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'Girl On The Train' Is A Journey Into The Lives Of Familiar Strangers
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'Girl On The Train' Is A Journey Into The Lives Of Familiar Strangers

In the new psychological thriller, Rachel Watson becomes obsessed with a "perfect couple" she sees each day during her commute. When the woman in the couple disappears, Rachel decides to get involved.

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Winning The Truck Battle Isn't Just About Smack Talk. It's Everything

Ford's F-150 truck beat the Chevrolet Colorado and Lincoln MKC as the Detroit auto show's 2015 North American Truck of the Year. He Xianfeng/Xinhua/Landov hide caption

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Winning The Truck Battle Isn't Just About Smack Talk. It's Everything

Winning The Truck Battle Isn't Just About Smack Talk. It's Everything

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5 Years After 'Citizens United,' SuperPACs Continue To Grow

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush listens before a Nov. 20 speaking engagement in Washington. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption

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5 Years After 'Citizens United,' SuperPACs Continue To Grow

5 Years After 'Citizens United,' SuperPACs Continue To Grow

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Stolen Moments The Six Parts Seven
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I Remember Chris Brokaw
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For Some Immigrants, Temporary Life In U.S. Can Mean A Long Stay

Alex Sanchez with his wife, Blanca, and sons Duvan and Irvin. Sanchez has been eligible to live and work legally in the U.S. since 2001, when his home country, El Salvador, experienced a major earthquake. Alexandra Starr for NPR hide caption

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For Some Immigrants, Temporary Life In U.S. Can Mean A Long Stay

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For Some Immigrants, Temporary Life In U.S. Can Mean A Long Stay

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Kansas City Catholics Divided Over Vatican Investigation Of Bishop

Bishop Robert Finn of the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese was convicted of shielding a sexually abusive priest in 2012. He is now the subject of a Vatican investigation. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption

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Kansas City Catholics Divided Over Vatican Investigation Of Bishop

Kansas City Catholics Divided Over Vatican Investigation Of Bishop

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A Closer Look At Obama's Plan To Protect Consumer Data

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A Closer Look At Obama's Plan To Protect Consumer Data

A Closer Look At Obama's Plan To Protect Consumer Data

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For-Profit Charters Set To Run Pa. District's Schools

High school students protest the pending state takeover and privatization of the York, Pa. School District. Emily Previti/WITF hide caption

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For-Profit Charters Set To Run Pa. District's Schools

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For-Profit Charters Set To Run Pa. District's Schools

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GMO Potatoes Have Arrived. But Will Anyone Buy Them?

After a turn in the tumbling machine, these conventional russet Burbank potatoes are starting to show signs of bruising. New GMO potatoes called Innate russet Burbanks have been bred not to bruise as easily as these. Dan Charles/NPR hide caption

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GMO Potatoes Have Arrived. But Will Anyone Buy Them?

GMO Potatoes Have Arrived. But Will Anyone Buy Them?

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