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Parchment that archaeologists say was being processed for writing, found in the newly discovered cave believed to have contained Dead Sea Scrolls. Casey L. Olson and Oren Gutfeld/The Hebrew University of Jerusalem hide caption

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Archaeologists Excavate 12th Cave They Say Once Housed Dead Sea Scrolls

A team from the U.S. and Israel says it has found evidence that another cave in Qumran was used to store Dead Sea Scrolls, the ancient manuscripts dating back to the time of Jesus.

(Left) Bob Hardin's son has fought alcoholism for decades. (Right) Cary Dixon's adult son has been in and out of treatment for opioid addiction. Sarah McCammon/NPR hide caption

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W. Va. Families Worry About Access To Addiction Treatment Under Trump

If President Trump fulfills his promise to repeal Obamacare, families in the state hit hardest by the opioid epidemic are concerned their loved ones will lose coverage for alcohol and drug treatment.

W. Va. Families Worry About Access To Addiction Treatment Under Trump

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After Years Of Uneventful Check-Ins, Arizona Woman Is Arrested, Faces Deportation

During the Obama administration, Guadalupe Garcia de Rayos, who is a mother of two, was not considered a priority for deportation. But President Trump's executive action sets a different standard.

Kailua (center), son of slain civil police officer Mario Marcelo de Albuquerque Espirito, is comforted during his father's funeral on Wednesday in Serra, Espirito Santo state, Brazil. Mario Marcelo de Albuquerque was shot to death when he tried to impede a robbery. Diego Herculano/AP hide caption

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Wave Of Deadly Violence Hits A Southern Brazilian State With Police Off The Streets

Family and friends of the police are blocking access to stations to protest low pay and poor conditions. It's day six, and the state is seeing soaring murder rates and looting.

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Thousands More Troops Needed To Break Afghanistan 'Stalemate,' General Warns

The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan warns Congress that the war there is deadlocked and he needs more troops and billions more dollars to help allies against insurgents and foreign meddling.

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Politics

Despite Recent Additions, Trump Cabinet Still Emptier Than Predecessors'

The Senate confirmation process for President Trump's Cabinet picks has been unusually slow. Trump blames Democrats; Democrats say they are pushing back against "unqualified" nominees.

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Homeland Security Secretary: Travel Vetting Could Include Passwords, Tweets

John Kelly tells NPR that screening needs to improve. He also says President Trump's travel ban is not based on religion, and one of the great strengths of the U.S. is diversity of religious views.

Homeland Security Secretary: Travel Vetting Could Include Passwords, Tweets

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