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Historian Discusses Recording Of Reagan's Racist Comments Made To Nixon

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with historian Tim Naftali about his article in The Atlantic describing a tape President Nixon had of then-Gov. Ronald Reagan making racist remarks.

Historian Discusses Recording Of Reagan's Racist Comments Made To Nixon

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What Mitch McConnell's Early Political Days Say About The Senate Majority Leader

Mitch McConnell's early political races provide clues on how he approaches politics, and how the Kentucky Republican ultimately ascended to the position of Senate Majority Leader.

What Mitch McConnell's Early Political Days Say About The Senate Majority Leader

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Trump Administration's Prescription Drug Importation Plan Is Likely To Face Challenges

The Trump administration announced plans to allow the importation of prescription drugs from Canada. But the plan is just the first step and is likely to face challenges.

Trump Administration's Prescription Drug Importation Plan Is Likely To Face Challenges

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How Voters In Suburban Philadelphia Are Reacting To Trump's Tweets About Baltimore

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Voters outside Philadelphia react to President Trump's racially-charged tweets about Baltimore. They're mixed on how seriously they should take the president's words.

How Voters In Suburban Philadelphia Are Reacting To Trump's Tweets About Baltimore

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A New Trump Rule Could Weaken A Civil Rights Era Housing Discrimination Law

Wanda Onafuwa says a house next door to her in Baltimore fell into disrepair after Bank of America foreclosed on the property. Courtesy of Wanda Onafuwa hide caption

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Business

A New Trump Rule Could Weaken A Civil Rights Era Housing Discrimination Law

The Trump administration is moving to weaken the Fair Housing Act, according to housing advocates. They say a proposed rule would make it harder to bring lawsuits alleging racial discrimination.

A New Trump Rule Could Weaken A Civil Rights Era Housing Discrimination Law

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Elections

Who Is Marianne Williamson, The Writer And Spiritual Leader Running For President?

Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson is not a traditional candidate in the 2020 race. The writer and spiritual leader's name was the most googled of Tuesday's debate participants.

Who Is Marianne Williamson, The Writer And Spiritual Leader Running For President?

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National

FAA Officials Face More Questions On Why It Approved Boeing's 737 Max Jets

Federal Aviation Administration officials faced more tough questions Wednesday from Congress on why it approved the Boeing 737 MAX and then didn't ground the plane after the first fatal crash.

FAA Officials Face More Questions On Why It Approved Boeing's 737 Max Jets

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Elections

10 More Candidates Face Off On Night 2 Of 2nd Democratic Presidential Debate

The second night of the Democratic primary debates in Detroit will feature the frontrunner, former Vice President Joe Biden, who is expected to face challenges from Sens. Harris, Booker and others.

10 More Candidates Face Off On Night 2 Of 2nd Democratic Presidential Debate

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Fed Cuts Interest Rates For 1st Time Since 2008

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Fed Cuts Interest Rates For 1st Time Since 2008

The quarter-point cut signals growing concern at the Federal Reserve about a slowdown in the economy amid the trade war with China. The Fed last cut rates in 2008 and raised them as late as December.

Fed Cuts Interest Rates For 1st Time Since 2008

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Democrats Embrace Gun Control On Debate Stage; Researchers Question Policies' Impact

Democratic presidential candidate South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg (center), speaks while Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Bernie Sanders listen during the Democratic presidential debate in Detroit on Tuesday. All three agree on the need to ban assault-style weapons and for a universal background check for gun buyers. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Democrats Embrace Gun Control On Debate Stage; Researchers Question Policies' Impact

Guns & America

Lowering gun violence was one issue on which Democratic presidential candidates spoke with nearly one voice. But researchers question the effectiveness of some of the Democrats' proposals.

No U.S.-China Trade Deal Yet; Talks To Resume In September

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (left) looks on as U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer speaks with and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He in Shanghai on Wednesday. Ng Han Guan/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Business

No U.S.-China Trade Deal Yet; Talks To Resume In September

The White House called the brief talks in Shanghai this week between top U.S. and Chinese officials "constructive" and said negotiations are expected to pick up again in early September.