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Sports
George Taliaferro, 1st Black Player Drafted In The NFL, Dies At 91
Trail-blazing football player George Taliaferro died Monday at the age of 91. In 1949, he became the first black player to be drafted into the National Football League.
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World
Russia's Military Intelligence Agency Under Pressure
The Dutch government accused the agency of trying to hack the international chemical weapons watchdog. Then the U.S. indicted seven Russian military officials with conspiracy and money laundering.
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Politics
News Brief: Trump Wealth, Brett Kavanaugh's Nomination
According to Forbes magazine, Donald Trump has tried and failed to profit from his presidency. Democrats and Republicans warn the fight over Kavanaugh's nomination could have a lasting impact.
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Politics
News Brief: Brett Kavanaugh, Indonesia Tsunami, DOJ Sues California
The scope of the FBI's probe into the Supreme Court nominee. The death toll is expected to rise after a Tsunami in Indonesia. DOJ sues California over its law regulating internet service providers.
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Politics
News Brief: Brett Kavanaugh, Indonesia Tsunami, Trade Deal
Where do things stand with the Supreme Court nomination? More than 800 people are dead after a tsunami in Indonesia. After weeks of talks, Canada will stay in a trade pact with the U.S. and Mexico.
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Politics
News Brief: Brett Kavanaugh, Trump At U.N., Attorney General Sessions
The Supreme Court nominee talks publicly for the first time since misconduct allegations were made against him. Trump addresses the U.N. General Assembly. Sessions talks to state attorneys general.
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Music
The Gift Of Posthumous Prince Music
Rachel Martin talks to NPR Music critic Ann Powers about Piano & a Microphone 1983, Prince's first posthumous album of previously unreleased material, out now.
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Politics
Trump: Ford Should Accept Invitation To Testify Before Senate Panel
On Wednesday President Donald Trump said Christine Blasey Ford should accept the Senate Judiciary Committee's invitation to testify to discuss her sexual abuse allegations against Brett Kavanaugh.
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National
In North Carolina, Some Communities Face New Post-Hurricane Florence Dangers
It has been days since Hurricane Florence struck the Carolinas. But in some parts of the state, the worst may be yet to come. The Cape Fear River, which borders Fayetteville, could crest to 62 feet.
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Politics
Kavanaugh Again Denies Sexual Assault Allegation
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh reportedly visited the White House Monday and has issued another strong denial of a sexual assault allegation. Democrats call for a delay on the nomination vote.