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Along The Rim of Alaska, The Once-A-Decade U.S. Census Began In Toksook Bay

Steven Dillingham (right), the Census Bureau's director, walks through Toksook Bay, Alaska, on Tuesday and went to count the first person for the census. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption

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Along The Rim of Alaska, The Once-A-Decade U.S. Census Begins In Toksook Bay

The 2020 census officially starts in an Alaskan fishing village along the Bering Sea. Starting the count there in January, when the ground is frozen, makes it easier to reach far-flung communities.

Politics

News Brief: Impeachment Trial, Coronavirus, Taal Volcano

by Noel King , Rachel Martin

News Brief: Impeachment Trial, Coronavirus, Taal Volcano

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Middle East

As Lebanon's Economy Worsens, Protests Turn More Violent

by Deborah Amos

As Lebanon's Economy Worsens, Protests Turn More Violent

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Obituaries

Singer-Songwriter David Olney Dies At Age 71

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Business

Extradition Hearing Formally Begins For Huawei's Meng Wanzhou

by David McGuffin

Extradition Hearing Formally Begins For Huawei's Meng Wanzhou

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Politics

Democratic Presidential Contenders Court Voters Of Color

by Juana Summers

Democratic Presidential Contenders Court Voters Of Color

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National

New King Crowned At Disneyland's Sword In The Stone Display

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Iran Conflict Could Shift To Cyberspace, Experts Warn

Experts say Iran may retaliate for the killing of Qassem Soleimani, its top military leader, with cyberattacks on American companies. Chris McGrath/Getty Images hide caption

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Technology

Iran Conflict Could Shift To Cyberspace, Experts Warn

by Shannon Bond

Iran Conflict Could Shift To Cyberspace, Experts Warn

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Patients Want To Die At Home, But Home Hospice Care Can Be Tough On Families

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Shots - Health News

Patients Want To Die At Home, But Home Hospice Care Can Be Tough On Families

by Blake Farmer

Patients Want To Die At Home, But Home Hospice Care Can Be Tough On Families

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Politics

McConnell Reveals Parameters In Trump Impeachment Trial

by Kelsey Snell

McConnell Reveals Parameters In Trump Impeachment Trial

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Coronavirus In China Spreads By Human-To-Human Transmission

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Games & Humor

Dad Builds Custom Video Game Controller For His Daughter

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Politics

American Distrust Of The Voting Process Is Widespread, NPR Poll Finds

by Pam Fessler

American Distrust Of The Voting Process Is Widespread, NPR Poll Finds

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Latin America

Mexico National Guard Prevents Caravan Members From Crossing Border

by James Fredrick

Mexico National Guard Prevents Caravan Members From Crossing Border

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Asia

A Helcopter View Of The Menacing Taal Volcano In The Philippines

by Julie McCarthy

A Helcopter View Of The Menacing Taal Volcano In The Philippines

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Along The Rim of Alaska, The Once-A-Decade U.S. Census Began In Toksook Bay

by Hansi Lo Wang

Along The Rim of Alaska, The Once-A-Decade U.S. Census Began In Toksook Bay

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World

Proof That A Good Sandwich Knows No Borders

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Media

Capitol Hill Press Corps Will Be Restricted During Impeachment Trial

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Politics

GOP Impeachment Rules Are A National Disgrace, Sen. Schumer Says

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Politics

Trump Wants To Move The U.S. Secret Service Back To Treasury

by Brian Naylor

Trump Wants To Move The U.S. Secret Service Back To Treasury

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