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Criminals Target Migrants In Mexico Seeking U.S. Asylum

12:27pm August 27, 2019

by John Burnett

In border towns such as Nuevo Laredo, more than 30,000 asylum-seekers are waiting for their day in U.S. immigration court. But criminal elements prey on these migrants who fled their homes.

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Oklahoma Judge Orders Drugmaker To Pay For Its Role In Opioid Crisis

11:31am August 27, 2019

NPR's David Greene talks to attorney Sabrina Strong, who represented Johnson & Johnson, and Jackie Fortiér of State Impact Oklahoma about the verdict. The drugmaker says it will appeal.

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First lady Rula Ghani at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan. Earlier this year, she helped free more than 190 Afghan women and girls imprisoned for failing the virginity test after reproductive rights activist Farhad Javid brought it to her att

Whatever Happened To ... The Afghan Girls Imprisoned For Failing A Virginity Test?

10:44am August 27, 2019

by Malaka Gharib

After lobbying the president and first lady of Afghanistan to help, activist Farhad Javid has some good news to share. But there's still a lot of work to do.

The 'Strange, Unduly Neglected Prophet'

9:16am August 27, 2019

by Greg Rosalsky

Meet Silvio Gesell, who inspired a worldwide movement to create money that expired. After nearly a century of obscurity, he's making a comeback.

U.S. Negotiators Are Closing In On A Limited Deal With The Taliban

7:54am August 27, 2019

by David Welna

The proposed accord is aimed at ending nearly 18 years of war in Afghanistan. The exit deal distinctly echoes another that turned out badly: Vietnam.

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Protesters In New Jersey Draw Attention To Lead In Newark's Drinking Water

7:53am August 27, 2019

by Gwynne Hogan

Many Newark residents are relying on bottled water, as city leaders struggle to address the crisis. Protests happened against the backdrop of MTV's Video Music Awards, which were held in New Jersey.

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Oklahoma Is Successful In Its Suit Against Opioid Manufacturer

7:43am August 27, 2019

by Jackie Fortier

An Oklahoma judge has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $572 million to help cover the treatment, overdose prevention and other costs of abating the opioid epidemic in the state.

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Ultrarunners Compete To See Who Can Log The Most Miles Over 6 Days

7:43am August 27, 2019

by LaToya Dennis

Around 150 elite ultrarunners from across the world are in Milwaukee this week to clock as many laps during a six-day period as possible, with runners expected to reach upwards of 600 miles.

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N.C. Teenager Uses Popeyes' Long Line To Register Voters

7:12am August 27, 2019

David Ledbetter headed to Popeyes on Sunday, and gave voter registration forms to people waiting in line. At 17, David's too young to vote but he told CNN that he's preregistered for next year.

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News Brief: Oklahoma Opioid Ruling, Iran Sanctions, Newark's Water

6:24am August 27, 2019

Oklahoma judge rules Johnson & Johnson is partly to blame for the state's opioid crisis. President Trump may meet with Iran's president. Protesters rally against lead in Newark's drinking water.

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