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California Rings In The New Year With A New Data Privacy Law

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Technology

California Rings In The New Year With A New Data Privacy Law

Under California's new digital privacy law, consumers can opt out of the sale of their personal information. The toughest data privacy law in the U.S., it's expected to set the standard nationwide.

Middle East

Latest Developments From Baghdad, Where Militia Supporters Attacked The U.S. Embassy

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Latest Developments From Baghdad, Where Militia Supporters Attacked The U.S. Embassy

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Farmers Got Billions From Taxpayers In 2019, And Hardly Anyone Objected

A farmer operates a combine to harvest soybeans in Wyanet, Ill. Farmers got more than $22 billion in government payments in 2019. It's the highest level of farm subsidies in 14 years. Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

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The Salt

Farmers Got Billions From Taxpayers In 2019, And Hardly Anyone Objected

by Dan Charles

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Farmers Got Billions From Taxpayers In 2019, And Hardly Anyone Objected

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Culture

Hobbies To Consider For The New Year: Linoleum Block Print Cutting

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Hobbies To Consider For The New Year: Linoleum Block Print Cutting

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Moni Yakim teaches a movement class at Juilliard in May 2019. Claudio Papapietro hide caption

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Claudio Papapietro

Performing Arts

Moni Yakim Knows How To Move You

by Alexandra Starr

4 min

Moni Yakim Knows How To Move You

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National

Listeners Share Their Regrets Of 2019

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Listeners Share Their Regrets Of 2019

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World

Bushfires In Australia Rage On With No Relief In Sight

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Bushfires In Australia Rage On With No Relief In Sight

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National

New York Bail Reform Set To Take Effect Jan. 1

by Martin Kaste

3 min

New York Bail Reform Set To Take Effect Jan. 1

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National

In California, Wildfire Survivors Face Deadline To File Claims Against PG&E

by Lily Jamali

3 min

In California, Wildfire Survivors Face Deadline To File Claims Against PG&E

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Environment

Encore: I Spy, Via Spy Satellite: Melting Himalayan Glaciers

by Pien Huang

1 min

Encore: I Spy, Via Spy Satellite: Melting Himalayan Glaciers

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A 'Truth And Clarity' Cocktail To Carry Us Into 2020

Barman Eddie Kim created the light and crisp "Truth and Clarity" cocktail — combining Capitoline White Vermouth, Suntory Toki Whisky, club soda and lemon vinegar — to ring in the new year. Laura Beltrán Villamizar/NPR hide caption

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Food

A 'Truth And Clarity' Cocktail To Carry Us Into 2020

by Mary Louise Kelly

5 min

A 'Truth And Clarity' Cocktail To Carry Us Into 2020

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World

Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn Flees Japan, Charges He Faces For Financial Wrongdoing

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Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn Flees Japan, Charges He Faces For Financial Wrongdoing

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Middle East

A Look At U.S. Interests In Iraq

by Greg Myre

3 min

A Look At U.S. Interests In Iraq

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National

Is The Decade Actually Ending?

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Is The Decade Actually Ending?

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National Security

Former DOJ Official On Why She Thinks Domestic Terrorism Should Be A Federal Crime

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Former DOJ Official On Why She Thinks Domestic Terrorism Should Be A Federal Crime

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California's new digital privacy law takes effect on Jan. 1. Saul Gravy/Getty Images/Ikon Images hide caption

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Technology

California Rings In The New Year With A New Data Privacy Law

by Rachael Myrow

3 min

California Rings In The New Year With A New Data Privacy Law

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Asia

Kim Jong Un Warns North Korea Will Introduce A New Strategic Weapon Soon

by Anthony Kuhn

4 min

Kim Jong Un Warns North Korea Will Introduce A New Strategic Weapon Soon

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Economy

Looking Back On Some Of The Economic Highs And Lows Throughout 2019

by Scott Horsley

3 min

Looking Back On Some Of The Economic Highs And Lows Throughout 2019

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Technology

Will A New Law To Curb Robocalls Make A Difference?

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Will A New Law To Curb Robocalls Make A Difference?

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National

An Attempt At Do-It-Yourself Car Repair Goes Awry, And Takes A Surprising Turn

by Art Silverman

8 min

An Attempt At Do-It-Yourself Car Repair Goes Awry, And Takes A Surprising Turn

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Fatal Ski Accident Under Investigation

by Pat Bradley

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Fatal Ski Accident Under Investigation

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UVM Medical Center Names Veteran Doctor New President

by Pat Bradley

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UVM Medical Center Names Veteran Doctor New President

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