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Opinion

Fifty Years Later, Did The U.S. Win The War On Poverty?

Jan. 8 is the 50th anniversary of President Johnson's War on Poverty. NPR's Linda Wertheimer reflects on whether Johnson succeeded in his goal.

Fifty Years Later, Did The U.S. Win The War On Poverty?

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Politics

With Congress Gone, D.C. Takes On Effortless Beauty

Washington, D.C., clears out in the last weeks of December, as members of Congress and their staffs head back to their home districts for the holidays. NPR's Linda Wertheimer enjoys walking the quiet streets, and uses that time to reflect on the past year in politics.

With Congress Gone, D.C. Takes On Effortless Beauty

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Tech Execs Complain About NSA During Obama Meeting

Leaders of some of this country's largest technology companies were at the White House on Tuesday to meet with President Obama. While the administration said the meeting would touch on a range of topics, including issues with the health care website, many of the tech executives had another matter on their minds: the National Security Agency.

Tech Execs Complain About NSA During Obama Meeting

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Middle East

Islamic Extremists Alter Dynamics In Syria's War Civil

The extremists have emerged as the best armed and financed opposition to the regime of Bashar Assad — eclipsing the opposition groups favored by the West. The surge is having a profound impact along the Turkish border with Syria.

Islamic Extremists Alter Dynamics In Syria's War Civil

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Health Care

Shopping Online For Health Exchanges Not Perfect Yet

There has not been much of a Thanksgiving break for the team that's been working frantically to repair the website of the federal government's health insurance exchanges. After a disastrous debut last month, the Obama administration promised the site would be working smoothly for the "vast majority" of users by the end of November. Where do things stand?

Shopping Online For Health Exchanges Not Perfect Yet

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Middle East

White House Presses On With Plans To Strike Syria

The Obama administration says action is necessary because Syria's government used chemical weapons against its own people last week — killing hundreds. What evidence is there that Syria's government was behind the attack?

From 'Morning Edition': NPR's Tom Bowman reports.

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Europe

British Parliament Rejects Military Strikes On Syria

The British Parliament has refused to endorse a military strike against Syria. Prime Minister David Cameron had called the session to argue for military intervention in Syria in response to the apparent chemical strike that killed hundreds there.

British Parliament Rejects Military Strikes On Syria

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National Security

Intercepted Al-Qaida Communication Prompts Warnings

The State Department on Tuesday advised all U.S. citizens to leave Yemen because of "extremely high" danger there. This comes as 19 U.S. embassies and consulates remain closed across much of the Middle East and Africa because of a security threat. Al-Qaida chatter picked up by intelligence sources suggested a major attack was in the works.

From 'Morning Edition': NPR's Dina Temple-Raston talks with Linda Wertheimer about the terrorism alerts

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Business

Jeff Bezos To Buy 'Washington Post' From Graham Family

Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos is buying The Washington Post and its sister papers. The Graham family, which has controlled the Post for decades, is selling the flagship paper.

Jeff Bezos To Buy 'Washington Post' From Graham Family

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Middle East

Morsi Supporters Face Government Crackdown In Egypt

In Egypt, the military-backed interim government is moving to end protests by supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi. This follows a weekend police attack in Cairo on those supporters — the deadliest since the political crisis began.

Morsi Supporters Face Government Crackdown In Egypt

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Ex-Rep. Lindy Boggs: Advocate For Women, Dedicated To Family

Former Democratic Rep. Lindy Claiborne Boggs attends the Distinguished Service Award ceremony at the Capitol in May 2006 in Washington, D.C. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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Opinion

Obituaries

Ex-Rep. Lindy Boggs: Advocate For Women, Dedicated To Family

The former congresswoman from New Orleans and U.S. ambassador to the Vatican died Saturday morning. She was 97. NPR's Linda Wertheimer traces her life and accomplishments, along with her personal legacy.

Ex-Rep. Lindy Boggs: Advocate For Women, Dedicated To Family

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'Wringing' Out Personal Bias Is A Daily Exercise

President Barack Obama delivered remarks on the Trayvon Martin case from the White House briefing room Friday. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption

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Opinion

'Wringing' Out Personal Bias Is A Daily Exercise

In his speech addressing the Trayvon Martin case, President Obama encouraged everyone to ask the question, "Am I wringing as much bias out of myself as I can?" Guest host Linda Wertheimer remembers the first time she caught herself having "terrible little thoughts," and worked to change them.

'Wringing' Out Personal Bias Is A Daily Exercise

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Opinion

Fireworks Celebrate Independence In Both Egypt And U.S.

Judging by pictures in the newspapers this week, you might think what happened in Egypt was oddly like our Fourth of July celebrations. Guest host Linda Wertheimer reflects on the importance of founding documents in light of the July 4th holiday and a coup that threw out Egypt's new constitution.

Fireworks Celebrate Independence In Both Egypt And U.S.

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