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Austria's far-right party wins national vote but its chances of governing are unclear
by Rob Schmitz
The far-right Freedom Party of Austria has won the most votes in national parliamentary elections but has fallen short of an absolute majority.
Robotic Dog Aims To Help Police Take A Bite Out Of Crime
by Ally Jarmanning
A new robotic police dog is being used in Massachusetts. While police robotics aren't new, they are raising questions about oversight and whether they could be weaponized.
My Mind Isn't Necessarily Made Up On Impeachment, Sen. Braun Says
NPR's Noel King talks to GOP Sen. Mike Braun of Indiana about a House vote on whether to impeach President Trump that would lead to a trial in the Senate. NPR's Kelsey Snell weighs in on the topic.
Problems Such As Mold Persist At Private Military Housing
by Steve Walsh
The military is struggling to improve living conditions in private military housing, despite widespread complaints about mold and mice. Provisions in the new Department of Defense budget may help.
Where A Child Grows Up Plays A Major Role In Future Opportunities
NPR got an early look at data showing vastly different opportunities for children of different races across the U.S. living just neighborhoods apart. Albany, N.Y., has some of the biggest inequities.
Rescue Group Holds Stakeouts To See Who's Putting Hats On Pigeons
The group in Las Vegas is trying to catch the birds. They nabbed one in a red hat that they call Cluck Norris. The hat appeared to be glued to its head, so they planned to take him to the vet.
Unrest Spreads Across India Over Controversial Citizenship Measure
India's Parliament approved a bill that grants citizenship to minorities facing persecution but excludes Muslims. NPR's David Greene talks to Shashi Tharoor, a member of the opposition Congress Party.
New Belgium, A Beloved Brewery, Is Sold To International Conglomerate
by Matt Bloom
Employee-owned craft brewer New Belgium, maker of Fat Tire, has voted to sell the company to an international beer conglomerate that has a controversial background.
Musharraf's Death Sentence Is Void, Pakistan's Government Says
by Diaa Hadid
Former Pakistani dictator Pervez Musharraf was sentenced to death in absentia. The sentence was handed down by a court for treason over his 2007 imposition of emergency rule.
Haiti Gets A Respite From Months Of Anti-Government Protests
by Carrie Kahn
A security vacuum, anger over corruption, protests against the Haitian government, and an economic downturn have left the country struggling. Critics say the president should resign.
Measure Would Help Low-Income Students Apply For College Financial Aid
by Elissa Nadworny
President Trump is likely to sign a bill that makes fixes to the college financial aid application system, including simplifying the verification process, which often trips up low-income students.
Adage: Cheaters Never Win. Fenster's Book: 'Cheaters Always Win'
NPR's Noel King talks to Julie Fenster about the pervasiveness of cheating in America. Fenster is the author of the book, Cheaters Always Win: The Story of America.