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Summer Olympics 2008 Host Beijing Awarded 2022 Winter Games

Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: And the winner is...(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING)UNIDENTIFIED MAN: The International Olympic Committee has the honor to announce the...

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Pope's Speech To Congress Comes At A Politically Tricky Time

Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: The pope arrives here in Washington, D.C., tomorrow evening. He'll be greeted by the President and Mrs. Obama for the start of two days of...

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Pope-Watchers Stake Out D.C. Parade Route

Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: Outside the gates of the White House, thousands of people are gathered, eager to get a glimpse of Pope Francis. The pope finished speaking...

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In Speech On The Hill, Pope's Remarks To Congress Send A Message (Or 3)

Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Pope Francis received a welcome on Capitol Hill this morning that would usually be reserved for the president. Ladies and gentlemen, the pope...

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For Pope At Congress, A Historic Speech That's Hard To Pigeonhole

Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: We are joined now in the studio by NPR religion correspondent Tom Gjelten. We’re going to dive deeper into the address by Pope Francis to a...

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House Speaker John Boehner To Resign From Congress

Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: We have major news from Capitol Hill this morning. Just minutes ago, Speaker of the House John Boehner announced he will resign from...

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Tracing The Origins Of The Islamic State

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Taliban Seize An Afghan City That's Been Contested For Decades

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Pope's Meeting With Kim Davis Puts A New Twist On His Visit

Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: There was nothing spontaneous about the pope's secret meeting with Kim Davis last week. That's the Kentucky woman who spent five days in...

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Pope's Meeting With Kim Davis Disappoints LGBT Catholics

Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: The leadership of the Catholic Church does oppose same-sex marriage, but there are many faithful Catholics who disagree with that position....

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Malala Up Close: A Heroine And A Joking Teenager

Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: Say the name Malala and instantly one thinks of a heroine known to millions, the schoolgirl from Pakistan's lush, once idyllic Swat Valley...

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But Is It Art? Cleaning Crew Thought It Was Garbage

Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: Good morning. I'm Renee Montagne. The expression but is it art got new meaning over the weekend at a modern gallery in Italy when one...

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For Paul Ryan, Securing Conservative Support Is Just The Beginning

Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: House Republicans vote later today on whether Paul Ryan will lead them as speaker. The last time Republicans tried to elect their next...

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Spot A Yeti While Climbing? Here's What To Do

Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: Good morning, I'm Renee Montagne. It's a lot more likely you will spot a yeti this Halloween than in its legendary Himalayan habitat. Still,...

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At Least 3 Dead In Hotel Attack In Bamako

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California Puts Dungeness Crab Season On Hold Indefinitely

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Expected Justice Nominee Will Be Met With Resistance

Copyright 2016 NPR. To see more, visit RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: President Obama will announce his nomination to the Supreme Court later this morning. He will be making that announcement in the White House...

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'City Of Gold,' Patchwork Of Cultures: A Tour Of LA's Food Scene

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__2uT1cZWkY You wouldn't expect a Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic to take you to the sort of place that's wedged between a 99-cent store and a boarded-up meat...

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Why Sen. Patrick Leahy Takes Batman's Side

Copyright 2016 NPR. To see more, visit RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: Good morning. I'm Renee Montagne. "Batman V. Superman" opens today, also the senator from Vermont versus Superman. Patrick Leahy has a cameo...

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Need A Fill Of Drugstore History? Try Tucson's Pharmacy Museum

If you want a peek into the history of drugstores, there's the History of Pharmacy Museum at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, in Tucson, Ariz.A hand-carved wood prescription counter helps...

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