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Thursday

National

Many Muslim Travelers Are Anxious After Latest Travel Restrictions

The White House's latest travel ban revision was meant to calm concerns over anti-Muslim bias. But for nearly two decades, traveling while Muslim has ranged from uncomfortable to frightening for many.

Many Muslim Travelers Are Anxious After Latest Travel Restrictions

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Friday

National

Hurricane Irma Recovery Highlights Stark Divide Between Rich And Poor

In southwest Florida, the rich and poor live not far from each other. But how they experienced Hurricane Irma and its aftermath are worlds apart.

Hurricane Irma Recovery Highlights Stark Divide Between Rich And Poor

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Monday

National

Hurricane Irma Mostly Spares Tampa Bay Area Of Florida

More than a third of the state of Florida was ordered to evacuate in anticipation of mass devastation from Hurricane Irma, but the hurricane morphed to a tropical storm. In the Tampa Bay area, people returned home on Monday and found a lot of their stuff intact and wondering if Florida officials overreacted.

Hurricane Irma Mostly Spares Tampa Bay Area Of Florida

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Irma Weakens But Still Packs A Punch As It Moves Toward Georgia

Irma was a Category 1 hurricane when it struck the Tampa Bay region. The storm continues to move north — leaving destruction and power outages in its wake.

Irma Weakens But Still Packs A Punch As It Moves Toward Georgia

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Sunday

Saturday

National

Hurricane Irma Evacuations Force Difficult Decisions

People in Florida have been preparing for Hurricane Irma. Some have evacuated, while others are taking shelter. And some are even trying to go on with their vacations.

Hurricane Irma Evacuations Force Difficult Decisions

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Wednesday

For Some Latino Voters, DACA Is Just The Latest Blow From Trump

Latinos outside Cardenas market in Las Vegas are hesitant to talk politics today because they feel that they are targeted by the government. Ethan Miller/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

For Some Latino Voters, DACA Is Just The Latest Blow From Trump

By ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program, pardoning Sheriff Joe Arpaio and planning to build a border wall, Trump could be turning away voters in immigrant-rich states like Nevada.

For Some Latino Voters, DACA Is Just The Latest Blow From Trump

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Thursday

National

University Of Nevada-Reno Won't Dismiss Student In Viral Charlottesville Rally Photo

A University of Nevada, Reno, student became the poster child of the white supremacist march in Charlottesville, after his picture went viral. Despite pressure to kick him out, the school says he'll stay.

University Of Nevada-Reno Won't Dismiss Student In Viral Charlottesville Rally Photo

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Thursday

Between Swimming And S'mores, Young Muslim Campers Learn To Cope With Rising Hate

Sofia Majed (from left), Samah Safiullah and Noa Turk assist Fatima Diallo as she navigates the ropes course. Maggie Starbard for NPR hide caption

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National

Between Swimming And S'mores, Young Muslim Campers Learn To Cope With Rising Hate

The 55-year-old Muslim Youth Camp is taking on new meaning as a temporary respite for today's new generation in the current political climate.

Between Swimming And S'mores, Young Muslim Campers Learn To Cope With Rising Hate

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Tuesday

National

Taylor Swift Wins Groping Suit Against Ex-Radio Host

A jury in Denver found fully in pop singer Taylor Swift's favor Monday, delivering a unanimous verdict in a trial over whether she was groped by a former radio host during a Denver meet-and-greet.

Taylor Swift Wins Groping Suit Against Ex-Radio Host

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Monday

Law

Jury Rules In Favor Of Taylor Swift In Groping Lawsuit

The jury ruled in favor of the pop superstar on Monday, in a high profile case in which she accused a Denver radio disc jockey of groping her. Swift did not report the incident at the time in 2013.

Jury Rules In Favor Of Taylor Swift In Groping Lawsuit

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Law

Jury Begins Deliberations In Taylor Swift Groping Trial

A jury hears closing arguments and may render a verdict on countersuits between Taylor Swift and a Denver disc jockey who allegedly groped her at a publicity event. A judge threw out the disc jockey's claim that Swift unfairly had him fired, but the case continues against her mother and others on her team.

Jury Begins Deliberations In Taylor Swift Groping Trial

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Thursday

Feds Arrest Man Credited With Helping To Stop Ransomware Attack

Marcus Hutchins, seen in May when he was credited with hobbling the WannaCry attack. Now, U.S. authorities have arrested him for allegedly creating and distributing banking malware. Frank Augstein/AP hide caption

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Feds Arrest Man Credited With Helping To Stop Ransomware Attack

The Justice Department alleges Marcus Hutchins, who is said to have short-circuited WannaCry's global attack, created another malware program. His supporters say DOJ couldn't be more wrong.

Wednesday

Religion

Muslims In The U.S. Face Increased Discrimination, PEW Report Says

A newly-released poll from the Pew Research Center finds Muslims in the U.S. are facing increased discrimination but are optimistic about being both Muslim and American.

Muslims In The U.S. Face Increased Discrimination, PEW Report Says

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Tuesday

Middle East

Reporting From Egypt On The Day 'There Was A Rip In The Fabric Of Society'

For more than five years, NPR's Leila Fadel has been reporting from Cairo. She looks back on that time — from the optimism she arrived with to the massacre that tore Egyptian society apart.

Reporting From Egypt On The Day 'There Was A Rip In The Fabric Of Society'

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