Thứ Bảy, 31 tháng 8, 2019

NPR News: Hurricane Dorian Heads For Bahamas

Hurricane Dorian Heads For Bahamas
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rick Lohr, general manager of the Abaco Beach Resort in The Bahamas, about how he is bracing for Hurricane Dorian.

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September 1, 2019 at 04:17AM

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NPR News: Friday News Roundup - International

Friday News Roundup - International
We talk about the suspension of Britain's Parliament, the G7 Summit, a U.S. cyberattack on Iran and more.

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August 30, 2019 at 10:06PM

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NPR News: Friday News Roundup - Domestic

Friday News Roundup - Domestic
The winnowing of the 2020 presidential candidate field continues. Also, we cover other stories.

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August 30, 2019 at 09:06PM

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NPR News: Should Your Avatar's Skin Match Yours?

Should Your Avatar's Skin Match Yours?
In a video game, you can try on different identities. But the rules of the real world don't always translate to the fantasy world.

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NPR News: UK Biobank Requires Earth's Geneticists To Cooperate, Not Compete

UK Biobank Requires Earth's Geneticists To Cooperate, Not Compete
A project that shares medical information from 500,000 volunteers is driving innovative research around the world. The richness of the database means scientists are motivated to make it even better.

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August 31, 2019 at 07:19PM

NPR News: UK Biobank Requires Earth's Geneticists To Cooperate, Not Compete

UK Biobank Requires Earth's Geneticists To Cooperate, Not Compete
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A project that shares medical information from 500,000 volunteers is driving innovative research around the world. The richness of the database means scientists are motivated to make it even better.

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August 31, 2019 at 07:19PM
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NPR News: The Journey To '10,000 Balconies'

The Journey To '10,000 Balconies'
A Syrian playwright wanted to write a love story based on Romeo and Juliet. Set in Damascus. Performed in Arkansas. After a three-year ordeal, the production comes to stage this weekend.

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NPR News: Not My Job: We Ask Michelin-Star Chef José Andrés About The Michelin Man

Not My Job: We Ask Michelin-Star Chef José Andrés About The Michelin Man
Andrés' restaurants have won Michelin stars, but how much does he know about the Michelin Man, the weirdly bloated, rubberized spokesmascot for the Michelin tire company?

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NPR News: Heavy Rotation: Summer Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Heavy Rotation: Summer Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
On this month's Heavy Rotation, hear music from Raphael Saadiq, Nick Lowe, Veronica Swift and more.

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August 31, 2019 at 06:01PM
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NPR News: Cookie Artist Teaches Edible Lessons In Asian-American History

Cookie Artist Teaches Edible Lessons In Asian-American History
Jasmine Cho makes cookie portraits of people like Takao Ozawa, who was denied U.S. citizenship on the basis of race in a landmark case. Her goal: to make social justice lessons more palatable.

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NPR News: 'Palestine + 100' Explores Contested Territory, Past And Future

'Palestine + 100' Explores Contested Territory, Past And Future
A new anthology invites Palestinian writers to imagine their homeland in 2048 — 100 years after the creation of Israel. The stories are inventive, dextrous, painful, and even sometimes playful.

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NPR News: Australia Says Great Barrier Reef Has 'Very Poor' Outlook, Climate Change To Blame

Australia Says Great Barrier Reef Has 'Very Poor' Outlook, Climate Change To Blame
"Despite concerted efforts and investments, the condition of the Great Barrier Reef has declined since 2014, and this is largely due to the impacts from climate change," the main scientist said.

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August 31, 2019 at 03:35AM

NPR News: Aparna Nancherla: 'I'm Still Shy,' Even As A Stand-Up Star

Aparna Nancherla: 'I'm Still Shy,' Even As A Stand-Up Star
A comedian who has often found the laughs in anxiety, she reflects on her start in stand-up, being a shy kid and her experience in television writers' rooms in a public conversation.

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NPR News: Mumford And Sons' Ben Lovett Stays Devoted To Shining A Light On Independent Talent

Mumford And Sons' Ben Lovett Stays Devoted To Shining A Light On Independent Talent
On World Cafe's Sense Of Place trip to London, Ben invited host Talia Schlanger to check out Omeara, his 320-capacity venue near London Bridge.

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August 31, 2019 at 01:05AM
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NPR News: Another Sky Gets Under Your Skin

Another Sky Gets Under Your Skin
From its pulsing electronic backbone to its wild arrangements to the voice of lead singer Catrin Vincent, going to see Another Sky live is an immersive experience.

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August 31, 2019 at 12:51AM
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NPR News: Billy Eichner Makes A Career Out Of Love/Hating Celebrity Culture

Billy Eichner Makes A Career Out Of Love/Hating Celebrity Culture
In his Emmy-nominated series Billy on the Street, Eichner roams the sidewalks of Manhattan, asking strangers open-ended questions about the entertainment industry. Originally broadcast Dec. 12, 2016.

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NPR News: Satirist Randy Rainbow Uses Show Tunes And Pop Songs To Lampoon Trump

Satirist Randy Rainbow Uses Show Tunes And Pop Songs To Lampoon Trump
The Emmy-nominated lyricist/performer used to consider song parody cheap humor: "But ... I've gotten [such a] response ... that I'm appreciating it as an art form." Originally broadcast July 17, 2019.

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NPR News: The Amazons Embodies The Classic Spirit Of Rock and Roll

The Amazons Embodies The Classic Spirit Of Rock and Roll
The members of this Reading, Berkshire four-piece have gone from sneaking CDs into the bags of unsuspecting customers while working their day jobs to headlining tours across Europe.

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August 31, 2019 at 12:15AM
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NPR News: Electric Boogaloo 2: The Sequel

Electric Boogaloo 2: The Sequel
In this brutal final round, contestants are given a movie sequel's subtitle, and must identify the original film.

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NPR News: The Goddessette With Julio Torres

The Goddessette With Julio Torres
Los Espookys co-creator and star Julio Torres puts his knowledge of "Introductory Level Greek Mythology" to the test in a game casting Greek mythological figures as contestants on The Bachelor.

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NPR News: The Cures

The Cures
In this music parody game, songs by The Cure are rewritten to be about things that were touted as having health benefits, with no science to back up their claims.

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NPR News: Online Shopping Recommendations

Online Shopping Recommendations
Contestants identify famous people based on a fictional list of their online shopping recommendations. Do you think Pharrell is sick of getting ads for hats?

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NPR News: Julio Torres: My Favorite Espooky

Julio Torres: My Favorite Espooky
SNL writer Julio Torres reveals the inspiration behind his bilingual series, HBO's Los Espookys, his comedy special, My Favorite Shapes, and plays a game casting Greek gods as Bachelor contestants.

