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A Wayward Weedkiller Divides Farm Communities, Harms Wildlife

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The Salt

A Wayward Weed Killer Divides Farm Communities, Harms Wildlife

When a drifting weedkiller hit America's farming heartland this summer, it damaged crops and friendships. The chemical could also be bad news for other vegetation, as well as bees and butterflies.

National

Investigators Still Seeking A Motive

by Brian Mann

Investigators Still Seeking A Motive

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Politics

Rep. Charlie Dent On Bump Stocks Bill

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We Remember The Wrong Names After Tragedies. Who's To Blame?

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Simon Says

We Remember The Wrong Names After Tragedies. Who's To Blame?

by Scott Simon

We Remember The Wrong Names After Tragedies. Who's To Blame?

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Grace Neil Cowley Trio

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Sunshine Canyon Michael Jones

Politics

Trump's Week: Puerto Rico, Las Vegas, 'Rexit,' Iran Deal

by Ron Elving

Trump's Week: Puerto Rico, Las Vegas, 'Rexit,' Iran Deal

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Health Care

A Doctor's Guidance For Hospitals After Mass Shootings

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The Salt

A Wayward Weedkiller Divides Farm Communities, Harms Wildlife

by Dan Charles

A Wayward Weedkiller Divides Farm Communities, Harms Wildlife

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Kandaiki Mammal Hands

Middle East

A Byproduct Of A Refugee Crisis: Child Labor

by Ruth Sherlock

A Byproduct Of A Refugee Crisis: Child Labor

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Hopopono GoGo Penguin

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Bigger Than Home Manu Delago

Animals

Talkin' Birds On The Galapagos Islands

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Africa

What's Next For Angola With A New President

by Eyder Peralta

What's Next For Angola With A New President

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Movie Reviews

Movies You Missed: 'The Color Purple'

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Reunion/Finale Quincy Jones

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Main Title Quincy Jones

Politics

Van Jones On 'The Messy Truth'

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National

The Critical Needs Of Hospitals In Puerto Rico

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World

U.S. Eases Sanctions On Sudan

by Michele Kelemen

U.S. Eases Sanctions On Sudan

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Ruins Portico Quartet

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Golden Feverkin & Koresma feat. Cuff Malloy

Politics

What's Behind The NRA's Political Clout

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Media

Gretchen Carlson On The Spread Of Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

by David Folkenflik

Gretchen Carlson On The Spread Of Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

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Two Years After A Violent Altercation At A S.C. High School, Has Anything Changed?

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Education

Two Years After A Violent Altercation At A S.C. High School, Has Anything Changed?

by Kat Chow

Two Years After A Violent Altercation At A S.C. High School, Has Anything Changed?

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Grassland

Europe

A Spanish Mosque's Ties To Terror

by Lauren Frayer

A Spanish Mosque's Ties To Terror

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Bela & the Whale Broke For Free

Sports

Saturday Sports: Baseball Playoffs

by Tom Goldman

Saturday Sports: Baseball Playoffs

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Criminal Justice Collaborative

Rethinking Security In Public Places

by Eric Westervelt

Rethinking Security In Public Places

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Music Interviews

Carla Bruni On Bringing The 'French Touch' To Her Cover Album

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Crazy Carla Bruni

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Breakfast at Tiffany's Henry Mancini & His Orchestra

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