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Step 1: Build A House. Step 2: Set It On Fire
After back-to-back hurricanes and wildfires, insurers are looking for more-resilient construction materials. That means building model homes and then blowing off their roofs or setting them on fire.
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What If Elite Colleges Switched To A Lottery For Admissions?
What if we just pulled names out of a hat to find out who gets into America's top colleges? K-12 lottery systems might give us an idea about what would happen.
Donald Trump's Attorney And Fixer Michael Cohen Pleads Guilty To 8 Federal Counts
Cohen, who described himself in past as Trump's "pit bull," became well-known for his elbow-throwing and sometimes full-on threats as he worked to move the ball forward for Trump or protect him.
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Trips To Vegas And Chocolate-Covered Pretzels: Election Vendors Come Under Scrutiny
Close ties between vendors and election officials are getting extra attention as states plan to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on new voting machines by next year.
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China Hosts World Leaders To Promote Its Belt And Road Initiative
In 2013, China announced the vast global network of infrastructure and investment projects. The plan will be carried out with Chinese loans and labor. The U.S. is wary of China's motives.
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Attorney General Barr Is Asking Reasonable Questions, Sen. Lankford Says
Rachel Martin talks to GOP Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma about William Barr examining the origins of the Russia probe, and the impact of acting leadership roles. NPR's Mara Liasson weighs in.
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What Else Could Robert Mueller's Report Reveal About Trump And Russia?
The top-line conclusions are already out — the special counsel didn't establish collusion or obstruction, according to the attorney general. But there might be so much more to learn.
Kirstjen Nielsen Leaving Homeland Security Post As Border Crossings Surge
President Trump announced the secretary's departure amid a 10-year high in illegal border crossings. The two reportedly clashed as Nielsen was unable to stop flows of migrants entering the U.S.
100 Days In, Trump's Generals Seen As A Moderating Force
President Trump relies on a group of current and former generals to run national security. Does that increase the chances that he'll order military action?
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Celebrating 30 Years Of 'Fresh Air' As A Daily NPR Program
From Maurice Sendak to Bill O'Reilly, Terry Gross looks back on some of the most touching — and touchy — moments from interviews she's conducted over the decades.
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