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Disarming A Robbery … With A Glass Of Wine | Invisibilia | NPR
A few friends were enjoying a backyard dinner party when an uninvited guest appeared -- and things took a frightening turn. What do you do in the face of confrontation? Alix Spiegel, host of NPR's "Invisibilia" podcast, explains the...
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Paul Ryan Says He Believes Trump Is 'Going To Endeavor To Try' To Change | Morning Edition | NPR
NPR's Steve Inskeep interviews House Speaker Paul Ryan about his policies on poverty, his thoughts on Donald Trump — and his advice for the next Republican vice presidential candidate, encouraging Trump's running mate to go into minority...
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Falooda
Falooda is a popular dessert throughout Asia. The ingredients and make-up depend on the country, but the dessert is always layered and textured. Jocelyn Law-Yone regularly had falooda while growing up in Burma (now Myanmar). She wanted...
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President Obama Defends His Record On Race | Morning Edition | NPR
As President Obama's administration draws to a close, observers — and the president himself — are taking stock of his legacy. NPR's Steve Inskeep traveled across the country, speaking with Americans about how their lives have changed...
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One Man's Experience With Guillain-Barre Syndrome
After coming down with a stomach virus, Luther Glenn became paralyzed. He was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, a neurological disorder that can leave people paralyzed for weeks. According to researchers, about 80 percent of people...
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Artist At Work: Tiny Paintings And Poetic Verse From An Afghan Calligrapher
Get lost in the meditative art of calligraphy with Afghan artist Sughra Hussainy. Learn more about Sughra and her art: http://n.pr/1TCNfEc Video by Ben de la Cruz and Toya Sarno Jordan/NPR
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Falling In Love Can Be Dangerous
Photographer Robin Hammond has worked with LGBT people around the world to portray their experiences in the online project, Where Love Is Illegal.
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How Did Our Reporter Do In Rio's Sambadrome?
It's Carnival in Brazil, and for Rio de Janeiro's huge Samba Parade, the city's 12 main samba schools pulled out all the stops yesterday — including having a man parachute into the Sambadrome mid-parade. This year, NPR’s Brazil...
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How Sporty Is Your Sport?
From baseball to dancing, here's how many calories some popular sports burn for the average American woman.
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NPR: Brownsville, Brooklyn
In Age Of Black Lives Matter, 3 Young Black Men Share Their Fears — And Hopes -- by MITO HABE-EVANS and ANASTASIA TSIOULCAS -- The name "Brownsville" doesn't necessarily vibrate the way neighborhoods and cities like Compton, Englewood...
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NPR Ed Presents: Jonathan Kozol
In 1965, a Boston school teacher was fired for teaching a poem by Langston Hughes. He wrote a book about it. This is an excerpt from that book that describes one of his students. Narrated by Jonathan Kozol Created by LA Johnson
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The Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Challenge: Life After An Earthquake
Their houses are in ruins. They are trying to salvage what they can to start rebuilding. And they're doing it alone. That's the plight of many Nepalese villagers in the wake of the April 25 earthquake. Video by Rajneesh Bhandari and...
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The Hidden World Of Cambodia's Sex Workers: New Risks, New Hope
The government closed brothels to clamp down on human trafficking. But that move put the country's prostitutes in grave danger. Reported and produced by Steve Sapienza for NPR Reporting for this story was supported by The Pulitzer Center...
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Obama to NPR: ISIS A Real Threat, But 'Not The Only Danger'
In a year-end interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, President Obama says our recipe for long-term security and success must include significant investment at home. Produced by Kainaz Amaria and edited by Olivia Merrion Reporter: Steve...
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Obama to NPR: 'Strategic Patience' Necessary In Foreign Affairs
In a year-end interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, President Obama discusses how proactive the United States needs to be in dealing with global crises, including how his administration reacted to Russia's annexation of the Crimea....
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They Are The Body Collectors: A Perilous Job In The Time Of Ebola
The pay is generous -- $1,000 a month. The risks are enormous. They collect the body of an Ebola victim, avoiding any contact that could infect them. They wear safety garb. And they pray. Video by David Gilkey. Reported by Nurith C....
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Obama on Iran Deal: A House Under Contract, Awaiting “Appraisal,” “Inspector”
In an interview with NPR’s Steve Inskeep, President Obama defended a nuclear deal with Iran, calling it “the right thing to do for the United States” and for “world peace.” Obama argued that it would succeed whether Iran’s government...
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Obama to NPR: Working-Class White Voters 'Haven't Seen Enough' Economic Progress
In a year-end interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, President Obama addresses why the Democratic Party has struggled to attract more support from white voters. Produced by Kainaz Amaria and edited by Olivia Merrion Reporter: Steve Inskeep...
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Obama to NPR: 'Going To See Progress' On Race In 2015
In a year-end interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, President Obama expresses optimism that the conversations that have been sparked about relations between minority communities and law enforcement will be productive. Produced by Kainaz...
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Obama to NPR: America 'Less Racially Divided' Than In 2008
In a year-end interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, President Obama says indications of deeper racial divisions in the United States are actually signs that long-simmering issues finally are getting attention and are being discussed.....
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Obama to NPR: Despite Midterm Losses, A Chance To Push Agenda
In a year-end interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, President Obama says he's in a position to build on the accomplishments of his first six years in office, and to focus on new priorities. Read the story: http://npr.org/372537535 Produced...
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Obama to NPR: GOP-Run Congress Must 'Responsibly Govern'
In a year-end interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, President Obama addresses what it will be like to work with Congress in the last two years of his presidency. Read the story: http://npr.org/372537535 Produced by Kainaz Amaria and edited...
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Obama to NPR: 'We Have To Show Realism, Practicality' On Immigration
In a year-end interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, President Obama says there are many in the Republican Party who recognize the need for comprehensive immigration reform. Read the story: http://npr.org/372537535 Produced by Kainaz Amaria...
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Talking While Female | Shots | NPR
How and why is the female voice different from the male voice? What happens when women try to change the way they sound? What do our voices say about self-image? A few questions explored in a little video reported by Selena...