Michel Martin

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A Day After Canceled Rally, Commotion Again Disrupts Trump Event

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Republican front-runner Donald Trump canceled a Chicago rally Friday night after a series of physical confrontations between protesters and his supporters. He resumed his campaign Saturday in Ohio.

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With 2016 Picks, A Surprise: Overall Car Quality Goes Down

Saturday, March 12, 2016

The two leading car reviewers, Consumer Reports and JD Power, announced their picks for the year's best cars. For the first time in years, overall quality dropped — and that's not the only surprise.

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Live: Reinventing The American City — Who Wins, Who Loses?

Monday, March 07, 2016

Pittsburgh was named as one of the most livable cities in the United States by the Intelligence Unit of The Economist magazine. That title makes many residents proud, but who exactly is the city "livable" for?

Decades of industrial power and production made Pittsburgh into the steel capital of ...

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On The Docket For Democratic Debate: Flint's Clean Water Crisis

Sunday, March 06, 2016

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton face off in another debate Sunday night — this time in Flint, Mich. The city's struggles will be on the agenda.

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EU To Turkey: Please Slow The Flow Of Migrants

Sunday, March 06, 2016

At a meeting on Monday, the European Union is trying to convince Turkey to slow the flow of migrants from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan into Europe. What does Turkey want in return?

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5 States Have Their Say In the Presidential Race; Here's What To Look For

Saturday, March 05, 2016

Voters in five states get their chance to weigh in on election 2016. Caucuses and primaries are being held in Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Maine and Louisiana.

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What's Better Than A Buzzer-Beater? How About 3 ... In A Single Game?

Saturday, March 05, 2016

On Thursday, an epic high school basketball game — featuring three buzzer-beating buckets — ended with a last-second shot in quadruple overtime, sending one team to the Minnesota state tournament.

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Are Trump And Clinton Victories A Sign Of Things To Come?

Sunday, February 21, 2016

NPR's Don Gonyea previews what's next in the presidential primaries after a decisive victory for Donald Trump in South Carolina and Hillary Clinton taking Nevada.

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African-Americans With Autism Face Additional Challenges

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Black people on the autism spectrum can have less access to help than others. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jackie Pilgrim, who has an autistic son and was diagnosed with Asperger's herself.

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Gross National Happiness: Bhutan's Unique Measurement

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Bhutan's prime minister, Tshering Tobgay, talks about tackling climate change, economic development and how to measure happiness.

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Kalamazoo Shootings Update

Sunday, February 21, 2016

In Kalamazoo, Mich., at least six people are dead and others injured after multiple shootings Saturday. Authorities say the shootings were random. Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta has an update.

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Nevada Caucus Update

Saturday, February 20, 2016

NPR's Tamara Keith has the latest results from today's Nevada Democratic caucuses.

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Italy Says Goodbye To Renato Moka, The Man Behind Its Iconic Coffee Hardware

Saturday, February 20, 2016

The Bialetti Moka Express revolutionized home coffee preparation worldwide. After the death of the company's executive, Renato Bialetti, last week, here's a history of the iconic appliance.

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Saturday Is SC Primary For Republicans And Nevada Caucus For Democrats

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Saturday is Primary Election Day for Republicans running for president in South Carolina and Democrats in Nevada. NPR gives the latest.

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At Scalia's Funeral Mass, Son Leads The Ceremony

Saturday, February 20, 2016

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Battle On To Fill Supreme Court Vacancy After Death Of Justice Antonin Scalia

Sunday, February 14, 2016

NPR's Carrie Johnson and Ron Elving talk to host Michel Martin about the political battle developing over the replacement of the late Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia.

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The Senate Battle That Looms For Scalia's Replacement

Saturday, February 13, 2016

NPR's Domenico Montanaro discusses the upcoming battle on Capitol Hill on replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court.

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Republican Debate Preview

Saturday, February 13, 2016

NPR's political correspondent Mara Liasson gives a preview of tonight's high-stakes Republican debate in South Carolina.

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Remembering NABJ Co-Founder Acel Moore

Saturday, February 13, 2016

NPR's Michel Martin remembers journalist Acel Moore, a Pulitzer Prize winner who helped found the National Association of Black Journalists.

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How To Clean Up All That Plastic In The Oceans

Saturday, February 13, 2016

By 2050, it's estimated the oceans will contain more plastic than fish, by weight. One entrepreneur says he's developing a tool to remove much of that plastic.

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