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3 Top Ballet Companies Convene For The Golden Anniversary Of 'Jewels'

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 17:00:46 -0400

George Balanchine's modernist masterpiece was the first full-length, non-narrative ballet. Russian, American and French ballet dancers have gathered to perform it together in New York City.

'Last Chance U': Netflix Docuseries Follows Troubled Community College Football Stars

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:43:12 -0400

Last Chance U is a docuseries on Netflix that takes viewers inside the football program at East Mississippi Community College, where troubled football stars try to work their way back to top schools.

Justice Department Announces Seizure Of Dark Web Marketplace

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:43:12 -0400

The Department of Justice announced Thursday its seizure of an international marketplace on the dark web. AlphaBay provided an anonymous site for people selling illegal drugs, firearms and other items.

U.S. Lifts Laptop Ban On Flights From Middle East

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:43:12 -0400

The United States has lifted its ban on large electronics in the cabins of airlines that it announced in March. The ban originally affected 10 airports and nine airlines, mostly Middle Eastern carriers that had flights to the U.S.

O.J. Simpson Granted Parole From Prison By Nevada Board

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:43:12 -0400

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Josh Peter, a reporter for USA Today, about O.J. Simpson being granted parole from prison on Thursday after he served nearly nine years for armed robbery and other charges.

50 Years On, Sen. Fred Harris Remembers Great Hostility During 1967 Race Riots

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:43:12 -0400

1967 was a volatile year, as riots erupted across the country as a result of deep racial segregation between blacks and whites. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with former Oklahoma Democratic Sen. Fred Harris. Harris is the last living member of the original Kerner Commission, which was formed under President Johnson to investigate why the riots occurred and what can be done to prevent rioting in the future. The conclusions of the report drew backlash from many, including President Johnson.

President Trump Marks 6 Months In The White House

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:43:12 -0400

Thursday marks six months since President Trump took office. NPR looks back at the key moments, how they've shaped his presidency so far and what's left to come.

Jeff Sessions Vows To Stay Attorney General Despite Trump's Criticism

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:43:12 -0400

Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he loves his job and vows to keep on doing it. But his boss, President Trump, just publicly disclosed he's angry at Sessions for his recusal from the Russia probe.

In Rural Oregon, Efforts To Bring In Large Data Centers Raise Housing Costs

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:43:00 -0400

In places like rural Oregon, politicians are working to bring in large data centers to town. It's great for folks who want good jobs but don't want to move away. But it's also raising housing costs.

Family Of Austin Tice, Journalist Held In Syria, Press For His Release

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:43:00 -0400

The family of missing journalist Austin Tice calls attention to his years-old kidnapping and asks for pressure and attention to bring his release.

Russian Ban On U.S. Adoptions Becomes Embroiled In Trump Controversy

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:43:00 -0400

Americans have been banned from adopting children from Russia since 2013. NPR's Robert Siegel and Matthew Rojansky, director of the Wilson Center's Kennan Institute, discuss the history of the ban and how it's still a factor in the U.S.-Russia relationship today.

Russian 'Adhocracy' Helps Create Cushion Of Plausible Deniability For Putin

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:43:00 -0400

In Russia, informal connections are used to create a cushion of plausible deniability for Vladimir Putin whether he's invading Ukraine, hacking an election or reaching out to a U.S. presidential candidate.

Senate Republicans Look Down Uncertain Path On Health Care

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:43:00 -0400

Some Senate Republicans have suggested they will work with Democrats to craft legislation on health care after their party failed repeatedly to pass a bill on their own. But that is also an uncertain path.

During 2000 Presidential Run, John McCain Emerged As Reform Candidate

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:43:00 -0400

With the announcement that Sen. John McCain is fighting brain cancer, NPR's Robert Siegel talks with CNBC correspondent John Harwood about McCain's political career and his 2000 presidential run.

GOP Effort To Make Environmental Science 'Transparent' Worries Scientists

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 15:58:00 -0400

There's a push in Congress to rewrite how science gets used in regulation — and that has researchers worried. The industry-backed bill would let business nitpick raw data and ignore valid results.

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