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Tuesday

National

FBI Analysis Of Las Vegas Shooting Ends Without A Clear Motive Identified

The FBI has concluded its investigation into the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting that left 58 dead. The agency's investigation did not determine the gunman's motive.

FBI Analysis Of Las Vegas Shooting Ends Without A Clear Motive Identified

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Saturday

Politics

'We've Missed Out On So Much': Furloughed Workers Respond To Trump's Shutdown Announcement

Federal employees are going back to work after 35 days of unpaid furlough. They're ready to get back to work but feel bruised by the budget impasse between the White House and Congress.

'We've Missed Out On So Much': Furloughed Workers Respond To Trump's Shutdown Announcement

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Thursday

National

Workers Caught Up In The Shutdown Say They Face Real Damage

Nearly 14 percent of federal workers make less than $50,000 per year. Those who are furloughed during the partial government shutdown are making hard choices after missing their first payday.

Workers Caught Up In The Shutdown Say They Face Real Damage

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Friday

Politics

Majority Of Americans Say Shutdown Is 'Embarrassing For The Country'

A new Ipsos/NPR poll asked people around the country to share their views on the government shutdown. The poll found that the shutdown is embarrassing to the overwhelming majority of Americans.

Majority Of Americans Say Shutdown Is 'Embarrassing For The Country'

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Sunday

After Falling Short, U.S. Army Gets Creative With New Recruiting Strategy

New Army recruits take part in a swearing-in ceremony on June 4, 2017, in San Diego. Gregory Bull/AP hide caption

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National

After Falling Short, U.S. Army Gets Creative With New Recruiting Strategy

The U.S. Army is looking for recruits in new places like Instagram and e-sports tournaments. NPR's Leila Fadel asked Gen. Frank Muth, head of the Army Recruiting Command, about the new strategies.

After Falling Short, U.S. Army Gets Creative With New Recruiting Strategy

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Religion

'An Act Of Faithful Resistance': Congregations Offer Refuge For Immigrants

Across the U.S., congregations of many faiths are providing sanctuaries to immigrants facing deportation orders.

'An Act Of Faithful Resistance': Congregations Offer Refuge For Immigrants

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Yemen's Loss Of Antiquities Is 'Robbing Them Of Their Future'

In Yemen, thousands of civilians have been killed, but in the backdrop of this bloodshed and destruction is another tragedy: the looting of the country's history. Its precious antiquities plundered by criminals and violent extremists. Mohammed Huwais/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Middle East

Yemen's Loss Of Antiquities Is 'Robbing Them Of Their Future'

In Yemen, thousands of civilians have been killed and millions are at risk of starvation. In the backdrop of this destruction is another tragedy, says Deborah Lehr of the Antiquities Coalition: the looting of the country's history.

Yemen's Loss Of Antiquities Is 'Robbing Them Of Their Future'

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'I'm Sorry' Makes No Apologies For Capturing Cringeworthy Family Moments

Andrea Savage plays a comedy writer and a mom on her truTV series I'm Sorry, now in its second season. As she created the pilot, Savage tried not to worry what people thought of the show. "I'm going to focus and make the show in the spirit of what I want it to be," she says. "I know what my intentions are, and I hope that then that translates." Her daughter is played by Olive Petrucci. truTV hide caption

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Television

'I'm Sorry' Makes No Apologies For Capturing Cringeworthy Family Moments

Talking openly about less-than-picture-perfect parenting has made Andrea Savage a magnet for embarrassing personal stories — and she's finding that "delightful."

'I'm Sorry' Makes No Apologies For Capturing Cringeworthy Family Moments

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Sunday

Martha Stewart says in the last 30 years she's seen the food offerings at parties become a lot more interesting and varied. "Our interest in all kinds of things culinary, and all kinds of things related to celebration has really expanded tremendously," she says.

Martha Stewart says in the last 30 years she's seen the food offerings at parties become a lot more interesting and varied. "Our interest in all kinds of things culinary, and all kinds of things related to celebration has really expanded tremendously," she says. Fadil Berisha/Magrino PR hide caption

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Author Interviews

Here Are Martha Stewart's Tips For Hosting A Terrific New Year's Eve

Ice balls melt slowly and impress everyone. Provide toothbrushes and bathrobes for overnight guests. And if your budget is tight, mac and cheese and a bottle of good wine can go a very long way.

Here Are Martha Stewart's Tips For Hosting A Terrific New Year's Eve

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Bad Bunny onstage at the Latin Grammy Awards in November.

Bad Bunny onstage at the Latin Grammy Awards in November. Ethan Miller/Getty Images for LARAS hide caption

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Music News

In 2018, Streaming Services Helped Fuel A New Latin Explosion

Spanish-language artists like Ozuna, J Balvin and Bad Bunny dominated YouTube with billions of plays. Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras and contributor Stefanie Fernández explain how we got here.

In 2018, Streaming Services Helped Fuel A New Latin Explosion

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Tuesday

National

In The Midst Of Wildfire Chaos, Families Try To Plan Funerals For Their Loved Ones

How does a small city prepare for dozens of funerals? That's the question facing Paradise, Calif., and other communities where families hope to lay their loved ones to rest.

In The Midst Of Wildfire Chaos, Families Try To Plan Funerals For Their Loved Ones

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Monday

National

The Search Continues For The Hundreds Who Are Missing After California Wildfires

In Northern California, authorities continue to sift through the ashes of the deadly Camp Fire. Each day, they find the remains of a few people while the list of those who are missing grows.

The Search Continues For The Hundreds Who Are Missing After California Wildfires

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Wildfires Razed Calif. Neighborhoods But What About Untouched Homes?

How do you go back to a place where there is no community and it's just your home left standing after a wildfire? This is question facing some people in California who ponder their next move.

Wildfires Razed Calif. Neighborhoods But What About Untouched Homes?

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Sunday

Reporting On Mass Shootings: A Familiar Heartbreaking Script

People gather to pray for the victims of a mass shooting during a candlelight vigil in Thousand Oaks, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. A gunman opened fire Wednesday evening inside a country music bar, killing multiple people, including a responding sheriff's sergeant. Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP hide caption

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National

Reporting On Mass Shootings: A Familiar Heartbreaking Script

In the past year, NPR's Leila Fadel has had to report on the mass shooting in Las Vegas, and last week's shooting in Thousand Oaks, Calif., that left 13 dead, including the gunman.

Reporting On Mass Shootings: A Familiar Heartbreaking Script

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Saturday

National

Investigation Continues Into Motive Behind California Bar Shooting

The investigation continues into the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, Calif. earlier this week. Authorities are still trying to discern a motive.

Investigation Continues Into Motive Behind California Bar Shooting

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