Kelly McEvers
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National
Teachers Struggle With How To Address Domestic Terrorism, Radicalization Of Students
The government says domestic terrorism is a top national security threat, and is on the rise. School teachers throughout the country are struggling to find ways to prevent students from radicalizing.
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National
What Happens When A High School Student Repeatedly Says Extremist Things At School
After the August shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, authorities started arresting people they suspected of planning more violence. NPR's Embedded podcast took a look at one of these arrests.
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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.
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A Look At The Power Wielded By Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is one of the least popular politicians in the country, and yet he has exerted significant power over the direction of the U.S. government.
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National
In Florida, People With Past Felony Convictions Can't Vote, But That Could All Change
In Florida, about 1.5 million people are barred from voting because they have a past felony conviction. To get back the right to vote, they have to ask the governor directly. This year, voters will decide whether to change this practice.