Many Afghan “Zero Unit” fighters who served under the CIA now feel they are being abandoned after seeking asylum in the U.S. They’ve faced despair and isolation – and some …
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Congress calls for a crackdown on companies charging disabled vets : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesErik Jensen, 67, is seen at his home in Warrenton, Ore. He served in the Navy for 30 years before retiring in 2007. While veterans are entitled to free support …
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How Brett Cooper became a voice in conservative politics : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAbout one-third of Americans get their news from YouTube, and some of them are watching Brett Cooper. The 24-year-old has drawn a following as host of The Brett Cooper Show, …
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Afghan CIA fighters, like National Guard attack suspect, face stark reality in U.S. : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPictures of National Guard members Andrew Wolfe and Sarah Beckstrom, who were shot on Nov. 26 in Washington, D.C., are displayed next to a picture of the suspect in the …
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Suspect in custody after Kentucky State University shooting leaves 1 dead : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLaw enforcement responds to a shooting at Whitney Moore Young Jr. Hall on Kentucky State University’s campus in Frankfort, Ky., on Tuesday. Hannah Brown/The State Journal/AP hide caption toggle caption …
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Farmers' reactions are mixed after Trump announces one-time relief payments
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAmerican farmers have taken a huge financial hit from President Trump’s tariffs and trade policies, and are anxiously waiting for the federal financial assistance he announced Monday.
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Here’s how Texas towns are handling rising black bear populations : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesKen Clouse and his wife Pam look at a still image taken from a game camera on their porch. The couple says in the last two years, they’ve regularly seen …
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Meet the 101-year-old who runs the largest nutcracker museum in the U.S. : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesArlene Wagner founded the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum in 1995 with her late husband, George Wagner. It now holds the largest collection of nutcrackers in the U.S. She is pictured holding …
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Farmers say Trump’s payment isn’t enough amid rising health care costs : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump announced $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers as they adjust to increased tariffs on exports. Some farmers say even with that help they still face rising health …
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FBI agents sue after being fired for kneeling during racial justice protest : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFBI officers are seen here taking a knee as demonstrators marched in June 2020, in Washington, D.C., during a protest over the death of George Floyd, a Black man who …