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Dixie State Football Player Dies At St. George Hospital

Mar 25, 2019

Dixie State University officials say football player Abraham Reinhardt died Friday evening at a St. George hospital. 

School officials did not release a cause of death, but an online account set up for his medical bills says Reinhardt died of a sudden illness. 

He was 23.  

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Mantha Scores In OT, Red Wings Beat Golden Knights 3-2

Mar 25, 2019
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Anthony Mantha acknowledges he has had a rough season, with "ups and downs" he's had to learn from, especially after missing 15 games with a hand injury midway through the season.
 
Mostly, it's the downs he's focused on in order to become a
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Nevada Journalist Files Appeal With State Supreme Court Over Order To Disclose Sources

Mar 25, 2019

Attorneys for a Nevada journalist who was ordered to reveal sources in a recent court ruling have filed an appeal with the Nevada Supreme Court. 

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Woman Accused Of Hitting Pedestrians In Las Vegas Apologizes

Mar 25, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A woman accused of driving on a Las Vegas Strip sidewalk, killing a pedestrian and injuring more than 30 others has apologized.

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In Speech At Trump Hotel, Gillibrand To Call Trump A Coward

Mar 25, 2019

NEW YORK (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Kirsten Gillibrand is calling President Donald Trump a "coward" who "punches down" and says that he is "tearing apart the moral fabric of our country."

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Kitchen Fire Hurts 2 At Vegas Golden Knights' Practice Rink

Mar 25, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities say two people have been injured in a kitchen fire at the practice rink of the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights.

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O'Rourke Says Owning, Using Guns Taught Him Responsible Use

Mar 25, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke says his personal use and ownership of firearms taught him the responsibility of having guns and can help bridge politically fraught discussions about gun control in the U.S.

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KNPR's State of Nevada

Does Nevada Attract Unethical Politicians?

Mar 25, 2019

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Politics

It's Time To Move On, Rep. Mike Johnson Says After Mueller Probe Ends

Mar 25, 2019
Rachel Martin talks to GOP Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana about special counsel Mueller's report that President Trump's campaign did not conspire with Russia to interfere in the 2016 election.
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Politics

Sen. Blumenthal Wants Transparency Following Mueller Report

Mar 25, 2019
David Greene talks to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, who demands full disclosure following the end of special counsel Mueller's probe. NPR's Susan Davis weighs in on the topic.
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Europe

Criticism Follows Italy Endorsing China's Global Infrastructure Projects

Mar 25, 2019
Critics say Italy's endorsement of a 21st century Silk Road will embolden China's global economic influence and not in a good way. Italian officials are to sign more agreements in Beijing next month.
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Book Reviews

'Sing To It' Is Worth The Wait

Mar 25, 2019
Amy Hempel's first book of new material in 14 years showcases her immense talents as a fiction writer. It's a powerful collection of stories about uneasy, unmoored, even desperate people.
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Analysis

Constitutional Expert Maintained Trump Did Not Collude With Russia

Mar 25, 2019
Rachel Martin talks to constitutional expert Jonathan Turley about the Justice Department summary of the Mueller report, which determined there was insufficient evidence to establish Trump colluded.
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National

Many Americans Would Like The Full Mueller Report To Be Made Public

Mar 25, 2019
We wanted to know what people think now that special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation is concluded. We hear from voters from different parts of the country.
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Analysis

Mueller Report Is Out. Time For Republicans And Democrats To Comment

Mar 25, 2019
David Greene talks to conservative radio talk show host Chris Buskirk and Democratic strategist Maria Cardona about what's next for both parties, now that the Mueller report has been released.
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Politics

Trump Responds To Findings In The Special Counsel's Report

Mar 25, 2019
President Trump talked with reporters Sunday as he prepared to return from Florida to the White House, calling the Robert Mueller investigation "an illegal take-down that failed."
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National

Flooding Along The Missouri River Subsides For The Time Being

Mar 25, 2019
Record flooding on the Missouri River is winding down, but the Midwestern flood season hasn't even started yet. Farmers, forecasters and others are bracing for the possibility of more flooding.
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Sports

New England Patriots' Star Tight End Is Calling It Quits

Mar 25, 2019
After four Super Bowls and a record-breaking number of touchdowns, Rob Gronkowski says it's time to retire. In a post online, the 29-year-old said he's looking forward to what comes next.
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Business

Survey Finds Shoppers Under The Influence Are Spending More

Mar 25, 2019
An annual survey from Finder.com projects Americans as a whole will spend about $40 billion shopping under the influence in 2019. That's up from $30 billion last year.
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Netanyahu To Cut U.S. Trip Short After Rocket Attack Launched From Gaza

Mar 25, 2019
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "respond forcefully" to a Gaza rocket attack. He's cutting his U.S. trip short to return to Israel after Monday's meeting with President Trump.
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Music Interviews
"His skill set is immense, and he has mastered many different genres of music," Jordan Peele says of composer Michael Abels (center).

Michael Abels, Composer Of Jordan Peele's 'Us', Balances Terror With Empathy

Mar 25, 2019
Abels was a music teacher who had never scored a film when he was hired for Jordan Peele's Get Out and now Us. Peele hired him after a fruitless search for an African-American film composer.
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Analysis
Attorney General William Barr leaves his home in McLean, Va., Friday before the Mueller report on Russian interference and potential Trump campaign collusion was handed over to him.

Impeachment Just Got Less Likely And 6 Other Takeaways From The Barr Letter

Mar 25, 2019
Attorney General William Barr's letter to Congress about the Mueller Russia probe is a big short-term win for the president, but it doesn't "exonerate" him totally, and Democrats want to see more.
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National Security
Attorney General William Barr sent a summary of the special counsel's main findings to key members of Congress on Sunday.

Next Steps And Big Unanswered Questions As The Nation Moves Into Post-Mueller Era

Mar 25, 2019
The curtain has nearly fallen on the special counsel investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election, but this drama may have at least one more act left to run.
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Politics

Congress Responds To Summarized Mueller Report

Mar 24, 2019
The latest reaction from Congress to Attorney General Bill Barr's letter summarizing the Mueller report.
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Politics

GOP Rep. Chris Stewart Reacts To Conclusion Of Mueller Report

Mar 24, 2019
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Congressman Chris Stewart of Utah.

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