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Washington State Governor Says He Welcomes Syrian Refugees
Jay Inslee is declining to join the many governors who say they don't want Syrian refugees within their borders.
Federal Agents Carry Out Search For Evidence Of Illegal Support For 'Birth Tourism'
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says some wealthy foreigners seek to give birth to their children in the U.S. so they will obtain U.S. citizenship.
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Rodney Carmichael
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Rodney Carmichael is NPR Music's hip-hop staff writer. An Atlanta-bred cultural critic, he documented the city's rise as rap's capital outpost for a decade while serving as music editor, staff culture writer and senior writer for the alt-weekly Creative Loafing. During his tenure there, he won awards for column writing, longform storytelling, editing and reporting on cultural issues ranging from gender to economic inequality. He also conceptualized and co-wrote "Straight Outta Stankonia"—an exhaustive look at Atlanta's gentrifying cultural landscape through the lens of OutKast—which was voted as one of the Atlanta Press Club's Top 10 Favorite Stories of the Past 50 Years.
Political Costumes This Halloween Rank Right Behind Slasher Villains, Wonder Woman
More people say they will wear a political costume this Halloween in a year after an election than ever before. Hillary Clinton, for one, says she might go as "the president."
Selection Sunday: 2017 Men's College Basketball Tournament Bracket Set
On Sunday, the selection committee set the field for the annual descent into March Madness. The four No. 1 seeds are defending champion Villanova, North Carolina, Kansas and Gonzaga.
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Nearly 27 Years After Hindu Mob Destroyed A Mosque, The Scars In India Remain Deep
The 16th century Babri mosque's destruction marked a turning point in Indian politics. Thousands, mostly Muslims, died afterward in riots. The prime minister vows to build a Hindu temple on the site.
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Romantic with a capital 'R'
Enjoy the lush melodic invention and epic love stories in works by Berlioz, Tchaikovsky, Dvořák and Howard Hanson. Co-hosts Michael Stern and Dan Margolies bring the stories behind the music to life.
Kansas City's National WWI Memorial Prepares For Centenary
As the centennial of the United States' entry into the First World War approaches, eyes across the globe are on Kansas City, Missouri. Today, we learn how…
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Kansas City Author Creates Workbook For When You Die
There's a better way to prepare your loved ones for your death. Local author Annie Presley sits down with Steve Kraske to discuss her workbook Read…
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