Morning Edition for January 17, 2018 : NPR

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Morning News Brief

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Middle East

Syrian Family May Have To Move Again To Escape Government Forces

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Europe

Klingon Tourist Center Opens Next Month In Stockholm

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Politics

GOP Pushes Plan To Keep Government Open While DACA Decided

by Mara Liasson

GOP Pushes Plan To Keep Government Open While DACA Decided

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Environment

Like Florida, Maryland Wants To Be Exempt From Offshore Drilling

by Jeff Brady

Like Florida, Maryland Wants To Be Exempt From Offshore Drilling

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Middle East

New Phase Begins In Saudi Arabia's Anti-Corruption Crackdown

by Jackie Northam

New Phase Begins In Saudi Arabia's Anti-Corruption Crackdown

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Sports

Decision By Minnesota Vikings Crushes Hopes Of Las Vegas Gamblers

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Television

Review: 'American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace'

by Eric Deggans

Review: 'American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace'

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Politics

Russia Probe: Rep. Schiff On Bannon's Testimony Before House Panel

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Law

Ex-Gymnastics Doctor Faces Sentencing In Michigan

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National Security

Former CIA Officer Arrested After Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China

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Law

2 Ex-Naval Commanders Face Criminal Charges In 2 Deadly Collisions

by Tom Bowman

2 Ex-Naval Commanders Face Criminal Charges In 2 Deadly Collisions

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Law

New Jersey Has A New Law Against Droning While Intoxicated

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Politics

Bill Changes How Congressional Sexual Harassment Claims Are Handled

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National

Trump Comments Ignite Immigrants In Philly To Unite

by Laura Benshoff

Trump Comments Ignite Immigrants In Philly To Unite

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Politics

Trump Raises Possibility Of Bringing Back Earmarks

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Politics

Sen. Flake To Counter Trump's Fake News Claims In Senate Speech

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In Supreme Court, Skepticism Of Lawyer Who Overrode Client's Wish To Plead Not Guilty

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Law

In Supreme Court, Skepticism Of Lawyer Who Overrode Client's Wish To Plead Not Guilty

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In Supreme Court, Skepticism Of Lawyer Who Overrode Client's Wish To Plead Not Guilty

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Asia

North And South Korea Find Common Ground For Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

by Elise Hu , David Greene

North And South Korea Find Common Ground For Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

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Morning News Brief

Syrian Family May Have To Move Again To Escape Government Forces

Klingon Tourist Center Opens Next Month In Stockholm

GOP Pushes Plan To Keep Government Open While DACA Decided

Like Florida, Maryland Wants To Be Exempt From Offshore Drilling

New Phase Begins In Saudi Arabia's Anti-Corruption Crackdown

Decision By Minnesota Vikings Crushes Hopes Of Las Vegas Gamblers

Review: 'American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace'

Russia Probe: Rep. Schiff On Bannon's Testimony Before House Panel

Ex-Gymnastics Doctor Faces Sentencing In Michigan

Former CIA Officer Arrested After Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China

2 Ex-Naval Commanders Face Criminal Charges In 2 Deadly Collisions

New Jersey Has A New Law Against Droning While Intoxicated

Bill Changes How Congressional Sexual Harassment Claims Are Handled

Trump Comments Ignite Immigrants In Philly To Unite

Trump Raises Possibility Of Bringing Back Earmarks

Sen. Flake To Counter Trump's Fake News Claims In Senate Speech

In Supreme Court, Skepticism Of Lawyer Who Overrode Client's Wish To Plead Not Guilty

North And South Korea Find Common Ground For Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Lessenberry on Larry Nassar, 'Trumpchi,' and state infrastructure

#SportsReport: Women Testify Against Sports Doctor Larry Nassar

Morning Headlines With Judy Patrick Of The Daily Gazette

Issues Of The Environment: BPS And BPA In Store Receipts