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Protesters opposing the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline at the Oceti Sakowin Camp in North Dakota. Lawmakers in the state have proposed bills that would increase penalties for protesters who block highways. Michael Nigro/Getty Images hide caption
Democrat On Senate Judiciary Panel Weighs In On Sessions Nomination
Meg Ivatti (right), a manager at HealthSource RI, the state's insurance exchange, works with Dianiri Paulino to help a caller sign up for coverage in 2014. Stephan Savoia/AP hide caption
For Rhode Island, Interstate Health Insurance Sales Didn't Pan Out
Protesters opposing the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline at the Oceti Sakowin Camp in North Dakota. Lawmakers in the state have proposed bills that would increase penalties for protesters who block highways. Michael Nigro/Getty Images hide caption
There was a huge jump last year in the number of murders in Chicago. As young people are affected by the gun violence, community leaders look for answers. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption
In Bid To Curb Violence, Chicago Gets Some Ideas From Teens Behind Bars
A Socorro dove perches at the Africam Safari Zoo in Puebla, Mexico. Scientists are planning to bring the dove species back to Socorro Island, the dove's ancestral home. Loretta Williams for NPR hide caption
Move Over, Sheep. Doves Are Returning Home To Tiny Island Of Socorro
VA: Competition With Private Sector Is An Obstacle To Hiring More Medical Staff
Meet An Iranian LGBT Refugee Affected By Executive Order On Immigration
In Kenya, Reproductive Clinics Fear Trump Policy's Detrimental Effects
Canadian Leaders: Rhetoric Around Muslim Immigrants Has Grown Too Ugly
Radney Foster (left) and Zach Seabaugh star in the Alliance Theatre's production of Troubadour. Greg Mooney/Alliance Theatre hide caption
Nashville, By Way Of Atlanta: 'Troubadour' Brings Country To The Theater Stage
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