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Fate Of Fetal Remains Unclear As Investigation Continues In Indiana

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It has been a week since the disturbing discovery of thousands of fetal remains at the home of a former abortion provider, and authorities still don't know why he kept them.

Ulrich Klopfer had performed abortions at three clinics in Indiana but lived across the state line in Illinois.

As Drugmakers Face Opioid Lawsuits, Some Ask: Why Not Criminal Charges Too?

By Brian Mann • 7 hours ago

Purdue Pharma, facing a mountain of litigation linked to the opioid epidemic, filed for bankruptcy in New York this week. The OxyContin manufacturer and its owners, the Sackler family, have offered to pay billions of dollars to cities and counties hit hard by the addiction crisis.

But that's not good enough for critics such as U.S. Rep. Max Rose.

How An 'International Price Index' Might Help Reduce Drug Prices

By • 8 hours ago

In gridlocked Washington, both Democrats and Republicans have signaled there's potential for a deal when it comes to lowering prescription drug prices. Now, there's an idea both Congressional Democrats and the White House seem to like: They want to base U.S. prices on something called an international price index.

'Downton Abbey' Movie Brings You Up To Speed With The Crawleys

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We want to warn you that some listeners may find this next story disturbing. Today we learn more about a case in Illinois involving the discovery of thousands of fetal remains at the home of a former abortion provider. After Ulrich Klopfer died earlier this month, the remains were discovered in his garage. Authorities in Illinois released more information today. NPR's Sarah McCammon attended a press conference at the Will County sheriff's office outside Chicago and joins us now.

Hi, Sarah.

SARAH MCCAMMON, BYLINE: Hi, Ari.

Latest On Democratic Presidential Candidates Harris And Buttigieg In Iowa

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We want to warn you that some listeners may find this next story disturbing. Today we learn more about a case in Illinois involving the discovery of thousands of fetal remains at the home of a former abortion provider. After Ulrich Klopfer died earlier this month, the remains were discovered in his garage. Authorities in Illinois released more information today. NPR's Sarah McCammon attended a press conference at the Will County sheriff's office outside Chicago and joins us now.

Hi, Sarah.

SARAH MCCAMMON, BYLINE: Hi, Ari.

House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff Talks About Whistleblower Complaint

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President Trump denied today that he said anything inappropriate to a foreign leader. Trump is defending himself because of a whistleblower complaint within the spy community that allegedly accuses him of doing just that.

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Once A 'Rocket Ship,' National Security Council Now Avoided By Government Pros

By • Sep 18, 2019

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President Trump's brand-new national security adviser, Robert O'Brien, will inherit a National Security Council struggling to attract talent, current and former U.S. officials tell NPR.

Life, Love, Coming Out And Culture Shock In 'Juliet Takes A Breath'

By editor • Sep 18, 2019

Gabby Rivera writes strong Latina characters, from the queer Marvel superhero America Chavez to the Puerto Rican protagonist in her new novel, Juliet Takes a Breath. It's the coming-of-age story of a college kid from the Bronx trying to figure out who she is — a feminist, a lesbian, dying to get out of the Bronx, "messy, emotional, book nerd weirdo, chubby brown human, a jumble of awkward bits and glory."

Rivera borrowed the story from her own life — like she once did, Juliet heads to Portland, Ore., to intern for a white feminist writer. And the learning curve is steep.

Hearing On Military Domestic Violence

By editor • Sep 18, 2019

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AUDIE CORNISH: Survivors of domestic violence in the military told their personal stories today to lawmakers on Capitol Hill. The bottom line, they say there's no accountability from those in command. NPR's Claudia Grisales was at the Capitol. She joins us now.

Welcome, Claudia.

California Pushes Back On Trump Administration Over Emissions Standards

By editor • Sep 18, 2019

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'There Isn't Just One Type Of Black,' Says Comedian Nicole Byer

By • Sep 17, 2019

Nailed It! is a competition show in which home bakers try to re-create elaborate cakes — and often fail spectacularly.

"Our show is truly like: As long as you don't kill people with your food, you might win!" says co-host Nicole Byer.

So when Byer learned the Netflix program was nominated for an Emmy, she was shocked.

"The call I got from Netflix, one of the execs on the show, she was like ... 'We were — nominated?' " Byer says. "Everybody was surprised."

mxmtoon Leaps From Online To Make Her Debut

By • Sep 17, 2019

With the ease of uploading music online, Internet sensations are made every day. But for one rising bedroom pop artist, it was truly accidental ... almost.

Until recently, mxmtoon — who otherwise prefers to go by her first name, Maia — kept her music a secret from the people in her immediate life. Now, with her debut album, the masquerade, mxmtoon is slowly peeling back the layers of her online persona.

Journalist Cokie Roberts Pursued Her Ambitions With Integrity

By • Sep 17, 2019

Cokie Robert's storied career at National Public Radio and ABC News took her to the heights of her profession. But her values put family and relationships above all else.

At The Texas Border, Tent Courtooms Set Up To Process Aslyum Cases

By editor • Sep 17, 2019

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Critics Assail 'New York Times' After Publication Of New Kavanaugh Allegations

By • Sep 17, 2019

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Remembering Her Dear Friend Cokie Roberts

By • Sep 17, 2019

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Saudi Arabia May Rethink IPO For State-Owned Oil Company After Attacks

By • Sep 16, 2019

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Penn. AG: How Proposed Settlement With Purdue Pharma Falls Short

By editor • Sep 16, 2019

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Miami Dolphins Flounder In NFL Play So Far

By editor • Sep 16, 2019

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Liberty University Students React To Falwell Scandal

By editor • Sep 15, 2019

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Book: 'What Is A Girl Worth?'

By editor • Sep 15, 2019

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Virginia Seminary President On Reparations Fund: 'Apology Is Insufficient'

By editor • Sep 15, 2019

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Afghans Left Out Of Discussions Around Peace Talks

By editor • Sep 15, 2019

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A Tour To The REACH, The Kennedy Center's New Performance Space

By editor • Sep 14, 2019

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Conversation With The Creators Of The HBO Series 'Our Boys'

By editor • Sep 14, 2019

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Colorado City Eyes Solution To Local News Desert: Libraries

By • Sep 14, 2019

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By now, you've probably heard about Larry Nassar, the former doctor for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University. He was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison for sexually abusing dozens of girls and young women, all under the guise of providing medical treatment. The first person to publicly accuse Nassar of sexual abuse was former gymnast Rachael Denhollander. She writes about her experience in a new memoir called "What Is A Girl Worth" and a children's book called "How Much Is A Little Girl Worth?"

Latinx Advocacy Groups Sue To Block Citizenship Data Release By Trump Officials

By • Sep 13, 2019

Updated at 5:58 p.m. ET

Latinx community groups based in Texas and Arizona are suing to block the Trump administration from collecting government records for the production of data concerning the U.S. citizenship status of every person living in the country.

Shining Moments And Cheap Stunts At The 3rd Democratic Presidential Debate

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Census Bureau Fights To Prevent Spread Of Misinformation

By • Sep 13, 2019

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Florida Sen. Marco Rubio Speaks Out On Changes To Gun Laws

By editor • Sep 13, 2019

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