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Is 'Do Unto Others' the way to bridge the political divide?

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Is 'Do Unto Others' the way to bridge the political divide?

On a Sunday in mid-July, Pastor Chris Morgan welcomed worshipers to Christ United Methodist Church in suburban Pittsburgh with a simple message.

Is 'Do Unto Others' the way to bridge the political divide?

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Angela Merkel recounts being the first and only in new memoir

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Angela Merkel recounts being the first and only in new memoir

In her new memoir, Angela Merkel writes about the many dilemmas she had to navigate as Chancellor of Germany. Dilemmas her male colleagues never had to sweat. Like, can you wear a pantsuit instead of a skirt in the Bundestag, Germany's parliament? She decided the answer was, yes.

Angela Merkel recounts being the first and only in new memoir

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Undocumented workers brace for ICE raids, mass deportation under Trump

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Undocumented workers brace for ICE raids, mass deportation under Trump

President-elect Trump's promises more ICE workplace raids like the ones in 2019. This time, advocates and undocumented people want to be prepared.

Undocumented workers brace for ICE raids, mass deportation under Trump

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"Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo, can relate to being viewed as different.

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"Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo, can relate to being viewed as different.

The movie version of the Broadway smash Wicked hits screens Friday, just in time for the holidays. Stage and screen star Cynthia Erivo plays the Wicked Witch of the West. She speaks to NPR about the role.

"Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo, can relate to being viewed as different.

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The "Bad Sisters" are back, and they're better than ever.

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The "Bad Sisters" are back, and they're better than ever.

The Apple TV series "Bad Sisters" debuted two years ago. There were laughs. There was murder. And that could've been it for the Garvey sisters, because the show wasn't originally intended to have a second season.

The "Bad Sisters" are back, and they're better than ever.

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Some Trump cabinet picks are accused of sexual misconduct. What's it mean for #MeToo?

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Some Trump cabinet picks are accused of sexual misconduct. What's it mean for #MeToo?

If you're tracking Donald Trump's cabinet picks, you may have noticed common threads among them: top jobs are going to people fiercely loyal to Trump, people with experience appearing on TV, but no experience directly relevant to the jobs they would be doing.

Some Trump cabinet picks are accused of sexual misconduct. What's it mean for #MeToo?

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Witnesses say Israel is using sniper drones in Gaza and they're shooting civilians

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Witnesses say Israel is using sniper drones in Gaza and they're shooting civilians

Last week British surgeon Nizam Mamode testified in front of a committee in the U.K. Parliament. Dr. Mamode had recently returned from working at a hospital in Central Gaza.

Witnesses say Israel is using sniper drones in Gaza and they're shooting civilians

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Is Trump's defense secretary nominee qualified?

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Is Trump's defense secretary nominee qualified?

What does it take to run the Department of Defense? That's a question that will be at the heart of Pete Hegseth's confirmation process early next year.

Is Trump's defense secretary nominee qualified?

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If Trump gets rid of Department of Education, what would it mean for schools?

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If Trump gets rid of Department of Education, what would it mean for schools?

President-elect Trump has vowed to elimanate the Department of Education. The DOE oversees everything from college student loans to aid for public school special education. What would shutting it down mean for America's schools?

If Trump gets rid of Department of Education, what would it mean for schools?

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From Trump opponent to Trump loyalist: The evolution of Marco Rubio

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From Trump opponent to Trump loyalist: The evolution of Marco Rubio

When compared to some of president-elect Trump's other cabinet picks, Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State is a pretty conventional choice.

From Trump opponent to Trump loyalist: The evolution of Marco Rubio

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