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House to vote to end the longest shutdown in history
The House is set to vote today on a bill that would end the government shutdown after 43 days.
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The novel 'Some Bright Nowhere' dwells on the uncertain time between life and death
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with the author Ann Packer about her new novel, Some Bright Nowhere.
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U.S. troops ramp their presence in Central and South America as President Maduro mobilizes forces
Venezuela continues to prepare its military in response to increasing regional presence of U.S. military in the region.
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As ICE expands the use of county jails, a Kansas jail underscores resulting problems
As ICE expands their use, immigration advocates say one Kansas jail underscores the dangers that can come from using county jails as detention centers.
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Padma Lakshmi reflects on the lessons her grandmother taught her through cooking
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Padma Lakshmi reflects on the lessons her grandmother taught her through cooking.
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Gaza ceasefire is holding one month on, but progress is stalled
One month into the ceasefire in Gaza, Israel is still impeding aid as progress to the next phase stalls.
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A Florida flea market feels the strain as immigration enforcement intensifies
A flea market is Florida is feeling the effects of immigration enforcement as it's lost at least 30% of its customers.
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A woman left a journal at the overlook where her brother died. Then others wrote in it
Losing a loved one is something almost everyone can relate to. But sometimes the way we process our grief can be a light in the darkness for others.
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Two years ago, California allowed courts to order people into mental health treatment
Two years ago, California launched an experiment that lets judges order people with psychotic illness into care. Some counties are emphasizing something else the law enabled: "relentless outreach."
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Democrats criticize the deal some in their party negotiated to end the shutdown
Moderate Democrats made a political calculation to end the shutdown but try to keep health care in the spotlight.
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In the novel 'Lucky Seed,' the stakes are high for producing an heir
Author Justinian Huang talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about his new book Lucky Seed, about the Sun family's quest to ensure a male heir to their wealth.
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Hundreds of flights are cancelled as air traffic controllers work without pay
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled for safety during the shutdown as air traffic controllers continue to work without pay.