NPR News: As Houston Area Suburbs Wait For Harvey To Blow Over, Temporary Fixes Abound

As Houston Area Suburbs Wait For Harvey To Blow Over, Temporary Fixes Abound
In wealthy Sierra Plantation, crews are working hard to patch roofs and clear debris from downed trees. But it's all just a temporary solution until the storm's cycle brings more damage.

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August 27, 2017 at 07:20AM

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NPR News: In 'More Than A Picture' Exhibit, History Happens Now

In 'More Than A Picture' Exhibit, History Happens Now
A new collection at the National Museum of African American History features recent, lesser-known photos alongside iconic ones to show that our collective memory is shaped every day — and by many.

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NPR News: Houston Area Storm Evacuees Return To Damaged Homes

Houston Area Storm Evacuees Return To Damaged Homes
While Corpus Christi and the surrounding area got the brunt of the Hurricane Harvey, Houston received heavy rain and strong winds. Homes were damaged and there's been some minor flooding so far.

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August 27, 2017 at 05:14AM

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NPR News: Hurricane Harvey Gets Downgraded To Tropical Storm

Hurricane Harvey Gets Downgraded To Tropical Storm
Hurricane Harvey made landfall north of Corpus Christi, Texas around 10 p.m. Friday night as a Category 4 hurricane. It's the most powerful storm to hit Texas in more than 50 years.

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August 27, 2017 at 05:14AM

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In Washington, Their Stars Finally Aligned

Mutual friends told them they’d be a perfect fit, but the timing never seemed quite right.
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NPR News: Subtle, Brilliant 'Stay With Me' Blends The Personal And The Political

Subtle, Brilliant 'Stay With Me' Blends The Personal And The Political
Ayobami Adebayo's debut novel follows a young Nigerian couple struggling to conceive and caught between modern medicine and the traditional remedies — like a new wife — pushed by older relatives.

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NPR News: Why Don't We Have Princess Leia Holograms Yet?

Why Don't We Have Princess Leia Holograms Yet?
Researchers continue to chase down the sci-fi holy grail of genuine free-standing holograms — and they're getting pretty close. One obstacle: Current computing systems just aren't up to it.

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August 26, 2017 at 08:01PM

NPR News: Why Don't We Have Princess Leia Holograms Yet?

Why Don't We Have Princess Leia Holograms Yet?
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Researchers continue to chase down the sci-fi holy grail of genuine free-standing holograms — and they're getting pretty close. One obstacle: Current computing systems just aren't up to it.

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NPR News: One Last Hike Of Summer

One Last Hike Of Summer
A reporter takes a hike along a bird-rich wilderness trail in the Soda Range high in New York's Adirondack Mountains.

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August 26, 2017 at 07:03PM

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NPR News: Daylight Breaks Over Hurricane Harvey's Damage

Daylight Breaks Over Hurricane Harvey's Damage
The extent of the initial damage from Hurricane Harvey was becoming visible Saturday morning in Texas.

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August 26, 2017 at 07:03PM

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NPR News: Love And Cruelty Are Bound Together In 'My Absolute Darling'

Love And Cruelty Are Bound Together In 'My Absolute Darling'
Gabriel Tallent's debut novel has been called a masterpiece on the level of To Kill a Mockingbird. It's the difficult story of a young girl living in the California woods with her abusive father.

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NPR News: What's Making These Dogs In Mumbai Turn Blue?

What's Making These Dogs In Mumbai Turn Blue?
Five dogs with this unusual hue were found in an industrial area of Mumbai. The hunt for its cause revealed a much bigger problem.

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August 26, 2017 at 06:00PM

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