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My 'Oriental' Father: On The Words We Use To Describe Ourselves
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My 'Oriental' Father: On The Words We Use To Describe Ourselves

President Obama recently signed a bill striking the term "Oriental" from federal law. It was a reminder for NPR's Kat Chow of the fact that her father still uses the word — to describe himself.

Cities Consider Privatizing TSA To Speed Up Checkpoints, But Would It?

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National

Cities Consider Privatizing TSA To Speed Up Checkpoints, But Would It?

by David Schaper

3 min

Cities Consider Privatizing TSA To Speed Up Checkpoints, But Would It?

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Kickboxing Director Lexi Alexander Uses Activism To Bust Out Of 'Movie Jail'

Alexander, a former kickboxing champ, came to the U.S. about 20 years ago to work as a stuntwoman. She has also worked with Marines and women in domestic violence shelters. Ricardo DeAratanha/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images hide caption

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Movies

Kickboxing Director Lexi Alexander Uses Activism To Bust Out Of 'Movie Jail'

by Neda Ulaby

4 min

Kickboxing Director Lexi Alexander Uses Activism To Bust Out Of 'Movie Jail'

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Meet The Unbound Delegates Who Helped Donald Trump Secure The Nomination

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Politics

Meet The Unbound Delegates Who Helped Donald Trump Secure The Nomination

by Don Gonyea

3 min

Meet The Unbound Delegates Who Helped Donald Trump Secure The Nomination

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To Kill Mosquitoes That Spread Zika, Strike Before They Fly

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Shots - Health News

To Kill Mosquitoes That Spread Zika, Strike Before They Fly

by Hansi Lo Wang

4 min

To Kill Mosquitoes That Spread Zika, Strike Before They Fly

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