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NPR Poll: Rural Americans Are Worried About Addiction And Jobs, But Remain Optimistic

Drug addiction is a big concern to rural Americans, according to a new poll from NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Alice Goldfarb/NPR hide caption

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NPR Poll: Rural Americans Are Worried About Addiction And Jobs, But Remain Optimistic

What's on people's minds in rural America? A new poll shows that the addiction crisis and economic issues have people worried. But many retain an upbeat outlook about the future of their communities.

Politics

News Brief: Trump Sends Pompeo To Riyadh, New NPR Poll

by Steve Inskeep , Rachel Martin

News Brief: Trump Sends Pompeo To Riyadh, New NPR Poll

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Shine Kinack

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Europe

In Southwest France, Flash Floods Turn Deadly

by Eleanor Beardsley

In Southwest France, Flash Floods Turn Deadly

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Race

50 Years Later, Raised Fists During National Anthem Still Resonate

by Karen Grigsby Bates

50 Years Later, Raised Fists During National Anthem Still Resonate

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On The Couch Sabzi

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Supreme Sabzi

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Live Better Marcus D feat. Saigon & Choklate

Should TV Drug Ads Be Forced To Include A Price? Trump's Team Says Yes

President Trump listens in January as Stephen Ubl, president and CEO of Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (second from left), introduces himself during a meeting at the White House. The sky-high prices of some drugs are a big issue for some voters this fall. Pool/Ron Sachs/Getty Images hide caption

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Should TV Drug Ads Be Forced To Include A Price? Trump's Team Says Yes

by Shefali Luthra , Sarah Jane Tribble

Should TV Drug Ads Be Forced To Include A Price? Trump's Team Says Yes

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Science

After Journalist Disappears, Companies Reconsider Saudi Investment

by John Ydstie

After Journalist Disappears, Companies Reconsider Saudi Investment

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7th Tide Scrimshire

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Saltwater Scrimshire feat. Matthew Halsall

Animals

Roughly 100 Cats Have Been Flown Out Of Hurricane-Ravaged Florida

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Getting Back What You Lost — Rebuilding In A Wildfire Zone

A house being rebuilt in Sonoma County where the Tubbs fire burned last year. The Tubbs fire was the most destructive fire in California history, destroying more than 5,000 structures. Lauren Sommer/KQED hide caption

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Getting Back What You Lost — Rebuilding In A Wildfire Zone

by Lauren Sommer

Getting Back What You Lost — Rebuilding In A Wildfire Zone

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The Warmth of the Old Tavern Those Who Ride with Giants

Novelist Esi Edugyan On Black Genius And What Comes After Slavery

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Author Interviews

Novelist Esi Edugyan On Black Genius And What Comes After Slavery

by Steve Inskeep

Novelist Esi Edugyan On Black Genius And What Comes After Slavery

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Ruler Rebel - X. aTunde Adjuah Remix Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah

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National

Post-Michael: Hard-Hit Florida Residents Consider Whether To Rebuild

by Quil Lawrence

Post-Michael: Hard-Hit Florida Residents Consider Whether To Rebuild

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National

Salvation Army Provides Hurricane Relief To People In Panama City

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Politics

When Asked About Missing Journalist, Trump Cites Saudi King's Denial

by Tamara Keith

When Asked About Missing Journalist, Trump Cites Saudi King's Denial

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A Hundred Moons GoGo Penguin

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NPR Poll: Rural Americans Are Worried About Addiction And Jobs, But Remain Optimistic

by Joe Neel , Alison Kodjak

NPR Poll: Rural Americans Are Worried About Addiction And Jobs, But Remain Optimistic

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Sports

Bob Uecker Hopes To See Brewers In Another World Series

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Fired Up Titus Andronicus

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Another Night The Men

Analysis

Trump Says He Won't Scrap Arms Deal Over Missing Saudi Journalist

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Environment

Democrats Plan More Environmental Oversight If Midterms Swing Their Way

by Nathan Rott

Democrats Plan More Environmental Oversight If Midterms Swing Their Way

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Turned into a Deer Release The Long Ships

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Tesla And Tunguska Release The Long Ships feat. Erudite Stoner

Animals

Officials At The U.S. Embassy In Canberra Apologize For Email Invitation

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Research News

2 Towns: Guess Which 1 Is Liberal And Which Is Conservative

by Shankar Vedantam

2 Towns: Guess Which 1 Is Liberal And Which Is Conservative

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A Child's Mind Shigeto

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Field Day Shigeto

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Emersion Lamplighter

Middle East

U.S. Officials Haven't Yet Confirmed What Happened To Khashoggi

by Michele Kelemen

U.S. Officials Haven't Yet Confirmed What Happened To Khashoggi

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Race

Determining Who Is A Cherokee Is More Than DNA, Hoskin Says

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Obituaries

Remembering Paul Allen of Microsoft

by Simone Alicea

Remembering Paul Allen of Microsoft

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