohen about his documentary, Being Canadian, which explores what it really means to be Canadian featuring expert advice from many famous Canadian comedians.

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U.S. Grapples With Two New Setbacks In Syrian Civil War

6:14am October 20, 2015

by Tom Bowman

The U.S. faces two setbacks in the Syrian civil war — a failed effort to train rebels and an increase in Russian aid to the Syrian regime. NPR reports on the Russian fighter jets currently in Syria.

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How The Desperate Norwegian Salmon Industry Created A Sushi Staple

6:14am October 20, 2015

by Jess Jiang

Salmon is a staple of sushi now, but it used to be unheard of in Japan to eat raw salmon. The story of how Norway convinced Japan to love salmon sushi.

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The Pope Slept Here: Special Preparations Underway For U.S. Visit

6:14am October 20, 2015

When the Pope visits, he won't be staying in any old hotel room. In fact, there's a lot of preparation in each room he stays in.

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Raising The Tower Bridge: NPR's Ari Shapiro Bids Farewell To London

6:14am October 20, 2015

by Ari Shapiro

After two years as NPR's London Correspondent, Ari Shapiro, is returning to the states to host All Things Considered. Before he left, producer Rich Preston had a once-in-a-lifetime surprise for him.

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New Routes To Western Europe Take Migrants Across Minefields

6:14am October 20, 2015

Migrants crossing Croatia are on dangerous ground. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Megan Burke of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines about the thousands of landmines there.

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Chief Investigator Says Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Shouldn't Be Sent To Prison

6:14am October 20, 2015

by Wade Goodwyn

The chief investigator into the actions of Army Sgt. Bergdahl testified Friday that Bergdahl was not a cowardly deserter, but he left his unit to draw attention to the platoon's poor leadership.

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Luliang is in recession, but developers continue to build apartment blocks even though demand for real estate is drying up.

A 'Sense Of Crisis' Now In A Chinese Boomtown Gone Bust

6:10am October 20, 2015

by Frank Langfitt

The city of Luliang, in China's coalfields, was to become home to a $5 billion business district. But corruption, reckless pursuit of growth and overcapacity led to a crash in its industrial economy.

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Migrants Seek New Routes Across Europe After Hungary Seals Border

6:10am October 20, 2015

NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Peter Van der Auweraert, senior regional expert on on humanitarian assistance at the International Organization for Migration, about the new options to get across Europe.

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Native Americans Protest Canonization Of Junipero Serra

6:10am October 20, 2015

by Sylvia Poggioli

When Pope Francis canonizes Junipero Serra, he will become the first Hispanic American saint. Analysts see this as an effort to restore the historical balance away from "Anglo-centric" interpretation of U.S. history to the importance of Catholic missions.

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