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- Experts Pessimistic About Value Of Another Trump-Kim Summit
Some Korea experts question the wisdom of a second summit meeting, planned for this month between president Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
- 'Antisemitism: Here And Now' Author Discusses Resurgence Of Public Anti-Semitism
In an interview with NPR's Michel Martin about her new book <em>Antisemitism: Here and Now</em> historian Deborah Lipstadt discusses the recent resurgence of anti-Semitism on the political left and right.
- What Makes Someone American Indian?
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren has apologized for identifying as "American Indian" in the 1980s, when the number of people who identified as Native American on the U.S. census rose dramatically.
- What Funding For The Wall Means For The Military
Under Trump's declaration of a national emergency plan, military construction funds are to be diverted to build a barrier on the southern border. That could put projects at U.S. bases on hold.
- D.C. Catholics React To McCarrick's Defrocking
Catholics in Washington, D.C. react to news that the man who served as their archbishop, former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, has been defrocked after being found guilty by the Vatican of sexual abuse.
- Colorado Man Tells His Mountain Lion Attack Story
A Colorado trail runner was attacked by a mountain lion earlier this month. Travis Kauffman managed to defend himself by killing the juvenile lion with his bare hands.
- Food Banks Are Overflowing With Milk
Tariffs announced by the Trump administration have led to a glut of milk in the United States. Food pantries are suffering because they're deluged with milk and have no way to store or distribute it.
- Law Professor Jonathan Turley On The Legal Fight Over The Border Wall
Lawyers filed lawsuits just hours after President Trump declared a national emergency in order to secure wall funding. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to constitutional scholar Jonathan Turley.
- Texas Landowners Sue Over Border Wall Plans
Nayda Alvarez and Yvette Gaytan are land owners in Texas who would be impacted by President Trump's border wall. They're among those suing the government.
- Interior Dept.'s Push To Limit Public Records Requests Draws Criticism
Public records requests to the office of the Secretary of the Interior have increased by over 200 percent since 2016. Critics say that proposed rule changes to limit those requests will hamper access.
- Their Home Survived The Camp Fire — But Their Insurance Did Not
The Camp Fire in November 2018 incinerated roughly 90 percent of the homes in Paradise, Calif. Owners of the few remaining homes may find it more difficult to keep their home insured.
- It's Survivor: College Edition, As Students Create Their Own Reality Shows
College students across the country have re-created campus versions of CBS' <em>Survivor </em>— all while juggling classes and homework. The challenges are popular online and have earned a devoted following.
- Heather Nauert Withdraws From Consideration For U.N. Ambassador
The State Department spokesperson says "it is in the best interest of my family to withdraw." In the two months since her nomination was announced, Nauert's credentials have been questioned.
- Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund Cuts Payouts By As Much As 70 Percent
The fund is reducing awards as it faces a surge in claims before the fund's 2020 expiration date.
- To Move Forward, Parkland Shooting Survivor Leaves Marjory Stoneman Douglas
It's been a year of struggle for Parkland school survivor Annabel Claprood. One year after the mass shooting, she's no longer at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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