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Katy Tur is now an anchor for MSNBC and a reporter for NBC News.

Reporter Katy Tur Shares Her 'Front-Row' View Of The Trump Campaign

2:13pm September 16, 2017

by Terry Gross

Tur was at a rally in South Carolina when Trump called her name and pointed at her from the podium. Then, she says, "The entire place turns and they roar as one ... like a giant, unchained animal."

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President Trump will attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week, but with a smaller diplomatic delegation than previous presidents brought.

Trump's Message For His 1st U.N. General Assembly: Strength, 'Reform'

12:10pm September 16, 2017

by Geoff Bennett

Next week, the president will make his debut at an institution he has often criticized for inaction. National security adviser H.R. McMaster says Trump will be pushing for change.

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'Cincinnati Enquirer' Delves Into The Heroin Epidemic

8:10am September 16, 2017

The Cincinnati Enquirer ran a vivid, sweeping report on the opioid crisis — a mosaic of scenes and sounds from the city's streets, homes and court rooms. Editor Peter Bhatia talks with Scott Simon.

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Parts Of South Florida Still Underwater

8:08am September 16, 2017

by Russell Lewis

Almost a week after Hurricane Irma slammed into Florida, some neighborhoods are still underwater. In Bonita Springs, people have to use boats or high-water vehicles to get to their homes.

Why The Government Sells Flood Insurance

8:08am September 16, 2017

Taxpayers will cover a large part of the cost of hurricane damage. Historian Stephen Mihm of the University of Georgia talks with Scott Simon about the history of the National Flood Insurance program.

California Lawmakers Pass 'Sanctuary State' Bill

8:08am September 16, 2017

by Scott Shafer

California lawmakers voted to make the state a "sanctuary" for immigrants in the country illegally. The bill restricts when local law enforcement can help federal agents enforce immigration laws.

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Seattle Mayor Resigns After Multiple Sexual Abuse Allegations

8:08am September 16, 2017

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray resigned this week after a fifth accusation of sexual abuse. He has been denying similar allegations. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Lewis Kamb of The Seattle Times.

To Shoot Down Or Not Shoot Down A North Korean Missile

8:08am September 16, 2017

by Greg Myre

The U.S. military has multiple systems that could potentially take down a North Korean test missile. But despite dozens of North Korean tests over the years, the U.S. hasn't taken that step.

Juggalos: A Primer

8:08am September 16, 2017

NPR's Scott Simon talks with pop culture writer Nathan Rabin about today's Juggalo march in Washington, D.C.

Greg Gatscher, left, and his son, Evan, prepare the house for Hurricane Irma. Little did they know these metal shutters would later become a cooktop.

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Grilled Cheese Cooked On Shutters? After Irma, Floridians Got Creative With Food

7:00am September 16, 2017

by Wynne Davis

People get hungry during natural disasters, and processed, pre-packaged food can get old fast. But with a little imagination, some folks managed to make themselves some surprisingly good hot meals.