We’re the District’s legislature, responsible for crafting laws. On Twitter, our goal is to engage with residents in an informative and conversational way. If you think you already know all about our councilmembers, or the topics they tackle, then you clearly haven’t listened to our “Hearing the Council” radio show and podcast. Even Wilson Building staffers and journalists get whole new insight into councilmembers from our “getting to know you” episodes, and our deep dives on policy topics g ...
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Join Kojo and resident analyst Tom Sherwood on Fridays at noon for our weekly review of the politics, policies and personalities in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Each week Kojo and Tom help make sense of legislation, hold elected officials accountable and provide in-depth analysis of local issues and elections. The Politics Hour is also a vital forum for Washingtonians to engage directly with their local leaders.
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On Mission is a podcast from the Catholic Apostolate Center. Join Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. as they discuss all things relevant to the Catholic church today.
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Tune in to our podcast to hear expert speakers on the links between global environmental change, security, development, and health. The Environmental Change and Security Program is a part of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, the living, national memorial to President Wilson established by Congress in 1968 and headquartered in the District of Columbia. It is a nonpartisan institution, supported by public and private funds, engaged in the study of national and world affairs ...
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Paid Leave is a hot topic in our country right now. The United States is the only industrialized nation in the world without a national paid leave policy, and Connecticut is one of only 16 states and the District of Columbia to have a state program in place. Other cities and states are working to join the paid leave movement. The Paid Leave Podcast examines the state of Connecticut's paid leave program and the impact it has on various groups and diverse communities. Radio veteran Nancy Barro ...
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Welcome to Wayne’s world of real estate. Follow Wayne Mann as he navigates residential real estate in the DMV. District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Based in Chevy Chase Maryland Wayne’s been a real estate agent for over twenty years. His goal is to teach clients about the area and newcomers about real estate. He’s been dedicated to helping first time home buyers over the last twenty years. He’ll be reviewing all things residential real estate, discussing different aspects of the proc ...
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In this podcast series, we share stories of how alumni let their lives speak and the unexpected twists and tales of life after Sidwell Friends.
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News from around the campus of The George Washington University and the District of Columbia.
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Meditations on dating in the District of Columbia — in podcast form
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Where Do Gays Retire is a podcast where we help you in the LGBTQ+ community find a safe and affordable retirement destination. Join Mark Goldstein as he interviews others who live in gay-friendly places around the globe. Learn about the climate, cost of living, the LGBTQ + community, healthcare, crime and safety, and more.
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The DISB Download is a podcast series covering financial services topics impacting D.C. and its residents. The department, known as DISB, regulates financial services businesses in the District. The department’s goal is to protect the interests of District of Columbia consumers from unfair and abusive practices, while providing an equitable business environment for the regulated entities operating in Washington, D.C. To learn more, visit http://disb.dc.gov.
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Join Pink Fox owners Mark and Keo for a weekly Washington, D.C.-based discussion of current events, politics, art, and culture. Established in 2015, Pink Fox is an Initiative 71-friendly forward-thinking retail startup that has been featured in VICE’s MUNCHIES, the Staten Island Advance, The Washington Post, NPR, and the DCist.
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After a sexual assault case in the District of Columbia, one woman’s public warning ricochets all the way to Birmingham, Ala., where another woman gives voice to a devastating allegation. This seven-part investigative series from The Washington Post follows the Alabama woman’s decision to come forward with a claim of sexual assault against a high-ranking figure in the D.C. criminal justice system, and the spiraling effects of that choice. “Canary: The Washington Post Investigates” is about t ...
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How much can really go on in Potomac, Maryland? Actually, quite a lot. On our REAL HOUSEWIVES OF POTOMAC AFTER SHOW we take you into the exclusive society of socialite Charisse Jackson, model Katie Post, philanthropist Gizelle Bryant and former Miss District of Columbia winner, Ashley Darby. Want to find out more of the latest gossip?Tune in here to get the insider scoop from some of your favorite housewives and crew members on the show.