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NPR News: When The Saints Come Marching In

When The Saints Come Marching In
Roman Catholic canonization meets the pop culture canon in this audio quiz where every answer starts with "saint."

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NPR News: Animal Houses

Animal Houses
Hosts Ophira Eisenberg and Johnathan Coulton read fictional real estate listings for animal habitats. When you're a lion, the only room you need is a den.

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NPR News: Whatever Happened To ... The 494 Children Who Got HIV In 1 Pakistani City?

Whatever Happened To ... The 494 Children Who Got HIV In 1 Pakistani City?
That was in the spring. This summer, panic and hysteria are still palpable among worried parents. An investigation is underway.

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Jell-O as Art, Apocalypse-Ready Clothing and More


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Of a Kind: Antonio and Carla Sersale’s Suzanis


The hotelier’s love affair with the tapestries began when he was a teenager. Here, he goes through a few highlights from his collection.
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NPR News: U.S. Mainland Braces For Hurricane Dorian As It Intensifies Over The Atlantic

U.S. Mainland Braces For Hurricane Dorian As It Intensifies Over The Atlantic
The storm is traveling at 12 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

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August 30, 2019 at 07:02PM

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NPR News: These 5 Fire-Breathing Books Will Warm The Hearts Of Dragon Fans

These 5 Fire-Breathing Books Will Warm The Hearts Of Dragon Fans
Has the end of Game of Thrones and the long wait for the next Song of Ice and Fire book got you, uh ... dragon? We've rounded up some of this years best scales-and-wings reads to help fill the void.

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NPR News: For 2 Nurses, Working In The ICU Is 'A Gift Of A Job'

For 2 Nurses, Working In The ICU Is 'A Gift Of A Job'
For years, Kristin Sollars and Marci Ebberts worked together caring for critically ill patients, a job they say is also a daily mindset. "You carry a little bit of them with you," Ebberts said.

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August 30, 2019 at 04:08PM

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NPR News: Edwidge Danticat: 'Whether Or Not We Belong Is Not Defined By Us'

Edwidge Danticat: 'Whether Or Not We Belong Is Not Defined By Us'
Most of the characters in Edwidge Danticat's new collection are Haitian American, and Haiti is often in their hearts and on their minds. Danticat says the stories reflect her own immigrant experience.

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NPR News: Oil Industry Group Responds To Methane Limit Rollback

Oil Industry Group Responds To Methane Limit Rollback
NPR's Noel King talks with Erik Milito of the American Petroleum Institute about the Trump administration's proposal to roll back Obama-era regulations on methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.

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August 30, 2019 at 04:08PM

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NPR News: 'Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance': Gorgeous, Multi-Faceted, Hollow At Its Center

'Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance': Gorgeous, Multi-Faceted, Hollow At Its Center
Netflix's 10-episode series — a prequel to the 1982 film — is, like the original, breathtaking to look at, but its thinly-drawn characters can't carry their narrative weight.

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NPR News: Former Shell Oil President John Hofmeister Weighs In On Rollback Of Emissions Rules

Former Shell Oil President John Hofmeister Weighs In On Rollback Of Emissions Rules
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with former Shell Oil President John Hofmeister about how rolling back methane emissions restrictions will affect the fossil fuel industry.

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August 30, 2019 at 04:00AM

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NPR News: Not All Oil Companies Support Trump Administration's Rollback Of Methane Emission Rule

Not All Oil Companies Support Trump Administration's Rollback Of Methane Emission Rule
The Trump administration wants to weaken regulation of methane emissions, a powerful greenhouse gas. The move faces opposition from environmentalists and some in the oil and gas industry.

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August 30, 2019 at 04:00AM

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NPR News: In The Run-Up To War, A British Whistleblower Exposes 'Official Secrets'

In The Run-Up To War, A British Whistleblower Exposes 'Official Secrets'
Director Gavin Hood's film about a leaked NSA memo becomes an ambitious indictment of the invasion of Iraq itself, though it's saddled with drab visuals of characters frowning at computer screens.

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NPR News: A War-Ravaged Country, A Mysterious Cargo: 'The Load'

A War-Ravaged Country, A Mysterious Cargo: 'The Load'
The dangers are existential in this "anti-thriller," in which a truck driver must navigate Serbia's back roads carrying an unknown payload.

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NPR News: In Stalker Thriller 'The Fanatic,' Travolta Stalks, But Never Thrills

In Stalker Thriller 'The Fanatic,' Travolta Stalks, But Never Thrills
In Fred Durst's third feature, based loosely on his experience with an overzealous fan, the director lectures the audience while star John Travolta flails away at a one-note performance.

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NPR News: 'Before You Know It': A Charming, Soapy Comedy About Family Secrets

'Before You Know It': A Charming, Soapy Comedy About Family Secrets
Two sisters (co-writers Hannah Pearl Utt and Jen Tullock) learn that their dead mother (Judith Light) is alive — and starring in a soap opera — in this "wise, witty and richly specific" film.

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NPR News: 1A Across America: A Conversation With Minnesota Governor Tim Walz

1A Across America: A Conversation With Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
We ask him your questions. We also discuss corndogs.

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August 29, 2019 at 09:06PM

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The New Guard of Nigerian Musicians


Five performers to know — including Odunsi (The Engine) and Teni the Entertainer — who are making their mark in a crowded field.
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NPR News: Want Stronger Friendships? Pull Out Your Notepad

Want Stronger Friendships? Pull Out Your Notepad
It's easy to let your friendships run on autopilot. If you really want to maintain connections with people you care about, it helps to get organized. Here's how.

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NPR News: Natasha Lyonne On Being A 'Tough Guy' And Finding Herself Inside 'Russian Doll'

Natasha Lyonne On Being A 'Tough Guy' And Finding Herself Inside 'Russian Doll'
Lyonne is up for an Emmy for her role as a woman who keeps dying and coming back to life on Russian Doll. It's a premise that she finds particularly resonant. Originally published March 27, 2019.

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NPR News: 'Dead To Me' Star Christina Applegate: Loss 'Lives In The Fibers Of Your Being'

'Dead To Me' Star Christina Applegate: Loss 'Lives In The Fibers Of Your Being'
Applegate is nominated for an Emmy for her role as a woman mourning the sudden death of her husband in the Netflix series Dead to Me. Originally broadcast June 5, 2019.

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NPR News: After Months In A Dish, Lab-Grown Minibrains Start Making 'Brain Waves'

After Months In A Dish, Lab-Grown Minibrains Start Making 'Brain Waves'
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Researchers say clusters of human brain cells grown in the lab can spontaneously generate electrical patterns similar to the brain waves of 6-month-old fetus.

