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In Paris, This Refugee Radio Station Is A Lifeline — In 5 Different Languages

The Stalingrad Connection community radio station was named for the Paris metro stop where migrants camped out back in 2016. Above, migrants are shown during an evacuation outside the Stalingrad station on Nov. 4, 2016. Joel Saget/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Europe

In Paris, This Refugee Radio Station Is A Lifeline — In 5 Different Languages

Where can I find food? How do I fill out an asylum application? Stalingrad Connection, a community radio station, helps migrants find crucial information as they navigate a new country.

Politics

'August Recess' Begins For House As Democrats Mull Question Of Impeachment

by Susan Davis

'August Recess' Begins For House As Democrats Mull Question Of Impeachment

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Media

Baltimore Sun Editorial Board Fires Back At President Trump

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Africa

Hydroelectric Dam Project Could Threaten Tanzanian Game Reserve, Conservationists Say

by Halima Gikandi

Hydroelectric Dam Project Could Threaten Tanzanian Game Reserve, Conservationists Say

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Books

Former CIA Official Philip Mudd Discusses New Book On Post-9/11 Intelligence Community

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Europe

Thousands Of Protesters Arrested In Russia For Demanding Fair Local Elections

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Did Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Intend To Deceive?

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on April 11, 2018. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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Business

Did Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Intend To Deceive?

by Aarti Shahani

Did Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Intend To Deceive?

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Europe

Boris Johnson's Pledge To Pull Out Of EU Has Renewed Calls For Independence In Scotland

by Joanna Kakissis

Boris Johnson's Pledge To Pull Out Of EU Has Renewed Calls For Independence In Scotland

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Note Bleu Medeski Martin & Wood

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: High C's

by Will Shortz

Sunday Puzzle: High C's

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Science

Volcano Experts And Archaeologists Are Clashing Over Access To Study Pompeii

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Volcano Experts And Archaeologists Are Clashing Over Access To Study Pompeii

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Music

Destiny's Child 'The Writing's On The Wall' Turns 20

by Leah Donnella

Destiny's Child 'The Writing's On The Wall' Turns 20

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Bug a Boo Destiny's Child

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Politics

Rep. Jeff Van Drew Discusses Rationale Of The House Democrats Opposed To Impeachment

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National

The Connection Between Gov. Rossello's Leaked Chats And Corruption In Puerto Rico

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Games & Humor

At Fortnite World Cup, Winner Will Take Top Prize Of $3 Million

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On My Mind Circles Around the Sun

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Immovable Object Circles Around the Sun

Politics

20 Candidates Will Face Off During 2nd Democratic Debates In Detroit

by Scott Detrow

20 Candidates Will Face Off During 2nd Democratic Debates In Detroit

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Maryland Family Has Fostered Dozens Of Unaccompanied Migrant Children

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Maryland Family Has Fostered Dozens Of Unaccompanied Migrant Children

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Environment

There Are More Fireflies In Chicago Than Usual This Year. Here's Why

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Firefly Jeremy Zucker

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Some Summers They Drop Like Flys Dirty Three

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Europe

In Paris, This Refugee Radio Station Is A Lifeline — In 5 Different Languages

by Rebecca Rosman

In Paris, This Refugee Radio Station Is A Lifeline — In 5 Different Languages

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Woman Who Popularized Gender-Reveal Parties Says Her Views On Gender Have Changed

Gender reveal parties are all over social media and television shows, including Black-ish, are featuring their own. But 11 years ago, when Jenna Karvunidis had her own party that went viral, she never imagined just how big these parties would become. Kelsey McNeal/Walt Disney Television via Getty hide caption

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Pop Culture

Woman Who Popularized Gender-Reveal Parties Says Her Views On Gender Have Changed

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Woman Who Popularized Gender-Reveal Parties Says Her Views On Gender Have Changed

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When The Kids Grow Up, Motherhood Becomes A State Of 'Otherhood'

Carol (Angela Bassett) shows up unannounced in New York City for a surprise visit with her adult son, Matt (Sinqua Walls) in the new Netflix film Otherhood. Linda Kallerus/Netflix hide caption

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Movie Interviews

When The Kids Grow Up, Motherhood Becomes A State Of 'Otherhood'

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

When The Kids Grow Up, Motherhood Becomes A State Of 'Otherhood'

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Music

What's Your Signature Song? An Ode To 'Wide Open Spaces' By The Dixie Chicks

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Wide Open Spaces Dixie Chicks

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Bluegrass Instrumental Dixie Chicks

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