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Obama At Lake Tahoe Praises Conservation Efforts

A kayaker paddles along Zephyr Cove, near the site of the 20th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit in south Lake Tahoe, Nev. President Obama said the environmental challenges of conservation and fighting climate change are inseparably linked. Rich Pedroncelli/AP hide caption

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Obama At Lake Tahoe Praises Conservation Efforts

The president warns that climate change can undermine decades-long conservation efforts. He spoke at an annual summit that brings people together to discuss how to keep Lake Tahoe blue.

Law

Divided Supreme Court Refuses To Reinstate North Carolina Voter ID Law

In a 4 to 4 ruling, the Supreme Court Wednesday refused an emergency request from North Carolina Republicans to reinstate a controversial voting law.

Divided Supreme Court Refuses To Reinstate North Carolina Voter ID Law

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Treasury Secretary Lew On Global Trade Deals And Corporate Taxation

U.S. Treasury Jack Lew says a better case needs to be made to U.S. workers who fear the effects of proposed trade deals with Asia and Europe. Fred Dufour/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Treasury Secretary Lew On Global Trade Deals And Corporate Taxation

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says he isn't ready to write off embattled trade deals with Asia and Europe. But he says a better case needs to be made to U.S. workers who fear their effects.

Treasury Secretary Lew On Global Trade Deals And Corporate Taxation

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Music Interviews

Encore: Glen Campbell Documents Farewell Tour In 'I'll Be Me'

Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me follows the country singer's goodbye tour and his decline from Alzheimer's disease. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to director James Keach and Campbell's wife, Kim Campbell.

Encore: Glen Campbell Documents Farewell Tour In 'I'll Be Me'

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Politics

Donald Trump Visits Mexico To Meet With President Peña Nieto

Donald Trump has mocked Mexico and Mexicans throughout his presidential campaign, and he's promised to build a wall on the southern border to keep them out. Mexico's president has compared Trump to Hitler. So the fact the two men are meeting Wednesday at the presidential palace in Mexico has come as a surprise.

Donald Trump Visits Mexico To Meet With President Peña Nieto

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For Some Black Voters, 'Not Trump' Is The Number One Reason To Support Clinton

Diane Robertson volunteered for Obama in 2008 and 2012 and is now volunteering for Clinton. She says "voter suppression" is the biggest motivating factor for black voters. Asma Khalid/NPR hide caption

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For Some Black Voters, 'Not Trump' Is The Number One Reason To Support Clinton

Black voters are key to Hillary Clinton's hopes to win North Carolina. Though every poll shows Clinton with a huge advantage among black voters, there are concerns over turnout.

For Some Black Voters, 'Not Trump' Is The Number One Reason To Support Clinton

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Politics

Clinton Slams Trump For Insulting Mexico In American Legion Speech

Hillary Clinton told the American Legion convention in Ohio the last thing America needs in Washington is more name calling. She slammed Republican rival Donald Trump for insulting Mexican immigrants.

Clinton Slams Trump For Insulting Mexico In American Legion Speech

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Energy

Western States Face Challenges Cleaning Up After Coal Mining

Coal companies in the West have mined an area the size of New York City — more than 400 square miles. Now they have to clean it up, and it's given rise to a whole new reclamation economy.

Western States Face Challenges Cleaning Up After Coal Mining

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Frustration Mounts In Miami Over Spread Of Zika Virus

It's been a month since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned pregnant women to stay away from a Miami neighborhood because of the threat of Zika. Health officials say aggressive mosquito control efforts are paying off. But business is down, and many are wondering when the travel advisory can be loosened or lifted.

Frustration Mounts In Miami Over Spread Of Zika Virus

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Politics

Donald Trump To Deliver Immigration Speech In Arizona

After days of back and forth over whether his stance on immigration was "softening" or "hardening," Donald Trump tries to provide some clarity in a speech in Arizona.

Donald Trump To Deliver Immigration Speech In Arizona

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Chicago Experiences Most Violent Month In Nearly 20 Years

More than 400 people were shot in Chicago in August, marking the city's most violent month in nearly 20 years. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Peter Nickeas, breaking news reporter for the Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Experiences Most Violent Month In Nearly 20 Years

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Chicago Mayor Creates Civilian Agency To Monitor Police

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, shown here in January, wants to create a new Civilian Office on Police Accountability to investigate police shootings, allegations of excessive force and other police misconduct. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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Law

Chicago Mayor Creates Civilian Agency To Monitor Police

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the new Civilian Office on Police Accountability will be independent, but critics say it will still answer to city hall.

Chicago Mayor Creates Civilian Agency To Monitor Police

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