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August 29, 2019 at 11:55PM
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NPR News: After Months In A Dish, Lab-Grown Minibrains Start Making 'Brain Waves'

After Months In A Dish, Lab-Grown Minibrains Start Making 'Brain Waves'
Researchers say clusters of human brain cells grown in the lab can spontaneously generate electrical patterns similar to the brain waves of 6-month-old fetus.

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August 29, 2019 at 11:55PM

NPR News: Surgeon General Sounds Alarm On Risk Of Marijuana Addiction And Harm

Surgeon General Sounds Alarm On Risk Of Marijuana Addiction And Harm
As more than 30 states have liberalized marijuana laws, the use and potency of the drug have increased. The Surgeon General says there's no safe amount of marijuana for adolescents and pregnant women.

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NPR News: Bill Of The Month: Estimate For Cost Of Hernia Surgery Misses The Mark

Bill Of The Month: Estimate For Cost Of Hernia Surgery Misses The Mark
Patients are often told to be smart consumers and shop around for health care before they use it. But even when you do so, estimates from insurers, hospitals and doctors can be unreliable.

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August 29, 2019 at 11:07PM

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NPR News: Whatever Happened To ... The Kids Whose Lead Levels Were Off The Charts?

Whatever Happened To ... The Kids Whose Lead Levels Were Off The Charts?
They live in the lead-contaminated village of Kabwe, Zambia. A World Bank loan for lead clean-up offered reason for hope. A new report assesses the current situation.

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August 29, 2019 at 09:57PM

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NPR News: Whatever Happened To ... The Kids Whose Lead Levels Were Off The Charts?

Whatever Happened To ... The Kids Whose Lead Levels Were Off The Charts?
They live in the lead-contaminated village of Kabwe, Zambia. A World Bank loan for lead clean-up offered reason for hope. A new report assesses the current situation.

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NPR News: Coming To Terms With Loss And Grief In Gorgeous 'Everything Inside'

Coming To Terms With Loss And Grief In Gorgeous 'Everything Inside'
Edwidge Danticat's new story collection explores the ways people deal with death, from a woman whose barely known father is dying to a man facing his last seconds as he falls from a construction site.

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NPR News: Nile Rodgers On Writing Smash Hits And Reworking David Bowie's 'Let's Dance'

Nile Rodgers On Writing Smash Hits And Reworking David Bowie's 'Let's Dance'
Hear a very rare demo of the first time David Bowie ever sang the title track to his 15th studio album after Rodgers rearranged it.

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August 29, 2019 at 08:00PM
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The Transformative, Talismanic Power of Feathers


A symbol of both flight and fancy, plumes have been the object of obsession — and adornment — for centuries.
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‘The Load’ Review: Meeting History On the Road From Serbia to Kosovo



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The Load ()
‘The Load’ Review: Meeting History On the Road From Serbia to Kosovo
Opening August 30, 2019

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NPR News: Telepathy and Surveillance Converge in 'Overthrow'

Telepathy and Surveillance Converge in 'Overthrow'
Caleb Crain's perceptive novel examines the ways we're all under surveillance by corporations and computers, every move and click tracked, and the ways that intersects with how we watch each other.

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NPR News: Mangroves, Climate Change And Hurricanes

Mangroves, Climate Change And Hurricanes
Climate change is extending the range of mangroves. The tropical trees are thriving farther north and south than ever before. Scientists say that's actually helping limit damage during hurricanes.

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August 29, 2019 at 04:07PM

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NPR News: Purdue Pharma Considers Converting To A Public Trust Amid Lawsuits Over Opioid Crisis

Purdue Pharma Considers Converting To A Public Trust Amid Lawsuits Over Opioid Crisis
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Charles Tatelbaum, director at Tripp Scott law firm, about what the Purdue Pharma settlement would mean for the company, the plaintiffs and the Sackler family.

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August 29, 2019 at 03:20AM

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NPR News: Trump Administration Opens Door To Dropping Florida's Key Deer From Endangered List

Trump Administration Opens Door To Dropping Florida's Key Deer From Endangered List
U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials recommended that Key Deer be "delisted due to recovery," but advocates say the Key Deer population was hard hit by Hurricane Irma and its aftermath.

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August 29, 2019 at 03:20AM

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At a ‘Dinner With Ghosts,’ Everything Is Art


The artist Nicolas Party took over Marble House in Newport, R.I., to stage a surrealist performance piece complete with four courses, live opera — and a goldfish.
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NPR News: American Farmers Are Paying A Price For Trump’s Tariffs

American Farmers Are Paying A Price For Trump’s Tariffs
Could this dispute hasten the end of the family farm?

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August 28, 2019 at 09:06PM

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NPR News: In Book, Former Defense Chief Mattis Sideswipes President Trump's Leadership Skills

In Book, Former Defense Chief Mattis Sideswipes President Trump's Leadership Skills
In the general's upcoming leadership book, Call Sign Chaos, the Obama administration catches the most flak. Mattis barely mentions President Trump but implies criticism of the sitting president.

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NPR News: No Longer Omar: Actor Michael K. Williams On Lucky Breaks And Letting Go

No Longer Omar: Actor Michael K. Williams On Lucky Breaks And Letting Go
Nominated for an Emmy for his work in When They See Us, Williams made a name for himself playing memorable characters in shows like The Wire and The Night Of. Originally broadcast July 25, 2016.

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NPR News: Ava DuVernay Focuses On The Central Park 5's Perspective: 'Now People Know'

Ava DuVernay Focuses On The Central Park 5's Perspective: 'Now People Know'
DuVernay's When They See Us, which is up for 16 Emmys, chronicles five black and brown teenagers who were manipulated into falsely confessing to a brutal rape. Originally broadcast June 19, 2019.

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NPR News: Ibibio Sound Machine Takes Us Around The World Without Leaving London

Ibibio Sound Machine Takes Us Around The World Without Leaving London
British-born singer Eno Williams grew up in Nigeria, but fuses the language of her roots with the musical roots of her bandmates, who hail from Ghana, Trinidad, Australia and Brazil.

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August 28, 2019 at 11:18PM
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NPR News: Sand, Sunscreen and... Sharks! Cape Cod Beach Towns Do More To Keep People Safe

Sand, Sunscreen and... Sharks! Cape Cod Beach Towns Do More To Keep People Safe
One year after a young man died in a shark attack, Cape Cod beach towns are adding emergency services and high tech detection. An influx of great whites followed a rebound in the seal population.

