Morning Edition for August 2, 2018 : NPR

Politics

Morning News Brief

by Noel King , Rachel Martin

Morning News Brief

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National

Anti-Violence Protesters To Shut Down Chicago's Lake Shore Drive

by Cheryl Corley

Anti-Violence Protesters To Shut Down Chicago's Lake Shore Drive

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Business

Tesla's Musk Apologizes To Investors Over His Recent Behavior

by Jasmine Garsd

Tesla's Musk Apologizes To Investors Over His Recent Behavior

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World

Hordes Of Selfie Takers Descend On Canadian Sunflower Farm

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National

Mo. Secretary Of State On Mitigating Cyberattacks Ahead Of Midterms

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National

During Renovations, Atlanta Library Takes Its Computer Lab Outside

by Stephannie Stokes

During Renovations, Atlanta Library Takes Its Computer Lab Outside

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Africa

Election Violence Turns Deadly In Zimbabwe

by Eyder Peralta

Election Violence Turns Deadly In Zimbabwe

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Sports

As NFL Kicks Off Preseason, Anthem Controversy Is Front And Center

by Tom Goldman

As NFL Kicks Off Preseason, Anthem Controversy Is Front And Center

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Planet Money

Renters' Movement Presses Cities For More Housing Development

by Dan Charles

Renters' Movement Presses Cities For More Housing Development

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Asia

Trump Ramps Up Pressure On China Over Trade

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Middle East

Trump's War Of Words With Iran Comes At A Bad Time For Rouhani

by Peter Kenyon

Trump's War Of Words With Iran Comes At A Bad Time For Rouhani

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Analysis

Administration Faces Another Deadline Concerning Migrant Families

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National

Some Fire Evacuees Refused To Be Separated From Their Pets

by April Ehrlich

Some Fire Evacuees Refused To Be Separated From Their Pets

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National

New Law In Idaho Targets Slow Drivers

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Politics

Trump Revs Up Attacks On Russia Election Influence Probe

by Domenico Montanaro

Trump Revs Up Attacks On Russia Election Influence Probe

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Middle East

U.S. Levels Sanctions Against Turkish Officials After Pastor's Detention

by Michele Kelemen

U.S. Levels Sanctions Against Turkish Officials After Pastor's Detention

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Politics

Trump To Take His Rally To Northeast Pennsylvania

by Bobby Allyn

Trump To Take His Rally To Northeast Pennsylvania

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Analysis

When Will Trump Sit Down With Special Counsel Robert Mueller?

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Solving The 'Wage Puzzle': Why Aren't Paychecks Growing?

The job market is booming and the economy is expanding. But wage growth hasn't kept pace, which has many economists puzzled. Adam Glanzman/Getty Images hide caption

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Economy

Solving The 'Wage Puzzle': Why Aren't Paychecks Growing?

by Yuki Noguchi

Solving The 'Wage Puzzle': Why Aren't Paychecks Growing?

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Politics

Trump Administration Proposes Freezing Fuel Economy Standards

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