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From Trash To Triumph: The Recycled Orchestra

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Deceptive Cadence

From Trash to Triumph: The Recycled Orchestra

Young musicians from a Paraguayan slum have toured the world with instruments made of garbage. They've played with Stevie Wonder and for the Pope. Now they're in a documentary.

Law

New York Attorney General Opens Probe Into The Trump Foundation

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New York Attorney General Opens Probe Into The Trump Foundation

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Trump's Stump Speech Reveals Changing Style With A Consistent Theme

by Sarah McCammon

Trump's Stump Speech Reveals Changing Style With A Consistent Theme

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First Woman And African-American Sworn In As Librarian Of Congress

by Andrew Limbong

First Woman And African-American Sworn In As Librarian Of Congress

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Sympathy and Acknowledgment Mark Isham

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Bookenka (The Adventurer) Ancient Future

National Security

Activists Launch Campaign Urging Obama To Pardon Edward Snowden

by David Welna

Activists Launch Campaign Urging Obama To Pardon Edward Snowden

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Hackers Release Medical Records Of U.S. Olympic Athletes

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Horseback Kid606

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Battles Barbarossa

Sports

ACC Follows NCAA In Pulling Championships From North Carolina

by Jeff Tiberii

ACC Follows NCAA In Pulling Championships From North Carolina

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Politics

Charities Fill Gap In Providing Support For Military Veterans

by Quil Lawrence

Charities Fill Gap In Providing Support For Military Veterans

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Soldier's Song John Abercrombie & J. ABercrombie

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Employees Are Paying A Bigger Chunk Of Health Insurance Costs

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Employees Are Paying A Bigger Chunk Of Health Insurance Costs

by Alison Kodjak

Employees Are Paying A Bigger Chunk Of Health Insurance Costs

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Focus Bill Frisell

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Grimbie's Blues Gerry Grosz

Business

Farmers Lament Bayer's Acquisition Of Monsanto For $66 Billion

by Dan Charles

Farmers Lament Bayer's Acquisition Of Monsanto For $66 Billion

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From Trash To Triumph: The Recycled Orchestra

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

From Trash To Triumph: The Recycled Orchestra

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Rigaudons 1 & 2 / Double 2 Tzimon Barto

Politics

Clinton Releases Updated Health Information After Pneumonia Diagnosis

by Richard Harris

Clinton Releases Updated Health Information After Pneumonia Diagnosis

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Obama Says U.S. Prepared To Allow 30 Percent More Refugees Next Year

by Michele Kelemen

Obama Says U.S. Prepared To Allow 30 Percent More Refugees Next Year

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Tim Gunn: The Fashion Industry Is Not Making It Work For Plus-Size Women

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Arts & Life

Tim Gunn: The Fashion Industry Is Not Making It Work For Plus-Size Women

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Tim Gunn: The Fashion Industry Is Not Making It Work For Plus-Size Women

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Practice Is Perfect Andy McKee

Politics

Platform Check: Presidential Candidates Present Family Policies

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Platform Check: Presidential Candidates Present Family Policies

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Grand Opening: The National Museum of African American History and Culture

National Museum Of African American History Prepares For Grand Opening

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National Museum Of African American History Prepares For Grand Opening

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Body and Soul [Alternate Take][*] John Coltrane

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Night Shot Polock

National Security

Abuse Of Recruits Revealed At Parris Island Marine Training Center

by Tom Bowman

Abuse Of Recruits Revealed At Parris Island Marine Training Center

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Politics

U.S. To Lift Economic Sanctions Against Myanmar

by Scott Horsley

U.S. To Lift Economic Sanctions Against Myanmar

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Boston Light, First Lighthouse In U.S., Celebrates 300 Years

by Deborah Becker

Boston Light, First Lighthouse In U.S., Celebrates 300 Years

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Morning Arrival in Goa Ottmar Liebert

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Politics

Libertarian Nominee Gary Johnson Delivers Economic Speech In Detroit

by Brian Naylor

Libertarian Nominee Gary Johnson Delivers Economic Speech In Detroit

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Debate Over Flint Water Crisis Plays Out In Courtrooms And State Capitol

by Steve Carmody

Debate Over Flint Water Crisis Plays Out In Courtrooms And State Capitol

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Happiness Is to Win a Big Prize in Cash Enrico Rava, Javier Girotto et. al.

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The Pump Warren Haynes

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Politics

Ballot Measures Transform Into Political Chess Pieces For Special Interests

by Megan Verlee , Steve Mistler

Ballot Measures Transform Into Political Chess Pieces For Special Interests

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