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August 28, 2019 at 10:42PM

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How to Rebalance Congested Summer Skin


To control shine, inflammation and other climate-related concerns, look to gently efficient solutions that work with skin — not against it.
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The Season’s Coziest, Brightly Colored Knits


Grunge-inspired sweaters in colorful stripes and patchwork patterns capture fall’s playful mood.
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NPR News: 'Ophiuchus' Goes From Web To Print, But Its Strengths — And Weaknesses — Remain

'Ophiuchus' Goes From Web To Print, But Its Strengths — And Weaknesses — Remain
Natasha Tara Petrović and Ali Leriger De La Plante's tale of a lonely robot sentry is packed with gorgeously inhuman visuals — but it's also packed with interesting ideas that never quite pan out.

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NPR News: In 'Midwestern Strange,' A Tour Of The Utterly Bizarre And All-Too-Human

In 'Midwestern Strange,' A Tour Of The Utterly Bizarre And All-Too-Human
B.J. Hollars' book is both a quirky primer on some of the Midwest's oddest stories — and a fresh perspective on small-town culture.

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NPR News: Teen Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Arrives In New York After Sailing The Atlantic

Teen Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Arrives In New York After Sailing The Atlantic
A 16-year-old Swedish activist chose sailing over flying to attend a United Nations climate summit. She's inspired young people around the world to protest for more climate action.

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August 28, 2019 at 08:21PM

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Utopia, Abandoned


The Italian town Ivrea was once a model for workers’ rights and progressive design. Now, it’s both a cautionary tale and evidence of a grand experiment in making labor humane.
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NPR News: 'Where I'm From': A Crowdsourced Poem That Collects Your Memories Of Home

'Where I'm From': A Crowdsourced Poem That Collects Your Memories Of Home
Morning Edition's resident poet Kwame Alexander compiled your poems inspired by memories of home, and the final crowdsourced poem is full of rich details of where you're from.

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NPR News: NPR's Fall TV Preview: 19 Shows To Watch Out For

NPR's Fall TV Preview: 19 Shows To Watch Out For
Whether they're watching sitcoms, prime-time dramas or something else altogether, our television and pop culture critics present a guide to the new programs and series coming out soon.

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NPR News: Giant Pumice Raft Floating Toward Australia May Have Environmental Benefits

Giant Pumice Raft Floating Toward Australia May Have Environmental Benefits
A giant mass of volcanic rock larger than the size of Manhattan is drifting toward Australia. Scientists hope it could help replenish the Great Barrier Reef.

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August 28, 2019 at 04:02PM

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NPR News: As Puerto Rico Braces For Storm, DHS, FEMA To Move $271 Million To Border Operations

As Puerto Rico Braces For Storm, DHS, FEMA To Move $271 Million To Border Operations
The Department of Homeland Security will move millions in emergency funds for new detention beds and facilities for court cases. House Democrats slammed the move, calling it "backwards and cruel."

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August 28, 2019 at 07:12AM

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The Hedonic Rush of Exercise


When working out becomes a personal — as well as self-affirming — indulgence.
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Six New Takes on the Spritz to Try Before Summer Ends


In London, it’s made with tequila. In Los Angeles, with strawberry beer. For the cocktail is infinitely mutable and dependably refreshing, no matter its ingredients.
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NPR News: Actress Poorna Jagannathan: 'I Want To Portray The Mess Of My Life'

Actress Poorna Jagannathan: 'I Want To Portray The Mess Of My Life'
Known for her work on series like The Night Of, Big Little Lies and Ramy, the actress says she's "come a long way" to where she — and South Asian women — are now offered complex, nuanced roles.

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NPR News: How The Fires In The Amazon Rainforest Will Impact The Global Ecosystem

How The Fires In The Amazon Rainforest Will Impact The Global Ecosystem
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dan Nepstad, president and founder of the Earth Innovation Institute, about the immediate and longer-term impact of fires in the Amazon.

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August 28, 2019 at 04:18AM

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NPR News: More Companies Are Taking On The Challenge Of Capturing Carbon Dioxide

More Companies Are Taking On The Challenge Of Capturing Carbon Dioxide
To address climate change, scientists say countries will need to capture and contain mass amounts of carbon dioxide. It's a technical and financial challenge that more companies are taking on.

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August 28, 2019 at 03:18AM

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NPR News: 'Vagina Bible' Tackles Health And Politics In A Guide To Female Physiology

'Vagina Bible' Tackles Health And Politics In A Guide To Female Physiology
Frustrated with online marketing sites that peddle needless 'health aids' and fears, gynecologist and columnist Jen Gunter aims to dispel myths about the female body and restore power to patients.

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NPR News: 'Vagina Bible' Tackles Health And Politics In A Guide To Female Physiology

'Vagina Bible' Tackles Health And Politics In A Guide To Female Physiology
Frustrated with online marketing sites that peddle needless 'health aids' and fears, gynecologist and columnist Jen Gunter aims to dispel myths about the female body and restore power to patients.

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August 28, 2019 at 01:58AM

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NPR News: A Day In The Life Of The Beatles Brain Of Britain

A Day In The Life Of The Beatles Brain Of Britain
Richard Porter has earned the title "Beatles Brain of Britain" for zipping around London, showing all the band's most famous hot spots paired with deep dive stories about the Fab Four.

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August 28, 2019 at 01:43AM
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NPR News: Ben Stiller Unlocks An 'Old-Fashioned' Prison Break In 'Escape At Dannemora'

Ben Stiller Unlocks An 'Old-Fashioned' Prison Break In 'Escape At Dannemora'
Stiller's Showtime series, which is up for 12 Emmys, centers on the true story of two convicted murderers who broke out of a maximum security prison in 2015. Originally broadcast Jan. 8, 2019.

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NPR News: 'Fleabag' And 'Killing Eve' Creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge Is Full Of Surprises

'Fleabag' And 'Killing Eve' Creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge Is Full Of Surprises
Waller-Bridge is nominated for five Emmys for the Amazon series Fleabag, about a single, 30-something Londoner dealing with tense relationships, grief and love. Originally broadcast May 13, 2019.

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Classic Fall Fashion Gets an Edge


Punk rock signatures — spikes, leather, Teddy boy touches — are remade with flashes of fur and lacquer red.
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NPR News: Protesters In New Jersey Draw Attention To Lead In Newark's Drinking Water

Protesters In New Jersey Draw Attention To Lead In Newark's Drinking Water
Many Newark residents are relying on bottled water, as city leaders struggle to address the crisis. Protests happened against the backdrop of MTV's Video Music Awards, which were held in New Jersey.

