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U.S. Indicts Palestinians, Hamas Leader for Supporting Terrorism

Several Palestinians working for a Texas computer firm face charges of money laundering and exporting computers to Syria and Libya. A leader of the Palestinian group Hamas is also indicted. The Justice Department says the case represents a major success in its efforts to stem the flow of money to terrorist organizations. NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports.

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NPR National Correspondent Jennifer Ludden covers economic inequality, exploring systemic disparities in housing, food insecurity and wealth.
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