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Why Fires Are Becoming California's New Reality

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Why Fires Are Becoming California's New Reality

The wildfires consuming parts of Southern California are becoming a new normal for the state, climatologists say. They're driven by a warming ocean, high winds and drought.

Sen. Al Franken Announces Plans To Resign Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

by Scott Detrow

Sen. Al Franken Announces Plans To Resign Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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GOP Women Confront Sexual Misbehavior By Politicians

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Why Fires Are Becoming California's New Reality

by Kirk Siegler

Why Fires Are Becoming California's New Reality

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Middle East Scholar Shares Regional Response To Trump's Jerusalem Decision

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U.S Wants Peacekeeping Force In Ukraine-Russia Dispute

by Michele Kelemen

U.S Wants Peacekeeping Force In Ukraine-Russia Dispute

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Black Mothers Keep Dying After Giving Birth. Shalon Irving's Story Explains Why

Wanda Irving holds her granddaughter, Soleil, in front of a portrait of Soleil's mother, Shalon, at her home in Sandy Springs, Ga. Wanda is raising Soleil since Shalon died of complications due to hypertension a few weeks after giving birth. Becky Harlan/NPR hide caption

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Lost Mothers: Maternal Mortality In The U.S.

Black Mothers Keep Dying After Giving Birth. Shalon Irving's Story Explains Why

by Nina Martin, ProPublica , Renee Montagne

Black Mothers Keep Dying After Giving Birth. Shalon Irving's Story Explains Why

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Politics

Congress Examines Sexual Harassment Settlements Paid With Taxpayer Dollars

by Susan Davis

Congress Examines Sexual Harassment Settlements Paid With Taxpayer Dollars

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Media

MPR Cutting Ties With Longtime Business Partner Garrison Keillor

by Euan Kerr

MPR Cutting Ties With Longtime Business Partner Garrison Keillor

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Politics

Congressional Leaders Visit The White House Seeking To Avert A Government Shutdown

by Kelsey Snell

Congressional Leaders Visit The White House Seeking To Avert A Government Shutdown

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Politics

Will The Tax Overhaul Help The Working Class?

by Mara Liasson

Will The Tax Overhaul Help The Working Class?

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World

Violence In Jerusalem Follows Trump's Decision To Recognize City As Israel's Capital

by Daniel Estrin

Violence In Jerusalem Follows Trump's Decision To Recognize City As Israel's Capital

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National

California Wildfires Fanned By Santa Ana Winds

by Stephanie O'Neill

California Wildfires Fanned By Santa Ana Winds

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National

Minnesotans React To Sen. Al Franken's Decision To Resign

by Brian Bakst

Minnesotans React To Sen. Al Franken's Decision To Resign

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Politics

FBI Director Chris Wray Briefs Congress And Defends His Institution

by Ryan Lucas

FBI Director Chris Wray Briefs Congress And Defends His Institution

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National Security

Preparing To Leave, National Counterterrorism Center Director Reviews Threats

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Why Your Brain Has Trouble Bailing Out Of A Bad Plan

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Shots - Health News

Why Your Brain Has Trouble Bailing Out Of A Bad Plan

by Jon Hamilton

Why Your Brain Has Trouble Bailing Out Of A Bad Plan

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South Carolina Police Officer Sentenced For Shooting An Unarmed Black Man

by Victoria Hansen

South Carolina Police Officer Sentenced For Shooting An Unarmed Black Man

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National

Pearl Harbor Hero Posthumously Awarded The Bronze Star

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