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In Germany, Asylum-Seekers Could Fill A Chronic Workforce Need
By Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson Germany has struggled with a record number of refugees, prompting calls for increased deportations. But German businesses see an opportunity in these newcomers to ease a
Empire Strikes PAC And Other Punny SuperPAC Names
By Lauren Leatherby My Cat Xavier For a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow superPAC backed Hank the Cat in the 2012 Virginia Senate election. Xavier also cared about naps, treats, and prison
How a small Indiana city became a gay rights battleground
GOSHEN – In a cradle of conservatism about 150 miles northeast of Indianapolis, a powerful lobbyist stood up inside a church and declared Elkhart … …read more Via: <a href=https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2015/08/01/small-indiana-city-became-gay-rights-battleground/30981045/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyHDhiYzc1MzQ5ZWY1Yjc4MmE6Y29tOmVuOlVTOlI&usg=AFQjCNFKKE8nKWaTzIJM3CUQ3w61cMO2Gg
Zimbabwe May Give Land Back To Some White Farmers
White farmers were driven out of Zimbabwe 15 years ago. Now the government says some white farmers could get their land back. NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Zimbabwean journalist Peta
SuperPac Filings, Candidates’ Forums: The Week In Politics
Hillary Clinton released her medical report, her tax returns, and a cache of unseen emails on Friday. NPR’s Scott Simon talks politics with senior editor Ron Elving. » E-Mail This
Police-Community Collaboration Has Helped Kept Peace In Cincinnati
By Ann Thompson A 2001 agreement between Cincinnati police, the police union and community groups is credited with keeping protests peaceful there after the killing of an unarmed black motorist
Kerry Aims To Repair Relations With Egypt
By Leila Fadel Secretary of State John Kerry visits Egypt on Sunday as the two countries intensify ties, despite the concerns of human rights advocates. » E-Mail This …read more
France Refuses To Sell Two Warships To Russia
The dispute follows Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The 1.6 billion euro helicopter carriers are sitting in French dockyards. » E-Mail This …read more Via: http://www.npr.org/2015/08/01/428355245/france-refuses-to-sell-two-warships-to-russia?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=world
Edison’s ‘Little Monsters’ Restored To Their Original Freakishness
By Neda Ulaby Visitors at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park can hear newly-restored Edison talking dolls. They are the stuff of nightmares. This story originally aired May 5 on
Candidates Discuss Race And Cities At Urban League
Five presidential candidates spoke at the National Urban League’s annual conference on Friday. NPR’s Scott Simon talks with Urban League President Marc Morial about what the candidates had to say.
