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Iowa oil spill underscores pipeline risks day after Trump revives major projects - 0 views

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Just a day after Donald Trump signed executive orders to revive the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipeline projects, a pipeline rupture spilled 138,600 gallons of diesel fuel in northern Iowa.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Just a day after Donald Trump signed executive orders to revive the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipeline projects, a pipeline rupture spilled 138,600 gallons of diesel fuel in northern Iowa.</div>

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Peak Millennial? Cities Can't Assume a Continued Boost From the Young - 0 views

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The flow of young professionals into Philadelphia has flattened, according to JLL Research, while apartment rents have started to soften in a number of big cities because of a glut of new construction geared toward urban newcomers who haven't arrived.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The flow of young professionals into Philadelphia has flattened, according to JLL Research, while apartment rents have started to soften in a number of big cities because of a glut of new construction geared toward urban newcomers who haven't arrived.</div>

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White House Pushes 'Alternative Facts.' Here Are the Real Ones. - 0 views

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WASHINGTON - Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Trump, said on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday that the White House had put forth "alternative facts" to ones reported by the news media about the size of Mr. Trump's inauguration crowd.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">WASHINGTON - Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Trump, said on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday that the White House had put forth "alternative facts" to ones reported by the news media about the size of Mr. Trump's inauguration crowd.</div>

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US military is 'not coordinating airstrikes with Russia in Syria', Pentagon says - 0 views

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The Pentagon has flatly denied a Russian government claim that both nations' warplanes conducted a joint combat mission in Syria. On Monday, the Russian defense ministry claimed to have received coordinates of Islamic State positions via a US-Russian communications channel, and that two jets from the US-led coalition participated in a strike alongside Russian aircraft.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Pentagon has flatly denied a Russian government claim that both nations' warplanes conducted a joint combat mission in Syria. On Monday, the Russian defense ministry claimed to have received coordinates of Islamic State positions via a US-Russian communications channel, and that two jets from the US-led coalition participated in a strike alongside Russian aircraft.</div>

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Why Does Donald Trump Continue to Defend Russia and Attack U.S. Intelligence? - 1 views

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I don't believe Donald Trump colluded with Russia to hack the Democratic National Committee. I don't think anyone working on Trump's behalf met with anyone working for Vladimir Putin. That allegation-which appeared in clearly erroneous form in the sketchy " dossier" published by BuzzFeed on Tuesday-could turn out to be true.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I don't believe Donald Trump colluded with Russia to hack the Democratic National Committee. I don't think anyone working on Trump's behalf met with anyone working for Vladimir Putin. That allegation-which appeared in clearly erroneous form in the sketchy " dossier" published by BuzzFeed on Tuesday-could turn out to be true.</div>

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Dear Donald Trump: A letter from a Syrian refugee - 0 views

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Dear Donald, My name is Abdulazez Dukhan. I am 18 years old. I am one of the four million people who have fled Syria. We left behind our hearts and the people that we lost - both buried somewhere along the road. I am sending you this message to congratulate you on the presidency.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Dear Donald, My name is Abdulazez Dukhan. I am 18 years old. I am one of the four million people who have fled Syria. We left behind our hearts and the people that we lost - both buried somewhere along the road. I am sending you this message to congratulate you on the presidency.</div>

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Donald Trump's cabinet picks: Who's who? - 0 views

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These are the people President elect Donald Trump has appointed so far.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">These are the people President elect Donald Trump has appointed so far.</div>

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US Republicans take first step to scrap Obamacare - 0 views

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The US Senate has taken a first concrete step towards dismantling the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare, voting to instruct key committees to draft legislation repealing President Barack Obama's signature health insurance scheme. Following the 51-48 vote on Thursday, the resolution now will go to the House of Representatives, which is expected to vote on it this week.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The US Senate has taken a first concrete step towards dismantling the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare, voting to instruct key committees to draft legislation repealing President Barack Obama's signature health insurance scheme. Following the 51-48 vote on Thursday, the resolution now will go to the House of Representatives, which is expected to vote on it this week.</div>

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Trump's infrastructure plan is a moon-landing sized project that has the potential to pour hundreds of billions of dollars into the coffers of a select group of companies...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Trump's infrastructure plan is a moon-landing sized project that has the potential to pour hundreds of billions of dollars into the coffers of a select group of companies...</div>

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Washington protesters vow to fight for civil rights under Trump - 0 views

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WASHINGTON U.S. civil rights activists vowed on Saturday to defend hard-fought gains in voting rights and criminal justice during the presidency of Donald Trump, kicking off a week of protests ahead of the Republican's inauguration. About 2,000 mostly black protesters ignored steady rain to march and rally near Washington's Martin Luther King Jr.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">WASHINGTON U.S. civil rights activists vowed on Saturday to defend hard-fought gains in voting rights and criminal justice during the presidency of Donald Trump, kicking off a week of protests ahead of the Republican's inauguration. About 2,000 mostly black protesters ignored steady rain to march and rally near Washington's Martin Luther King Jr.</div>

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Senate intelligence panel to probe Russia hacking - 0 views

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Politics | Fri Jan 13, 2017 | 6:46pm EST WASHINGTON The leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee said the panel will investigate allegations Russia used cyber attacks to influence the U.S. presidential election, including any links between Russia and the political campaigns.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Politics | Fri Jan 13, 2017 | 6:46pm EST WASHINGTON The leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee said the panel will investigate allegations Russia used cyber attacks to influence the U.S. presidential election, including any links between Russia and the political campaigns.</div>

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Here are the lies Paul Ryan told about Obamacare during his town hall meeting - 0 views

