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Friday

Iranians Wait And Wonder If A New Dawn Is Coming

Sara Noghani (left) and Pooya Shahsiah, in their shop, Tehran Collage. Many of their designs feature words from Persian poetry that speak of a new dawn. Molly Messick/NPR hide caption

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Iranians Wait And Wonder If A New Dawn Is Coming

NPR's Steve Inskeep profiles three Iranians who discuss their dreams — and hopes that have been dashed previously.

Iranians Wait And Wonder If A New Dawn Is Coming

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Thursday

Iran's Jews: It's Our Home And We Plan To Stay

Iranian Jewish men read from the Torah scroll during morning prayers at Youssef Abad Synagogue in Tehran in 2013. Behrouz Mehri/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Iran's Jews: It's Our Home And We Plan To Stay

Iran's Jewish population has dropped dramatically since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. But nearly 9,000 Jews remain and many say they've built comfortable lives and learned to accept the limitations.

Iran's Jews: It's Our Home And We Plan To Stay

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Wednesday

'You Are Invited': Isolated Iran Seeks Foreign Tourists

People ride a horse and carriage through Isfahan's central square in June 2014. With its immense mosques, picturesque bridges and ancient bazaar, the city is a virtual living museum of Iranian traditional culture and is a top tourist destination. After decades of difficult relations with the West, Iran now says it wants more foreign tourists, including Westerners. John Moore/Getty Images hide caption

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'You Are Invited': Isolated Iran Seeks Foreign Tourists

Iran often seems conflicted about its future. Last week, a big rally included the usual anti-American rhetoric, while the following day marked the opening of an international tourism exhibit.

'You Are Invited': Isolated Iran Seeks Foreign Tourists

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Tuesday

On Iran's Streets, 'Death To America' ... And Hope For A Nuclear Deal

Iranians commemorate the 36th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution near the Azadi Tower in Tehran on Wednesday. While many Iranians would like to reorder relations with the West, there's also plenty of skepticism about whether it will actually happen. Ebrahim Noroozi/AP hide caption

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On Iran's Streets, 'Death To America' ... And Hope For A Nuclear Deal

Many Iranians seem prepared to shift relations with the West. But there are also plenty of skeptics when it comes to the prospect of a nuclear deal and normal ties with the U.S.

On Iran's Streets, 'Death To America' ... And Hope For A Nuclear Deal

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Wednesday

Middle East

U.S., Iran Not Hopelessly Far Apart On Details Of A Nuclear Deal

The biggest barrier appears to be whether parties in these talks have what experts say is the "political will" to write a final agreement.

U.S., Iran Not Hopelessly Far Apart On Details Of A Nuclear Deal

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Monday

Hagel: Stress Of 'Nonstop War' Forcing Out Good Soldiers

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The Two-Way

Hagel: Stress Of 'Nonstop War' Forcing Out Good Soldiers

In an interview with NPR's Morning Edition, outgoing Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel says he is concerned about the toll of repeatedly rotating the same soldiers back to the front lines.

Hagel: Stress Of 'Nonstop War' Forcing Out Good Soldiers

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Saturday

Wednesday

Fact Check

Fact Checking Obama's State Of The Union Speech

In his address to the nation Tuesday night, President Obama — among other things — talked about the economy, education, immigration and foreign policy. Were his statements correct?

Fact Checking Obama's State Of The Union Speech

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Thursday

Business

Will Low Oil Prices Affect Debate Over Keystone KL Pipeline?

Oil prices continue their slide, falling below $50 a barrel. Does the slump factor into the debate over building the Keystone Pipeline which would carry oil from western Canada to the U.S. Gulf Coast?

Will Low Oil Prices Affect Debate Over Keystone KL Pipeline?

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Wednesday

Culture

Art Installation Opens Passage To A Different World

In New York and Tehran, visitors in both cities are invited to enter a portal for 10 minutes or longer to communicate with a stranger, as though they're standing in the same room.

Art Installation Opens Passage To A Different World

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Friday

Undocumented Immigrant Now Feels 'More American'

Junior Adriano at his former high school in Anthony, Texas. Kainaz Amaria/NPR hide caption

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Borderland: Dispatches From The U.S.-Mexico Boundary

Undocumented Immigrant Now Feels 'More American'

Last year on a reporting trip, Steve Inskeep met Junior Adriano, a teenager in Texas trying to resolve his legal status. Then, he didn't feel very American. But for Junior today, much has changed.

Undocumented Immigrant Now Feels 'More American'

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Thursday

Sen. Marco Rubio Hopes For A Congress 'Whose Work Is Relevant' To Americans

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Politics

Sen. Marco Rubio Hopes For A Congress 'Whose Work Is Relevant' To Americans

The Republican party begins 2015 in control of both chambers of Congress. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., talks with Steve Inskeep about the party's priorities and the possibility of a presidential bid.

Sen. Marco Rubio Hopes For A Congress 'Whose Work Is Relevant' To Americans

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Wednesday

Waiting For A Break: Obama On 'Strategic Patience' In Foreign Policy

NPR's Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep interviews President Obama on Dec. 17 in the Oval Office, where they discussed U.S. involvement in the Middle East and the world as a whole. Kainaz Amaria/NPR hide caption

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Politics

Waiting For A Break: Obama On 'Strategic Patience' In Foreign Policy

"I believe in diplomacy, I believe in dialogue, I believe in engagement," the president says of Iran and other regimes perceived as U.S. enemies. But he says restoring relations is a gradual process.

Waiting For A Break: Obama On 'Strategic Patience' In Foreign Policy

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Tuesday

Here's Why Obama Said The U.S. Is 'Less Racially Divided'

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Race

Here's Why Obama Said The U.S. Is 'Less Racially Divided'

The president says incidents in the past year have "surfaced" long-simmering issues between minority communities and authorities, allowing for a healthy airing of grievances.

Here's Why Obama Said The U.S. Is 'Less Racially Divided'

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Monday

Despite Election Defeat, Obama Sees Room To Push His Agenda

Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep interviews President Obama on Dec. 17 in the Oval Office, where they discussed recent moves on Cuba and immigration, and prospects for cooperation with a GOP-dominated Congress. Kainaz Amaria/NPR hide caption

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Politics

Despite Election Defeat, Obama Sees Room To Push His Agenda

President Obama begins his administration's final phase the way he began several others: recovering from disaster, in this case the loss of the Senate. He's striving to show he won't be a lame duck.

Despite Election Defeat, Obama Sees Room To Push His Agenda

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