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Watch: 6-Year-Old Girl, Alone, Breaks Through Immigration Noise With A Phone Number

Friday, June 22, 2018

"First, I want to take a bath. A really hot bath," she tells her cousin over the phone.

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Gunman Who Fired Into An Oklahoma City Restaurant Was Shot Dead By 2 Bystanders

Friday, May 25, 2018

Police say a man fired a handgun into Louie's Grill & Bar in Oklahoma City and turned to flee. But he was confronted by two men who saw what was happening and then got their guns.

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At Least 1 Dead In Apparent Terrorism Attack In Paris

Saturday, May 12, 2018

Police fatally shot the knife-wielding assailant Saturday night, who reportedly yelled "Allahu akbar," the Arabic phrase for "God is great."

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Tardis Optional: Time Travelers Invited To Stephen Hawking Service

Saturday, May 12, 2018

Applications to attend a memorial service for the famous scientist are open to the public. Anyone born between 1918 and 2038 can apply.

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In A One-Two Punch, Oklahoma Governor Angers LGBTQ and Guns Rights Activists

Saturday, May 12, 2018

Gov. Mary Fallin vetoed a bill allowing adults to carry firearms without a license. She signed a bill to let private agencies deny placing a child for adoption based on religious beliefs.

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Central American Migrants Arrive At U.S. Border To An Uncertain Future

Sunday, April 29, 2018

A group of migrants, mostly from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador are seeking political asylum in the U.S. Their trip has garnered heavy attention following remarks by President Trump.

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Pompeo Urges Unity Among Gulf Countries, Pressure Against Iran

Sunday, April 29, 2018

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is urging easing economic tensions with Qatar amid efforts by the U.S. to apply new sanctions against Iran.

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In Spain: Protests As Five Men Cleared Of Rape Charges

Thursday, April 26, 2018

The group, called 'The Wolf Pack' by Spanish media, is accused of having non-consensual sex with an 18-year-old woman in 2016. They have been sentenced to jail for sexual abuse, but not rape.

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Finally, A Race For The Rest Of Us: 0.5K In Texas Includes Beer, Smoke Break

Thursday, April 26, 2018

The very short race includes unusual amenities like doughnuts and coffee. All proceeds go to charity.

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Nicaragua's President Withdraws Social Security Reforms That Sparked Violent Unrest

Sunday, April 22, 2018

A local human rights group says at least 25 people have been killed, and that the government is to blame. Now, President Daniel Ortega has called off the planned changes to the welfare program.

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Naked Gunman Kills 4 In Waffle House Shooting, Remains At Large

Sunday, April 22, 2018

A gunman wearing only a green jacket opened fire at a restaurant near Nashville, Tenn. As the search for 29-year-old Travis Reinking continues, police say there's reason to believe he's still armed.

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Suicide Bomber Kills Dozens At Voting Center In Afghanistan

Sunday, April 22, 2018

More than 50 people attempting to register to vote have been killed in a suicide blast in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul. The Islamic State claims responsibility.

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Kentucky Governor Claims Kids Were Assaulted While Teachers Absent From Classroom

Saturday, April 14, 2018

Following an override of key bills he previously vetoed, Gov. Matt Bevin blames the teachers demonstrating in support of the override for making children vulnerable.

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Pentagon: 'Precise, Overwhelming, Effective' Attack On Syrian Facilities

Saturday, April 14, 2018

Pentagon officials are proclaiming the multinational airstrikes "successful," calling the targeted sites "fundamental components" to Syria's chemical weapons program.

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New Jersey Governor Signs 'Name And Shame' Order On Gun Data

Sunday, April 08, 2018

New Jersey governor signs executive order on gun data, making information on gun violence more transparent.

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Transgender Runners Can Race Boston Marathon Under Identified Gender

Sunday, April 08, 2018

Organizers behind the Boston Marathon have expressed support for transgender people to race under the gender they identify, but transgender runners still face hurdles when it comes to registering.

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Syrian Government Accused Of Killing Dozens In Chemical Attack

Sunday, April 08, 2018

The reported chemical attack in Syria has killed at least 42 in the Ghouta region, near the capital Damascus. The Syrian government calls the reports "fabricated."

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Videos Show Asheville, N.C., Police Beating And Choking A Man Stopped For Jaywalking

Tuesday, April 03, 2018

Police body camera footage released by the North Carolina city shows Johnnie Rush being beaten, choked and stunned with a Taser. An officer involved in the incident resigned.

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Parkland Students Return To School Skeptical Of Clear Backpacks

Tuesday, April 03, 2018

High school students in Parkland, Fla., are questioning requirements to carry clear plastic backpacks as a safety precaution following the shooting deaths of 17 people on campus.

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#NPRreads: Diversity In The Legal Profession

Friday, May 29, 2015

#NPRreads is a feature we're testing out on Twitter and on The Two-Way. The premise is simple: Correspondents, editors and producers throughout our newsroom will share pieces that have kept them reading. They'll share tidbits on Twitter using the #NPRreads hashtag, and on occasion we'll share a longer take here ...

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