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We know that House Speaker Paul D. Ryan (R-Wisc.) is desperate to repeal the Affordable Care Act. What he never has been able to explain adequately is why. Oh, sure, Ryan has offered some rhetorical explanations. He says Obamacare is "collapsing." That it's in a "death spiral." That it's a "struggle" for Americans.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">We know that House Speaker Paul D. Ryan (R-Wisc.) is desperate to repeal the Affordable Care Act. What he never has been able to explain adequately is why. Oh, sure, Ryan has offered some rhetorical explanations. He says Obamacare is "collapsing." That it's in a "death spiral." That it's a "struggle" for Americans.</div>

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After a bruising defeat, Democrats are hunting for a new leader - 0 views

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The candidates vying to be the next leader of the Democratic National Committee agree on one thing: The party needs a major overhaul. Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez described the organization as a "fixer-upper." Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) said it needs a new culture "designed to win elections."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The candidates vying to be the next leader of the Democratic National Committee agree on one thing: The party needs a major overhaul. Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez described the organization as a "fixer-upper." Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) said it needs a new culture "designed to win elections."</div>

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With His Choice Of Inauguration Prayer Leaders, Trump Shows His Values - 0 views

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The six faith leaders President-elect Donald Trump has invited to pray at his inauguration come from diverse backgrounds, but they have something in common: All have personal ties to Trump or his family or have in some way signaled their approval of him, his politics or his wealth.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The six faith leaders President-elect Donald Trump has invited to pray at his inauguration come from diverse backgrounds, but they have something in common: All have personal ties to Trump or his family or have in some way signaled their approval of him, his politics or his wealth.</div>

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Trump's Cabinet Picks Break With Him On At Least 10 Major Issues - 0 views

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The first of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees headed to Capitol Hill this week to begin their Senate confirmations. And while there were some tense moments and stumbles, overall his Cabinet picks were well-received, and most should get quick confirmations as soon as Trump is sworn in next week.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The first of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees headed to Capitol Hill this week to begin their Senate confirmations. And while there were some tense moments and stumbles, overall his Cabinet picks were well-received, and most should get quick confirmations as soon as Trump is sworn in next week.</div>

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Immigrant-Rights Protests Planned for 50 U.S. Cities - 0 views

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LOS ANGELES-Immigrants and their supporters plan to hold rallies in 50 cities across the country Saturday in the first large-scale mobilization of immigrant-rights forces since the election of Donald Trump. Organizers representing civil-rights, faith-based and immigrant groups said they have mobilized thousands of people from New York and Miami...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">LOS ANGELES-Immigrants and their supporters plan to hold rallies in 50 cities across the country Saturday in the first large-scale mobilization of immigrant-rights forces since the election of Donald Trump. Organizers representing civil-rights, faith-based and immigrant groups said they have mobilized thousands of people from New York and Miami...</div>

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Bitter, disbelieving: Cuban migrants en route to U.S. hope for some kind of eleventh-ho... - 0 views

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This sweltering town just north of Mexico's southern border with Guatemala is a three-day bus jaunt from the U.S.-Mexico frontier, a fact that has long drawn migrants from across the globe en route to the United States. Images of the Stars and Stripes and the Statue of Liberty adorn travel agencies offering cheap ground transport to Tijuana, Reynosa and other Mexican border cities.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This sweltering town just north of Mexico's southern border with Guatemala is a three-day bus jaunt from the U.S.-Mexico frontier, a fact that has long drawn migrants from across the globe en route to the United States. Images of the Stars and Stripes and the Statue of Liberty adorn travel agencies offering cheap ground transport to Tijuana, Reynosa and other Mexican border cities.</div>

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Trump Team: Top Adviser Talked With Russian Ambassador Before U.S. Hacking Response - 0 views

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UPDATE: Trump Team: Adviser Spoke To Russia Official The Day U.S. Sanctions Were Announced The man tapped to be national security adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, retired Gen. Michael Flynn, exchanged text messages and spoke with Russia's ambassador to the U.S., Sergey Kislyak, in December - around the time of the Obama administration's response to Russian interference during the presidential campaign, a spokesman for Trump acknowledged Friday.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">UPDATE: Trump Team: Adviser Spoke To Russia Official The Day U.S. Sanctions Were Announced The man tapped to be national security adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, retired Gen. Michael Flynn, exchanged text messages and spoke with Russia's ambassador to the U.S., Sergey Kislyak, in December - around the time of the Obama administration's response to Russian interference during the presidential campaign, a spokesman for Trump acknowledged Friday.</div>

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White Nationalists' Enthusiasm For Trump Cools - 0 views

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Next week, white nationalists like Jared Taylor will celebrate a moment they've been waiting decades to see, when Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States. Members of the white nationalist movement were among the first to embrace Trump's candidacy, and they celebrated after his election.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Next week, white nationalists like Jared Taylor will celebrate a moment they've been waiting decades to see, when Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States. Members of the white nationalist movement were among the first to embrace Trump's candidacy, and they celebrated after his election.</div>

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LGBT Community Worries Extend Beyond Itself To Other, More Vulnerable People - 0 views

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This story is part of Kitchen Table Conversations, a series from NPR's National Desk that examines how Americans from all walks of life are moving forward from the presidential election. The election of Donald Trump has many LGBT people worried that recent civil rights strides will be erased.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This story is part of Kitchen Table Conversations, a series from NPR's National Desk that examines how Americans from all walks of life are moving forward from the presidential election. The election of Donald Trump has many LGBT people worried that recent civil rights strides will be erased.</div>

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