Iran 'Unintentionally' Shot Down Ukrainian Jetliner, Killing 176 People
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Iranian media quoted the military as saying human error led to the attack. The foreign minister blamed "US adventurism." Missiles struck the plane just after it took off from Tehran.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/01/10/795480690/iran-unintentionally-shot-down-ukrainian-jetliner-killing-176-people?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
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Fed Up With Fundraisers On Facebook? You're Not Alone
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Facebook fundraisers posted by people on their birthdays exploded over the past year, bringing in a billion dollars for charities. But some Facebook users think it's too much of a good thing.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/01/11/794919649/fed-up-with-fundraisers-on-facebook-youre-not-alone?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
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Feeling Artsy? Here's How Making Art Helps Your Brain
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Making art is fun. But there's a lot more to it. It might serve an evolutionary purpose — and emerging research shows that it can help us process difficult emotions and tap into joy.
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https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/01/11/795010044/feeling-artsy-heres-how-making-art-helps-your-brain?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
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New Law Aims To Help Americans Without Retirement Plans. Will It Work?
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The Secure Act is intended to make it easier for small employers to offer retirement benefits. But some analysts say it doesn't go far enough because it's optional and doesn't apply to gig workers.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/01/11/794619987/new-law-aims-to-help-americans-without-retirement-plans-will-it-work?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
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California Reservation's Solar Microgrid Provides Power During Utility Shutoffs
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California utility PG&E continues planned power outages to prevent its equipment from sparking wildfires. One Native tribe's solar-powered microgrid is proving to be a lifeline for rural communities.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/01/11/795248921/california-reservations-solar-microgrid-provides-power-during-utility-shutoffs?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
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Exclusive: Iran Strike Won't Slow Trump's Cuts To National Security Council
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The rapid change has raised concern among those who have served on the NSC. They believe the president needs a wide range of experts to give advice on the potential consequences of major actions.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/01/11/795374030/exclusive-iran-strike-wont-slow-trump-s-cuts-to-national-security-council?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
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With Their Land In Flames, Aboriginals Warn Fires Show Deep Problems In Australia
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As massive fires continue to consume Australia, Aboriginal elders like Noel Butler say officials need to listen to natives about fire control.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/01/11/795224932/with-their-land-in-flames-aboriginals-warn-fires-show-deep-problems-in-australia?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
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Omani Sultan Qaboos, Who Ruled Oman For Half A Century, Dies At 79
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The long-serving monarch named his successor, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, who was sworn in as sultan Saturday. Under Qaboos, the tiny Middle Eastern state took on an outsize role in regional diplomacy.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/01/11/795535277/omani-sultan-qaboos-who-ruled-oman-for-half-a-century-dies-at-79?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
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2 U.S. Troops Killed By Taliban Bomb In Southern Afghanistan
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The soldiers were killed when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in Kandahar province. Two other U.S. troops were wounded in the attack.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/01/11/795547162/2-u-s-troops-killed-by-taliban-bomb-in-southern-afghanistan?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
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Remembering Neil Peart, A Monster Drummer With A Poet's Heart
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"We're only immortal for a limited time." Peart, who died on Jan. 7, guided Rush through the decades with a pen, a massive drum kit and an openness towards life's many shades.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/01/11/795555335/remembering-neil-peart-a-monster-drummer-with-a-poets-heart?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
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FBI Apologizes To Court For Mishandling Surveillance Of Trump Campaign Adviser
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FBI Director Christopher Wray outlined steps the bureau is taking to ensure it doesn't make the same mistakes it did when it wiretapped Carter Page during the 2016 election.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/01/11/795566486/fbi-apologizes-to-court-for-mishandling-surveillance-of-trump-campaign-adviser?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
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Rebuking China, Taiwan Votes To Reelect President Tsai Ing-wen
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More than 8 million voters cast their ballots for Tsai, who defeated a populist mayor who ran on a platform of closer ties to Beijing.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/01/11/795573457/rebuking-china-taiwan-votes-to-reelect-president-tsai-ing-wen?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
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Iran's 'Unforgivable Mistake' Downing Jet Elicits Furor At Home And Abroad
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After days of denials, Iran's admission that one of its missiles mistakenly downed a Ukrainian plane has enraged world leaders. But back in Tehran, the reaction among protesters was far angrier.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/01/11/795567483/irans-unforgivable-mistake-downing-jet-elicits-furor-at-home-and-abroad?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
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Deadly Storms Sweep Through Southern United States, Leaving At Least 9 Dead
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Violent thunderstorms got underway in Texas and Oklahoma on Friday, dumping rain and bringing high winds before sweeping east and northeast. Deaths were reported in Alabama, Louisiana and Texas.
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https://www.npr.org/2020/01/11/795591894/deadly-storms-sweep-through-southern-united-states-leaving-at-least-9-dead?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
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