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High Stakes As Rancher Cliven Bundy’s Trial Over Armed Standoff Begins

Cliven Bundy rides a horse after attending the funeral of of fellow rancher Robert “LaVoy” Finicum in February. George Frey/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption George Frey/Getty Images Cliven Bundy rides a horse after attending the funeral of of fellow rancher Robert “LaVoy” Finicum in February. George Frey/Getty Images Cliven Bundy is finally set to

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Lingering Power Outage In Puerto Rico Strains Health Care System

Dr. Eduardo Ibarra checks the blood pressure of Carmen Garcia Lavoy in the Toa Baja area of Puerto Rico. He’s been making house calls in the area with nurse Erika Rodriguez. Jason Beaubien/ NPR hide caption toggle caption Jason Beaubien/ NPR Dr. Eduardo Ibarra checks the blood pressure of Carmen Garcia Lavoy in the Toa

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PHOTOS: Indonesia At A Crossroads

People walk on a busy sidewalk in Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR As home to 250 million people speaking hundreds of languages and spanning some 17,000 islands in an area as wide as the continental U.S., Indonesia is one of the most populous and diverse countries in the world.

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Puerto Rican Governor Calls For Cancellation Of Controversial Whitefish Contract

Puerto Rico’s governor demanded the cancellation of a controversial $300 million contract with Montana-based Whitefish Energy. More than a month after Hurricane Maria hit, a majority of customers remain without power on the island. Carlos Giusti/AP hide caption toggle caption Carlos Giusti/AP Puerto Rico’s governor demanded the cancellation of a controversial $300 million contract with

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Are Social Media Sites Doing Enough To Combat Rumors And False News?

Sonoma County Sheriff Rob Giordano updates the media on evacuation and search-and-rescue efforts on Oct. 11, as wildfires devastate the county. At a more recent news conference, Giordano struck down wildfire-related rumors circulating on social media. Paul Elias/AP hide caption toggle caption Paul Elias/AP Sonoma County Sheriff Rob Giordano updates the media on evacuation and

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Kurdish President Barzani To Step Down Amid Fallout From Independence Vote

A portrait of Kurdish President Massud Barzani looks out over Alqosh, Iraq. Chris McGrath/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chris McGrath/Getty Images A portrait of Kurdish President Massud Barzani looks out over Alqosh, Iraq. Chris McGrath/Getty Images Just over a month since Iraq’s Kurdish north voted to declare independence, setting in motion a disastrous series

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One Cuban Family’s Long And Risky Journey To A New Life In The U.S.

Cuban migrants who arrived in northwestern Colombia set out to cross illegally to Panama through the jungle in August 2016. Raul Arboleda/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Raul Arboleda/AFP/Getty Images Cuban migrants who arrived in northwestern Colombia set out to cross illegally to Panama through the jungle in August 2016. Raul Arboleda/AFP/Getty Images In January

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Oklahoma City Thunder Plane Lands With Surprise Damage, Shaken Athletes

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Carmelo Anthony, left, shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves’ Jimmy Butler during a game Friday in Minneapolis. The Thunder had a rocky flight to Chicago after the game. Jim Mone/AP hide caption toggle caption Jim Mone/AP Oklahoma City Thunder’s Carmelo Anthony, left, shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves’ Jimmy Butler during a game Friday in Minneapolis.

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Former Presidents: They’re Just Like Us! Obama Summoned For Jury Duty

Former President Barack Obama will report for jury duty in Cook County, Ill., in November. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images Former President Barack Obama will report for jury duty in Cook County, Ill., in November. Spencer Platt/Getty Images There are plenty of perks to being a former U.S. president: a

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IRS Apologizes For Aggressive Scrutiny Of Conservative Groups

The Justice Department has entered settlements for two cases related to IRS scrutiny of groups seeking tax-exempt status. Karen Bleier/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Karen Bleier/AFP/Getty Images The Justice Department has entered settlements for two cases related to IRS scrutiny of groups seeking tax-exempt status. Karen Bleier/AFP/Getty Images In a legal settlement that still

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Here’s What’s In That $300 Million Whitefish Contract

A $300 million contract between Puerto Rico’s electric authority and a tiny company called Whitefish Energy has come under intense scrutiny. Whitefish Energy workers damaged restore lines in Barceloneta, P.R., on Oct. 15. Ramon Espinosa/AP hide caption toggle caption Ramon Espinosa/AP A $300 million contract between Puerto Rico’s electric authority and a tiny company called

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