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Trump Says He'll Send As Many As 15,000 Troops To The Southern Border

Soldiers from the 541st Sapper Company headed to the southern U.S. border prepare to board an air transport plane on Tuesday in Ft. Knox, Ky. Airman 1st Class Daniel Hernande/U.S. Department of Defense hide caption

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National Security

Trump Says He'll Send As Many As 15,000 Troops To The Southern Border

The president says he may triple the number of forces that were deployed just this week. The defense secretary likens the deployment to when troops help after a natural disaster.

For Cervical Cancer Patients, Less Invasive Surgery Is Worse For Survival

Cancer of the cervix is one of the most common cancers affecting women and can be fatal. Here, cervical cancer cells are dividing, as seen through a colored scanning electron micrograph. Steve Gschmeissner/Getty Images/Science Photo Library hide caption

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For Cervical Cancer Patients, Less Invasive Surgery Is Worse For Survival

Two new studies suggest that minimally invasive surgery for early stage cervical cancer patients leads to death and recurring disease more often than standard surgery through a large incision.

For Cervical Cancer Patients, Less Invasive Surgery Is Worse For Survival

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Synagogue Shooting Suspect, Robert Bowers, Indicted On 44 Federal Charges

Robert Bowers was charged with 44 federal counts, including hate crimes, prosecutors announced on Wednesday. He is accused of killing 11 people at the Tree of Life Synagogue on Oct. 27. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Synagogue Shooting Suspect, Robert Bowers, Indicted On 44 Federal Charges

The indictment, which includes hate crime charges, accuses Bowers of entering the Tree of Life synagogue with three handguns and an AR-15 rifle. Once inside he indicated his desire to "kill Jews."

Europe

Trump's Criticisms Of NATO Not Apparent As It Holds Largest War Games Since Cold War

President Trump's criticisms of NATO are not apparent at the huge exercises being held by the alliance in Norway, where the U.S. military has the largest commitment of forces, and a prominent role.

Trump's Criticisms Of NATO Not Apparent As It Holds Largest War Games Since Cold War

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Listen Up Witches, From Now On It's Hauntington, Not Huntington, N.Y.

A small town in New York is changing its name for Halloween. Huntington will officially be called Hauntington every Oct. 31 from now on. It's all thanks to 7-year-old resident Angelica Dee Cunningham.

Listen Up Witches, From Now On It's Hauntington, Not Huntington, N.Y.

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Recent Political, Religious And Racial Violence Has Some Voters Eager For Change

With less than a week before midterm elections, NPR checks in with voters around the country to find out how they're feeling, given the violent events last week and politically charged rhetoric.

Recent Political, Religious And Racial Violence Has Some Voters Eager For Change

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Politics

Hundreds Of Black Women Are Running In Federal, State And Local Elections This Year

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Ayanna Pressley, Democratic candidate for Massachusetts' seventh congressional district, about the surge of black women running for office this year.

Hundreds Of Black Women Are Running In Federal, State And Local Elections This Year

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Pittsburgh Mayor Reflects On Deadly Synagogue Shooting

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto about the deadly shooting that took place at a local synagogue last weekend, President Trump's response and more.

Pittsburgh Mayor Reflects On Deadly Synagogue Shooting

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California Voters To Decide Whether To Repeal Recent Gas Tax Hike

California Republicans are pushing a ballot measure that would repeal a 2017 increase in the state's gas tax that funds transportation. The effort is widely seen as motivator for Republicans to vote.

California Voters To Decide Whether To Repeal Recent Gas Tax Hike

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A Year Later, Americans Are Deeply Divided Over The #MeToo Movement

One year after the #MeToo movement took off, new NPR-Ipsos polls show the nation deeply divided on sexual assault and harassment, with fissures running more along party lines than gender.

A Year Later, Americans Are Deeply Divided Over The #MeToo Movement

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Looking For ACA Health Insurance For 2019? Here's What To Expect

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Looking For ACA Health Insurance For 2019? Here's What To Expect

Throughout the U.S., subsidies are available to reduce the price of 2019 policies sold on state and federal insurance exchanges. But promotion of the insurance is varying widely from state to state.

Looking For ACA Health Insurance For 2019? Here's What To Expect

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Pot Is Now Legal In Canada. But Admitting To Using It Can Get You Banned From U.S.

Canada legalized recreational marijuana in this month, but Canadians can find themselves barred from entering the U.S. if they say they've used it. A Canadian flag flies in Windsor, Ontario, in June, with the Detroit skyline visible behind it. Brittany Greeson/The Washington Post/Getty Images hide caption

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Pot Is Now Legal In Canada. But Admitting To Using It Can Get You Banned From U.S.

Canadians say they are being asked at the U.S. border whether they have ever used marijuana. Some were surprised at the result.

Another 'Civil War'? Pessimism About Political Violence Deepens In A Divided Nation

People protest the arrival of President Trump as he visits the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Many Americans fear more violence in U.S. political life. Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Another 'Civil War'? Pessimism About Political Violence Deepens In A Divided Nation

Following a rash of deaths, threats and violent acts, Americans fear the nation may be growing so far apart that danger may become a regular factor in partisan disputes. It has happened before.

Another 'Civil War'? Pessimism About Political Violence Deepens In A Divided Nation

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