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Why A Man Declared Innocent Can't Get Out Of Prison

Benjamine Spencer was 22 years old in 1987 when he was arrested for murder. He was newly married, and expecting his first child. Cooper Neill for NPR hide caption

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Law

Why A Man Declared Innocent Can't Get Out Of Prison

Benjamine Spencer's case illustrates how difficult it can be for some prisoners in Texas to prove they did not commit a crime without new and unassailable evidence, such as DNA.

Middle East

Reactions From Israel To Trump's Decision To Recognize Jerusalem As Country's Capital

by Daniel Estrin

Reactions From Israel To Trump's Decision To Recognize Jerusalem As Country's Capital

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White House National Security Adviser Explains Reasoning For Jerusalem Decision

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Hip-Hop Swing Syndrome

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Egyptian Reggae Jonathan Richman

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Democratic Senators Call For Sen. Al Franken To Resign Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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Democrats Want Protection For DREAMers Included In Government Funding Bill

by Kelsey Snell

Democrats Want Protection For DREAMers Included In Government Funding Bill

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Vibe Out Jazzinuf

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Meditation on a Theme Solhi Al-Wadi, Syrian National Symphony Orchestra

Middle East

Ambassador Dennis Ross Offers Historical Perspective On Trump's Jerusalem Announcement

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A Beautiful And Wild Winter Day In The Adirondacks

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A Beautiful And Wild Winter Day In The Adirondacks

by Brian Mann

A Beautiful And Wild Winter Day In The Adirondacks

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Calon Lan Chessboxer

Technology

To Avoid Fires In Flight, Airlines Move To Restrict 'Smart' Luggage

by Laurel Wamsley

To Avoid Fires In Flight, Airlines Move To Restrict 'Smart' Luggage

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Curse of the Haggis The Haggis Horns

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Kahlil Gibran STRFKR

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Environment

New Mayor Of Ventura, Calif., Faces Wildfires The Day After Taking Office

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This Food Critic's Quest To Eat A Taco A Day For A Year Is Almost A Wrap

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This Food Critic's Quest To Eat A Taco A Day For A Year Is Almost A Wrap

by Laurel Dalrymple

This Food Critic's Quest To Eat A Taco A Day For A Year Is Almost A Wrap

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Raining Tacos Parry Gripp with Dan Phillips

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La Mer Peu Profonde The Ballroom Thieves

Politics

President Trump Announces The U.S. Will Recognize Jerusalem As The Capital Of Israel

by Tamara Keith

President Trump Announces The U.S. Will Recognize Jerusalem As The Capital Of Israel

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Middle East

Leader Of The Palestinian U.S. Delegation Reacts To Trump's Jerusalem Decision

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Business

Bitcoin's Rising Value Could Be Good News, But Might Not

by Uri Berliner

Bitcoin's Rising Value Could Be Good News, But Might Not

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The Road to Rhodes Boonie Mayfield

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Cirrus Bonobo

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Benjamine Spencer was 22 years old in 1987 when he was arrested for murder. He was newly married, and expecting his first child. Cooper Neill for NPR hide caption

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Why A Man Declared Innocent Can't Get Out Of Prison

by Barbara Bradley Hagerty

Why A Man Declared Innocent Can't Get Out Of Prison

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Wun Two, CoryaYO Breeze

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Romance Solhi Al-Wadi, Syrian National Symphony Orchestra

National

The Latest On The Wildfires In California

by Stephanie O'Neill , John Sepulvedo

The Latest On The Wildfires In California

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Tight Mayoral Vote In Atlanta Leaves Both Candidates Uncertain

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Tripped Out Slim Trombone Short

Even Low-Dose Contraceptives Slightly Increase Breast Cancer Risk

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Shots - Health News

Even Low-Dose Contraceptives Slightly Increase Breast Cancer Risk

by Patti Neighmond

Even Low-Dose Contraceptives Slightly Increase Breast Cancer Risk

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Long Espresso okho, saito

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Vulfpeck Vulfpeck

At Design Miami, The Future Isn't So Bright

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Art & Design

At Design Miami, The Future Isn't So Bright

by Mandalit del Barco

At Design Miami, The Future Isn't So Bright

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France Mourns Its Favorite Rock Star, Johnny Hallyday

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Parallels

France Mourns Its Favorite Rock Star, Johnny Hallyday

by Eleanor Beardsley

France Mourns Its Favorite Rock Star, Johnny Hallyday

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Quelque chose de Tennessee Johnny Hallyday

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Take Five Dave Brubeck Quartet

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Politics

MPR News Reports Democratic Sen. Al Franken Will Resign

by Susan Davis

MPR News Reports Democratic Sen. Al Franken Will Resign

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