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/subscribe Real Talk to empower, encourage, educate, uplift and inspire listeners to “be better than they were yesterday”. #therealtalkpodcast
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National Association of Professional Process Servers
National Association of Professional Process Servers
The National Association of Professional Process Servers (NAPPS) is a Worldwide Organization of the largest community of professional process servers and the first resource for credible information regarding the profession. Founded in 1982 in Las Vegas NV, NAPPS today has well over 2,000 members representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, seven Canadian provinces and nearly two dozen foreign countries. It is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
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The Podcast @ DC puts cutting-edge research in conversation with the bureaucratic realities of government. We get in the weeds on how to put science into action. Topics are as diverse as the challenges our city government tackles. The show is hosted by The Lab @ DC in the Office of the City Administrator for the District of Columbia.
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Groundswell is a 501c3 nonprofit that builds community power through equitable community solar projects and resilience centers, clean energy programs that reduce energy burdens, and pioneering research initiatives that help light the way to clean energy futures for all. Groundswell leads clean energy programs and projects in six states including the District of Columbia, including serving more than 5,000 income-qualified customers with more than $1.85 million per year in clean energy savings ...
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The Studio Basin podcast is produced by The Columbia Basin Herald with the purpose of discussing news of interest to the Columbia Basin in Central Washington state. The Columbia Basin Herald covers all of Grant and Adams counties and staff also produce the Basin Business Journal, Adams County Magazine and Grant County Magazine. Our goal is to keep our audience informed in a way that builds community.
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Developed especially for innovative leaders assigned in the Columbia District, Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference, United Methodist Church, to help you navigate United Methodist systems and culture as you enact God's bold mission.
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Podcasts of past sermons from All Souls Church Unitarian in Washington, D.C. All Souls is a diverse, spirit-growing, justice seeking community where all are welcome! Visit us online at http://www.all-souls.org.
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Sometimes the very strategies meant to help children have the opposite effect. Join AEI’s Naomi Schaefer Riley and Ian Rowe as they look behind the headlines at the public policies and cultural agendas driving child welfare and education. Rowe and Riley bring to light practices that will make you ask, “Are you kidding me?”
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Dr. Charles E. Lewis, Jr. is President of the Board of Directors of the Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy. He served as deputy chief of staff and communications director for former Congressman Edolphus “Ed” Towns and was the staff coordinator for the Congressional Social Work Caucus. He was a full-time faculty member at Howard University School of Social Work prior to joining Rep. Towns’ staff and now is an adjunct associate professor. As staff coordinator for the S ...
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NPR and WBUR's live midday news program.
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Interviews and documentaries about Nonprofit Organizations in Portland Oregon
Media Institute for Social Change
The Non-Profit Hour examines the inner workings and hears the human stories of Portland's many local non-profits. Shows air every Friday at 1:30 on XRAY.fm. Brought to us by the Media Institute for Social Change -- a public interest media lab that works to inspire, empower and engage emerging media producers.
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Environmental Peacebuilding: An Oral History | Dr. Erika Weinthal
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Today’s episode of New Security Broadcast is hosted by ECSP in collaboration with the Environmental Peacebuilding Association as part of a special series, "Thought-leaders and Frontline Workers in Environmental Peacebuilding: An Oral History." The series features interviews with academics, practitioners, and frontline workers to offer a behind-the-…
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Bernie Sanders proposes new program aimed at researching long COVID therapies
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Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has drafted a $10 billion proposal to fund the National Institute of Health's research toward designing new therapies to treat long COVID.By WBUR & NPR
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'Landslide' podcast traces the roots of our political divide
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It centers on the 1976 presidential race, the tightest primary ever and the sharp rise of the conservative wing of the Republican party.By WBUR & NPR
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With strict catch limits, more than half of the fish caught by recreational fishermen in Florida are returned to the water. Efforts are underway to ensure that the released fish survive to be caught on another day.By WBUR & NPR
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Columbia president testifies on antisemitism
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Minouche Shafik was scrutinized for three hours by Congress about how Columbia has been fighting antisemitism on campus.By WBUR & NPR
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Trump's alleged 'hush money' scheme, explained
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New York district attorney Alvin Bragg says the case is really about trying to influence the 2016 election outcome.By WBUR & NPR
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Russian airstrike kills 18 in Chernihiv, Ukraine
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on Telegram that the attack could have been thwarted if Ukraine had adequate air defense systems.By WBUR & NPR
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In India, land-sharing deal between Hindus and Muslims unravels