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August 27, 2019 at 04:10PM

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NPR News: Teen Activist Will Avoid Greenhouse Gas Emissions On Her Way To U.N. Summit

Teen Activist Will Avoid Greenhouse Gas Emissions On Her Way To U.N. Summit
A 16-year-old Swedish activist has sailed the Atlantic to attend a U.N. climate summit. She's become a high-profile presence in climate diplomacy, and inspired teens to push for action.

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August 27, 2019 at 04:10PM

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NPR News: Musical Instruments To Be Exempt From Restrictions On Heavily Trafficked Rosewood

Musical Instruments To Be Exempt From Restrictions On Heavily Trafficked Rosewood
An international endangered species treaty that placed trade restrictions on rosewood is poised to exempt musical instruments from the regulations.

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August 27, 2019 at 05:05PM

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NPR News: In 'Silver, Sword And Stone,' Desire For Treasure, Power And Control Unites A Region

In 'Silver, Sword And Stone,' Desire For Treasure, Power And Control Unites A Region
In an epic story, Marie Arana gets at the identity conundrum of Latin America with storytelling that is both clear-eyed and evocative.

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A Living Collection in Ireland


After spending decades roaming the world, the photographer Simon Watson returned to Dublin, filling his house with all manner of things he’d found on his travels.
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In Dublin, a Home Filled With Mementos From a Photographer’s Travels


Simon Watson has spent decades collecting antiques and objects from around the world — all of which now coexist in improbable harmony at his family’s rowhouse.
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NPR News: Oklahoma Wanted $17 Billion To Fight Its Opioid Crisis: What's The Real Cost?

Oklahoma Wanted $17 Billion To Fight Its Opioid Crisis: What's The Real Cost?
The $572 million judgment against Johnson & Johnson will cover one year of addiction treatment and prevention the judge says. But health economists predict it will take decades to abate the problem.

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August 27, 2019 at 04:22AM

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NPR News: Flood Of Money Could Fast Track Newark's Plan To Replace Lead Pipes Amid Water Crisis

Flood Of Money Could Fast Track Newark's Plan To Replace Lead Pipes Amid Water Crisis
A $120 million loan could cut up to 8 years off a project to swap out pipes that are contaminating water as it flows from the city's primary processing plant into homes.

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August 27, 2019 at 07:02AM

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NPR News: SOS From Brazil's Amazon Fire Protesters: 'We Need The World's Help Right Now'

SOS From Brazil's Amazon Fire Protesters: 'We Need The World's Help Right Now'
Protesters took to the streets across Brazil this weekend to voice outrage over the fires burning through the Amazon.

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August 27, 2019 at 04:24AM

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NPR News: Indonesia's President Unveils Plan To Move Capital From Jakarta To Borneo

Indonesia's President Unveils Plan To Move Capital From Jakarta To Borneo
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with conservation scientist Erik Meijaard about why Jakarta is sinking and the plan to move Indonesia's capital to Borneo — where a whole new set of problems awaits.

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August 27, 2019 at 03:22AM

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NPR News: John Mulaney On Hosting 'SNL': 'I Had No Idea How Hard This Was'

John Mulaney On Hosting 'SNL': 'I Had No Idea How Hard This Was'
Mulaney spent five years as a writer and producer on SNL, but was "absolutely terrified" when he came back to host. Now he's up for an Emmy for hosting SNL. Originally broadcast March 26, 2019.

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NPR News: On HBO's 'Barry,' Bill Hader Asks, 'Can You Change Your Nature?'

On HBO's 'Barry,' Bill Hader Asks, 'Can You Change Your Nature?'
Hader is up for Emmy Awards for acting in and writing the dark comedy series, Barry, in which he plays a hitman who enrolls in acting classes. Originally broadcast June 20, 2019.

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NPR News: Jimi Hendrix And George Frideric Handel Were Neighbors Across The Centuries

Jimi Hendrix And George Frideric Handel Were Neighbors Across The Centuries
If 1960s rock icon Jimi Hendrix and 18th century composer George Frideric Handel were alive at the same time, they would have been next door neighbors in London.

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August 27, 2019 at 12:35AM
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NPR News: Do London's Sea Girls Have The 'Hottest Record In The World'?

Do London's Sea Girls Have The 'Hottest Record In The World'?
A Sense Of Place trip to London lands World Cafe inside The Pool Recording Studio for a live session with Sea Girls.

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August 26, 2019 at 11:56PM
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The Divine Resurrection of Stained Glass


Once the language of devotion and prayer, the medium finds a new place in the modern world.
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NPR News: On Making Friends With Raina Telgemeier

On Making Friends With Raina Telgemeier
Our kids' books columnist Juanita Giles says the cartoonist Raina Telgemeier is almost like a personal friend to her own children, who fight over tattered copies of Telgemeier's graphic novels.

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NPR News: Whatever Happened To ... The Mysterious Kidney Disease Striking Central America?

Whatever Happened To ... The Mysterious Kidney Disease Striking Central America?
Some researchers now say that tens of thousands of deaths due to kidney failure may be linked to climate change. But others aren't so sure.

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August 26, 2019 at 08:36PM

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NPR News: When Comic Art Meets High Art, the Results Will Surprise You

When Comic Art Meets High Art, the Results Will Surprise You
In recent years, several graphic novel biographies of fine artists have come out — some more successful than others. One rule is clear: Don't reproduce an artist's paintings if you can avoid it.

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The Comedians Challenging Stereotypes About Asian-American Masculinity


A new generation that includes Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang is redefining old notions — while reminding us how much further the culture has to go.
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NPR News: Study Questions Mainstay Treatment For Mild Asthma

Study Questions Mainstay Treatment For Mild Asthma
Many of the 26 million Americans with asthma use a low-dose steroid inhaler daily to prevent symptoms. But a recent study raises questions about this strategy for people with mild, persistent asthma.

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NPR News: Study Questions Mainstay Treatment For Mild Asthma

Study Questions Mainstay Treatment For Mild Asthma
Research News
Many of the 26 million Americans with asthma use a low-dose steroid inhaler daily to prevent symptoms. But a recent study raises questions about this strategy for people with mild, persistent asthma.

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Tell T a Joke | Margaret Cho


The comedian impersonates her tattoo-averse mother.
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NPR News: Kirsten Dunst Is On Top Of The Pyramid In 'On Becoming A God In Central Florida'

Kirsten Dunst Is On Top Of The Pyramid In 'On Becoming A God In Central Florida'
Kirsten Dunst shines in Showtime's comedy-drama about a pyramid scheme and the weirdos who operate it.

