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For Some New Americans, Capitol Attack Was An Echo Of Turmoil They'd Hoped To Escape

Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier on Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Julio Cortez/AP hide caption

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For Some New Americans, Capitol Attack Was An Echo Of Turmoil They'd Hoped To Escape

For many Americans, this week's attack was shocking. But for the millions of Americans born in countries with a history of political instability, the event has carried a different resonance.

Politics

Illinois Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi On The Violence At The Capitol

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Twitter Permanently Suspends President Trump's Account Ahead Of Inauguration Day

by Tamara Keith

Twitter Permanently Suspends President Trump's Account Ahead Of Inauguration Day

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Opinion: Remembering Journalist And Friend Neil Sheehan

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Opinion: Remembering Journalist And Friend Neil Sheehan

by Scott Simon

Opinion: Remembering Journalist And Friend Neil Sheehan

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First Touch Marcin Wasilewski

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Young and Cinema Marcin Wasilewski

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Former 'All Things Considered' Host Robert Siegel Tests Positive For Coronavirus

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Insurrection At The Capitol: Live Updates

For Some New Americans, Capitol Attack Was An Echo Of Turmoil They'd Hoped To Escape

by Sally Herships

For Some New Americans, Capitol Attack Was An Echo Of Turmoil They'd Hoped To Escape

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Rep. Jamie Raskin On The Life And Legacy Of His Son, Tommy Raskin

Rep. Jamie Raskin remembers his son, Tommy, as "remarkable from the beginning." Tommy Raskin, who had depression for years, killed himself on Dec. 31. Family photo hide caption

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Obituaries

Rep. Jamie Raskin On The Life And Legacy Of His Son, Tommy Raskin

by James Doubek

Rep. Jamie Raskin On The Life And Legacy Of His Son, Tommy Raskin

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Winter Passing Rannar Sillard

Health

Checking In On Two COVID-19 'Long Haulers'

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Reverse Silver Maple

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Lockdown 7 Jah Wobble

Love And Hope Are At The Heart Of 'The Prophets'

G.P. Putnam's Sons

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Love And Hope Are At The Heart Of 'The Prophets'

by Scott Simon

Love And Hope Are At The Heart Of 'The Prophets'

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Music

Teenage Banjo Prodigy To Perform At Virtual globalFEST

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The Very Day I'm Gone Nora Brown

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Shady Grove - Beautiful Doll Nora Brown

National

Pro-Trump Extremists Storm Capitol In Deadly Attack

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The Latest On The Investigation Into The Insurrection At The Capitol

by Ryan Lucas

The Latest On The Investigation Into The Insurrection At The Capitol

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Politics

Week In Politics: How Likely Are Efforts To Remove Trump To Succeed?

by Ron Elving

Week In Politics: How Likely Are Efforts To Remove Trump To Succeed?

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Parallel (feat. Manu Delago) Poppy Ackroyd

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Time (Lone Figures Remix) Poppy Ackroyd

Health

What The U.S. Can Do To Improve The Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

What The U.S. Can Do To Improve The Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout

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Author Interviews

Seyward Darby Delves Into Women's Role In The Far-Right Movement

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Sports

Saturday Sports: Remembering Dodgers' Lasorda

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Big Black Bear The Michael Landau Group & Michael Landau

Business

Tattoo Shops Hit Hard By COVID-19 Pandemic

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Postcard to Nina Jens Lekman

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Bone Chaos in the Castle Kaki King

Health

Differing COVID-19 Mitigation Approaches Cause Tensions In Colorado Counties

by Rae Ellen Bichell

Differing COVID-19 Mitigation Approaches Cause Tensions In Colorado Counties

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Television

New HBO Documentary Details Tiger Woods' Career

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Author Interviews

Escape To A Picturesque Scotland In Sarah Moss' 'Summerwater'

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Oakmoss and Amber Teen Daze

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Clear Path Teen Daze

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