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China, U.S. Plunge Into Trade War

6:50pm July 06, 2018

by Jim Zarroli

The U.S. has imposed 25 percent tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese goods, including electronics and engine parts. China retaliated with tariffs of equal amount on American agricultural products.

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The World Cup Quarterfinals

6:45pm July 06, 2018

The World Cup resumed today with two quarterfinal matches. Roger Bennett of the Men In Blazers podcast checks in with an update. France and Belgium earned a spot in the semifinals.

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GOP Senators Spend Independence Day In Moscow

6:44pm July 06, 2018

A group of Republican senators visited Moscow to deliver a warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin not to meddle in midterm elections. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.).

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U.S. Army Discharges Immigrant Soldiers Seeking Citizenship

6:38pm July 06, 2018

Immigrants who joined the military in hopes for citizenship are being discharged instead. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Margaret Stock, who helped create the immigration recruitment program.

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As much as 90 percent of Lake Okeechobee — one of the largest lakes in the U.S. — is covered with algae. The Everglades Foundation in South Florida where the lake is located decided to create a contest with a prize of $10 million for whomever develops

Figure Out How To Cheaply Fix Algae Blooms And Win $10 Million

5:56pm July 06, 2018

by Greg Allen

Large algae blooms in lakes and rivers have become an annual warm weather headache in nearly every U.S. state, endangering water supplies and local economies. A new competition hopes to help.

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Trade War Draws Lines In Congress

5:56pm July 06, 2018

by Brian Mackey

Trump's trade fights have put some members of Congress in a tough spot: Do you stand with steelworkers whose mills might benefit from new tariffs? Or soybean farmers whose exports are at risk?

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How Oklahomans Will Welcome Pruitt's Return

5:56pm July 06, 2018

by Joe Wertz

What do Oklahomans think about Scott Pruitt's resignation? Is it likely to hurt his chances for elected office back home?

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Nebraska resident Nick Carpenter listens as Becky Gould explains the Medicaid expansion petition in early July.

Nebraska May Join Utah, Idaho in Putting Medicaid Expansion Before Voters

5:13pm July 06, 2018

by Fred Knapp

A coalition in Nebraska turned in enough signatures to put Medicaid expansion on November's ballot. Supporters say expansion could bring health insurance to around 90,000 low-income Nebraskans

Four women, including a state lawmaker, have accused Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill of sexual misconduct. Hill denies the charges and has called for an investigation.

Indiana Attorney General Calls For Investigation Into Groping Accusations Against Him

5:07pm July 06, 2018

Three legislative staffers and a state lawmaker say Curtis Hill groped them at a party in March. The governor and state legislative leaders have called for him to step down. Hill says he won't quit.

The Week In Politics: Pruitt Resigns, Supreme Court Shortlist

4:25pm July 06, 2018

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart about Scott Pruitt's resignation and who President Trump might pick for the Supreme Court.

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