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How The Chinese Government Works To Censor Debate In Western Democracies

Tibetans cheer on a Tibetan team at a soccer tournament in London. Fans say they were pleased and surprised that the tournament organizers didn't succumb to pressure from potential sponsors and dump the Tibetan team to avoid angering the Chinese government. Frank Langfitt/NPR hide caption

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World

How The Chinese Government Works To Censor Debate In Western Democracies

China's leaders try to muzzle free expression beyond their borders, inside liberal democracies, when speech contradicts the Communist Party line on issues like the status of Tibet and Taiwan.

Politics

President Trump Mocks Christine Blasey Ford, Returning To A Tactic He Has Used Before

by Danielle Kurtzleben

President Trump Mocks Christine Blasey Ford, Returning To A Tactic He Has Used Before

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Poll: Amid Kavanaugh Confirmation Battle, Democratic Enthusiasm Edge Evaporates

Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, have been hopeful about making big gains in the midterm elections, but a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows Republican enthusiasm surging. Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Poll: Amid Kavanaugh Confirmation Battle, Democratic Enthusiasm Edge Evaporates

by Domenico Montanaro

Poll: Amid Kavanaugh Confirmation Battle, Democratic Enthusiasm Edge Evaporates

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Middle East

Concern Grows After Internationally Known Saudi Commentator Goes Missing

by Jackie Northam

Concern Grows After Internationally Known Saudi Commentator Goes Missing

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Business

How The New North American Trade Deal Will Affect The Automotive Industry

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Environment

People Around The Country Are Pushing For More Information About Drinking Water

by Annie Ropeik

People Around The Country Are Pushing For More Information About Drinking Water

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National

Kavanaugh's Former Yale Classmate Explains Why He Withdrew His Support

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DHS Watchdog Finds 'Significant' Health And Safety Risks For Immigrants At ICE Center

People line up to cross into the United States to begin the process of applying for asylum near the San Ysidro port of entry in Tijuana, Mexico. Homeland Security's watchdog says immigration officials were not prepared to manage the consequences of its "zero tolerance" policy at the border. Gregory Bull/AP hide caption

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National

DHS Watchdog Finds 'Significant' Health And Safety Risks For Immigrants At ICE Center

by Joel Rose

DHS Watchdog Finds 'Significant' Health And Safety Risks For Immigrants At ICE Center

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Politics

How The Kavanaugh Nomination Battle Is Playing Out In Montana's Senate Race

by Eric Whitney

How The Kavanaugh Nomination Battle Is Playing Out In Montana's Senate Race

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China Unbound

How The Chinese Government Works To Censor Debate In Western Democracies

by Frank Langfitt

How The Chinese Government Works To Censor Debate In Western Democracies

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Politics

3 Republicans Undecided On Kavanaugh After Trump Mocks Woman Alleging Sexual Assault

by Scott Detrow

3 Republicans Undecided On Kavanaugh After Trump Mocks Woman Alleging Sexual Assault

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Politics

Trump Continues To Express Concern For Men Amid Kavanaugh Confirmation Battle

by Tamara Keith

Trump Continues To Express Concern For Men Amid Kavanaugh Confirmation Battle

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Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke Takes Stand In Laquan McDonald Murder Trial

by Shannon Heffernan

Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke Takes Stand In Laquan McDonald Murder Trial

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National

How Daughters Are Talking To Their Fathers About Sexual Assault

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Scientists Find What Could Be A History-Making Moon

(Top row, from left) Titan, Earth's moon, Europa and Enceladus. (Bottom row, from left) Callisto, Charon, Ariel and lo. Courtesty of NASA hide caption

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Science

Scientists Find What Could Be A History-Making Moon

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

Scientists Find What Could Be A History-Making Moon

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Quite Like You Andy Shauf

Politics

'NYT' Reporter Discusses Year-Long Investigation Of President Trump's Taxes

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Business

Tax Authorities Were Either Unwilling To Take On The Trumps Or Lacked The Resources

by Jim Zarroli

Tax Authorities Were Either Unwilling To Take On The Trumps Or Lacked The Resources

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Business

Other States Might Not Follow California In Diversity Mandate For Corporate Boards

by Lily Jamili

Other States Might Not Follow California In Diversity Mandate For Corporate Boards

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Steve Perry's New Life: 'I've Rediscovered The Passion For Music'

"I've rediscovered the passion for music and it's something I don't want to let go of ever again," Steve Perry says. Emma Holley/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

Steve Perry's New Life: 'I've Rediscovered The Passion For Music'

by Ailsa Chang , Connor Donevan

Steve Perry's New Life: 'I've Rediscovered The Passion For Music'

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