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Nevada Bill Raising Clean Energy Standard Heads To Gov. Sisolak

Apr 20, 2019
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada lawmakers in the state Assembly have roundly passed a bill requiring electricity companies to have 50 percent of their energy from renewable sources by 2030.

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Analysis
Robert Mueller testifies before Congress in 2013. A redacted version of Mueller's report as special counsel was released on Thursday.

The Tell-All Book That Could Trump Them All: The Mueller Report

Apr 20, 2019
Few authors get to pick who will provide the exclusive first review of their work, and Mueller didn't either. That choice was made by the principal character in the story, the president himself.
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Interstate 15 Wide-Load Traffic Detour Still Being Arranged

Apr 20, 2019
PHOENIX (AP) — A planned yearlong detour of wide-load traffic on Interstate 15 for bridge resurfacing in northwestern Arizona's Virgin River Gorge was expected to start in March but remains in the planning stages.

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Iconic Salt Lake Temple Closing For Major 4-Year Renovation

Apr 20, 2019
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — An iconic temple central to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints faith will close for four years to complete a major renovation.
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Book Reviews
<em>Republic of Lies: American Conspiracy Theorists and Their Surprising Rise to Power</em>, by Anna Merlan

'Republic Of Lies' Explores The Fixation With Conspiracy Theories

Apr 20, 2019
Author Anna Merlan's recitations are chilling, as are her warnings that fringe beliefs tend to go mainstream — and how their rise is seen against a resurgence in nationalism and white supremacy.
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Changing Face Of College

Congress Considers Making College More Accessible To People In Prison

Apr 20, 2019
A bipartisan group of lawmakers across the House and the Senate introduced a bill that would allow people in prison access to federal Pell grants to pay for college.
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Shots - Health News

Reach Out: Ways To Help A Loved One At Risk Of Suicide

Apr 20, 2019
What can you do when you fear someone you know may be considering suicide? It can feel daunting, but suicide prevention experts say we all can help someone at risk by reaching out and showing we care.
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Sen. Booker Says Impeachment Talk Is Premature

Apr 20, 2019
MINDEN, Nev. (AP) — New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker says it's too soon to talk about impeaching President Donald Trump.

Fellow Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren urged the Democratic-controlled House on Friday to "initiate impeachment proceedings."

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World
Kim Seung-ho (left), the director of the DMZ Ecology Research Institute, counts birds of the DMZ with intern Pyo Gina.

In Korean DMZ, Wildlife Thrives. Some Conservationists Worry Peace Could Disrupt It

Apr 20, 2019
The heavily fortified no man's land separating North and South Korea, largely untouched by humans, has become an ecological niche for the region's flora and fauna, including endangered species.
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Religion

Nepal, Home To The World's Largest Seder, Puts On Massive Passover Celebration

Apr 20, 2019
Nepal has long been a favorite destination of young Israeli tourist backpackers – so much so that the organization Chabad there puts on a huge Passover celebration to accommodate them.
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Shots - Health News
The Massachusetts Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center in Plymouth houses men for court-mandated addiction treatment.

Prison For Forced Addiction Treatment? A Parent's 'Last Resort' Has Consequences

Apr 20, 2019
Thousands of Massachusetts residents have been committed to treatment for addiction against their will. Some families say locking up addicts in prison isn't treatment. Others say it saves lives.
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Europe

Yellow Vest Protestors In Paris Mix With Notre Dame Cathedral Mourners

Apr 20, 2019
Yellow Vest protestors plan their weekly demonstrations in the wake of the fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral and calls for unity from the French president.
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Simon Says
Firefighters line up as they wait for French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner outside Notre Dame cathedral in Paris on Tuesday.

Opinion: Amid Devastation, Paris Firefighters' Bravery Is An Inspiration

Apr 20, 2019
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the efforts of the firefighters who rushed into the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris when it caught fire earlier this week.
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World
The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá is an underground church built inside a salt mine, and made entirely of salt.

Colombia's Salt Cathedral Is A Marvel Of Architecture And A Popular House Of Worship

Apr 20, 2019
On Easter, people will gather to pray in the cathedral, situated 600 feet underground in the Andean mining town of Zipaquirá. It was built in the caverns and tunnels left behind by salt miners.
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Goats and Soda

Disciplining Kids Without Yelling: Readers Tell Us Their Tricks

Apr 20, 2019
Our readers share ways to get your children to listen without raising your voice — sometimes without saying a word.
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Book Reviews

Emotionally Complex 'Arid Dreams' Operates On Multiple Levels

Apr 20, 2019
Duanwad Pimwana is one of Thailand's preeminent female writers, and this newly translated story collection — while not uniformly flawless — lets readers watch her grow into a true master of the form.
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National
On April 25, 1999, a memorial service for the victims of the Columbine High School shooting Littleton, Colo.

20 Years On, The Background Check System Continues To Miss Dangerous Gun Buyers

Apr 20, 2019
Mere months before the shooting at Columbine High School, the federal government established a background check system to screen gun buyers but shootings haven't waned.
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Europe
Irish journalist Lyra McKee who was shot and killed during clashes between militant republicans and police in Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

Police In Northern Ireland Seek Journalist's Killers

Apr 19, 2019
29-year-old Lyra McKee was a rising star in journalism in Northern Ireland and abroad. Her death was condemned by nearly all political factions there.
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Law
Louise and Daivd Turpin, who pleaded guilty to 14 felony counts for the abuse of 12 their 13 children, listened on Friday as two of their adult children testified in court.

California Parents Sentenced To Life In Prison After Years Of Torturing 12 Children

Apr 19, 2019
"My parents took my whole life from me," said one of the couple's adult daughters who testified against David and Louise Turpin on Friday. "But now I'm taking my life back."
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National

20 Years After The Columbine Shooting, Students And Staff Reflect On What Happened

Apr 19, 2019
Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the school shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado. What's changed and what's stayed the same with regards to school safety and mental health since then?
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Religion

As Part Of Her Fight Against Anti-Semitism, One Woman Is Inviting Non-Jews To Seder

Apr 19, 2019
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Marnie Fienberg, who created "2 for Seder" in honor of her mother-in-law, a victim of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting. The program invites two non-Jewish guests to each meal.
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Europe

Yellow Vest Protesters Still Waiting For France's President To Respond To Demands

Apr 19, 2019
French President Emmanuel Macron has come out of the Notre Dame fire crisis trying to urge unity but the public has demands.
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National

Scientists At The National Hurricane Center Upgrade Hurricane Michael To Category 5

Apr 19, 2019
The National Hurricane Center announced that Hurricane Michael was even stronger than first thought and reclassified it as a Category 5. It's the fourth such storm to make landfall on the U.S. mainland.
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Politics

Mueller Report Includes Descriptions Of White House Staffers Refusing Trump's Orders

Apr 19, 2019
The Mueller report reveals many instances when aides ignored President Trump's orders. But that's a recurring theme in his administration that goes beyond the Russia investigation.
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Politics

Republican Rep. Tom McClintock Discusses Mueller Report

Apr 19, 2019
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., about the release of the Mueller report.
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