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NPR News: 'Hair Love' Uses Animation To Bring A Story Of Natural Hair In Black Families To Life

'Hair Love' Uses Animation To Bring A Story Of Natural Hair In Black Families To Life
Conceived and directed by Matthew Cherry, it follows the story of an African American father — Stephen — and his daughter, Zuri. Stephen is trying to learn how to do Zuri's glorious natural hair.

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NPR News: 'The Warehouse' Is Scary Because It's Plausible

'The Warehouse' Is Scary Because It's Plausible
Rob Hart's new dystopian cyberthriller imagines a near-future America in a state of semi-collapse, where the only jobs available are in company towns built by an enormous conglomerate called Cloud.

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NPR News: 'Painting' The Ghost Forests Of The Mid-Atlantic Coast

'Painting' The Ghost Forests Of The Mid-Atlantic Coast
A photographer uses watercolors sensitized to light to make ethereal images of dying trees on the Chesapeake and Delaware bays. As sea levels rise, these haunting sights will only continue to grow.

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August 25, 2019 at 07:28PM

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NPR News: A Trumpet Made Of Bullets And The Kids Who Inspired It Take Hope Around The Country

A Trumpet Made Of Bullets And The Kids Who Inspired It Take Hope Around The Country
The Instrument of Hope, a trumpet made partly of bullets and inspired by the survivors of the 2018 Parkland, Fla., mass shooting, is touring the country to promote healing.

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NPR News: Cancer Fears Over Ethylene Oxide In Georgia

Cancer Fears Over Ethylene Oxide In Georgia
Federal data recently linked emissions of the widely used chemical ethylene oxide to a higher risk of cancer. Now there are calls to shut down two plants that use it near Atlanta.

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August 25, 2019 at 07:06PM

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NPR News: In 'Tigers Are Not Afraid,' A Dark Fantasy Amid Mexico's Drug War

In 'Tigers Are Not Afraid,' A Dark Fantasy Amid Mexico's Drug War
Director Issa López blends magical realism and horror with the current events of her native country in the story of young Estrella, who meets a street gang of fellow orphan children.

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NPR News: 'My Papi Has A Motorcycle' Pays Loving Tribute To A California Childhood

'My Papi Has A Motorcycle' Pays Loving Tribute To A California Childhood
Author Isabel Quintero and illustrator Zeke Peña worked together on My Papi Has a Motorcycle, a homage to Quintero's childhood in California's Inland Empire, and to her hard-working father.

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NPR News: Shhhhh. Listen Closely. Your Plants Might Be Talking

Shhhhh. Listen Closely. Your Plants Might Be Talking
With extremely sensitive microphones, a new exhibit at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden shows it's possible to hear the sounds that plants make when they're growing.

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NPR News: Academic Science Rethinks All-Too-White 'Dude Walls' Of Honor

Academic Science Rethinks All-Too-White 'Dude Walls' Of Honor
Historic portraits of revered scientists and doctors can be found all over medical schools and universities — and, as it happens, most feature white men. Some say this sends the wrong message.

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August 25, 2019 at 07:06PM

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NPR News: Praise, Don't Tease, And Other Tips To Help Kids With Their Weight

Praise, Don't Tease, And Other Tips To Help Kids With Their Weight
Even well-intended comments about weight and dieting can actually harm children. Here's advice for how to set kids up for a healthy life and a positive self-image.

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NPR News: 'The Downstairs Girl' Faces Difficult History With Joy And Style

'The Downstairs Girl' Faces Difficult History With Joy And Style
In Stacey Lee's new novel, an opinionated and talented Chinese American girl makes her way in Reconstruction-era Atlanta while preserving her secret work as an advice columnist in the local paper.

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NPR News: Amid Mixed Messaging, Brazil's Bolsonaro Sends Troops To Fight Amazon Fires

Amid Mixed Messaging, Brazil's Bolsonaro Sends Troops To Fight Amazon Fires
Under pressure in his country and abroad, Brazil's president is using military resources to fight fires in the Amazon and take action against those setting them.

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August 25, 2019 at 04:13AM

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NPR News: Tope Folarin Was 'A Particular Kind Of Black Man' — So He Wrote A Book About It

Tope Folarin Was 'A Particular Kind Of Black Man' — So He Wrote A Book About It
The semi-autobiographical coming-of-age tale from the Nigerian-American writer, his debut novel, finds a child of African immigrants growing up in Utah.

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NPR News: The Birds: Nesting Impedes Construction In Virginia

The Birds: Nesting Impedes Construction In Virginia
Crews in Virginia are preparing for that state's largest construction project, but they face an unusual obstacle — 25,000 seabirds nesting on their staging area.

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August 24, 2019 at 07:30PM

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NPR News: Opinion: We Are Risking Health And Life

Opinion: We Are Risking Health And Life
The government wants to withhold flu shots from migrants in detention centers even though doctors advise vaccinations for all detainees promptly upon arrival.

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August 24, 2019 at 07:30PM

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NPR News: Opinion: We Are Risking Health And Life

Opinion: We Are Risking Health And Life
The government wants to withhold flu shots from migrants in detention centers even though doctors advise vaccinations for all detainees promptly upon arrival.

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August 24, 2019 at 07:30PM
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NPR News: When Temperatures Rise, So Do Health Problems

When Temperatures Rise, So Do Health Problems
Heatstroke tends to get the most attention during extreme heat waves. But other diseases are affected by high temperatures as well.

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August 24, 2019 at 06:00PM

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NPR News: Buying Greenland? That's Nothing To Gabriel García Márquez

Buying Greenland? That's Nothing To Gabriel García Márquez
Gabriel García Márquez's intricate, confusing, magnificent novel centers around a monstrous, nameless dictator — known only as the General or the Patriarch — who sells the entire Caribbean Sea.

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NPR News: Top Publishers Sue Audible, Alleging Encroachment On Text Territory

Top Publishers Sue Audible, Alleging Encroachment On Text Territory
The seven plaintiffs, which include all of the publishing industry's Big Five, say the audiobook company is violating copyrights with a planned feature that would transcribe audiobooks for listeners.

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NPR News: What Satellite Imagery Can Tell Us About The Fires Burning In The Amazon

What Satellite Imagery Can Tell Us About The Fires Burning In The Amazon
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Doug Morton of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center about what satellite imagery can tell us about the cause and extent of the fires in Brazil.

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August 24, 2019 at 04:16AM

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NPR News: Brazilians Take To The Streets To Protest Deforestation Of The Amazon

Brazilians Take To The Streets To Protest Deforestation Of The Amazon
Brazilians have taken to the streets in protest over destruction being done to the Amazon through wildfires and tree cutting. They say the new right-wing president is fueling the destruction.

