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U.S. And The Taliban Sign Historic Agreement

The U.S. and the Taliban have signed a deal after 18 years of war in Afghanistan. It calls for the withdrawal of American and NATO military forces from the country within 14 months.

U.S. And The Taliban Sign Historic Agreement

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Health

In Denmark, S.C., Residents Fight For Clean Water

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with three people from Denmark, S.C., who say the water there is making residents sick: Deanna Miller Berry, Eugene Smith and Paula Brown.

In Denmark, S.C., Residents Fight For Clean Water

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Health

U.S. Sees 1st Coronavirus Death

A man infected with coronavirus has died in Washington state, the first reported death from COVID-19 in the United States. Still, President Trump on Saturday said there was no reason to panic.

U.S. Sees 1st Coronavirus Death

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President Trump Confirms 1st U.S. Coronavirus Death; U.S. Heightens Travel Warnings

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President Trump Confirms 1st U.S. Coronavirus Death; U.S. Heightens Travel Warnings

A man in his 50s has died, according to Washington state health officials. It's the first death from COVID-19 in the U.S. The president defended the administration's response.

Ohio Makes Plans To Allocate Eventual Opioid Settlement

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley on how Ohio will decide to divide funds from a major federal case against opioid manufacturers.

Ohio Makes Plans To Allocate Eventual Opioid Settlement

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Food

Hummus Fans, Be On The Lookout For 6,150 Pounds Of Missing Chickpeas

NPR's Scott Simon highlights the case of the missing chickpeas. A restaurant in Washington, D.C., says its latest shipment is missing.

Hummus Fans, Be On The Lookout For 6,150 Pounds Of Missing Chickpeas

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New York's New Power Balance Leaves GOP Leaders Raising The Idea Of Secession

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For the first time in state history, black Democratic politicians hold much of the power in Albany. Their agenda is sending shock waves through conservative white communities in upstate New York.

New York's New Power Balance Leaves GOP Leaders Raising The Idea Of Secession

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'It's Got To Stop': Native Americans Say Crimes Against Them Are Not Taken Seriously

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A new federal task force is looking at why Native American women disappear and are killed at rates far beyond whites. Activists welcome the attention but are skeptical that change will come.

'It's Got To Stop': Native Americans Say Crimes Against Them Are Not Taken Seriously

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History

Years Before Brown v. Board Of Education, There Was A Lawsuit For 'Equalization'

Few remember a Virginia case in which an African American principal started a petition for equal school facilities and teacher pay in Pulaski, Va.

Years Before Brown v. Board Of Education, There Was A Lawsuit For 'Equalization'

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Bikers Get A Bad Rep, So They Started A Church Where They Feel Welcome

Pastor Tim Theriault preaches during a Sunday morning service at Biker Church USA, housed inside a large brick building in Bangor, Maine. The church purchased the building this year and has turned it into a warming shelter for homeless residents. Robbie Feinberg/Maine Public hide caption

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Bikers Get A Bad Rep, So They Started A Church Where They Feel Welcome

Maine Public

Though it began as a way to reach bikers in Bangor, Maine, the mission has now become broader, with a focus on teaching the Bible and offering services to those in need.

Ronan Farrow Lauds #MeToo After Verdict: 'There Are Harvey Weinsteins Everywhere'

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Ronan Farrow Lauds #MeToo After Verdict: 'There Are Harvey Weinsteins Everywhere'

The New Yorker journalist, who led the reporting on the movie producer's decades of alleged sexual assault, hailed the bravery of the women who spoke up. Still, he said, "there's a long way to go."

Ronan Farrow Lauds #MeToo After Verdict: 'There Are Harvey Weinsteins Everywhere'

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Religion

A Colorado Synagogue Struggles To Make Sense Of A Violent White Supremacist Threat

A synagogue in Pueblo, Colo. hosts a diverse group of worshipers — many of whom struggled in the aftermath of a threatened terrorist attack.

A Colorado Synagogue Struggles To Make Sense Of A Violent White Supremacist Threat

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40 Years Later, The Olympics Still Leave A Legacy On Lake Placid, N.Y.

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The tiny town of Lake Placid, N.Y. hosted the Winter Olympics 40 years ago. Now, while millions of people visit to relive the glory, the renewed attention comes with a cost.

40 Years Later, The Olympics Still Leave A Legacy On Lake Placid, N.Y.

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A Divided Region Of A Swing State: The Political Landscape Of Pueblo, Colo.

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The city of Pueblo, Colo. went for Donald Trump in 2016, but a diverse population and an activated base of working-class voters could flip it in 2020.

A Divided Region Of A Swing State: The Political Landscape Of Pueblo, Colo.

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