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They decided to share a piece of land that Hindus hold as sacred — and where Muslims had long worshipped in a Mediaeval mosque.By WBUR & NPR
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How Vice Media went bust after a multi-billion dollar valuation
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Vice grew into a $5.7 billion behemoth. It’s now a bare shadow of itself.By WBUR & NPR
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FDA's sickle cell therapy approval help Black Minnesotans dream of 'life without any restrictions'
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Roughly 100,000 Americans, most of whom are Black, are living with sickle cell disease. The recent Food and Drug Administration approval of two new gene therapies brings the promise of a cure.By WBUR & NPR
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'Other People's Words' explores how others' voices make up our own
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In the book, author Lissa Soep remembers two close friends who died and reflects on how their voices continue to speak through their loved ones.By WBUR & NPR
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Federal Reserve chair signals interest rate cuts may be delayed, cites stubborn inflation
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell said he's focused on bringing down inflation.By WBUR & NPR
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What might Iran do next: The short game and the long game
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Israel is weighing its options for retaliation as government leaders in Iran send warnings that any new attack will spark a powerful response from the Islamic Republic.By WBUR & NPR
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Boeing whistleblowers testify in Senate hearings
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Senators heard from engineers, managers and others about failings at the company, and allegations that some of those workers were harassed to stay quiet.By WBUR & NPR
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Robert White Talks Public Safety via Vocational Education, Youth Mentorship, and Truancy Reduction
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In his latest Hearing the Council video interview, At-Large Councilmember Robert White discusses three youth crime prevention bills he recently introduced: his Vocational Education for a New Generation Act, his Youth Mentorship through Community Engagement Act, and his Truancy Reduction for Student Success Act. Through analysis of vocational educat…
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Rick retired on Dec 31 2023 with 35 years and 21 Emmy Awards under his belt as a producer, writer, and director. He began his work as a public service when he was elected as Dane County WI County Board Supervisor for which he will aim for reelection on 4/2/24. He is an advocate for the disenfranchised serving as a CASA volunteer in 3 states, as co-…
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Done warfare played a predominant role in Iran’s strike against Israel. Israel has been using drones supplemented with Artificial Intelligence in its war in Gaza.By WBUR & NPR
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E-bike battery swap network aims to end fires caused by unsafe charging
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The lithium-ion batteries the bikes rely on have become one of the most common causes of fires and fire-related deaths in New York.By WBUR & NPR
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What Beyond All Repair podcast has revealed about cold murder case
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Beyond All Repair unspools the story of a woman, accused of killing her mother-in-law. She has always denied doing it, but she was implicated in the crime by her own brother.By WBUR & NPR
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Zachary Parker Talks “Water is Life,” Youth Fair Wages, and Environmental Justice
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In his latest Hearing the Council video interview, Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker discusses three bills he introduced. His “Water is Life” bill would prevent residential water service shutoffs for nonpayment and facilitate access by tenants to programs meant to help avoiding such shutoffs. His Pay Our Youth a Fair Wage bill would increase wage…
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What EPA's new rule for chemical plants means for clean air
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The agency announced last week that plants across the country will be required to reduce emissions of two chemicals linked to cancer.By WBUR & NPR
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President Zelenskyy says Ukraine deserves similar Western military help Israel received against Iran
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Armed forces of the U.S. , Britain, France and Jordan all helped Israel take down more than 300 Iranian drones and missiles. Many Ukrainians wish they were getting the same help.By WBUR & NPR
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Black kidney patients moved up on transplant lists after years of flawed race-based assessments
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Jazmin Evans was placed on the kidney transplant waiting list in 2019. In 2023, she received a letter informing her that she should have been placed on the waiting list four years earlier than she was because a race-based assessment that underestimated the severity of her kidney disease.By WBUR & NPR
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Haiti establishes transitional council to choose new leaders
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Gang violence and a humanitarian crisis have upended life in Haiti. To rectify the situation, a new transitional council has been approved to choose a new prime minister and a new president.By WBUR & NPR
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Volkswagen workers in Tennessee vote on joining United Autoworkers Union
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The vote could have major implications for union organizing in the South.By WBUR & NPR
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Yogurt can be a blank canvas. It is full of creamy tangy flavor but it takes on other flavors beautifully.By WBUR & NPR
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Seven jurors have been selected so far to weigh the evidence against the former president in his New York criminal trial.By WBUR & NPR
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How one activist is building a support system for transgender people in Florida