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August 24, 2019 at 04:16AM

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NPR News: Why Norway And Germany Have Frozen Money Going To The Amazon Fund

Why Norway And Germany Have Frozen Money Going To The Amazon Fund
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Nature correspondent Jeff Tollefson about the Amazon Fund and the web of diplomacy aiming to prevent deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.

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August 24, 2019 at 03:40AM

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NPR News: Julia Louis-Dreyfus: 'I Don't Think I've Made It ... And I Like That'

Julia Louis-Dreyfus: 'I Don't Think I've Made It ... And I Like That'
Nominated for a ninth Emmy Award in acting, the star of Veep and Seinfeld talks about getting her first laugh, her rocky start at Saturday Night Live and the #MeToo movement.

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NPR News: Keystone Pipeline's Alternate Route Gets The Go-Ahead From Nebraska Court

Keystone Pipeline's Alternate Route Gets The Go-Ahead From Nebraska Court
A group of activists, Native American tribes and local landowners had challenged the controversial pipeline's 2017 approval. But the state Supreme Court unanimously rejected that challenge Friday.

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August 24, 2019 at 02:34AM

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T Suggests: Moroccan Rugs, Jewelry Inspired by Jaipur and More


A roundup of things our editors — and a few contributors — are excited about in a given week.
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‘Jawline’ Review: Lives Measured in Follower Counts



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NPR News: Lengthy Detention Of Migrant Children May Create Lasting Trauma, Say Researchers

Lengthy Detention Of Migrant Children May Create Lasting Trauma, Say Researchers
The Trump administration is trying to legalize indefinite detention of migrant families. But detention can be emotionally crushing for kids, leading to long-term mental health problems like PTSD.

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NPR News: 'Fresh Air' Remembers 'Easy Rider' Peter Fonda

'Fresh Air' Remembers 'Easy Rider' Peter Fonda
The Oscar-nominated actor and screenwriter, who died Aug. 16, spoke to Terry Gross in 1998 about Ulee's Gold, Easy Rider and his acting philosophy of "doing less — and making more of it."

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NPR News: The Amazon Rainforest, Ablaze In Brazil

The Amazon Rainforest, Ablaze In Brazil
There have been 74,155 fires in Brazil so far this year, mostly in the Amazon, and about half of which have ignited in just the past month. Some international leaders are raising the alarm.

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August 24, 2019 at 12:20AM

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NPR News: Wyoming Strives To Use Medicaid To Reduce Air Ambulance Bills For All Patients

Wyoming Strives To Use Medicaid To Reduce Air Ambulance Bills For All Patients
Frustrated with sky-high bills from air ambulance companies, Wyoming hopes to hammer down those charges with more regulation. The companies say such a proposal undermines free enterprise.

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August 23, 2019 at 09:54PM

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NPR News: 440 Years Old And Filled With Footprints, These Aren't Your Everyday Maps

440 Years Old And Filled With Footprints, These Aren't Your Everyday Maps
In 1577, King Philip II of Spain wanted to know who he was ruling and where in his vast kingdom they were. So his viceroy asked the indigenous groups in what is now Mexico to draw some maps for him.

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NPR News: Work Cultures Clash When A Chinese Company Reopens An 'American Factory'

Work Cultures Clash When A Chinese Company Reopens An 'American Factory'
A new film chronicles what happens when a Chinese billionaire reopens a former General Motors plant in Ohio. John Powers says it's an old-school observational documentary in the very best sense.

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Fall’s Sportiest Knits, in the Wild


Ribbed or brightly striped, these styles are flying high.
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NPR News: Characters Shine In Powerful, Dreamy 'The World Doesn't Require You'

Characters Shine In Powerful, Dreamy 'The World Doesn't Require You'
Rion Amilcar Scott's second story collection returns readers to his fictional town of Cross River, Md., site of America's only successful slave uprising, and God is one of the best-known residents.

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NPR News: The Invisible Children With Cancer

The Invisible Children With Cancer
A study looks at the toll of cancer on children around the world. Co-author Dr. Lisa Force of St. Jude hospital says: "An important prognostic indicator for survival is where that child is living."

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August 23, 2019 at 08:30PM
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NPR News: 'Going Dutch' Is A Charming, Well-Observed Debut

'Going Dutch' Is A Charming, Well-Observed Debut
James Gregor's novel about a gay man who falls into an intense relationship with a woman mixes old-fashioned style and contemporary setting. His observations on human nature are precisely rendered.

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NPR News: In Brazil, Tens Of Thousands Of Fires Ravage Amazon Rainforest

In Brazil, Tens Of Thousands Of Fires Ravage Amazon Rainforest
NPR's David Greene talks to Jake Spring, a reporter for Reuters, about much of Brazil's Amazon rainforest being ravaged by fire. There's been an 80 percent increase in fires over the last year.

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August 23, 2019 at 04:04PM

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NPR News: News Brief: Rainforest Fires, G-2 Summit, Iran's Economy

News Brief: Rainforest Fires, G-2 Summit, Iran's Economy
Wildfires are spreading in Brazil's Amazon rainforest. The G-7 summit opens Saturday in France. And Iranians answer this question: Who do you blame for Iran's economic troubles?

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August 23, 2019 at 04:04PM

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NPR News: Unsafe Lead Levels Detected In Drinking Water In Newark, N.J.

Unsafe Lead Levels Detected In Drinking Water In Newark, N.J.
Residents of Newark are receiving bottled water after elevated lead levels were detected in their drinking water. But there's confusion over who should get the bottled water.

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August 23, 2019 at 04:04PM

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NPR News: '90s Kids, Rejoice: 'Invader Zim,' A Cult-Classic Nicktoon, Returns

'90s Kids, Rejoice: 'Invader Zim,' A Cult-Classic Nicktoon, Returns
Eighteen years after the short-lived series premiered, Invader Zim is back with a one-off special that lacks the edge of the show's best episodes, but recalls what made it so fun.

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NPR News: Scientists In New York Are Trying To Edit The DNA In Human Sperm

Scientists In New York Are Trying To Edit The DNA In Human Sperm
NPR got exclusive access to the only lab known to be trying to edit the DNA in human sperm, which raises all the same thorny issues as modifying genes in human embryos

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August 23, 2019 at 04:46AM

NPR News: Scientists In New York Are Trying To Edit The DNA In Human Sperm

Scientists In New York Are Trying To Edit The DNA In Human Sperm
Research News
NPR got exclusive access to the only lab known to be trying to edit the DNA in human sperm, which raises all the same thorny issues as modifying genes in human embryos

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August 23, 2019 at 04:46AM
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NPR News: 'Give Me Liberty': A Brilliant, Transporting Film About A Medical Driver's Busy Day

'Give Me Liberty': A Brilliant, Transporting Film About A Medical Driver's Busy Day
A young Russian-American (Chris Galust) drives a beat-up medical transport van full of demanding, quirky passengers through Milwaukee's backstreets in this funny, authentic film.

