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Investigations Continue Into U.S. Military Deaths In Niger

5:20pm October 20, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, about what happened on the ground in Niger that left 4 U.S. soldiers dead.

D.C. Master Patrol Officer Benjamin Fettering shows a body camera worn in place of a normal radio microphone before a news conference in 2014.

Body Cam Study Shows No Effect On Police Use Of Force Or Citizen Complaints

4:49pm October 20, 2017

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

That's the conclusion of a study performed as Washington, D.C., rolled out its huge program. The city has one of the largest forces in the country, with some 2,600 officers now wearing cameras.

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The U.S. Military In Africa: A Discreet Presence In Many Places

4:47pm October 20, 2017

by Greg Myre

The military has some 20 missions across the continent. Most are not combat operations. But the deaths of four soldiers in Niger illustrate the dangers as U.S. troops venture into the field.

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FBI Anti-Sex Trafficking Operation Rescues 84 Minors

4:47pm October 20, 2017

by Scott Neuman

The bureau said the 11th annual Operation Cross Country recovered one 3-month-old girl and that the average age of the victims was 15.

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St. John Could Get Electricity Turned Back On, 6 Weeks After Hurricane Irma

4:11pm October 20, 2017

by Bill Chappell

"Portions of St. John are scheduled to be restored by the middle of next week," the power utility says. The U.S. Virgin Islands — home to more than 100,000 Americans — remains under boil-water orders.

Fresh fish fillets for sale in a display case. Concerns over animal welfare have led to changes in recent years in raising livestock. But seafood has been missing from the conversation. One group aims to change that.

Do You Care If Your Fish Dinner Was Raised Humanely? Animal Advocates Say You Should

1:59pm October 20, 2017

by Clare Leschin-Hoar

Concerns over animal welfare have led to changes in recent years in how livestock are raised. But seafood has been missing from the conversation. One group aims to change that.

The old advice seems to hold true: Drinking lots of water helps prevent urinary tract infections.

To Reduce Risk Of Recurring Bladder Infection, Try Drinking More Water

1:20pm October 20, 2017

by Greta Jochem

While it may seem simple, drinking water flushes bacteria out of the urethra, helping to prevent infection in women prone to them. And it also may help reduce the use of antibiotics.

A worker repairs power lines in San Isidro, Puerto Rico. An outdated, aboveground power grid coupled with a comparative shortage of utility workers have hobbled efforts to restore power in the territory.

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Why It's So Hard To Turn The Lights Back On In Puerto Rico

12:51pm October 20, 2017

by Tim Webber

Almost a month after Hurricane Maria made landfall, most of the island is still without electricity. Officials have estimated it could be months before power is restored.

Switching To Middle School Can Be Hard On Kids, But There Are Ways To Make It Better

12:44pm October 20, 2017

by Anya Kamenetz

A new study shows students' self-image suffers in middle school and junior high. And it's not just hard on low-income kids. Having a teacher who understands the teenage brain can help.

CIA Director Mike Pompeo speaks during the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' National Security Summit in Washington on Thursday.

CIA Backs Off Director's Claim That Russian Meddling Didn't Swing Election

12:11pm October 20, 2017

by Scott Neuman

Director Mike Pompeo incorrectly told a security conference in Washington, D.C., on Thursday that U.S. intelligence has concluded that Russian meddling "did not affect the outcome of the election."