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Last year, after the Florida Legislature passed several laws restricting rights for transgender people, many members of that community said they no longer felt safe. Some even left the state.By WBUR & NPR
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Gift card scammers: How the U.S. is cracking down on fraud
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Federal agents say the scheme is tied to Chinese organized crime.By WBUR & NPR
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How automakers plan to build more EV chargers
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The automotive data company J.D. Power reports that the number one reason buyers are sticking with gasoline is that people are worried about access to public chargers.By WBUR & NPR
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The latest on the effort to repeal Arizona's near-total abortion ban
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The state’s Supreme Court revived an 1864 law banning abortions without exceptions for rape or incest.By WBUR & NPR
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Conventional wisdom suggests that developing a child’s intellect is the job of schools, but parents spend far more time with their kids than teachers do. There is a lot that parents can and should do on this front. This week, Naomi is joined by Eva Moskowitz, founder and CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools in New York City, and author of the rec…
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North Carolina uses federal COVID funds to test for lead in public school drinking water
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North Carolina is one of more than a dozen states that require public schools to test for lead in their drinking water.By WBUR & NPR
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Library of Congress adds The Notorious B.I.G., Green Day, ABBA to National Recording Registry
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The Library of Congress has added 25 mostly musical selections to the National Recording Registry, something the library does every year.By WBUR & NPR
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Can changing media consumption change your political views?
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A study released in 2022 by political scientists Joshua Kalla and David Broockman looked at that question, by having Fox News viewers switch to CNN for a month.By WBUR & NPR
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Chinese economy beats growth expectations despite concerns
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China's economy had a stronger first quarter than was expected, but concerns remain over a crisis in the country's vital property sector.By WBUR & NPR
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Looking back on Bush v. Gore as Supreme Court considers another election case
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The Supreme Court will hear arguments later this month over whether former President Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution on charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 election.By WBUR & NPR
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Speaker Mike Johnson plans separate votes on aid for Israel and Ukraine
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Johnson proposes separate votes for each, while the Senate has already passed a combined aid package.By WBUR & NPR
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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs law that prevents extreme heat protections
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The move follows Texas, which passed similar legislation last year.By WBUR & NPR
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Alabama's new congressional district is having a runoff. Here's why it matters
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The new district was created last year after a lawsuit alleged the state’s congressional map was designed to disenfranchise Black voters.By WBUR & NPR
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One approach to reducing recidivism tackles matters of the heart
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More than a third of the incarcerated people released return to prison within three years.By WBUR & NPR
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Debut books that made authors stars — and new releases you shouldn't miss
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Traci Thomas of "The Stacks" podcast reccomends books that put an author on the map, were one and done, or were the start of a successful career.By WBUR & NPR
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NBA Play-In tournament begins; Caitlin Clark taken first in WNBA draft
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On Tuesday night, the post-season of the NBA tips off as the Play-In tournament gets underway — with rules that often confuse many.By WBUR & NPR
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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in the West Bank
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Israeli settlers in the West Bank attacked Palestinian villages near the city of Ramallah over the weekend.By WBUR & NPR
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FBI opens criminal probe into Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
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Federal agents have been on board the Dali to look for clues on the cargo ship that crashed into the bridge after it lost power.By WBUR & NPR
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The case could decide whether a federal obstruction law can be used to prosecute hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants.By WBUR & NPR
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The view inside Israel after a barrage of drones and missiles was mostly intercepted
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Israel’s war cabinet met again Tuesday to weigh possible responses to the weekend’s missile and drone attack from Iran.By WBUR & NPR
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The latest from the Boston Marathon finish line
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The race marks the 128th Boston Marathon.By WBUR & NPR
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One Boston Marathon runner's journey to the big race
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WBUR's Barbara Moran is an experienced marathon runner. But she hasn't run one in more than a decade. She shares why she's lacing up her sneakers for this year's Boston Marathon.By WBUR & NPR
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