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Americans Are On The Move, But In The Wrong Direction

7:05pm April 05, 2014

by NPR Staff

People are having a harder time moving toward the places with the most economic opportunity. High cost of living is driving them to cheaper places, where job options are more limited.

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Focus At Fort Hood Shifts To Reported Argument Before Shooting

6:19pm April 05, 2014

The shooting this week at Fort Hood has raised questions about securing military bases and providing adequate mental health care for soldiers. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with reporter Kirk Siegler about the latest at Fort Hood.

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With Enrollee Goal Met, Obamacare Still Faces Political Trial

1:03pm April 05, 2014

by Scott Horsley

The Affordable Care Act's poll numbers may rise now that seven million more Americans have a stake in its survival. Yet even a small number of people can still make trouble for the law.

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Thanks to an agreement between the U.S. and Mexico, water is flowing to 35 million people in both countries along the Colorado River Delta. At least for now.

Waters Will Flood Part Of Colorado River, For Just A Few Weeks

8:03pm April 04, 2014

by Ted Robbins

Thanks to an agreement between the U.S. and Mexico, water is flowing to 35 million people in both countries along the Colorado River Delta. At least for now.

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Conservative Republicans and business leaders are butting heads when it comes to the Common Core standards.

Common Core Turns Business Leaders Against Oklahoma GOP

7:47pm April 04, 2014

by Claudio Sanchez

Officials here adopted the education standards early and could make Oklahoma the second state to repeal them. The battle pits allies against each other: Conservative Republicans and business leaders.

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Josie Maisano poses with her congressman, Democrat Sander Levin of Michigan. Levin says if Congress can't respond to people like Maisano, "we've failed."

Life Without Jobless Benefits: Watching, Searching And Praying

7:11pm April 04, 2014

by Tamara Keith

More than three months have passed since the long-term unemployed saw their federal jobless benefits cut off abruptly. One Michigan woman is looking for work while watching for congressional action.

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In Wake Of Fort Hood Shooting, Attention Turns To Base Security

6:18pm April 04, 2014

by Kirk Siegler

While it appears the 2009 attack at Fort Hood was different in many ways from what occurred Wednesday, the latest attack is drawing attention again to security measures there.

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Basketball Prep Schools: A World Of Their Own, And Recruiting Worldwide

7:34pm April 03, 2014

by Alexandra Starr

Many promising high school basketball players don't attend traditional schools; instead, they play for "prep schools" exempt from the usual rules. One of these schools — Our Savior New American on Long Island — draws players from around the world.

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Should The NCAA Change Its Rules To Pay For Play?

7:34pm April 03, 2014

by NPR Staff

Arguments over money and big-time college athletics are more fiery than usual these days. We asked Donna Shalala, president of the University of Miami, and our readers if athletes should be paid.

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President Obama stands on stage with Vice President Biden and their families after accepting the party nomination during the final day of the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.

For Political Conventions, Another Balloon Bursts

7:34pm April 03, 2014

by Don Gonyea

National party conventions have received taxpayer funds for years, but new legislation will end that — just as parties and the media are rethinking the relevance of those quadrennial extravaganzas.

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