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An Election-Year Project: The View From...

The View From Peoria, Ill., Home To Caterpillar

Caterpillar is one of the world's largest heavy machinery manufacturers. If you ask anyone in Peoria if they have confidence in the economy, you may as well ask if they have confidence in Caterpillar.

The View From Peoria, Ill., Home To Caterpillar

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The View From Washington, Ill.: Remembering The 2013 Tornado

Voters in Washington, Ill., talk about their experience surviving and rebuilding after a devastating tornado. FEMA said the city didn't qualify for assistance, based on a complicated formula.

The View From Washington, Ill.: Remembering The 2013 Tornado

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An Election-Year Project: The View From...

The View From Englewood, Ill.: A Community In Crisis

The Chicago suburb of Englewood has one of the city's highest murder rates, and the way police confront crime has been controversial. One officer builds bridges with a community that's wary of police.

The View From Englewood, Ill.: A Community In Crisis

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The View From Thomson, Ill. And Its Maximum Security Prison

As part of a new election series, we visit Thomson, home to a maximum security prison that has been virtually unused since it opened 16 years ago. The state failed to provide a budget to operate it.

The View From Thomson, Ill. And Its Maximum Security Prison

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World

Tourists May Be Unable To Resist Urge To Stop At South Pacific Village

Tourists buses just drive on by Paunangisu, an island village in the South Pacific. But the village hopes its new "Best public toilet in the South Pacific" will make it a place people have to go.

Tourists May Be Unable To Resist Urge To Stop At South Pacific Village

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Here's What Young People Care About. Listen And Learn

Three Youth Radio journalists share issues of concern to young people — education, college affordability, and how they think politicians could better interact with their generation.

Here's What Young People Care About. Listen And Learn

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Restaurant To Patron: No Snakes Allowed. Really.

A customer angry over being asked to leave an L.A. restaurant because of his pet snake, left, but returned. With a bigger snake. He let the 13-ft-long python loose in the restaurant and was arrested.

Restaurant To Patron: No Snakes Allowed. Really.

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Finding The Right Balance And Overcoming Fear

This week we're listening to voices from young journalists at Youth Radio. Today, a young man who switched roles with his father after his dad became ill. And, a young man who conquered stage fright.

Finding The Right Balance And Overcoming Fear

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Mental Health

France Proposes New Health Privacy Rules For Pilots

One year after the fatal Germanwings crash, French investigators released recommendations on how to avoid these incidents. Among the recommendations are clearer guidelines to patient-doctor confidentiality and flexibility for pilots suffering from mental illness.

France Proposes New Health Privacy Rules For Pilots

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National

Smoke More So You Can Vote Early And Often?

Smokers in Chicago planted 52,000 cigarette butts in the sand last year so, the Alliance for the Great Lakes is now asking smokers to toss butts in one box or another to weigh in on key issues.

Smoke More So You Can Vote Early And Often?

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When Depression Hits, Teens Find Help

A Bay Area teenager struggling with depression shares her experience, while a social worker and young multimedia producer discuss their work helping teens cope with the illness.

When Depression Hits, Teens Find Help

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Sports

Father And Son Root For Baseball And Better Cuban-U.S. Relations

Cuban-American baseball fans, Mario Nunez and his 87-year-old father Felipe, traveled to Cuba to watch the Tampa Bay Rays play the Cuban national team during President Obama's historic visit to the communist island. The younger Nunez thinks baseball can help bring the two countries together.

Father And Son Root For Baseball And Better Cuban-U.S. Relations

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Food

World Of Beer Asks Interns To Eat, Drink And Hop Around Globe

World of Beer, a Tampa-based bar and restaurant chain, is looking for interns willing to travel the globe, tasting beer and documenting their experiences across social media for four months.

World Of Beer Asks Interns To Eat, Drink And Hop Around Globe

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Politics

Trump's Stance On Immigration Draws Support From Former Arizona Governor

Former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has endorsed Donald Trump in Tuesday's primary. During her tenure Brewer made stopping illegal immigration a priority, and she says Trump, understands.

Trump's Stance On Immigration Draws Support From Former Arizona Governor

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Europe

Plan To Let Public Name New British Ship Runs Adrift

British researchers are building a new ship to study the Arctic and asked the public for name suggestions in an online poll. RRS Boaty McBoatFace is winning with a 23,000 vote lead.

Plan To Let Public Name New British Ship Runs Adrift

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