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NPR's Head Of News Placed On Leave After Past Harassment Allegations Surface

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NPR's Head Of News Placed On Leave After Past Harassment Allegations Surface

NPR has placed its head of news, Michael Oreskes, on leave following allegations of sexual harassment two decades ago, when he worked at The New York Times.

NPR's Head Of News Placed On Leave After Past Harassment Allegations Surface

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What We Know About The Vehicle Attack In Lower Manhattan

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mara Gay, New York City Hall reporter for The Wall Street Journal. She was there on the scene in the aftermath of the attack in lower Manhattan.

What We Know About The Vehicle Attack In Lower Manhattan

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What We Know About The 'Act Of Terror' On Manhattan Bike Path

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ayana Harry from WPIX in New York about the attack in Manhattan today. At least eight people are dead and a dozen more injured after a driver plowed down a bike path.

What We Know About The 'Act Of Terror' On Manhattan Bike Path

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At Least 8 People Dead, More Than A Dozen Injured In New York City Vehicle Attack

New York's Mayor Bill de Blasio called the event in Manhattan that has left at least 8 dead and more than a dozen injured an "act of terror."

At Least 8 People Dead, More Than A Dozen Injured In New York City Vehicle Attack

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Several Dead In Manhattan After Driver Plows Down Bike Path

There are reports that at least six people are dead after a rented Home Depot van plowed down a bike path in New York City. Police say the driver of the van got out after hitting another vehicle and had what have been described as "imitation firearms." The suspect was shot by NYPD and is now in custody.

Several Dead In Manhattan After Driver Plows Down Bike Path

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FEMA Coordinator Says He's Not Sure When More Of Puerto Rico Will Have Power

The oversight board that supervises Puerto Rico's indebted government met publicly today for the first-time in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The board heard sobering statistics about the extent of the damage and discussed austerity measures to fix the island's broken economy.

FEMA Coordinator Says He's Not Sure When More Of Puerto Rico Will Have Power

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Politics

White House Chief Of Staff John Kelly Coming Under Criticism For Recent Remarks

The White House touts Chief of Staff John Kelly's military background as evidence of his credibility and apolitical nature. But Kelly's recent statements call that portrayal into question.

White House Chief Of Staff John Kelly Coming Under Criticism For Recent Remarks

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Politics

A Timeline Of Russia Sources' Offers Of Information To The Trump Campaign

The guilty plea of former Trump campaign adviser George Papadopoulos sheds more light on alleged connections between the campaign and Russia in early 2016.

A Timeline Of Russia Sources' Offers Of Information To The Trump Campaign

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Technology

How One Group Is Monitoring Cyber Trolls Potentially Tied To The Kremlin

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Laura Rosenberger about a project of the Alliance for Securing Democracy — part of The German Marshall Fund in Washington. The group created a public dashboard to track websites, trolls and bots it suspects of being linked to the Kremlin.

How One Group Is Monitoring Cyber Trolls Potentially Tied To The Kremlin

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Sports

Dodgers And Astros Prepare For World Series Game 6 in LA

Game 6 of the World Series is tonight as the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Houston Astros. It's been a thrilling series so far with both teams having offensive explosions and defensive stops.

Dodgers And Astros Prepare For World Series Game 6 in LA

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GOP Gubernatorial Candidates In New Jersey And Virginia Are Focusing On Illegal Immigration

This fall in New Jersey and Virginia, Republican candidates aligned with party's business-friendly wing are campaigning against illegal immigration. The attack ads in both statewide gubernatorial elections claim their Democratic opponents wouldn't enforce immigration laws.

GOP Gubernatorial Candidates In New Jersey And Virginia Are Focusing On Illegal Immigration

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Politics

Trump Administration Offers $60 Million To Help Several African Nations Fight Terrorism

The Trump administration plans to contribute up to $60 million to help five nations in Africa's Sahel region to build up a counterterrorism force. The news comes as Congress looks more closely at U.S. military activities in a the region following an ambush that killed four American service members in Niger.

Trump Administration Offers $60 Million To Help Several African Nations Fight Terrorism

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World

A Look At The State Of Diplomatic Efforts In Afghanistan

The U.S. military is sending more soldiers and marines to Afghanistan to work with Afghan forces at small combat outposts. But the State Department is largely staying behind the gates and blast walls of its Embassy in Kabul and not heading out into the field. Officials say it's because of security concerns, but critics say it prevents the U.S. from keeping an eye on how the billions of dollars in aid is being spent and improving governance across the country.

A Look At The State Of Diplomatic Efforts In Afghanistan

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