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Native American Students Fight Discrimination By Celebrating Their Heritage

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You, Me And Them: Experiencing Discrimination In America

Native American Students Fight Discrimination By Celebrating Their Heritage

A new survey found that nationwide, three-quarters of Native Americans believe there is discrimination against their group today.

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Scientists Glimpse Houston's Flooded Future In Updated Rainfall Data

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Scientists Glimpse Houston's Flooded Future In Updated Rainfall Data

Scientists Glimpse Houston's Flooded Future In Updated Rainfall Data

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For Many Puerto Ricans, College Plans Washed Away With Hurricane Maria

Yerianne Roldán and Zuleyka Avila are both seniors at Colonial High School in Orlando, scrambling to readjust their plans for college. Elissa Nadworny/NPR hide caption

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For Many Puerto Ricans, College Plans Washed Away With Hurricane Maria

For Many Puerto Ricans, College Plans Washed Away With Hurricane Maria

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Native American Students Fight Discrimination By Celebrating Their Heritage

Mohawk Club adviser Robin Logan (in back) watches as club members Amanda Rourke (from left), Keely Thompson-Cook, Landon Laffin and Mallory Sunday discuss their high school's Native American Day celebration. David Sommerstein/North Country Public Radio hide caption

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You, Me And Them: Experiencing Discrimination In America

Native American Students Fight Discrimination By Celebrating Their Heritage

by David Sommerstein

Native American Students Fight Discrimination By Celebrating Their Heritage

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In 'Our Syria' Cookbook, Women Share Stories, Safeguard A Scattered Cuisine

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The Salt

In 'Our Syria' Cookbook, Women Share Stories, Safeguard A Scattered Cuisine

In 'Our Syria' Cookbook, Women Share Stories, Safeguard A Scattered Cuisine

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U.S. Surgeon General Says Working Together Is Key To Combating Opioid Crisis

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U.S. Surgeon General Says Working Together Is Key To Combating Opioid Crisis

by Greta Jochem

U.S. Surgeon General Says Working Together Is Key To Combating Opioid Crisis

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A Google-Related Plan Brings Futuristic Vision, Privacy Concerns To Toronto

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A Google-Related Plan Brings Futuristic Vision, Privacy Concerns To Toronto

by Katie Toth

A Google-Related Plan Brings Futuristic Vision, Privacy Concerns To Toronto

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An Unexpected Friendship Brought The Sun Out Again For A Grieving Man

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An Unexpected Friendship Brought The Sun Out Again For A Grieving Man

by Erika Lantz

An Unexpected Friendship Brought The Sun Out Again For A Grieving Man

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