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Restoration Of Power In Puerto Rico Will Take Months

NPR's Michel Martin discusses efforts to get power up and running on the island after Hurricane Maria, with Devon Streit, a deputy assistant secretary at the Department of Energy.

Restoration Of Power In Puerto Rico Will Take Months

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Report Finds Suicides Are Even More Common Than Gun Homicides

NPR's Michel Martin talks with Kris Brown, co-president at the Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun Violence about a new report regarding victims of gun violence in America.

Report Finds Suicides Are Even More Common Than Gun Homicides

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Sports

Louisiana School District Threatens To Remove Athletes For 'Take A Knee' Protests

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Frederick Schauer, a law professor at the University of Virginia, about whether this directive is constitutional.

Louisiana School District Threatens To Remove Athletes For 'Take A Knee' Protests

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Television

'Released' Follows Inmates After Their Prison Sentences

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Shaka Senghor, who worked as a consulting producer on the project, which is one of the latest offerings of Oprah Winfrey's OWN network.

'Released' Follows Inmates After Their Prison Sentences

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Sports

The Week In Sports: The Evolution Of NFL Protests And The FBI's NCAA Investigation

CNN's AJ Willingham, ESPN The Magazine's Pablo Torre and Indianapolis Star's Gregg Doyel discuss the fallout of the FBI's NCAA corruption scandal and the evolution of the NFL's "Take A Knee" protests.

The Week In Sports: The Evolution Of NFL Protests And The FBI's NCAA Investigation

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Politics

Judge Rules That Black Lives Matter Cannot Be Sued

A federal judge in Louisiana has ruled that Black Lives Matter is not a person, not a company and not a formal entity. And that means the social movement can't be sued.

Judge Rules That Black Lives Matter Cannot Be Sued

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Puerto Rico Recovery Efforts Continue Amid Criticisms

President Trump tweeted criticism of the mayor of San Juan, who has been critical of the federal government's response to the disaster since Hurricane Maria hit the island more than 10 days ago.

Puerto Rico Recovery Efforts Continue Amid Criticisms

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Living Without Power, Water Or Internet In Puerto Rico

Life is still very difficult on Puerto Rico, more than a week after Hurricane Maria. Power, water and food are in short supply. But people are managing to find ways to get by as they wait for help.

Living Without Power, Water Or Internet In Puerto Rico

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Why A Confederate Flag Flies In Upstate New York

Reporter Zach Hirsch lives in Plattsburgh, N.Y., a small city near the Canadian border. One day he struck up a conversation with his neighbors about why they were flying the Confederate flag.

Why A Confederate Flag Flies In Upstate New York

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Air Force Academy Leader Addresses Racist Writing

Lt. General Jay Silveria talks with Scott Simon about his speech at the U.S. Air Force Academy, telling cadets, "If you can't treat someone with dignity and respect, then get out."

Air Force Academy Leader Addresses Racist Writing

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Politics

Week In Politics: Price Resigns, Puerto Rico, Tax Overhaul

Mary Kate Cary, speechwriter for President George H. W. Bush, speaks to NPR's Scott Simon about the week's political news.

Week In Politics: Price Resigns, Puerto Rico, Tax Overhaul

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