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News Brief: Southern Border Crisis, Medicaid, Brexit Latest

Homeland Security warns the southern border is at a breaking point. A judge again blocks states' work requirements for Medicaid. Theresa May agrees to quit if Brexit deal passes in U.K. parliament.

News Brief: Southern Border Crisis, Medicaid, Brexit Latest

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FDA's Gottlieb: More Kids Vaping 'Changes The Equation' For E-Cig Regulation

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Health

FDA's Gottlieb: More Kids Vaping 'Changes The Equation' For E-Cig Regulation

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb talks about his efforts to regulate the tobacco and pharmaceutical industries. He's set to leave his post next month.

FDA's Gottlieb: More Kids Vaping 'Changes The Equation' For E-Cig Regulation

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What Does 'Born In The U.S.A.' Really Mean?

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What Does 'Born In The U.S.A.' Really Mean?

It's not enough to say the Bruce Springsteen hit is misunderstood. Its contrasts — between grim verses and a joyous chorus, damning facts and fierce pride — are what give it its anthemic power.

What Does 'Born In The U.S.A.' Really Mean?

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Middle East

News Brief: Golan Heights, House Panel Probe, Brexit

U.S. backs Israel's claim to sovereignty over the Golan Heights. House panel investigates whether Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump violated federal record-keeping policies. EU agrees to delay Brexit.

News Brief: Golan Heights, House Panel Probe, Brexit

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Politics

Reviewing Political Conversations In Our Series 'Opening Arguments'

NPR's Morning Edition has begun speaking to 2020 Democratic presidential candidates in a series of conversations to explore their core campaign messages. We listen back to some of those exchanges.

Reviewing Political Conversations In Our Series 'Opening Arguments'

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World

News Brief: Gun Ban, Trump Criticizes McCain, Fentanyl Deaths

New Zealand bans weapons like those used in last week's attacks. President Trump continues to criticize John McCain, even though he's deceased. New data paints a dark picture of the opioid epidemic.

News Brief: Gun Ban, Trump Criticizes McCain, Fentanyl Deaths

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Politics

Trump Heads To Ohio, A Key Election-Year State

On Wednesday President Trump heads to Ohio, a state where he promised residents that industrial jobs would come back. He is lashing out on social media after a high-profile auto plant closed there.

Trump Heads To Ohio, A Key Election-Year State

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News Brief: Trump's FAA Pick, Clergy Abuse Suit, Disney-Fox Deal

Trump picked former Delta Air Lines executive Stephen Dickson to lead the FAA. West Virginia lawsuit accuses Catholic dioceses of covering up clergy sex abuse. And, Disney acquires 21st Century Fox.

News Brief: Trump's FAA Pick, Clergy Abuse Suit, Disney-Fox Deal

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National

News Brief: Mass Shooting, Midwest Flooding, House Panel Probe

New Zealand's prime minister promises gun control after Friday's shooting. Vice President Pence to survey flood damage. An update on the House Judiciary Committee's probe into President Trump.

News Brief: Mass Shooting, Midwest Flooding, House Panel Probe

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Fired By Trump, Preet Bharara Describes The Justice System He Served

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Law

Fired By Trump, Preet Bharara Describes The Justice System He Served

In an interview, former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara talks about his new book, Doing Justice, and weighs in on Robert Mueller's probe and on how executives have been able to avoid criminal prosecution.

Fired By Trump, Preet Bharara Describes The Justice System He Served

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World

News Brief: Mosque Attack, Boeing 737 Max, Midwest Flooding

In New Zealand, thousands pay tribute to the 50 people killed in the attacks. There are new developments in the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines flight. "Bomb cyclone" leaves behind torrential flooding.

News Brief: Mosque Attack, Boeing 737 Max, Midwest Flooding

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Education

News Brief: College Admissions Scandal, Death Penalty, Pell Sentenced

Dozens of parents charged in the scandal. California governor to sign moratorium on the death penalty. Australian Cardinal George Pell issentenced to 6 years in prison for sexually abusing two boys.

News Brief: College Admissions Scandal, Death Penalty, Pell Sentenced

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Business

News Brief: Boeing 737 Issues, Brexit And Democratic Presidential Race

After Ethiopian Airlines crash, FAA says Boeing's 737 Max 8 is safe. Why this is an important week for Britain and Brexit. And, will ex-Vice President Biden get into the Democratic presidential race?

News Brief: Boeing 737 Issues, Brexit And Democratic Presidential Race

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Africa

News Brief: Boeing Plane Crash, Trump Budget, ISIS Territory

An Ethiopian Airlines crash raises concerns about a Boeing airliner. The White House's proposed budget reflects Trump's priorities. U.S. backed forces close in on the last ISIS stronghold in Syria.

News Brief: Boeing Plane Crash, Trump Budget, ISIS Territory

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Politics

News Brief: Paul Manafort, House Anti-Semitism Vote, Tornado Aftermath

Paul Manafort, former Trump campaign chairman, is sentenced to 47 months in prison. House votes to condemn anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry. Funerals begin for victims of a tornado in Alabama.

News Brief: Paul Manafort, House Anti-Semitism Vote, Tornado Aftermath

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