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Monday

Why Is China Placing A Global Bet On Coal?

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World

Why Is China Placing A Global Bet On Coal?

China has taken dramatic steps to fight climate change, including shutting major coal power plants. But now it plans to build hundreds of coal plants abroad.

Why Is China Placing A Global Bet On Coal?

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Asia

China's Infrastructure Plan Criticized For Harming Other Countries' Environments

China's president spoke to foreign press members in Beijing about efforts for more green development. While China has curtailed its coal-fired plants, it is building such plants in other countries.

China's Infrastructure Plan Criticized For Harming Other Countries' Environments

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Friday

Asia

A Look Inside China's Belt And Road Forum For International Cooperation

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep, who is in China covering the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.

A Look Inside China's Belt And Road Forum For International Cooperation

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Asia

China Hosts World Leaders To Promote Its Belt And Road Initiative

In 2013, China announced the vast global network of infrastructure and investment projects. The plan will be carried out with Chinese loans and labor. The U.S. is wary of China's motives.

China Hosts World Leaders To Promote Its Belt And Road Initiative

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World

News Brief: China's Belt And Road Initiative, Pivot District, 'Avengers'

Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting world leaders in a forum on China's Belt and Road Initiative. Also, a look at a district that voted for Obama and then Trump.

News Brief: China's Belt And Road Initiative, Pivot District, 'Avengers'

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Friday

Politics

Questions Remain After Redacted Mueller Report Is Released

The special counsel's report has left many questions unanswered. So where do voters and Congress go from here? The report affirms numerous news media accounts of conduct within the White House.

Questions Remain After Redacted Mueller Report Is Released

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Politics

News Brief: Mueller Report, Democracy Protests In Sudan

After two years of investigating, the findings of the special counsel's probe into Russian election interference has been made public. And, the ouster of Sudan's president has not quelled protesters.

News Brief: Mueller Report, Democracy Protests In Sudan

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Thursday

Morning Edition

Redacted Mueller Report Released; Congress, Trump React

Attorney General William Barr told the nation that while Russians did seek to disrupt the 2016 election, they did it on their own. The 448-page redacted Mueller report was released on Thursday.

Redacted Mueller Report Released; Congress, Trump React

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National Security

Congress Awaits Release Of Mueller's Report On Russian Interference In 2016 Election

Attorney General William Barr is expected to hold a press conference at the Department of Justice just ahead of the release of a redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report.

Congress Awaits Release Of Mueller's Report On Russian Interference In 2016 Election

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Politics

News Brief: Mueller Report, North Korea, Brain Tests On Dead Pigs

The redacted version of the Mueller report is released Thursday. North Korea announces it has tested a new "tactical guided weapon." Scientists have restored some function in the brains of dead pigs.

News Brief: Mueller Report, North Korea, Brain Tests On Dead Pigs

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Wednesday

Europe

News Brief: Notre Dame, Asylum-Seekers, Indonesia Election

France vows to rebuild the fire-ravaged cathedral. The Trump administration again moves to discourage migrants from seeking asylum in the U.S. Indonesians vote to elect a new president.

News Brief: Notre Dame, Asylum-Seekers, Indonesia Election

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Tuesday

Europe

News Brief: Notre Dame Fire, Democrats' Tax Returns, Measles Outbreak

The French are hopeful they can save the cathedral, which has stood for eight centuries. Democratic presidential contenders are releasing their tax returns. Data show U.S. measles cases are surging.

News Brief: Notre Dame Fire, Democrats' Tax Returns, Measles Outbreak

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Monday

Review

Politics

News Brief: Sanctuary Cities, Rep. Ilhan Omar, 'Game Of Thrones'

Trump administration considers sending migrants to sanctuary cities. Rep. Omar says she's seen a spike in death threats since Trump tweeted a video of her. HBO begins Game of Thrones final season.

News Brief: Sanctuary Cities, Rep. Ilhan Omar, 'Game Of Thrones'

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Wednesday

Politics

News Brief: Southern Border, New Chicago Mayor, Democrats' Fundraising

The border remains open and the rate of migrant apprehensions isn't slowing. Chicago elects its first African-American female mayor. Democratic presidential candidates release fundraising details.

News Brief: Southern Border, New Chicago Mayor, Democrats' Fundraising

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Tuesday

Politics

News Brief: Security Clearances, Southern Border, F-35 Fighter Jet

A whistleblower claims White House overturned 25 denied security clearances. How big a hit would the U.S. economy take if the southern border closes? And, the latest U.S. and Turkey dispute.

News Brief: Security Clearances, Southern Border, F-35 Fighter Jet

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