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A Thriving Rural Town's Winning Formula Faces New Threats Under Trump Administration

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A Thriving Rural Town's Winning Formula Faces New Threats Under Trump Administration

Decades ago, Garden City, Kan., embraced the meat industry, and immigrants flocked there for jobs. The city worked hard to absorb newcomers, but now its economy and diverse community are in jeopardy.

Politics

Trump Goes Back To Campaign Mode In Florida

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Trump Goes Back To Campaign Mode In Florida

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National Security

With Intelligence Leaks, The 'Deep State' Resurfaces

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Omar Abdel-Rahman, Radical Cleric Connected To 1993 World Trade Center Bombing, Dies

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The Two-Way

Omar Abdel-Rahman, Radical Cleric Connected To 1993 World Trade Center Bombing, Dies

by Cory Turner

Omar Abdel-Rahman, Radical Cleric Connected To 1993 World Trade Center Bombing, Dies

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Iuk Stefan Aeby Trio

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Artifact Balmorhea

Europe

Protests In Paris Over Alleged Rape Of Black Man By Police

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A Thriving Rural Town's Winning Formula Faces New Threats Under Trump Administration

by Frank Morris

A Thriving Rural Town's Winning Formula Faces New Threats Under Trump Administration

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Sports

Government Sues Lance Armstrong, Wants $100 Million

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Get Large Tribeqa

Space Poop Problem-Solvers Take Home Cash Prizes From NASA

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The Two-Way

Space Poop Problem-Solvers Take Home Cash Prizes From NASA

by Camila Domonoske

Space Poop Problem-Solvers Take Home Cash Prizes From NASA

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In Motion Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross

Sunday Puzzle: Solving This Puzzle Might Mean A Few Outfit Changes

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: Solving This Puzzle Might Mean A Few Outfit Changes

by Will Shortz

Sunday Puzzle: Solving This Puzzle Might Mean A Few Outfit Changes

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After 21 Nominations, Will Sound Mixer Kevin O'Connell Finally Win His Oscar?

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Movie Interviews

After 21 Nominations, Will Sound Mixer Kevin O'Connell Finally Win His Oscar?

by Danny Hajek

After 21 Nominations, Will Sound Mixer Kevin O'Connell Finally Win His Oscar?

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Music

Pegi Young's New Album Is Emotionally 'Raw'

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Trying to Live My Life Without You

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What'cha Gonna Do Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn

National

The Call-In: Answering Your Questions About 'Sanctuary Cities'

by Martin Kaste

The Call-In: Answering Your Questions About 'Sanctuary Cities'

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History

How 'Little Tokyo' Of Los Angeles Changed Into 'Bronzeville' And Back Again

by Adrian Florido

How 'Little Tokyo' Of Los Angeles Changed Into 'Bronzeville' And Back Again

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Transient Glen Porter

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Honey Emancipator

New York Republican Rep. Tom Reed Faces Angry Crowds, Deep In Trump Country

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Politics

New York Republican Rep. Tom Reed Faces Angry Crowds, Deep In Trump Country

by Jessica Taylor

New York Republican Rep. Tom Reed Faces Angry Crowds, Deep In Trump Country

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Politics

Republican Rep. Mark Sanford Discusses His South Carolina Town Hall

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Rio's Carnival Is A Glitter-Filled Euphoria, Even If Brazil's Government Is Not

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Parallels

Rio's Carnival Is A Glitter-Filled Euphoria, Even If Brazil's Government Is Not

by Philip Reeves

Rio's Carnival Is A Glitter-Filled Euphoria, Even If Brazil's Government Is Not

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Author Interviews

Imagining The Present As The Future Of The 1950s

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Pineapple Podington Bear

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A Foster Parent For Terminally Ill Children

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First Harvest

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Lewis & Clark

Science

Why NASA Is Exploring An Alien World In Antarctica

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In 'Things We Lost,' Argentina's Haunted History Gets A Supernatural Twist

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Author Interviews

In 'Things We Lost,' Argentina's Haunted History Gets A Supernatural Twist

by NPR Staff

In 'Things We Lost,' Argentina's Haunted History Gets A Supernatural Twist

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Music

Alt.Latino Explores Afro-Latin Music For Black History Month

by Jessica Diaz-Hurtado

Alt.Latino Explores Afro-Latin Music For Black History Month

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Pedazo de Acordeón Ivo Diaz and Band

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Jarabe Loco (The Crazy Dance) Jose Gutierrez, Hermanos Ochoa et. al.

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