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After More Than 20 Years, Newark, N.J., Regains Control Of Public Schools

4:38pm September 14, 2017

The public school system in Newark, N.J., will be returned to local control for the first time in more than 20 years. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who attended and taught in Newark Public Schools for years.

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Experiments that showed how to make the H5N1 bird flu virus more contagious raised concern about malicious misuse of laboratory research.

Efforts To Prevent Misuse Of Biomedical Research Fall Short

3:56pm September 14, 2017

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

The National Academies of Sciences says not enough has been done to keep legitimate research on pathogens and toxins from being misappropriated and turned into biological weapons.

Politics & Government

Sen. Merkley Makes The Case 'Medicare For All' Bill

2:43pm September 14, 2017

Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon joined Bernie Sanders in announcing his "Medicare for All" bill. Mary Louise Kelly talks to Merkley about why he backs it even though he says it's not likely to become law.

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President Trump tours a neighborhood on Thursday in Naples, Fla., affected by Hurricane Irma.

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Visiting Florida, Trump Praises 'Incredible' First Responders, State Officials

2:40pm September 14, 2017

by Amita Kelly

"It's a team like very few people have seen," Trump said of Florida and federal officials.

Phoenix police officers stand beside a dump truck blocking a road outside the Phoenix Convention Center on Aug. 22. Protests were held against President Trump as he planned to host a rally inside the convention center.

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Police Departments Deploy Garbage Trucks To Block Vehicle Attacks In Crowds

2:19pm September 14, 2017

by Neda Ulaby

Law enforcement officers are using the trucks to prevent vehicle attacks like the one in Charlottesville that killed one woman and injured several other people.

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Evacuations were ordered in the Tampa Bay area but it was largely spared the expected damage from Hurricane Irma.

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Getting Through Irma On Little Gas And A Lot Of Luck

12:55pm September 14, 2017

by Eric Deggans

NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans finds that planning for a hurricane is often like writing a message on a sandy shore — the plan never lasts long.

The perception that everyone's more connected than you is pretty common.

If You Think Everyone Else Has More Friends, You're Not Alone

12:11pm September 14, 2017

by April Fulton

Many first-year college students think their peers have more friends than they do, a study finds. But that can actually help motivate students to make new connections.

Tennesee Nydegger-Sandidge (left) and Holly Hook try chowing down on some crickets. "People should eat them because they're good for the planet," says Tennessee.

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At Bug-Eating Festival, Kids Crunch Down On The Food Of The Future

12:07pm September 14, 2017

by Melissa Banigan

The United Nations estimates that by 2050, the planet's 9 billion people will need to rely on bugs as a critical source of protein. Chefs and scientists are trying to get children on board early.

Politics & Government

President Trump Will Travel To Florida To Assess Hurricane Damage

8:10am September 14, 2017

by Russell Lewis

Lack of electricity has been a major obstacle to recovery from Hurricane Irma. Florida's east coast is expected to get power back by Sunday. Trump will meet with first responders in Naples.

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Politics & Government

Democrats Say They Had A Productive Dinner With President Trump

8:10am September 14, 2017

by Geoff Bennett

Trump met with Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer — discussing trade, DACA and border security. Trump tweeted that no deal was made with them on DACA — contradicting their statement.

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