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Maria's Destruction in Puerto Rico | 360 Video + Audio | NPR
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans are coping with devastation in myriad ways. Take a 360-degree look at the situation on the ground. NOTE: This 360 video has spatial audio and is best experienced with headphones. Visit...
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"Dusting Off Old Traditions" in Maria's Aftermath | 360 Video + Audio | NPR
Without access to running water, many Puerto Ricans are washing clothes the old-fashioned way: in the river. “We are dusting off the old traditions,” says Jessica Reyes Rodriguez. (NOTE: This 360 video has spatial audio and is best...
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Is the Russia Probe a "Witch Hunt"? | Let's Talk | NPR
Special counsel Robert Mueller is reportedly interested in talking to current and former top White House officials as part of his ongoing investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election. President Trump...
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Saving Hellbender Salamanders | Joe's Big Idea | NPR
Eastern hellbenders live throughout the Appalachian region in the United States. Their ancestors have been on earth for around 160 million years, but in the last several decades their numbers have dropped dangerously in several states,...
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Why did Houston flood? | Let's Talk | NPR
Why did Hurricane Harvey cause so much flooding in Houston? Part of the answer lies in how the city was built – but the rest of the story is about a massive, slow-moving hurricane that brought record rainfall to Southeast Texas. • Read...
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How it feels to be a "DREAMer" | A Few Things to Know | NPR
We talked with five Houston "DREAMers" the day President Trump announced a possible end to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA. “For me, to have DACA today feels very uncertain,” said Karen Martinez. “But...
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Why September Is Crucial For Congress | Ron’s Office Hours | NPR
“See You In September” is a refrain without romance for Congress this year. The next month will be jam-packed with deadlines for keeping the government up and running before the next fiscal year. This is all homework that lawmakers...
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Invention Stories: How Sick Cows Led to a Blockbuster Drug | Joe's Big Idea | NPR
A deadly bleeding disease in cows led to the development of the most popular blood thinner on the market: Warfarin. In "Invention Stories" we explore the unexpected paths to discovery. • Read When Cow Blood Held The Key To Saving The...
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Empowered Ink | Shots | NPR
When Nicole O’Hara was diagnosed with breast cancer at 29, she had a double mastectomy. The surgery, reconstruction and chemo that followed left her with inflamed scarring across her chest. "To be reminded of those [scars] every time you...
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What's Significant about Emmanuel Macron? | Let's Talk | NPR
The election of Emmanuel Macron has breathed new life into Europe. Paris Correspondent Eleanor Beardsley explains why. • Read or listen to: "As Macron's Strength Grows In France, May's Popularity Wanes In Britain" at http://n.pr/2rKNvds...
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How is Brexit Already Affecting the U.K.? | Let's Talk | NPR
Even before the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, the decision to "Brexit" has already wrought significant societal and economic changes in the country. London correspondent Frank Langfitt explains what those changes mean for the...
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How The Government Pays Its Bills | Ron’s Office Hours | NPR
The first and foremost job of Congress is to spend money — a process that will heat up in the fall. NPR’s Ron Elving explains how it happens and what the number 12 has to do with it. ------------------------------------------------------...
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Eclipse 2017: One Nation Under The Sun | NPR
The 2017 total solar eclipse made its way from Oregon to South Carolina. Fourteen states were in the path of total darkness -- the first time a total eclipse covered such a wide swath of America since 1918. On one hand, an eclipse is an...
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What is the Case for More Diverse Teachers? | Let's Talk | NPR
As a new school year begins, learn how having just one black teacher can increase success among black students. NPR’s Anya Kamenetz explains. • Read "Having Just One Black Teacher Can Keep Black Kids In School" at http://n.pr/2nxdp7l •...
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What Does Putin Want From the United States? | Let's Talk | NPR
With Russia in the news so often, we wanted to know – what does Putin want from the United States anyway? Moscow Correspondent Lucian Kim explains Putin’s motives. • Read "What Putin Wants From His G-20 Meeting With President Trump" at...
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Why Won't China Rein in North Korea | Let's Talk | NPR
China has been reluctant to take a stronger stand against North Korea. NPR Shanghai correspondent Rob Schmitz explains why. • Read "A Chinese Border City Gives Tourists A Glimpse Of Life In North Korea" at http://n.pr/2vZftpk...
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‘Regular Order’: Lawmaking The Old-Fashioned Way | Ron’s Office Hours | NPR
In his emotional return to the Senate floor on July 25, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., admonished the leaders of his party for how they managed the health care bill and called instead for "regular order." That rather vague-sounding phrase...
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What Does Congress Do On Recess? | Ron’s Office Hours | NPR
Congressional recess can get a bad rap, but it’s not all fun and games, NPR’s Ron Elving explains. Recess is a chance for lawmakers to be reminded of life outside of Washington. In their home districts, they can meet with constituents,...
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Zereshk Polow: A Crunchy-Bottomed Rice Dish From Iran | NPR Hot Pot
Yasaman Alavi makes zereshk polow, a crunchy-bottomed rice dish popular in her native Iran. Infused with saffron and spiked with tart barberries, it's traditionally eaten with slow-cooked chicken. Alavi prepares this meal while sharing...
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What Is the Debt Ceiling? |Ron’s Office Hours | NPR
It keeps on coming back like a bad penny: Congress’ fight over whether to raise the “debt ceiling.” That’s the limit on how much Congress can borrow to run the federal government. Where did the idea come from and how big is the debt now?...
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Why Are There So Many U.S. Investigations Into Russia? | Let's Talk| NPR
Multiple U.S. investigations are digging into Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election and possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian officials. NPR congressional reporter Geoff Bennett sorts through the...
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XYZT: Abstract Landscapes | Arts | NPR
One of a growing trend of interactive art exhibits, "XYZT: Abstract Landscapes" is a collection of ten digital pieces that mimic nature through projectors, motion sensors and LCD screens....
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Khichuri: An Aromatic Rice And Lentil Dish For The Monsoon Season | NPR Hot Pot
NPR food editor Rhitu Chatterjee is from Kolkata, India. Here she makes khichuri, a fragrant, one-pot rice and lentil dish flavored with red chili, cardamom, ghee and clove and served with tangy pickled mango. She tells us how her...
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What's Real Evidence of Climate Change? | Let's Talk | NPR
The climate has always changed – so why all of the focus on it now? It has a lot to do with predictability. NPR’s Christopher Joyce explains. • Read "Mapping The Potential Economic Effects Of Climate Change" at http://n.pr/2s7k46x • Read...