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The Addiction Crisis In New Hampshire Shapes Presidential Primary Votes
Drug addiction is a major problem in New Hampshire. For many of those affected, the issue shapes their views of the presidential elections.
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Politics
Fidget Spinners, Sleeping Senators: A Sketch Artist's View Of The Senate Trial
Art Lien, a courtroom artist who normally covers the Supreme Court, has been sketching the Senate impeachment trial. "I'm looking for color," he says — such as sleeping senators and fidget spinners.
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Music
On 'Seeking Thrills,' Georgia Channels A Lifetime On The Dance Floor
British musician Georgia has a new album out full of throwback dance beats and stripped-back vocals. It's called Seeking Thrills and aims to capture the unifying force of a good club beat.
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Politics
Why Milk And Water Are The Only Drinks Allowed On The Senate Floor
Capitol Hill Twitter exploded over a report that senators were only allowed to drink milk and water on the floor. Turns out there's a long history of beverage regulation in the legislative body.
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Politics
What Day 1 Of Impeachment Sounded Like
The impeachment trial of Donald Trump began in earnest Thursday in the Senate with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance and introductory remarks.
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For Many Iraqis,The Battle To Drive ISIS From Mosul Was Personal
Sangar Khaleel, an Iraqi journalist who works for NPR, tells the story of three friends who served in an elite SWAT unit that helped drive ISIS from Mosul, and whose fight against ISIS isn't over.
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Asia
Liang Jun, China's Iconic Female Tractor Driver, Dies At 90
Ari Shapiro talks with Tina Mai Chen, a professor at the University of Manitoba, about the death of China's iconic female tractor driver, who was featured on China's 1 yuan banknotes.
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Politics
The Day In Impeachment: Senate Trial Set In Motion
Speaker Nancy Pelosi transmitted the articles of impeachment to the Senate today, and announced the members of Congress who will serve as impeachment managers.
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World
U.S. Could Strike Iran Or Proxies 'Where Legally Available,' Esper Says
In an interview with NPR on Monday, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said if U.S. troops or interests are threatened, the U.S. will have the right to retaliate.
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Politics
New Hampshire Voters Share Their Views On Medicare For All
Democrats are divided on the platform of Medicare for All. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to voters in New Hampshire about how their experience with the healthcare system informs their views on the policy.