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NPR News: 'Vita & Virginia': Get A Room (Of Your Own), You Two

'Vita & Virginia': Get A Room (Of Your Own), You Two
The film, based on Eileen Atkins' play about the correspondence between Virginia Woolf and Virginia Sackville-West, is a standard British period drama that tries, and fails, to be something more.

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NPR News: A Fun But Familiar Story Of Making Yourself Over In 'Brittany Runs A Marathon'

A Fun But Familiar Story Of Making Yourself Over In 'Brittany Runs A Marathon'
Jillian Bell and the supporting cast are charming in this underdog story about a young woman who goes from hating exercise to running a marathon. But don't expect too much that's new.

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NPR News: How The Issue Of Climate Change Is Shaping The Democratic Primaries

How The Issue Of Climate Change Is Shaping The Democratic Primaries
Climate activists have been pushing the Democratic party to hold a debate on their issue. Most candidates have clear plans to combat climate change, with Bernie Sanders releasing his on Wednesday.

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August 23, 2019 at 03:24AM

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NPR News: Satellites Show Thousands Of Fires Sweeping Through Brazil's Amazon Rainforest

Satellites Show Thousands Of Fires Sweeping Through Brazil's Amazon Rainforest
Fires are always burning in the Amazon. But wildfires have surged 83% since this time last year, according to Brazil's space agency. Satellites have spotted more than 9,500 wildfires this past week.

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August 23, 2019 at 03:24AM

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NPR News: Tales Of Corporate Painkiller Pushing: 'The Death Rates Just Soared'

Tales Of Corporate Painkiller Pushing: 'The Death Rates Just Soared'
Washington Post journalist Scott Higham says recently released evidence shows the drug industry purposely shipped big quantities of opioids to communities without regard for how they were being used.

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Health Care
August 23, 2019 at 01:34AM

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NPR News: 70 Mayors Reject Trump Food Stamp Proposal, Saying It Puts Kids At Risk

70 Mayors Reject Trump Food Stamp Proposal, Saying It Puts Kids At Risk
Mayors from 70 American cities send a letter to the Trump administration, saying a plan to push millions of people out of the federal food stamp program would punish some of the country's neediest.

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Genèse Review: Crossing Borders Between Films



By BEN KENIGSBERG

Genesis ()
Genèse Review: Crossing Borders Between Films
Opening August 23, 2019

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The Perfect Soundtrack for a Summer Dinner Party


Angela Dimayuga, Perfume Genius, Martine Rose and other friends of T put together a playlist to take you from hors d’oeuvres to the dance floor.
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NPR News: A Perfect Summer Book, 'Late Migrations' Reminds Us Of Life's Beauty And Fragility

A Perfect Summer Book, 'Late Migrations' Reminds Us Of Life's Beauty And Fragility
Margaret Renkl's vivid and original essays capture the cycle of life in a new book that will make you want to stay put, reread and savor everything about the moment.

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A Return to Beloved Hippie-Era Beauty Products


From all-purpose hemp soaps to small-batch coconut lotions, these classic formulas from the ’60s and ’70s deliver holistic benefits and nostalgic appeal.
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NPR News: 'The Trojan War Museum' Is A Gorgeous Gallery Of Dreams

'The Trojan War Museum' Is A Gorgeous Gallery Of Dreams
Ayşe Papatya Bucak's debut collection is full of musical, lyrical stories that occupy a dreamscape of Turkish culture, art history and surprise encounters between humans, ghosts and djinns.

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A Designer Who Views the World as a Collage


Veronica Etro, now in her 22nd year at the house her father founded, puts together collections that pull from ancient Japanese calligraphy and skate culture alike.
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‘Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles’ Review: Inside a Broadway … Tradition!



By JASON ZINOMAN

Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles (PG-13)
‘Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles’ Review: Inside a Broadway … Tradition!
Opening August 23, 2019

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NPR News: No Link Between Fines And Safety In Mines, Government Audit Says

No Link Between Fines And Safety In Mines, Government Audit Says
A Labor Department audit found no correlation between the federal system that fines mining companies for unsafe conditions and safety in mining operations.

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August 22, 2019 at 05:00PM

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NPR News: 'Into The Planet' Captures Cave Diving's Mortal Risks — And All lts Glory

'Into The Planet' Captures Cave Diving's Mortal Risks — And All lts Glory
Jill Heinerth's memoir leads with her thoughts as she wonders if she will die underwater, setting the tone for an honest and engaging book about life as one of the world's top cave divers.

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NPR News: Activists Push Democrats On Climate Change, A New Priority For Party's Base

Activists Push Democrats On Climate Change, A New Priority For Party's Base
The Sunrise Movement is holding rallies and registering voters, aiming to boost turnout among young voters. For the first time, polls show climate change is a top priority for the party's base.

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August 22, 2019 at 04:00PM

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House Tour | Irene Neuwirth


The jewelry designer invites T into her home in the Venice neighborhood of Los Angeles.
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Reading Ahead in the Season’s Most Anticipated New Books


The artist Firelei Báez interprets what happens inside two novels and one collection of poetry.
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Inside an Eclectic Home on the Venice Canals in Los Angeles


The jewelry designer Irene Neuwirth has filled her abode with gemlike colors and pictures of her dog.
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Once Declared Passé, Foam Returns to the Restaurant Table


From a dragon-fruit cloud to aerated lobster bisque, chefs are breathing new life into the most clichéd of culinary techniques.
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How to Host a Summer Barbecue Like a Professional


The butchers Erika Nakamura and Jocelyn Guest gathered their friends in the Hudson Valley for a dinner of sausages, grilled vegetables and blueberry pie.
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NPR News: How Arctic Fires Are Impacting Earth's Atmosphere

How Arctic Fires Are Impacting Earth's Atmosphere
More than two million acres of forest have burned in Alaska this year. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with climate change researcher Nancy Fresco about the impact these fires have on the Earth's atmosphere.

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August 22, 2019 at 05:02AM

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NPR News: Tens Of Thousands Of Fires Ravage Brazilian Amazon, Where Deforestation Has Spiked

Tens Of Thousands Of Fires Ravage Brazilian Amazon, Where Deforestation Has Spiked
Researchers say there's been a huge rise in the number of fires compared to last year. That's likely linked with a similar leap in deforestation since President Jair Bolsonaro took office.

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August 22, 2019 at 03:57AM

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