Morning Edition for December 13, 2018 : NPR

News Brief: Russia Investigation, Pelosi Term Limit Deal, Migrant Shelters

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Former Sen. Cohen And Others Urge Current Leaders To Defend Democracy

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Southern Baptist Seminary Reviews Its Legacy Of Racism

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Southern Baptist Seminary Reviews Its Legacy Of Racism

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The Latest On The Mueller Investigation Following Cohen's Sentencing

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The Latest On The Mueller Investigation Following Cohen's Sentencing

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As Election Fraud Probe Centers On N.C.'s 9th District, A Cynical Cloud Settles In

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As Election Fraud Probe Centers On N.C.'s 9th District, A Cynical Cloud Settles In

by Miles Parks

As Election Fraud Probe Centers On N.C.'s 9th District, A Cynical Cloud Settles In

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Man Sues Airlines After He Says His Pinky Got Caught In An Armrest

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It Has Been A Blistering Week In U.S.-China Relations

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It Has Been A Blistering Week In U.S.-China Relations

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In 'Roma,' A Director Re-Creates The City — And The Caretaker — Of His Youth

The movie Roma revolves around Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio), the live-in housekeeper and nanny for Señor Antonio (Fernando Grediaga) and Señora Sofia (Marina de Tavira) and their children (including Pepe, played by Marco Graf). Carlos Somonte/Netflix hide caption

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Movies

In 'Roma,' A Director Re-Creates The City — And The Caretaker — Of His Youth

by Mandalit del Barco

In 'Roma,' A Director Re-Creates The City — And The Caretaker — Of His Youth

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Europe

What's Next Following The Failed No Confidence Vote In The U.K.?

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Science

After Another Deadly Disaster, A Call To Hit The Pause Button On Rebuilding

by Kirk Siegler

After Another Deadly Disaster, A Call To Hit The Pause Button On Rebuilding

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Politics

Rep. Engel Wants To Investigate 'All Aspects Of Saudi Behavior'

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Politics

Florida Congressman Has Yet To Take Office Amid Talk Of Investigations

by Peter Overby

Florida Congressman Has Yet To Take Office Amid Talk Of Investigations

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Almost 15,000 Migrant Children Now Held At Nearly Full Shelters

Children and workers are at a tent encampment in June near the Tornillo Port of Entry in Tornillo, Texas. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

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Almost 15,000 Migrant Children Now Held At Nearly Full Shelters

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Almost 15,000 Migrant Children Now Held At Nearly Full Shelters

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Nurse Denied Life Insurance Because She Carries Naloxone

Isela was denied life insurance because her medication list showed a prescription for the opioid-reversal drug naloxone. The Boston Medical Center nurse says she wants to have the drug on hand so she can save others. Jesse Costa/WBUR hide caption

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Shots - Health News

Nurse Denied Life Insurance Because She Carries Naloxone

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Nurse Denied Life Insurance Because She Carries Naloxone

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Strange News

Robot Praised On Russian State TV Is Really A Man In A Costume

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Politics

Ask Cokie: 'Lame Duck' Session Of Congress

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Politics

Shutting The Government Down Over A Border Wall Isn't Fair, Cole Says

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A Song Of Tribute To The Lost Town Of Paradise

Nathaniel Smith and Miykael Goodwin have a band name now, Cold Weather Sons, and a professionally produced single, "One of These Days." The song is a lament for the town lost to the Camp Fire in 2018. Courtesy Cold Weather Sons hide caption

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National

A Song Of Tribute To The Lost Town Of Paradise

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A Song Of Tribute To The Lost Town Of Paradise

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World

Progress In Peace Talks To Resolve Civil War In Yemen

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