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Rep. Ilhan Omar Apologizes 'Unequivocally' For Remarks Condemned As Anti-Semitic

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., apologized for comments on social media widely condemned as anti-Semitic. House Democratic leaders called the remarks "deeply offensive." J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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Politics

Rep. Ilhan Omar Apologizes 'Unequivocally' For Remarks Condemned As Anti-Semitic

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other House leaders had called on the Minnesota Democrat to apologize for comments on social media about Israel.

National

Political Crisis Continues In Virginia's State Government

by Cheryl Corley

Political Crisis Continues In Virginia's State Government

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Virginia's Political Crisis Has Led To A Review Of The State's Impeachment Policies

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Education

Denver Teachers Begin Strike After More Than A Year Of Contract Negotiations

by Jenny Brundin

Denver Teachers Begin Strike After More Than A Year Of Contract Negotiations

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Sun Spat EMEFE

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Three Faces of Lécuona: La Comparsa - No. 1 Chucho Valdés

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Sweden's Cashless Experiment: Is It Too Much Too Fast?

The Urban Deli cafe in Stockholm no longer accepts cash for any transactions. Going cashless is a growing trend throughout Sweden that some are beginning to question. Maddy Savage for NPR hide caption

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Business

Sweden's Cashless Experiment: Is It Too Much Too Fast?

by Maddy Savage

Sweden's Cashless Experiment: Is It Too Much Too Fast?

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National

What Computer Dating Looked Like When We First Reported On It In 1971

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I Love the Ground You Walk On [Instrumental] Marvin Gaye

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Rage [Bonus Track] Vic Mensa

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National

Trump's False Statements About Safety In El Paso, Texas, Have Struck A Nerve

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National

Number Of Detention Beds Becomes A Sticking Point In Border Security Negotiations

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World

Venezuela's Authoritarian President Maduro Continues Blockade Of U.S. Aid

by John Otis

Venezuela's Authoritarian President Maduro Continues Blockade Of U.S. Aid

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Contradiction's Maze (Instrumental) Oddisee & Maimouna Youssef

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Three Faces Menahan Street Band

Music Interviews

Encore: Brandi Carlile On Practicing Forgiveness, Even When It's Hard

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Hold Out Your Hand Brandi Carlile

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Politics

White House Chief Of Staff Mick Mulvaney Discusses Border Security Negotiations

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Politics

Bipartisan Border Security Talks Stall Over A Demand From The Democrats

by Kelsey Snell

Bipartisan Border Security Talks Stall Over A Demand From The Democrats

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Time Is the Enemy Quantic

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After Explosive Sex Abuse Allegations, Southern Baptist Leaders Promise Reform

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Religion

After Explosive Sex Abuse Allegations, Southern Baptist Leaders Promise Reform

by Tom Gjelten

After Explosive Sex Abuse Allegations, Southern Baptist Leaders Promise Reform

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Racist Med School Yearbook Photos? Medicine's Racism Problems Go Even Deeper

Demonstrators hold signs and chant in Richmond, Va., on Feb. 2. They were calling for the resignation of Gov. Ralph Northam after a racist photo on his medical school yearbook page came to light. He denies that he is in the photo but admits to once dressing in blackface. Steve Helber/AP hide caption

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Shots - Health News

Racist Med School Yearbook Photos? Medicine's Racism Problems Go Even Deeper

by Mary Louise Kelly , Mara Gordon

Racist Med School Yearbook Photos? Medicine's Racism Problems Go Even Deeper

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Hands of Time Kraak & Smaak, Alxndr London

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I Should Live in Salt Asgeir

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Politics

Rep. Ilhan Omar Apologizes 'Unequivocally' For Remarks Condemned As Anti-Semitic

by Susan Davis

Rep. Ilhan Omar Apologizes 'Unequivocally' For Remarks Condemned As Anti-Semitic

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National Security

Defense Department Still Without Permanent Secretary

by Tom Bowman

Defense Department Still Without Permanent Secretary

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Obituaries

North Carolina Rep. Walter Jones Dies At 76

by Susan Davis

North Carolina Rep. Walter Jones Dies At 76

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Transient Glen Porter

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Sendero Gustavo Santaolalla

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'Magical Negro' Carries The Weight Of History

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Author Interviews

'Magical Negro' Carries The Weight Of History

by Mary Louise Kelly

'Magical Negro' Carries The Weight Of History

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National

Tyndall Air Force Base, Hit By Hurricane Michael, Resumes More Operations

by Greg Allen

Tyndall Air Force Base, Hit By Hurricane Michael, Resumes More Operations

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