Morning Edition for August 26, 2021 : NPR

News Brief: Kabul Security Threats, Haiti's Quake Aid, Biden-Bennett Meeting

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Controversial Texas Law That Restricts Abortions Takes Effect In September

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The Healing Memorial In Detroit Supports Collective COVID Grief

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Israel's New Leader Wants A Fresh Start With America. That Will Be Tough

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attends a Cabinet meeting Aug. 1 in Jerusalem. Abir Sultan/Pool Photo via AP hide caption

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Israel's New Leader Wants A Fresh Start With America. That Will Be Tough

by Daniel Estrin

Israel's New Leader Wants A Fresh Start With America. That Will Be Tough

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Some Fort Carson Soldiers Question The Military's Vaccine Mandate

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Some Fort Carson Soldiers Question The Military's Vaccine Mandate

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As People Scramble To Escape Afghanistan, There Is Some Good News

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Native Tribes Face Funding Cuts Over The Treatment Of Descendants Of Former Slaves

by Allison Herrera

Native Tribes Face Funding Cuts Over The Treatment Of Descendants Of Former Slaves

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Fires Force The U.S. Forest Service To Close Minnesota Wilderness Area

by Dan Kraker

Fires Force The U.S. Forest Service To Close Minnesota Wilderness Area

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John Coltrane's Masterpiece Breathes New Life With 'A Love Supreme: Live In Seattle'

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John Coltrane's Masterpiece Breathes New Life With 'A Love Supreme: Live In Seattle'

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John Coltrane's Masterpiece Breathes New Life With 'A Love Supreme: Live In Seattle'

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Latin America

Helicopters Are Helping To Deliver Earthquake Aid To Haiti's Rural Areas

by Steve Inskeep , Carrie Kahn

Helicopters Are Helping To Deliver Earthquake Aid To Haiti's Rural Areas

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National

While Dealing With Rape Cases, Police Learn How Trauma Affects The Brain

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While Dealing With Rape Cases, Police Learn How Trauma Affects The Brain

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Asia

A Humanitarian Crisis Is Unfolding Across Afghanistan, Food Group Cautions

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Economy

Renters And Landlords Feel The Pinch Of Delayed Rental Assistance

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Economy

Why The Delay For Those Needing Federal Rental Assistance?

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Animals

Australian Rancher Uses His Sheep To Send A Message Of Love

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Latin America

Nicaragua Revokes The Licenses Of A Number Of Aid Organizations

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Asia

U.S. Has Less Than A Week To Finish Afghan Evacuations Before Aug. 31 Deadline

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Watching Afghanistan Fall Reminds These Veterans Of Who They Left Behind

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Watching Afghanistan Fall Reminds These Veterans Of Who They Left Behind

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Watching Afghanistan Fall Reminds These Veterans Of Who They Left Behind

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Health

Health Workers In Boston Counter Vaccine Misinformation In Haitian Communities

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Health Workers In Boston Counter Vaccine Misinformation In Haitian Communities

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Live Updates: ISIS-K Behind Kabul Attack That Killed Dozens. Biden Vows Revenge

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Live Updates: ISIS-K Behind Kabul Attack That Killed Dozens. Biden Vows Revenge

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Live Updates: ISIS-K Behind Kabul Attack That Killed Dozens. Biden Vows Revenge

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Asia

The Latest On The Explosions Outside Kabul's Airport

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The Latest On The Explosions Outside Kabul's Airport

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