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Opinion: An ancient, sophisticated palate
Researchers looking at foodcrusts on the pottery shards of ancient humans say there's evidence of a wide variety of ingredients, indicating that they may have been experimenting with "recipes."
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Investigators in the U.S. examine if recent targeted attacks are linked to the Iran war
Investigators in the U.S. search for motives in three recent instances of targeted attacks, and whether they are related to the war in Iran.
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Saturday Sports: Iran and the World Cup; College basketball gears up for March Madness
NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Michele Steele discuss Iran's World Cup participation and college basketball as it heads into March Madness.
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Week in Politics: Missile attack on a girls' school in Tehran; DHS remains unfunded
Lawmakers want an explanation for the Feb. 28 missile attack on a Tehran girls' school. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security remains unfunded.
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The latest on the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran after 2 weeks
The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran two weeks ago. Most recently, six U.S. personnel died in a plane crash in Iraq, Iran vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, and more Marines are headed to the region.
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How Israeli domestic politics affect the Iran war
NPR's Scott Simon asks former Israeli deputy national security adviser Chuck Freilich, now at Columbia University, about Israeli domestic politics and their effect on the Iran war.
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What's Marco Rubio's role as secretary of state and Trump's national security advisor?
New Yorker staff writer Dexter Filkins tells NPR's Scott Simon about Marco Rubio's role as Secretary of State and National Security Advisor to a president shaking the world order.
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Hear what United Airlines is doing to inspire passengers to use headphones
Tired of listening to other people's music, shows, and phone conversations in flight, the people at United Airlines have written a rule that lets them kick you off the plane if you don't put on headphones.
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What's Trump's plan for the U.S. security initiative called, 'The Shield of Americas'?
A regional coalition of Latin American countries will make up "The Shield of Americas," which becomes official this weekend in Miami. What does the Trump Administration want from this new initiative?
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European leaders' views on the developing war in the Middle East
Europeans are divided over how to respond to the US/Israel war with Iran. German leaders have been measured, while Spain's prime minister has been critical of the Trump Administration and of Israel.
