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Corey Stewart, seen at a campaign rally in Virginia Beach, Va., is appealing to supporters of President Trump on the campaign trail. "Who's excited that we finally have a real president of the United States?" he recently asked. Sarah McCammon /NPR hide caption

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Politics

Can The Trump Brand Win State Elections, Too?

Virginia's gubernatorial primary is serving as an early test of whether state candidates adopting President Trump's brand can win. One candidate there is campaigning to "Take Back Virginia."

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Charges Filed In Intelligence Leak Case, Expands Russia Probe

The FBI has charged an intelligence contractor for leaking a top-secret report describing Russian election meddling. The leak calls even more attention to questions about links between the Trump campaign and Russia.

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Feds To Waive Penalties For Some Who Signed Up Late For Medicare

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People who mistakenly stayed on marketplace health plans after they qualified for Medicare may be eligible to have Medicare penalties reduced or waived, if they apply for the waiver by Sept. 30.

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Disability Advocates Fear Impact Of Medicaid Cuts In GOP Health Plan

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Evan Nodvin has lived on his own since after high school. But since he has Down syndrome, he does that with help from Medicaid. The Trump administration is threatening deep cuts to the program.

Disability Advocates Fear Impact Of Medicaid Cuts In GOP Health Plan

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The Two-Way - News Blog

2 Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter For Deadly 'Ghost Ship' Fire

The "Ghost Ship," a warehouse that was used as a residence and performance space in Oakland, Calif., caught fire in December, killing 36 people. The building manager and a party planner face charges.

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Peter Sallis, Of 'Wallace And Gromit' Fame Dies At 96

Before British actor Peter Sallis voiced Wallace in the Wallace and Gromit cartoons, he starred in the long-running sitcom Last of the Summer Wine. He was the only actor to appear in all 295 episodes.

Connecticut residents at a rally for the environment against President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate accord. Connecticut is one of twelve states and Puerto Rico that formed the U.S. Climate Alliance, all committing to uphold the Paris Accord. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

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Mayors, Companies Vow To Act On Climate, Even As U.S. Leaves Paris Accord

President Trump has announced he will withdraw the U.S. from the global agreement to fight climate change. But more than 1,200 mayors, governors and business leaders say they're still on board.

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All Tech Considered

Before Silicon Valley, New Jersey Reigned As Nation's Center Of Innovation

Silicon Valley is known as the nation's tech hub, but decades ago New Jersey had that distinction. The state was once home to Thomas Edison's lab and Bell Labs, the home of Nobel laureates.

Before Silicon Valley, New Jersey Reigned As Nation's Center Of Innovation

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A man walks past the Qatar Airways branch in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on Monday. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states severed relations with Qatar and restricted Qatari planes' use of their airspace. Fayez Nureldine/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Parallels - World News

Diplomatic Rift Between Gulf Arab Allies And Qatar Presents Fresh Challenges

Qatar hosts a key air base for the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS. It's unclear how or if coalition members that severed ties with Qatar will continue to participate in operations out of that base.

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Goats and Soda

Why East Africa Is Hooked On Telenovelas

Both Latin American and homegrown telenovelas are booming in the region. It's a trend that reveals kinship between long-suffering countries an ocean apart.

Why East Africa Is Hooked On Telenovelas

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The First Lady, born Melanija Knavs, is from the town of Sevnica in central Slovenia. Before 2016, it was known for its underwear factory, salami festival and sport fishing. "Melania put us on the world map," says Mayor Srecko Ocvirk, who's helped lead a Melania-themed campaign to attract more tourists here. Joanna Kakissis for NPR hide caption

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For Melania Trump's Hometown, First Lady's Fame Is Good For Business

Slovenia, the first lady's native country, is hosting hometown tours and marketing wine, beauty creams and even salami in her honor. She's hired a Slovenian law firm to protect the use of her name.

For Melania Trump's Slovenian Hometown, First Lady's Fame Is Good For Business

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