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PHOTOS: A Tranquil Ferry Between Indonesian Islands

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PHOTOS: A Tranquil Ferry Between Indonesian Islands

The public ferry system is a key link for a diverse nation spanning some 17,000 islands. "We serve all the people," says the captain of a ferry linking majority-Hindu Bali with majority-Muslim Lombok.

Politics

Where Special Counsel Robert Mueller Could Take His Investigation Next

by Carrie Johnson

Where Special Counsel Robert Mueller Could Take His Investigation Next

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Ex-CIA Official: Attempts To Leverage Trump Campaign Are Textbook Russian Recruitment

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Trump's Nominee To Be The Next Head Of NASA Prepares For Senate Hearing

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

Trump's Nominee To Be The Next Head Of NASA Prepares For Senate Hearing

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World

A Look At The State Of Diplomatic Efforts In Afghanistan

by Tom Bowman

A Look At The State Of Diplomatic Efforts In Afghanistan

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Asia

What It's Like In The Demilitarized Zone That Divides North And South Korea

by David Welna

What It's Like In The Demilitarized Zone That Divides North And South Korea

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Asia

Some Indonesians Fear Country's Religious Intolerance Is Growing

by Ari Shapiro

Some Indonesians Fear Country's Religious Intolerance Is Growing

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Politics

Trump Administration Offers $60 Million To Help Several African Nations Fight Terrorism

by Michele Kelemen

Trump Administration Offers $60 Million To Help Several African Nations Fight Terrorism

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National

GOP Gubernatorial Candidates In New Jersey And Virginia Are Focusing On Illegal Immigration

by Joe Hernandez

GOP Gubernatorial Candidates In New Jersey And Virginia Are Focusing On Illegal Immigration

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With ACA Plans A Tougher Sell, Insurers Bring On The Puppies

Diane Brown, executive director of the Arizona Public Interest Research Group, talks to college students about the benefits of buying health coverage on the exchanges. Will Stone/KJZZ hide caption

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With ACA Plans A Tougher Sell, Insurers Bring On The Puppies

by Gisele Grayson

With ACA Plans A Tougher Sell, Insurers Bring On The Puppies

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Sports

Dodgers And Astros Prepare For World Series Game 6 in LA

by Tom Goldman

Dodgers And Astros Prepare For World Series Game 6 in LA

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National

Several Dead In Manhattan After Driver Plows Down Bike Path

by Joel Rose

Several Dead In Manhattan After Driver Plows Down Bike Path

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All Things Considered

Representatives From Facebook, Twitter And Google Testify About Russia's Election Influence

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Technology

How One Group Is Monitoring Cyber Trolls Potentially Tied To The Kremlin

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Politics

A Timeline Of Russia Sources' Offers Of Information To The Trump Campaign

by Tamara Keith

A Timeline Of Russia Sources' Offers Of Information To The Trump Campaign

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A man gazes out at the water during a four-hour journey from Bali to Lombok. The public ferries are a key link for a nation spanning some 17,000 islands. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption

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PHOTOS: A Tranquil Ferry Between Indonesian Islands

by Claire Harbage , Matt Ozug , Ari Shapiro

PHOTOS: A Tranquil Ferry Between Indonesian Islands

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White House Chief Of Staff John Kelly Coming Under Criticism For Recent Remarks

by Mara Liasson

White House Chief Of Staff John Kelly Coming Under Criticism For Recent Remarks

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National

At Least 8 People Dead, More Than A Dozen Injured In New York City Vehicle Attack

by Colin Dwyer

At Least 8 People Dead, More Than A Dozen Injured In New York City Vehicle Attack

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World

Venezuela's Baseball League Is Struggling Amid Country's Deep Economic Crisis

by John Otis

Venezuela's Baseball League Is Struggling Amid Country's Deep Economic Crisis

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National

FEMA Coordinator Says He's Not Sure When More Of Puerto Rico Will Have Power

by Quil Lawrence

FEMA Coordinator Says He's Not Sure When More Of Puerto Rico Will Have Power

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National

What We Know About The 'Act Of Terror' On Manhattan Bike Path

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