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Photos: The Women's March In Washington

Jan 19, 2019

Started in 2017, the protest movement advocates for the rights of women, immigrants, people of color and the LGBTQ community.

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Author Interviews

There's No Rest For Anyone In 'The Dreamers'

Jan 19, 2019

Karen Thompson Walker's new novel imagines a pandemic that puts victims into a deep sleep, giving them strange dreams from which they may not wake up — and panicking those still awake.

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National

In Exchange For Border Wall Funding, Trump Proposes Temporary Immigrant Protections

Jan 19, 2019

With the partial government shutdown in its fifth week, President Trump offers to extend reprieves from deportation for so-called Dreamers and other immigrants in exchange for money for a border wall.

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Politics

The Democratic Response To Trump's Latest Border Security Proposal

Jan 19, 2019

NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin following President Trump's latest proposal on border security.

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National

Trump Pitches 3-Year Extention Of DACA Protections For Border Wall Funding

Jan 19, 2019

President Trump proposed a deal to congressional Democrats that would protect recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in exchange for $5.7 billion to fund the border wall.

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National

Thousands Gather Across U.S. For 3rd Annual Women's Marches

Jan 19, 2019

For the third time since President Trump's inauguration, women have gathered in Washington, D.C., for the Women's March, bringing attention to social justice issues.

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National

During Government Shutdown, Many Federal Workers Can't Afford To Miss A Paycheck

Jan 19, 2019

The federal government's failure to pay its workers during the shutdown has caused hardship for many. Economist Joseph Stiglitz tells NPR's Melissa Block why so many have no savings to fall back on.

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Latin America

In Mexico, Dozens Killed In Gasoline Pipeline Explosion

Jan 19, 2019

A gasoline pipeline in the Mexican state of Hidalgo exploded Friday evening, killing more than 60 people and leaving many more injured. The pipeline had been illegally tapped by gasoline thieves.

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Music

Neyla Pekarek Strikes Out On Her Own In New Album Drawing On Colorado Folklore

Jan 19, 2019

NPR's Melissa Block talks to Neyla Pekarek, formerly of The Lumineers, about her debut solo album, Rattlesnake, which was inspired by an actual frontierswoman named "Rattlesnake Kate."

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Politics

President Trump speaks about the partial government shutdown, immigration and border security in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House Saturday.

Democrats Reject Trump Border Wall Proposal, Calling It A 'Non-Starter'

Jan 19, 2019

The proposal would temporarily extend deportation protections for some immigrants in exchange for funding for a border wall. But Democrats say the offer doesn't amount to much.

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National

Powerful Winter Storm Sweeps East After Blanketing The Midwest

Jan 19, 2019

The storm is bringing snow, ice, freezing rain and arctic air to much of the East Coast.

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World

What's Iran Up To With Recent Rocket Launch Attempt?

Jan 19, 2019

Iran attempted to launch a rocket carrying a satellite into space. The Trump administration believes the launch was about developing long-range weapons, but analysts say the tech used is too clunky.

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National Security

As President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo watch, a U.S. Navy team moves a transfer case containing the remains of Scott A. Wirtz, Saturday at Dover Air Force Base.

Trump Travels To Dover AFB For Dignified Transfer Of 4 Americans Killed In Syria

Jan 19, 2019

The president met privately with family members Saturday morning. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan also traveled to the ceremony.

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National

Thousands of women gathered in Washington, D.C., and across the country to support women's rights.

Amid Snow And Controversy, Demonstrators Take To The Streets For 3rd Women's March

Jan 19, 2019

Marches took place across the country, from Washington, D.C., to San Francisco to snowy upstate New York. Leaders called for unity as controversy and questions of inclusivity loomed over the event.

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Health

Belmont University's nursing program started hiring actors like Vickie James to help with their end-of-life simulations for students.

Morphine, And A Side Of Grief Counseling: Nursing Students Learn How To Handle Death

Jan 19, 2019

Research has found that university curriculum often goes light on one of life's universal experiences — dying. So some colleges have gone to new lengths to make the training more meaningful.

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Education

Denver And Los Angeles: Two Cities Trying To Negotiate A New Deal With Teachers

Jan 19, 2019

In this week's roundup of education news: There's a strike in Los Angeles, while teachers in Denver will vote for their own walkout. That and more of this week's education news.

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Newscast headlines

Romney Backs Trump In Shutdown Showdown, Questions Pelosi

Jan 19, 2019

OGDEN, Utah (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah said Friday he supports President Donald Trump’s push for a border wall that has led to a government shutdown and questioned why Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi won’t agree to “another few miles” of barriers on the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!

Not My Job: Conan O'Brien Gets Quizzed On Hot Cocoa

Jan 19, 2019

We've invited the longtime, late night talk show host to play a game called "Team Coco, meet hot cocoa!" O'Brien is now host of Conan on TBS, and has a new podcast called Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend.