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17 Primary Candidates Vie For Rep. Henry Waxman's Seat

7:48am June 02, 2014

by Kelly McEvers

When the Democrat from Southern California announced his retirement earlier this year, he opened up a seat that had been occupied for decades. The top-two vote getters will face off in November.

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Political Division Over Effect Of Swapping 5 Detainees For POW

7:04pm June 01, 2014

In exchange for the release of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, the U.S. transferred five detainees from Guantanamo to Qatar. NPR's Arun Rath speaks with Kabul correspondent Sean Carberry about the swap.

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Dr. George Tiller outside his clinic in 1992 after four people locked themselves to the entrance gates of his clinic.

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Abortion Services Return To Town Where George Tiller Was Murdered

1:24pm June 01, 2014

by Aileen Leblanc

Five years ago, abortion provider Dr. George Tiller was shot and killed during church services in Wichita, Kan. His clinic closed after his death, but a new one has just opened to a familiar scene.

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Catching Up: What The VA Secretary's Resignation Means

6:20pm May 31, 2014

Amid reports of excessive wait times for veterans' health care, VA Secretary Eric Shinseki has resigned. NPR's Arun Rath speaks with correspondent Quil Lawrence about the problems in the agency and the fallout of the resignation.

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Is There A Driverless Car In Your Future?

6:20pm May 31, 2014

Earlier this week, Google debuted a fully functional driverless car — one built without a steering wheel or brake pedals. NPR's Arun Rath talks with Brad Templeton, who's advised Google on its car program, about what a future without drivers might look like.

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Who Won The War In Afghanistan? Perhaps No One

6:20pm May 31, 2014

The U.S. is re-assessing what it has accomplished in more than 12 years of war in Afghanistan. NPR's Arun Rath speaks with Hassan Abbas, professor at the National Defense University and author of The Taliban Revival.

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Border Agency Revises And Makes Public Its Use Of Force Policy

7:07pm May 30, 2014

by John Burnett

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske has released documents regarding the use of force along the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Historian Patrick Grossi stops in front of 3711 Melon St. during a walking tour through Mantua. On Saturday, this house will be torn down — and will receive an elaborate memorial service.

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In Nod To History, A Crumbling Philly Row House Gets A Funeral

7:07pm May 30, 2014

by Peter Crimmins

3711 Melon St. in Philadelphia is an old house, but not a beautiful or particularly unique one. And that's exactly why historians and artists want to mark its demolition with a community celebration.

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Will The U.S. Arm Syrian Rebels?

12:36pm May 30, 2014

There was some anticipation this week that President Obama might endorse stronger measures to give training to Syria's rebels. The president told NPR the rebels might be better able to use U.S. aid.

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VA Secretary Apologizes For 'Indefensible' Treatment Delays

12:36pm May 30, 2014

by Quil Lawrence

Addressing a homeless veterans group Friday, Veterans Affairs Sec. Eric Shinseki says he will support a bill that would strengthen his office's ability to hire and fire staff within the VA system.

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