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Albert Einstein receives his certificate of American citizenship from Judge Phillip Forman. A German-American, Einstein came to the United States in 1932.

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'I'm An American' Radio Show Promoted Inclusion Before World War II

6:23pm October 16, 2017

by Sarah Laskow

Before the U.S. entered World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt wanted to promote tolerance toward immigrants. So, the government started a radio program featuring celebrity immigrants' stories.

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Cities across the country are trying to land Amazon's second headquarters. In Birmingham, Ala., giant Amazon boxes were constructed and placed around the city.

Cities Dream Of Landing Amazon's New HQ And They're Going To Great Lengths To Show It

5:08pm October 16, 2017

by Rick Pluta

Retail giant Amazon is looking for a second home, and many cities are trying to land the HQ2 project. At stake are 50,000 jobs and a new economic anchor for the winner. It has led to a lot of stunts.

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A firefighter (center) and two onlookers watch a smoldering wildfire from a hilltop in Oakville, Calif., on Sunday.

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Firefighters Gain Ground On California Wildfires

5:06pm October 16, 2017

by Scott Neuman

Authorities say they have two of the largest fires around 70 percent contained. Meanwhile, some people who were ordered to flee were being allowed to return to what remains of their homes.

Some people claim a late cup of coffee won't keep them up and that alcohol helps them sleep. But research shows both drugs mess with sleep's depth and restorative quality, says scientist and Why We Sleep author Matthew Walker.

Sleep Scientist Warns Against Walking Through Life 'In An Underslept State'

4:51pm October 16, 2017

by Terry Gross

"Human beings are the only species that deliberately deprive themselves of sleep for no apparent gain," says sleep scientist Matthew Walker. His new book is Why We Sleep.

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A Look At The Political Clout Of The National Rifle Association

4:44pm October 16, 2017

by Don Gonyea

Not only can the NRA marshal its grassroots to boost its preferred candidate, but it holds in reserve the power to fund and support primary challengers. That threat became real for an eight-term incumbent Democratic lawmaker from Oklahoma who voted for the assault weapons ban in 1994.

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Hurricane Maria Could Offer A Chance To Build A New Tech Infrastructure In Puerto Rico

4:44pm October 16, 2017

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Ina Fried of Axios about ways Puerto Rico can take advantage of what tech offers in the future. That is, what opportunities there are starting from scratch, using the newest and best ways to generate power and connect people.

In An Attempted Show Of Unity, Trump And McConnell Say 'We Have The Same Agenda'

4:44pm October 16, 2017

by Geoff Bennett

President Trump held an impromptu news conference with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., at his side on Monday. The two tried to lay to rest reports of discord between them.

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In California, Many Wonder Why There Were No Mass Evacuation Alerts For Wildfires

4:44pm October 16, 2017

by David Schaper

Firefighters in California made good progress over the weekend trying to corral several fires as winds calmed. But questions still persist over the warnings given to residents beforehand.

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How Do You Stop A Spy From Spilling Secrets?

4:44pm October 16, 2017

by Mary Louise Kelly

Ursula Wilder is a CIA psychologist who counsels spies heading to or returning home from hostile environments. But how do you provide mental health services to patients who are professionally trained in the art of deception?

Washington Post, 60 Minutes Investigation Finds Bill Helped Fuel Opioid Crisis

4:44pm October 16, 2017

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Scott Higham of The Washington Post about the paper's investigation of drug industry efforts to lobby the Drug Enforcement Administration and Congress to weaken enforcement on opioid abuse.