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News Brief: Border Wall Issue, GOP Health Care, North Korea Anniversary

U.S.-Mexico wall could violate 1970 treaty. House Speaker Ryan and other GOP leaders work to put final touches on health plan. And, it's the 85th anniversary of the founding of North Korea's military.

News Brief: Border Wall Issue, GOP Health Care, North Korea Anniversary

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Brad Paisley On 'Love And War,' Dialogue And Protest

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Brad Paisley On 'Love And War,' Dialogue And Protest

One of mainstream country's biggest stars, Paisley subtly pushes the boundaries on his new album, which features a collaboration with Timbaland and a protest song written with John Fogerty.

Brad Paisley On 'Love And War,' Dialogue And Protest

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George W. Bush Calls Foreign Aid A Moral And Security Imperative

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Politics

George W. Bush Calls Foreign Aid A Moral And Security Imperative

Bush has dedicated billions to combat AIDS in Africa and recently traveled to the continent. If nothing had been done about the pandemic during his time in office, he said, "I would've been ashamed."

George W. Bush Calls Foreign Aid A Moral And Security Imperative

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Politics

Nunes Steps Down From Russia Election-Meddling Investigation

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes has stepped down from his committee's investigation into Russian meddling in the U.S. election.

Nunes Steps Down From Russia Election-Meddling Investigation

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Mayte Garcia Knew She Would Marry Prince, But Could Never Have Predicted How

Mayte Garcia looks back on her relationship with Prince in a new book titled The Most Beautiful. Sinead Lynch/Getty Images hide caption

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Mayte Garcia Knew She Would Marry Prince, But Could Never Have Predicted How

In her new book, The Most Beautiful, Garcia explains how an unlikely meeting at one of the pop icon's concerts sparked a relationship full of love, surprises and, ultimately, heartbreak.

Mayte Garcia Knew She Would Marry Prince, But Could Never Have Predicted How

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Cheech Marin On How His Famed Comic Collaboration Was Like Chicano Art

Marin's family started calling him Cheech when he was a baby. His real name is Richard. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Spike TV hide caption

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Cheech Marin On How His Famed Comic Collaboration Was Like Chicano Art

Marin, who has been collecting Chicano art for years, writes about the art of Cheech and Chong's comedy in Cheech Is Not My Real Name ... But Don't Call Me Chong!

Cheech Marin On How His Famed Comic Collaboration Was Like Chicano Art

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The Magnetic Fields On The Improbably Autobiographical '50 Song Memoir'

50 Song Memoir is Stephin Merritt's latest album as the driving force behind The Magnetic Fields. Marcelo Krasilcic/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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The Magnetic Fields On The Improbably Autobiographical '50 Song Memoir'

Stephin Merritt — by his own estimation, "the least confessional singer-songwriter in history" — unpacks his most confessional work.

The Magnetic Fields On The Improbably Autobiographical '50 Song Memoir'

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Is A Political Solution The Only Way To End The War In Syria?

Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii was criticized for traveling to Syria to meet with President Assad. And, the aunt of a drowned Syrian refugee has started a foundation in the infant's name.

Is A Political Solution The Only Way To End The War In Syria?

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Politics

What Is House GOP Trying To Do With Vote On Congressional Ethics Office?

NPR's political director gives us the latest on moves by House Republicans to curb an independent ethics watchdog. President-elect Donald Trump has already weighed in.

What Is House GOP Trying To Do With Vote On Congressional Ethics Office?

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History

The Legacy Of The Man Who Planned The Pearl Harbor Attack

Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was the chief architect of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor 75 years ago. Naval historian Capt. Yukoh Watanabe talks about Adm. Yamamoto's legacy in Japan.

The Legacy Of The Man Who Planned The Pearl Harbor Attack

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National

Trump Takes On Boeing Over Air Force One

Donald Trump went after Boeing, accusing the company of overcharging the government for the new Air Force One. Here's a look at what goes into this unique plane.

Trump Takes On Boeing Over Air Force One

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