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Water on Mars: How the discovery reshapes exploration of the planet

Water on Mars: How the discovery reshapes exploration of the planet

One of the men leading the search for water on Mars, Jim Watzin, joins MPR News to discuss what's next for human exploration of the Red Planet.

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Funny books by funny women

Funny books by funny women

We dig through the history of women in humor writing, and build a list of laugh-out-loud reads.
by Tracy Mumford

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The golden age of women in comedy

The golden age of women in comedy

Comedians Annabelle Gurwitch and Ophira Eisenberg discuss the state of women in comedy. It's a golden age, Gurwitch says, or at least a cubic zirconium age.
by Tracy Mumford

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Op-Ed: Pope Francis and abortion

Op-Ed: Pope Francis and abortion

After seeing Pope Francis in Philadelphia over the weekend, religion professor Anthea Butler writes, "the Pope is taking his church from the culture wars into the streets."

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Three views on China

Three views on China

With Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US, MPR News with Tom Weber examines three important issues in China; cybersecurity, the environment, and the Chinese economy.

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Marilynne Robinson explores faith and belief

Marilynne Robinson explores faith and belief

In "Gilead," Pastor John Ames writes a letter to his young son and contemplates what it means to believe, to doubt and to search.
by Kerri Miller

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Congress and the GOP after Boehner

Congress and the GOP after Boehner

An in-depth look at John Boehner's resignation and the future of the Republican Party.

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Friday Roundtable: Global gabfest

Friday Roundtable: Global gabfest

A discussion of international news this week including developments in China, Russia, Syria, Europe and Cuba.

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Special Coverage: Pope Francis addresses Congress

NPR's Sylvia Poggioli, Tom Gjelten, and Don Gonyea are part of a team of correspondents anchoring the special broadcast from Congress.

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Home repair tips: Preparing for winter

Home inspector John Trostle and contractor Samantha Strong discuss how to button up your home for the winter and other home improvement topics.

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