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Russia, Ukraine And The U.S.

NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with former Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland about Russia, Ukraine and the United States.

Discussing Operation Desert Storm

NPR’s Deb Amos speaks to Scott Simon about covering Operation Desert Storm.

Medicare To Cut Payments To Nursing Homes Whose Patients End Up Back In The Hospital

Medicare’s incentive program to discourage nursing homes from discharging patients too quickly will also give bonuses to facilities that have fewer rehospitalizations.

George H.W. Bush’s Wartime Experience Shaped His Approach To Politics

George H.W. Bush’s experiences in World War II helped shape him as a dealmaker. Though he believed trust and relationships were key to governance, he was not afraid to get personal with campaign foes.

Former President George H.W. Bush Dies At 94

The patriarch of a political dynasty, Bush was the last World War II vet to serve in the Oval Office. His son George W. called him “one of the greatest one-term presidents in the nation’s history.”

Ex-Dallas Officer Charged With Murder Of Unarmed Black Neighbor

Amber Guyger is believed to be the second Dallas police officer charged with murder in the past 45 years. She faces up to life imprisonment if convicted.

New Mexico Resident’s ID Temporarily Rejected as ‘Foreign’ By D.C. Clerk

A spokeswoman for the Washington courts system apologized for a failure to recognize New Mexico as a state.

In Utah, Opponents Of Medical Marijuana Initiative Want To Revise Law

Voters in Utah voted to legalize medical marijuana this year. Now state lawmakers are meeting to rewrite the provisions, but supporters of the initiative say the lawmakers are overstepping.

Mueller’s Biographer Says Special Counsel Investigation May Be Nearing Final Stages

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with journalist Garrett Graff, who is also Robert Mueller’s biographer, about the state of the special counsel’s investigation and the path forward.

Alaska Hit With Back To Back Earthquakes

Alaska residents are assessing damage after a major earthquake hit about eight miles north of Anchorage.

Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Shakes Alaska; Tsunami Warning In Effect

The earthquake, with its epicenter just a few miles off Anchorage, has been followed by a series of aftershocks.

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