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World
British Prime Minister Johnson Suffers A Big Brexit Defeat In Court
The U.K.'s Supreme Court Ruled against Boris Johnson. The court said it was illegal when he suspended Parliament five weeks ago, in what was seen as an effort to limit debate on Brexit.
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Politics
News Brief: Trump-Ukraine Report, U.N. General Assembly, Tortutre In Syria
President Trump is accused of withholding aid to Ukraine ahead of a call with the new leader. Trump speaks today at the U.N. Survivors try to hold Syria's Assad regime accountable for torture.
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Politics
Pelosi Offers Plan To Cut Prescription Drug Prices
House Speaker Pelosi's plan would allow government to negotiate prices with pharmaceutical companies. She proposes several steps to bring down prices, including ideas President Trump has supported.
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Morning News Brief
Evidence mounts that Iran was behind attacks on Saudi oil facilities. Canada's prime minister apologizes for brownface costume at 2001 party. And, the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates.
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Politics
Journalist Cokie Roberts Pursued Her Ambitions With Integrity
Cokie Robert's storied career at National Public Radio and ABC News took her to the heights of her profession. But her values put family and relationships above all else.
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Morning News Brief
Hurricane Dorian causes catastrophic damage to the Bahamas. Britain's prime minister calls for a snap election after conservatives suffer a key parliamentary defeat. Walmart curbs ammunition sales.
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National
Burning Dive Boat Off California Spurs Ongoing Rescue Effort
A fire aboard a charter boat off Ventura County, Calif., has led to an extensive, early morning rescue effort. NPR Steve Inskeep speaks with Capt. Brian McGrath of the Ventura County Fire Department.
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Books
Jim Mattis: 'Nations With Allies Thrive, Nations Without Allies Wither'
Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis stresses the importance of allies in an interview with NPR. He also criticizes shifting U.S. policies during the wars of the past 18 years.
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World
U.S. Sanctions Cut Off Iranians' Access To Medicine, Iran Says
The U.S is working to increase pressure on Iran, and many Iranians are struggling. The State Department is challenging Iran's charges that the U.S. is cutting off access to cancer drugs.
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World
Iran's Oil Tanker Seizure Revs Up Fight For Global Public Opinion
Before the U.N., Secretary of State Mike Pompeo criticized Iran for seizing a British-flagged oil tanker. An Iranian news service offered the opposite narrative — accusing Britain of piracy.