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After An Unthinkable Tragedy, A Mother Channels Her Grief Into Action
The deadly mass shooting this month in Maine shone a spotlight on the small city of Lewiston.
Once again, like far too many American communities, the…
2 years, 3 months ago
Pandemic Era Benefits Made A Big Dent In Poverty. So Why Did They End?
Without Pandemic Era Safety Net, Millions Of Americans Could Fall Into Poverty
2 years, 3 months ago
The Nightmare Before Christmas Turns 30
The Nightmare Before Christmas is back in theaters, celebrating its 30th anniversary. The film, directed by Henry Selick and produced by Tim Burton, …
2 years, 3 months ago
A Mass Shooting in Maine and the Manhunt that Followed
Residents of Lewiston, Maine spent two days sheltering in place as authorities searched for the man suspected of fatally shooting 18 people and wound…
2 years, 4 months ago
"A Complete Catastrophe:" The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
In Gaza doctors are operating without anesthesia. Fuel is running out. Food is running out. And trucks full of it can't get through — including those…
2 years, 4 months ago
Who is Mike Johnson, new Speaker of the House?
After three weeks of congressional paralysis, House Republicans have elected a new Speaker of the House: Mike Johnson of Louisiana.
There's a pretty …
2 years, 4 months ago
Diplomats Race The Clock To Free Hostages Before Ground Invasion
During the brutal Hamas-led attack on Israel earlier this month, more than 1,400 Israelis were killed and more than 200 Israeli and foreign hostages …
2 years, 4 months ago
A Mental Health Hotline In Israel Has Been Overwhelmed Since The War Started
The violence between Israel and Gaza is entering its third week.
As the number of dead and wounded continues to rise, survivors of the October 7th at…
2 years, 4 months ago
How a Rookie Hockey Player Prepared for the Big League
Hockey season is underway and NPR followed one hopeful rookie dreaming of taking the ice for the Washington Capitals.
NPR's Scott Detrow spends time a…
2 years, 4 months ago
With Jim Jordan Out, What Does The Latest Failed Speaker Bid Mean For Republicans?
Ever since Kevin McCarthy was ousted as Speaker of the House by only eight members of Congress, things have been pretty messy in the chamber.
Ohio Re…
2 years, 4 months ago