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East Coast Blizzard Doesn't Fall Short Of Expectations

8:14am January 23, 2016

by Jennifer Ludden

A massive blizzard is hitting the East Coast hard. We've sent our intrepid reporter Jennifer Ludden out into the elements. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to Jennifer, if we can find her.

This Week In Sports

8:14am January 23, 2016

There are only two games left in the NFL playoffs. Tom Brady will be facing off against Payton Manning tomorrow. But is that even a fair match anymore? NPR's Tom Goldman tells Rachel Martin what he thinks.

The routines that students learn at Dance for PD classes in Venice, Calif., can be quite challenging, instructors say.

Dance Returns The 'Joy Of Movement' To People With Parkinson's

8:14am January 23, 2016

by Ina Jaffe

Many struggle with tremors and balance much of the time, but when the music starts, these people dance. It gives them joy — body and soul. Scientists say dance might have lasting brain benefits, too.

Politicians Work To Remedy Flint Water Crisis

8:14am January 23, 2016

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Harvey Hollins, the coordinator of Michigan's clean-up efforts, about how the state is going to address the myriad problems.

How Sarah Palin Paved The Way For Donald Trump

8:14am January 23, 2016

by Don Gonyea

Trump's rise can be seen as a natural extension of the kind of politics that Palin embraced after her unsuccessful run for vice president. She endorsed him in the Republican primary this week.

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A customer fills up at a gas station in Chillicothe, Ill., in December. Low prices have meant big savings for consumers, but urban planners worry that cheap gas will encourage sprawl.

$1.22 A Gallon: Cheap Gas Raises Fears Of Urban Sprawl

6:20am January 23, 2016

by Mandie Trimble

Gas prices in Columbus, Ohio, are among the lowest in the country. Drivers appreciate the savings, but anti-sprawl advocates say cheap gas doesn't help their cause.

Flight attendants walk near the flight status board for arrivals and departures at Dulles International Airport in Sterling, Va., outside Washington, D.C., on Friday. Thousands of flights were canceled and supermarket shelves were left bare as millions of

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Massive Blizzard Works Its Way Up The East Coast

11:07pm January 22, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

A storm heading up the East Coast is coating roads in ice and blanketing regions in snow, and has shut down Washington, D.C., and several other major cities.

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Regulators Recall Another 5 Million Vehicles Due To Faulty Air Bags

8:07pm January 22, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The latest death linked to Takata air bags was the ninth in the U.S. and the tenth worldwide. It involved the crash of a Ford Ranger. Other brands being recalled include Volkswagen and Audi.

Bernie Sanders volunteer Carol Couch said she is troubled by the "rampant cheating and not caring about other people."

This Election, Anger And Frustration Aren't Just On The Right

7:48pm January 22, 2016

by Brian Naylor

Much of the talk of anger in the 2016 presidential race has focused on supporters of Donald Trump. But there's also frustration and anxiety among liberals who support Bernie Sanders.

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In Ongoing Dance With Trump, GOP Pulls 'National Review' From Debate

6:45pm January 22, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

After the conservative magazine declared that it is "Against Trump," it was barred from a Feb. 25 presidential debate. The move shows how delicately the Republican Party is handling Donald Trump.